"Swift Access For Emergency Response Actions Preservation Program (SAFER APP)"; authorizes Attorney General to order turn-by-turn navigation systems to reroute vehicular traffic under certain conditions.
This bill, S 756 (SAFER APP), authorizes New Jersey's Attorney General to direct navigation apps (like Google Maps or Waze) to reroute traffic during sustained emergencies that delay emergency vehicles. It applies when apps cause dangerous congestion on residential roads, leading to slower police/fire response times or increased accidents. The Attorney General can order rerouting for up to 12 months (renewable annually), with fines of $1,000-$5,000 per day for non-compliant apps. Crucially, it does not affect navigation to hospitals or police stations. The bill aims to temporarily prioritize emergency access without restricting physical road access.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Dec 18, 2025
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Oct 21, 2024
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Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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Oct 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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