N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-4
Registration of automobiles and motorcycles, application, registration certificates; expiration; issuance; violations; notification.
Status: in_force

39:3-4. Except as hereinafter provided, every resident of this State and every nonresident whose automobile or motorcycle shall be driven in this State shall, before using the vehicle on the public highways, register the same, and an automobile or motorcycle shall not be driven unless so registered. Registration shall be made in the following manner: An application in writing, signed by the applicant or by an agent or officer, in case the applicant is a corporation, shall be made to the chief administrator or the chief administrator's agent, on forms prepared and supplied by the chief administrator, containing the name, street address of the residence or the business of the owner, mailing address, if different from the street address of the owner's residence or business, and age of the owner, together with a description of the character of the automobile or motorcycle, including the name of the maker and the vehicle identification number, or the manufacturer's number or the number assigned by the chief administrator if the vehicle does not have a vehicle identification number, and any other statement that may be required by the chief administrator. A post office box shall appear on the application only as part of a mailing address that is submitted by the owner, agent or officer, as the case may be, in addition to the street address of the applicant's residence or business; provided, however, the chief administrator, upon application, shall permit a person who was a victim of a violation of section 1 of P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10), N.J.S.2C:14-2, or P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et seq.), or who the chief administrator otherwise determines to have good cause, to use as a mailing address a post office box, an address other than the applicant's address or other contact point. An owner whose last address appears on the records of the commission as a post office box shall change the owner's address on the owner's application for renewal to the street address of the owner's residence or business and, if different from the owner's street address, the owner's mailing address unless the chief administrator has determined, pursuant to this section, that the owner may use a post office box, an address other than the owner's address or other contact point as a mailing address. The application shall contain the name of the insurer of the vehicle and the policy number. If the vehicle is a leased motor vehicle, the application shall make note of that fact and shall include along with the name and street address of the lessor the name, street address, and driver license number of the lessee. Thereupon the chief administrator shall have the power to grant a registration certificate to the owner of any motor vehicle, if over 17 years of age, application for the registration having been properly made and the fee therefor paid, and the vehicle being of a type that complies with the requirements of this Title. The form and contents of the registration certificate to be issued shall be determined by the chief administrator. If the vehicle is a leased motor vehicle, the registration certificate shall, in addition to containing the name and street address of the lessor, identify the vehicle as a leased motor vehicle. The chief administrator may send the registration certificate directly to the lessee. The chief administrator shall maintain a record of all registration certificates issued, and of the contents thereof. Every registration shall expire and the registration certificate thereof become void on the registrant's numerical calendar day of birth in the 12th calendar month following the calendar month in which the certificate was issued; except that the registration shall expire on the last day of the 12th calendar month following the calendar month in which the certificate was issued if the numerical calendar day of the registrant's birth does not correspond to a numerical calendar day in that month or if the vehicle is a leased motor vehicle. The chief administrator may, at the chief administrator's discretion, require registrations which shall expire, and issue certificates thereof which shall become void, on a date fixed by him, which date shall not be sooner than three months nor later than 26 months after the date of issuance of the certificates, and the fees for the registrations, including any other fees or charges collected in connection with the registration fee, shall be fixed by the chief administrator in amounts proportionately less or greater than the fees established by law. The chief administrator may fix the expiration date for registration certificates at a date other than 12 months if the chief administrator determines that the change is necessary, appropriate or convenient in order to aid in implementing the vehicle inspection requirements of chapter 8 of Title 39 or for other good cause. The chief administrator may, for good cause extend a registration beyond the expiration date that appears upon the registration certificate for periods not to exceed 12 additional months. The chief administrator may extend the expiration date of a registration without payment of a proportionate fee when the chief administrator determines that the extension is necessary for good cause. If any registration is so extended, the owner shall pay upon renewal the full registration fee for the period fixed by the chief administrator as if no extension had been granted. