A state law signed on March 1 last year makes talking on hand-held cell phones while driving a primary offense. That means police are now able to stop motorists just for talking on the phone.
Division of Highway Safety director Pam Fischer says the primary law is making a difference, resulting in about 10,000 tickets a month.
New Jersey is among four states and the District of Columbia that have made using a cell phone while driving a primary offense.
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