Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law that imposes stiffer penalties for anyone who assaults a transit worker, including a lifetime ban if a weapon is used.
, and so do their counterparts on the ground – abuse from passengers that ranges from yelling to full on assault.
Until now, it was a fourth degree crime with lesser penalties of 18 months in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
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