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, every registration for new passenger automobiles shall expire and the registration certificate shall become void on the registrant's numerical calendar day of birth in the 48th calendar month following the calendar month in which the certificate was initially issued; except that the registration shall expire on the last day of the 48th calendar month following the calendar month in which the certificate was initially issued if the numerical calendar day of the registrant's birth does not correspond to a numerical calendar day in that month. On and after February 1, 2005, the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to new passenger automobiles purchased by a rental company for use as rental passenger automobiles. As used in this paragraph, "rental company" means a person engaged in the business of renting motor vehicles; and "rental passenger automobile" means a passenger automobile that is rented without a driver and used in the transportation of persons or property other than commercial freight. If the new passenger automobile being registered is a leased passenger automobile, the registration shall expire in accordance with the term of the lease. If the term of the lease extends beyond one or more 12-month periods by one or more months, the registration period shall be based upon the full year into which one or more of the months extend; provided, however, the registration period for a leased automobile shall not exceed 48 months. Following the 48-month period of the initial registration of a new passenger automobile, the subsequent registration shall expire, and the registration certificate shall become void, on the registrant's numerical calendar day of birth in the 12th calendar month following the calendar month in which the certificate was next issued; except that the registration shall expire on the last day of the 12th calendar month following the calendar month in which the certificate was next issued if the numerical calendar day of the registrant's birth does not correspond to a numerical calendar day in that month. All motorcycles for which registrations have been issued prior to the effective date of P.L.1989, c.167 and which are scheduled to expire between November 1 and March 31 shall, upon renewal, be issued registrations by the chief administrator which shall expire on a date fixed by him, but in no case shall that expiration date be earlier than April 30 nor later than October 31. The fees for the renewal of the motorcycle registrations authorized under this paragraph shall be fixed by the chief administrator in an amount proportionately less or greater than the fee established by R.S.39:3-21. Application forms for all renewals of registrations for passenger automobiles shall be sent to the last addresses of owners of motor vehicles and motorcycles, as they appear on the records of the commission, except that the application form for a renewal of registration for a leased passenger automobile shall be sent to the last address of the lessee of the motor vehicle as it appears on the records of the commission. A person owning or having control over any unregistered vehicle shall not permit the same to be parked or to stand on a public highway. Any police officer is authorized to remove any unregistered vehicle from the public highway to a storage space or garage, and the expense involved in the removal and storing of the vehicle shall be borne by the owner of the vehicle, except that the expense shall be borne by the lessee of a leased vehicle. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100, except that for the misstatement of any fact in the application required to be made to the chief administrator, the person making the statement or omitting the statement that the motor vehicle is to be used as a leased motor vehicle when that is the case shall be subject to the penalties provided in R.S.39:3-37. The chief administrator may extend the expiration date of a registration certificate without payment of a proportionate fee when the chief administrator determines that the extension is necessary, appropriate or convenient to the implementation of vehicle inspection requirements. If any registration certificate is so extended, the owner shall pay upon renewal the full registration fee for the period fixed by the chief administrator as if no extension had been granted. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall make a reasonable effort to notify any lessor whose name and address is on file with the commission, or any other lessor the commission may determine it is necessary to notify, of the requirements of this amendatory act. A lessor doing business in this State shall notify in writing the lessee of a motor vehicle registered pursuant to this Title of any change in its policies or procedures affecting the registration of the motor vehicle. amended 1938, c.66, s.1; 1940, c.246, s.1; 1944, c.5; 1949, c.275; 1952, c.45; 1954, c.172; 1955, c.8, s.3; 1957, c.107; 1968, c.321; 1969, c.103; 1972, c.205, s.1; 1983, c.403, s.6; 1989, c.167, s.2; 1989, c.326, s.1; 1993, c.125, s.2; 1995, c.112, s.27; 1997, c.189, s.1; 2003, c.204, s.3; 2003, c.212; 2004, c.64, s.1; 2017, c.217; 2021, c.258, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-84.11 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-84.11
Display of valid license plates, markers on tow truck.
Status: in_force

