Section 39:3B-25 - Use of cell phone prohibited while driving school bus, exception; fines

NJ Rev Stat § 39:3B-25 (2019) (N/A)
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39:3B-25. Use of cell phone prohibited while driving school bus, exception; fines

1. a. It shall be unlawful for the driver of a school bus, as defined in R.S.39:1-1, to use a cellular or other wireless telephone while operating the school bus.

b. The prohibition contained in subsection a. of this section shall not apply:

(1) when the school bus is parked in a safe area off of a highway; or

(2) in an emergency situation.

c. A person who violates this section shall be fined not less than $250 or more than $500.

d. No motor vehicle points or automobile insurance eligibility points pursuant to section 26 of P.L.1990, c.8 (C.17:33B-14) shall be assessed for this offense.

L.2002,c.120.