Jersey driving
- March
- 3
Tough weekend for Rocklanders who drive through New Jersey. First, tolls on the George Washington Bridge (as well as the Lincoln and Holland tunnels) went up. Now, to cross the GWB during “peak times” it’s $8. (“Peak times” are weekdays from 6-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m., and weekends, noon-8 p.m.)
Also, though New Jersey’s had a ban on using handheld cellphones while driving since 2004, this past weekend, it became a “primary” offense, meaning it was reason alone to pull you over and give you a ticket. The offense carries a $100 fine but no points. New York’s had a ban on using handheld cellphones while driving since 2001—the first state to ban them. I am sure you’ve all seen how well that works.
So, when you go to Jersey to fill up as gas prices rise, keep your hands off the phone, and steer clear of the GWB if your EZ-Pass account is running low. (The TZ, at $4.50, is a bargain!)
Posted by Nancy Cutler on Monday, March 3rd, 2008 at 5:44 pm | 
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