6. A towing company shall display valid tow truck license plates or markers as required by law on each of its tow trucks. The name of the towing company and the municipality and state where the business is located shall be conspicuously displayed on all tow trucks used by the company as provided by law and regulation. Transporters shall be exempt from the provisions of this act. L.1999,c.396,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-24 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-24
Definitions
Status: in_force

The following words and phrases, when used in this act, shall, for the purposes of this act, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: "Director" --The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety. "License" --Any license, temporary instruction permit or temporary license issued under the laws of this State pertaining to the licensing of persons to operate motor vehicles. "Nonresident's operating privilege" --The privilege conferred upon a nonresident by the laws of this State pertaining to the operation by him of a motor vehicle, or the use of a motor vehicle owned by him, in this State. "State" --Any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any province of the Dominion of Canada. L.1952, c. 173, p. 548, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-64.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-64.2
Signaling system; flashing simultaneously
Status: in_force

Every itinerant vendor's vehicle shall be equipped with a signaling system that in addition to signaling turning movements as provided for in section 39:4-126 of the Revised Statutes shall have a switching arrangement that will cause the 2 front turn signals and the 2 rear turn signals on the vehicle to flash simultaneously as a vehicular traffic hazard warning signal. The system shall be capable of flashing simultaneously with the engine operating or stopped. L.1968, c. 90, s. 2, eff. June 21, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-8
Registration fee for passenger automobile; other vehicles.
Status: in_force

