Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Driving bill upsets smokers
JERSEY: Assemblyman John F. McKeon, D-West Orange, sponsored a measure that would fine drivers up to $250 if they are found smoking while driving.
McKeon, a tobacco opponent whose father died of emphysema, cited a AAA-sponsored study on driver distractions in which the association found that of 32,000 accidents linked to distraction, one percent were related to smoking.
The smoking while driving ban shifts the smoking debate to private property.
Related Story (Jan 2005): Private Company Fires workers for smoking - at home!
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McKeon, a tobacco opponent whose father died of emphysema, cited a AAA-sponsored study on driver distractions in which the association found that of 32,000 accidents linked to distraction, one percent were related to smoking.
The smoking while driving ban shifts the smoking debate to private property.
Related Story (Jan 2005): Private Company Fires workers for smoking - at home!
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