National group says NJ, nation need these traffic-safety lawsNational group says NJ, nation need these traffic-safety lawsThe report says the state "needs improvement because of gaps in Advocates' recommended optimal laws."Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
Teen Driver Safety Week is the focus of NJM social media campaignTeen Driver Safety Week is the focus of NJM social media campaignThe insurer is trying to reach teens, and those who influence them, by reaching out on social media with the help of some local celebrities.Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
Distracted driving? Don’t worry, the government will fix it (Opinion)Distracted driving? Don’t worry, the government will fix it (Opinion)Distracted driving is a big problem and of course the government thinks it can fix it, but they can't.Dennis MalloyDennis Malloy
How to reduce distracted driving? Step one could be task forceHow to reduce distracted driving? Step one could be task forceA Senate panel advanced a bill commissioning a study of distracted driving. Similar bills crashed in the Assembly in the last two legislative sessions.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Forget texting crackdown — Time to disable phonesForget texting crackdown — Time to disable phonesDistraction was listed as a contributing circumstance in 53% of crashes in NJ in 2016.Jeff DeminskiJeff Deminski
New Jersey’s crackdown on distracted driving is coming soonNew Jersey’s crackdown on distracted driving is coming soonState and local police alike will be looking for distracted driving in general, as well as people using their phones specifically.Bill DoyleBill Doyle
A distracted driving law that New Jersey missedA distracted driving law that New Jersey missedHow could something this obvious slip through the cracks?Steve TreveliseSteve Trevelise
New NJ drivers need to learn how to drive with distractionsNew NJ drivers need to learn how to drive with distractionsWe know that the top killers on the roads are speed and drunkenness. That's why new drivers need to learn how to stay focused despite distractions.Bill SpadeaBill Spadea
What's your biggest driving distraction? When it comes to texting while driving, it's a major distraction and a major killer. Yet it's not the only one.Jeff DeminskiJeff Deminski
Video catches Old Bridge school bus driver texting while drivingVideo catches Old Bridge school bus driver texting while drivingThe driver can be seen looking at and operating her phone while on the road. Adam HochronAdam Hochron