39:3-8. The applicant for registration for any passenger automobile manufactured in any model year prior to the 1971 model year shall pay to the chief administrator for each registration a fee of $14 for each such vehicle having a manufacturer's shipping weight of less than 2,700 pounds, a fee of $23 for each such vehicle having a manufacturer's shipping weight of 2,700 pounds or more, but not greater than 3,800 pounds, and a fee of $44 for each vehicle having a manufacturer's shipping weight in excess of 3,800 pounds; provided, however, an applicant who has been issued an identification card for a person with a disability pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1949, c.280 (C.39:4-205) and is registering a private passenger van manufactured in any model year prior to the 1971 model year which has been equipped with a wheelchair lift, or any other specially designed mechanical device for persons with disabilities as designated by the chief administrator that specifically requires installation only in a private passenger van because of the device's dimensions, operating characteristics, or manufacturer's installation requirements, shall pay a fee of $14 for that vehicle. The applicant for registration for any passenger automobile manufactured in model year 1971 and thereafter, except as determined hereinafter, shall pay to the chief administrator for each registration a fee of $17 for each such vehicle having a manufacturer's shipping weight of less than 2,700 pounds, a fee of $28 for each such vehicle having a manufacturer's shipping weight of 2,700 pounds or more, but not greater than 3,800 pounds, and a fee of $51 for each such vehicle having a manufacturer's shipping weight in excess of 3,800 pounds; provided, however, an applicant who has been issued an identification card for a person with a disability pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1949, c.280 (C.39:4-205) and is registering a private passenger van manufactured in model year 1971 or thereafter, except as determined hereinafter, which has been equipped with a wheelchair lift, or any other specially designed mechanical device for persons with disabilities as designated by the chief administrator that specifically requires installation only in a private passenger van because of the device's dimensions, operating characteristics, or manufacturer's installation requirements, shall pay a fee of $17 for that vehicle. The applicant for registration for any 1980 or thereafter model year passenger automobile registered on or after March 1, 1979 shall pay to the chief administrator for each registration a fee of $25 for each such vehicle having a manufacturer's shipping weight not greater than 3,500 pounds and a fee of $50 for each vehicle having a manufacturer's shipping weight in excess of 3,500 pounds; provided, however, an applicant who has been issued an identification card for a person with a disability pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1949, c.280 (C.39:4-205) and is registering any 1980 or thereafter model year private passenger van which has been equipped with a wheelchair lift, or any other specially designed mechanical device for persons with disabilities as designated by the chief administrator that specifically requires installation only in a private passenger van because of the device's dimensions, operating characteristics, or manufacturer's installation requirements, shall pay a fee of $25 for that vehicle. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the applicant for registration for any new passenger automobile, for which the registration will expire on the last day of the 48th calendar month following the calendar month in which it was first issued, or for the term of the lease if the new passenger automobile is a leased motor vehicle subject to an extended registration period pursuant to R.S.39:3-4, shall prepay to the chief administrator the full amount due for the 48-month term, or the full amount due based upon the term of the lease if the new passenger automobile is a leased motor vehicle, upon the initial registration. The portion of that prepayment that is dedicated to specific purposes in accordance with section 110 of P.L.2003, c.13 (C.39:2A-38) and subsections a. and b. of section 1 of P.L.1992, c.87 (C.39:3-8.2) shall be deposited in their respective dedicated accounts. The chief administrator shall determine the manufacturer's shipping weight and model year for each passenger automobile on the basis of the information contained in the certificate of origin, the application for registration or for renewal of registration, or the records of the division, or any or all of these; and any case in which the manufacturer's shipping weight of any particular passenger automobile is unavailable, or in doubt or dispute, the chief administrator may require that such automobile be weighed on a scale designated by the chief administrator, and such actual weight shall be considered the manufacturer's shipping weight for the purposes of this section; but in all cases the chief administrator's determination of the manufacturer's shipping weight of any such automobile shall be final. The applicant for registration for passenger automobile shall also pay to the chief administrator the inspection fee fixed in R.S.39:8-2 in addition to the fees described hereinabove. The chief administrator may also license private utility and house type semitrailers and trailers with a gross load not in excess of 2,000 pounds at a fee of $4 per annum and all other such utility and house-type semitrailers and trailers at $9 per annum. Application for such registration shall be made on a blank to be furnished by the commission, and the application shall contain a statement to the effect that the vehicle so registered will not be used for the commercial transportation of goods, wares, and merchandise, or for hire. Except as provided in R.S.39:3-84 for recreation vehicles, no private utility or house type semitrailer or trailer with an outside width of more than 96 inches, a maximum height of 13 feet 6 inches, a maximum length for a single vehicle of more than 35 feet, a maximum length for a semitrailer and its towing vehicle of more than 45 feet, and a maximum length for a trailer and its towing vehicle of more than 50 feet, shall be operated on any highway in this State, except that a vehicle exceeding the above limitations may be operated when a special permit so to operate is secured in advance from the chief administrator. A house type semitrailer or trailer with an outside width of no more than 16 feet shall be entitled to operate with such a special permit if the vehicle is a manufactured home on a transportation system that is designed in accordance with the "Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards," 24 CFR section 3280.901 et seq., promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, as amended and supplemented, provided that the operator complies with the provisions of this Title and the rules and regulations issued thereunder. If such a vehicle has an outside width of more than 16 feet, it shall be entitled to operate with such a special permit if it is transported on a commercial type low-bed trailer, semitrailer, or properly registered dolly wheels pursuant to rules and regulations established by the chief administrator. The application for such permit shall be accompanied by a fee fixed by the chief administrator. A special permit issued by the chief administrator shall be in the possession of the operator of the vehicle for which such permit was issued. In computing any dimensions of a vehicle, for the purposes of this section, there shall not be included in the dimensional limitations safety equipment such as mirrors or lights, provided such appliances do not exceed the overall limitations established by the chief administrator by rule or regulation. amended 1953, c.256; 1955, c.8, s.4; 1963, c.49, s.1; 1968, c.130, s.1; 1975, c.180, s.2; 1976, c.43, s.1; 1979, c.3; 1995, c.397, s.2; 1998, c.135, s.1; 1999, c.392, s.1; 2004, c.64, s.2; 2017, c.131, s.149.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10A-2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-2
Reclaiming possession; payment of costs and penalties
Status: in_force

