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Stiffer Penalties Could Be on the Way for Cell Phone Users Behind the Wheel

Deminski and Doyle — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:32:05 +0000

By Jeff Deminski

Texting or talking on a hand held cell while driving could cost you your driver's license in New Jersey soon. The Assembly yesterday passed a bill that will raise the penalties for such things, more than doubling the current fines and allowing the courts to suspend your driver's license for a third offense.

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License Plate Frames – Take Them Off or Leave Them On? [POLL]

Joe Votruba — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:31:38 +0000

Earlier this week, I posted about a ticket I received in North Jersey.

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You Won't Believe What I Got a Ticket for Over the Weekend

Joe Votruba — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:30:56 +0000

It was 1:30am on Sunday morning. While driving home from a friend's house in North Jersey, a cop pulled me over. I knew I was driving the speed limit, and I was stone cold sober, so I was confused as to why this officer felt the need to stop me.

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Do You Have A Long Commute? It Could Be Hazardous To Your Health

Joe Votruba — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:00:42 +0000

The American Journal of Preventive Medicine published a study last year stating that anyone with a commute greater than 10 miles is at greater risk of certain health problems. You are more likely to be diagnosed with medical conditions such as obesity and heart disease. Fellow New Jerseyans need to take note. New Jersey is a state known for residents commuting long distances.

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Left Lane Cloggers – Who is the Biggest Culprit? [POLL]

Joe Votruba — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:55:54 +0000

We have talked extensively about the things that happen on the roadways that bother us most. Undoubtedly, the most common response is the left lane hog. In New Jersey, seemingly multiple times per day, you will be subject to doing five to ten miles under the speed limit until you can find a way to pass them.

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Texas Highway With Highest Speed Limit in The Country is Now Open

Joe Votruba — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:28:27 +0000

Tired of getting speeding tickets in New Jersey for doing 79 mph in a 65 mph zone? If it means that much to you, quit your job, pack your bags and head on down to Eastern Texas where a new privately funded highway was just built with the highest speed limit in the country. Just how fast are we talking?

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Is It Time To Get Rid Of Kyleigh's Law? [POLL]

Jeff Deminski — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:00:07 +0000

A new study says red decals that teenage drivers are required to put on their license plates are making the road safer.

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My Commute Was Over Two Hours This Morning – Does it Beat Your Record?

Joe Votruba — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:31:51 +0000

I had quite the commute this morning. Last night, I decided to drive down to Baltimore to see my beloved Yankees face off against the Orioles in the first game of the American League Division Series. October baseball at it’s finest

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Skateboarder and Deer Collide – Have You Ever Been in a Deer Accident? [VIDEO/POLL]

Joe Votruba — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:24:23 +0000

There are tons of deer in New Jersey. It doesn't matter where. North, south, east or west. If you're on a New Jersey roadway and the sun is coming up or going down, you are in absolute danger of hitting a deer with your car.

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What is the Most Infuriating Act on New Jersey Roads? [POLL]

Joe Votruba — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:21:18 +0000

Driving in New Jersey is never an easy feat. We're just more aggressive and constantly in a rush to get to where we have to go. There are two frequent moves pulled by New Jersey drivers that can infuriate people and potentially cause accidents.

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