NJ lawmakers push bill to ban people from flying drones drunk

[Judi Lynn]

Source: The Hill


BY BRETT SAMUELS - 12/05/17 06:38 PM EST

The New Jersey state legislature is considering making it illegal to operate a drone while under the influence, NorthJersey.com reported Monday.

Lawmakers are considering the measure as the use of drones for personal and commercial purposes grows in popularity. A bipartisan bill criminalizing certain uses of a drone passed out of an Assembly committee on Monday.

If the measure passes, operating a drone while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or using a drone to harm wildlife or endanger people or property, would be considered a disorderly persons offense, according to the news outlet.

Using a drone to interfere with first responders or endanger the security of a correctional facility would also be punishable with jail time and a fine if the bill passes.

Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/technology/363430-nj-lawmakers-push-bill-to-ban-people-from-flying-drones-drunk

[SWBTATTReg]

1. Don't most dui type laws state the driving of a motorized vehicle?

would a drone classify as a motor vehicle/dangerous weapon? interesting question, and it figures that we have to deal w/ this type of activity...

[samnsara]

2. they will do it ONCE as it will crash to the ground immediately

[X_Digger]

3. Only a state that says you're too dumb to pump gas, and bb guns are firearms..

.. would make it illegal to use a toy when drunk.

[mpcamb]

4. Hope that bill doesn't take up a lot of deliberation time.

[Codeine]

5. Lotta spare time in New Jersey, I suppose.

Must be great to live in such a problem-free utopia that you can focus on intoxicated people playing with toys.

Up next, a ban on drunken boardgaming! Put down that beer before you pull out that copy of Settlers of Catan! Pinot Grigio and Magic the Gathering are a felony combination!