At any time prior to sale the owner or other person entitled thereto may reclaim possession of the motor vehicle upon payment of the reasonable costs of removal and storage of the vehicle and any fine or penalty and court costs assessed against him for a violation which gave rise to the seizure or taking possession of such vehicle. L.1964, c. 81, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-16 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-16
Application, renewal of license
Status: in_force

An application or renewal for a private inspection center license shall be in such form and shall contain such information as the director may prescribe, and shall be accompanied annually by a nonrefundable $25.00 fee, which shall be remitted to the General Treasury. The director shall require a licensee to have in effect at all times liability insurance or such other proof of financial responsibility as he may prescribe, and may require such other qualifications of a licensee and his premises as are necessary. L. 1975, c. 156, s. 8, eff. July 16, 1975. Amended by L. 1982, c. 53, s. 4, eff. July 1, 1982; L. 1986, c. 22, s. 9, eff. June 2, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 39:12-7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-7
Suspension or revocation of or refusal to issue renewal of school license, grounds for
Status: in_force

The director, or any employee of the Division of Motor Vehicles deputized by him, may suspend or revoke any school license issued under the provisions of this act or refuse to issue a renewal thereof if: a. The licensee has made a material false statement or concealed a material fact in connection with the application for a license or the renewal thereof; b. The licensee or any partner or officer of the licensee has been convicted of a crime; c. The licensee has failed to comply with any of the provisions of this act or any of the rules and regulations of the director establishing instructional standards and procedures; d. The licensee or any partner or officer of such licensee has been guilty of fraud or fraudulent practices in relation to the business conducted under the license, or guilty of inducing another person to resort to fraud or fraudulent practices in relation to securing for himself or another the license to drive a motor vehicle or motorcycle; e. The licensee has knowingly employed, as an instructor, a person who has been convicted of a crime or has retained such a person in such employ after knowledge of his conviction; or f. The licensee has failed to maintain satisfactory insurance to meet damage claims required by section three of this act. L.1951, c. 216, p. 778, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-56 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-56
Number of driving lamps required or permitted
Status: in_force

At the times when lighted lamps are required, at least 2 lighted driving lamps shall be displayed, an equal number on each side of the front of every motor vehicle other than a motor cycle and other than a motor-drawn vehicle except when such vehicle is parked subject to the provisions governing lights on parked vehicles or is flashing vehicular traffic hazard warning signals as provided for in sections 39:3-54 and 39:3-64. Whenever a motor vehicle equipped with headlamps as in this article required is also equipped with auxiliary lamps or a spot lamp or any other lamp on the front thereof projecting a beam of an intensity greater than 300 candlepower, not more than a total of 4 of any such lamps on the front of a vehicle shall be lighted at any one time when upon a highway. Amended by L.1964, c. 136, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-122 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-122
Signal by police whistle
Status: in_force

A driver shall, upon one blast of a police whistle given by a police officer with hand raised, bring the vehicle to a full stop, and shall not proceed again until he receives a signal so to do from the officer. Three or more blasts of the police whistle is the signal for alarm and indicates the approach of a fire engine or other danger.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-183.1a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-183.1a
Installation of traffic control device, sign by municipality at request of school.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a municipality may, upon the request of the appropriate board of education or, in the case of a private school, by the school's governing body, provide by resolution for the installation of a traffic control device or sign consistent with the current standards prescribed by the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways as adopted by the Commissioner of Transportation, to regulate motor vehicle traffic at an intersection located within 300 feet of any public or private school; provided that the municipal or county engineer shall, under the engineer's seal as a licensed professional engineer, certify to the municipal or county governing body, as appropriate, that the traffic control or device has been approved by the engineer after the engineer's investigation of the circumstances. Before a resolution shall take effect, however, the governing body shall submit a copy of the resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for his review and approval together with detailed information as to the location of streets, intersections and signs affected by any installation, traffic count, accident and speed sampling data when appropriate, the municipal or county engineer's certification, under the engineer's seal as a licensed professional engineer, to the municipal or county governing body, and any other information as the commissioner may require. If the commissioner disapproves the resolution, he shall file his disapproval, in writing, with a statement of the reasons for his disapproval, with the governing body within 90 days following the receipt of the resolution. If the commissioner approves the resolution or fails to file his disapproval within the 90-day review period, the resolution shall take effect immediately. For the purposes of this section, the term "public or private school" has the meaning that term is given in N.J.S.18A:1-1. L.1984,c.219,s.1; amended 2001, c.342, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-48 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-48
Operating or using motor vehicle without consent of owner; fine
Status: in_force

