New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A2907

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Permits installation of GPS navigation devices which do not obstruct motor vehicle operator's vision.

Impact

If enacted, A2907 will change the existing provisions in Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, which presently restrict certain mounting locations of GPS devices. This change could enhance convenience for drivers who rely on GPS technology for navigation and improve accessibility to technological advancements. However, it remains essential that the regulations ensure adequate measures are in place to mitigate any potential risk that obstructive installations might pose to vehicle operators' visibility.

Summary

Assembly Bill A2907 seeks to amend current state regulations regarding the use of GPS navigation devices in motor vehicles. The bill specifically allows for the installation of these devices on the dashboard, console, or windshield of a vehicle, as long as they do not obstruct the driver's line of vision. This amendment is aimed at providing more flexibility to drivers in utilizing modern navigation technology while ensuring that safety remains a priority.

Contention

The primary point of contention surrounding A2907 revolves around the balance between convenience and safety. Some stakeholders may argue in favor of adopting more lenient regulations regarding device installation to adopt technological innovations. Conversely, there may be concerns from safety advocates about the risk of driver distractions and accidents caused by improperly mounted devices that may still interfere with visibility, despite the bill's intentions.

Companion Bills

NJ A1065

Carry Over Permits installation of GPS navigation devices which do not obstruct motor vehicle operator's vision.

Previously Filed As

NJ A1065

Permits installation of GPS navigation devices which do not obstruct motor vehicle operator's vision.

NJ A3496

Revises and clarifies law concerning permissible motor vehicle window tint.

NJ AB1222

Vehicles: electronic wireless communications devices.

NJ A3496

Permits certain motor vehicles to display both amber and green warning lights.

NJ SB239

Motor vehicles; elements of driving a vehicle in distracted manner changed

NJ HB8

Relating to motor vehicles; to amend Sections 32-5A-350, 32-5A-351, and 32-5A-352, Code of Alabama 1975, and to add Sections 32-5A-350.1 and 32-5A-353 to 32-5A-359, inclusive, to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide prohibitions on the use of a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle, with exceptions; to further provide criminal penalties; to provide exemptions; to distribute a portion of any fines collected to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs for the purchase of devices to enable substantially hands-free voice-based communications in a motor vehicle and to provide the devices to certain low-income families in the state; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

NJ AB1303

Vehicles: window tinting.

NJ AB2073

Vehicles: wireless telephones.

NJ A4723

Requires motor vehicle dealer to offer to delete personal information in motor vehicles in certain situations.

NJ SB713

Modifies provisions relating to the operation of motor vehicles while using electronic devices

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