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Mar 22, 2007 7:45 am US/Eastern

Proposed N.J. Bill Would Ban Drivers From Texting

TRENTON (CBS/AP) ―

Click to enlarge 1 of 1: More than 30 states have in restricted the use of electronic devices in some way, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. (File)
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There's another attempt to curb motorists from multitasking on New Jersey highways.

Assemblymen Paul Moriarty (D-Gloucester) and David Mayer (D-Gloucester) are sponsoring legislation that would fine those who drive while texting $250.

The pair say it's dangerous to take your eyes off the road.

Arizona, Connecticut and Washington also are considering ways to block the latest electronic distraction.

New Jersey and three other states outlaw motorists from using hand-held cell phones. However, that's a secondary offense and police need another reason to stop those drivers before issuing a summons.

A bill that sought to ban motorists from engaging in numerous distracting activities failed to come up for a vote in the Assembly in 2005.