No person shall operate or use any motor vehicle without the permission of the owner. Any person violating this section shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-76.5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-76.5
Permanent seat; passengers; seat, hand holds and footrests; helmets; method of riding; violations; penalties
Status: in_force

a. A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless such motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the rear or side of the operator. A passenger shall ride astride on a motorcycle only if the feet of that passenger rest firmly upon the footrests attached to the motorcycle as required by subsection b. of this section. A passenger on a motorcycle, whether riding astride or in a sidecar attached to the motorcycle, shall wear a securely fitted helmet of a size proper for that passenger as required under section 6 of P.L. 1967, c. 237 (C. 39:3-76.7). A motorcycle operator who carries a passenger in violation of this subsection shall be fined not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00. b. Motorcycles designed to carry more than one person shall be equipped with adequate footrests for each passenger. Seats and footrests shall be of a type approved by the director. Handholds shall be required only insofar as they are necessary to comply with federal regulations. L. 1967, c. 237, s. 4, eff. Jan. 1, 1968. Amended by L. 1979, c. 57, s. 1, eff. March 27, 1979; L. 1985, c. 15, s. 1, eff. Jan. 23, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-84.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-84.1
Application of weight limitations.
Status: in_force

3. a. The axle weight limitations as provided in subsection b. of R.S.39:3-84 shall apply to all vehicles registered in New Jersey subsequent to March 1, 1950, which have not been registered therein or contracted for purchase by New Jersey residents prior to that date. The weight limitations provided in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection b. of R.S.39:3-84 relative to maximum gross axle weights shall not apply to vehicles registered as "constructor" or "solid waste" vehicles or to a combination of vehicles of which the "constructor" or "solid waste" vehicle is the drawing vehicle as provided in R.S.39:3-20, except that those limitations shall apply to vehicles registered as "solid waste" when operated on any highway which is part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, as provided in 23 U.S.C. s.103. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the provisions of paragraph 5 of subsection b. of R.S.39:3-84 shall apply to vehicles registered as "constructor" or "solid waste" or to a combination of vehicles of which the "constructor" or "solid waste" vehicle is the drawing vehicle as provided in R.S.39:3-20, except that for any vehicle registered as a "constructor" or any combination of vehicles of which the drawing vehicle is registered as a "constructor," the provisions of paragraph 5 of subsection b. of R.S.39:3-84 shall not apply; provided the vehicle or combination of vehicles is operated within an area that is 30 miles or less from the point established as a headquarters for the particular construction operation. Vehicles registered as "constructor" or "solid waste" or a combination of vehicles of which the "constructor" or "solid waste" vehicle is the drawing vehicle shall be limited to a maximum gross vehicle weight, including load or contents, as shown on the registration certificate of that vehicle. b. The Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to adopt rules and regulations providing for exemptions from the provisions of paragraph 5 of subsection b. of R.S.39:3-84 for the following: (1) Vehicles registered as "solid waste" or combinations of vehicles of which the "solid waste" vehicle is the drawing vehicle as provided in R.S.39:3-20; and (2) Vehicles not in excess of 73,280 pounds. The commissioner is also authorized to adopt rules and regulations providing for any time limits, distinctions among classes of vehicles, or other conditions with respect to these exemptions. c. In addition to any exemptions provided for by regulations adopted pursuant to subsection b. of this section, the commissioner is authorized to adopt rules and regulations providing for exemptions for a transitional period from the provisions of paragraph 5 of subsection b. of R.S.39:3-84 for the following: (1) Tandem-axle dump trucks; (2) Five-axle dump trailers; (3) Two-axle dump trucks; (4) Tri-axle dump trucks; (5) Four-axle dump trucks; (6) Three-axle and four-axle ready-mix transit trucks; (7) Four-axle and five-axle flatbed tractor trailers; (8) Five-axle bulk carriers; (9) Two-axle, three-axle, four-axle, and five-axle liquid bulk carriers; (10) Two-axle and three-axle emergency equipment wreckers; (11) Solid waste rear-end loaders; (12) Solid waste front-end loaders; (13) Solid waste four-axle roll-offs; (14) Four-axle and five-axle waste transfer tractor trailers; (15) Two-axle, three-axle, four-axle, and five-axle general freight carriers; and (16) Intermodal ocean containers. d. Notwithstanding the provisions of any State law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, but consistent with federal law, a vehicle, if operated by an engine fueled primarily by natural gas, may exceed any vehicle weight limit, up to a maximum gross vehicle weight of 82,000 pounds, under 23 U.S.C. s.127, R.S.39:3-84, or any other applicable law regarding vehicle weight limits, by an amount that is equal to the difference between the weight of the vehicle attributable to the natural gas tank and fueling system carried by that vehicle and the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system. L.1950, c.142, s.3; amended 1954, c.166; 1958, c.2; 1973, c.373, s.2; 1977, c.51, s.4; 1983, c.349, s.3; 1983, c.374; 2017, c.343.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-51 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-51
Informing persons as to contents of act
Status: in_force

The director shall, by means of any printed form he provides, inform every person to whom a driver's license or registration certificate is issued of the contents of this act. L.1952, c. 173, p. 568, s. 29.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-197.13 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-197.13
Course of instruction required
Status: in_force

5. The municipality shall require any person who fulfills the requirements for appointment in section 2 of P.L.1991, c.442 (C.39:4-197.10) to take a course of instruction designed to prepare the person to properly fulfill his responsibilities under the law. The curriculum for the course shall include, but may not be limited to, appropriate information concerning public relations, the laws, regulations, resolutions, ordinances and other guidelines concerning restricted parking enforcement and court proceedings. Before the person may commence enforcement activity with the unit, he shall satisfactorily complete the prescribed course of instruction. L.1991,c.442,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3
Regulations relative to motorized bicycles.
Status: in_force

2. a. Motorized bicycles shall not be operated upon interstate highways or upon public highways divided by a grass or concrete median or highways with posted speed limits in excess of 50 miles per hour or upon the railroad or right-of-way of an operating railroad within the State of New Jersey or upon any public land where expressly prohibited by the governing body, department or agency having jurisdiction thereof. The commissioner is authorized to adopt regulations either prohibiting the operation of motorized bicycles on any public road or highway with a speed limit in excess of 40 miles per hour, which, in the commissioner’s discretion, are hazardous for the operation of motorized bicycles or permitting the operation of motorized bicycles on any public road or highway, upon which the operation of motorized bicycles is otherwise prohibited by the provisions of this section, which, in the commissioner’s discretion, are safe for the operation of motorized bicycles. In no case, however, shall the commissioner adopt a regulation permitting motorized bicycles to be operated on any highway with a posted speed in excess of 50 miles per hour. b. No municipality shall limit or otherwise restrict the operation of motorized bicycles on any public roads or highways under its jurisdiction in contravention of the provisions of this act or any regulations adopted by the director pursuant thereto. c. (1) No person who is under 15 years of age shall be permitted to operate a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle. (2) No person who is 17 years of age or older shall be permitted to operate a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle, unless the person shall be in possession of a valid basic driver’s license or a valid motorized bicycle license or permit. (3) No person who is 15 years of age or older but under the age of 17 shall be permitted to operate a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle, unless the person shall be in possession of a valid motorized bicycle license or permit issued pursuant to subsection d. of this section. (4) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the operator of a low-speed electric bicycle shall not be required to be in possession of a valid basic driver’s license or valid motorized bicycle license or permit if the operator is renting a low-speed electric bicycle from a company operating shared low-speed electric bicycles under a contract with a local government, provided that the company requires the operator to be 16 years of age or older. d. No person shall operate a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle unless the person shall be in possession of a valid driver's license of any class or a motorized bicycle license, which shall be issued by the commission to any person who is 15 years of age or older upon proof of identity and date of birth and after the person has passed a satisfactory examination as to the person’s ability as an operator. Such examination shall include a test of the applicant's knowledge of the mechanisms of low-speed electric bicycles and motorized bicycles as is necessary to ensure the safe operation and of the laws and ordinary usages of the road and a demonstration of the person’s ability to operate a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle. The demonstration of an applicant's ability to operate a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle shall be administered at such municipalities that the commission shall designate, under the supervision of the commission, or an officer, employee, or authorized agent of the commission, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the commission. The administrator may, in the administrator’s discretion, issue a learner's permit to a person 15 years of age or older, upon proof of identity and date of birth, allowing such person, for the purpose of fitting the person to become licensed to operate a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle, to operate a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle during daylight hours without supervision for a period not to exceed 45 days. The permit shall be sufficient license for the person to operate a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle. No permit shall be issued unless the person applying therefor shall pay the sum of $5 to the commission or an officer, employee, or agent of the commission. e. The valid driver's license, the insurance identification card, and the registration certificate shall be in the possession of the operator at all times when operating a motorized bicycle or low-speed electric bicycle with motor engaged on the highways of this State. The operator of a low-speed electric bicycle and motorized bicycle shall exhibit the operator’s driver's license when requested to do so by any police officer or magistrate, while in the performance of the duties of such office and shall write the operator’s name in the presence of the officer, so that the officer may thereby determine the identity of the licensee and at the same time determine the correctness of the registration certificate, as it relates to the registration number and number plates of the low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle for which it was issued and the correctness of the evidence of a policy of insurance, as it relates to the coverage of the motorized bicycle for which it was issued. Any person violating this subsection shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $50. If a person charged with a violation of this subsection can exhibit the person’s valid driver's license, insurance identification card, and registration certificate, which were valid on the day he was charged, to the judge of the municipal court before whom he is summoned to answer to the charge, the judge may dismiss the charge; however, the judge may impose court costs. f. Unless otherwise determined by the commissioner, statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a motorized bicycle is operated upon any highway or upon any public land. Every person operating a motorized bicycle upon a public road or highway shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by chapter 4 of Title 39 and N.J.S.2C:11-5 and all amendments and supplements thereto. L.1975,c.250,s.2; amended 1977, c.267, s.2; 1983, c.16, s.1; 1983, c.105, s.7; 2003, c.13, s.49; 2025, c.285, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4e — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-4e
Rules and regulations; information by insurers
Status: in_force

The director, after consultation with the Commissioner of Insurance, is hereby empowered to prescribe, adopt, promulgate, rescind and enforce rules and regulations requiring insurers to provide all information with respect to the issuance, renewal, cancellation, nonrenewal and termination of insurance as the director may deem necessary to assist the division in enforcement of the provisions of this Title relating to insurance coverage for motor vehicles. L.1972, c. 205, s. 2, eff. Dec. 26, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-60.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-60.1
Certain rotating or flashing lights prohibited
Status: in_force

On and after the effective date of this act no rotating or flashing light which imitates or resembles rotating or flashing lights such as are used by public and governmental agencies or any public utility to indicate emergency or hazardous conditions shall be erected or used within 100 feet of the roadway of a highway within the State. L.1970, c. 134, s. 1, eff. July 9, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-70.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-70.2
Air pollution; penalty.
Status: in_force

2. Any person who operates a motor vehicle or owns a motor vehicle, other than a school bus, which the person permits to idle in violation of rules and regulations, or to be operated upon the public highways of the State when the motor vehicle is emitting smoke or other air contaminants in excess of standards adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)," P.L.1954, c.212 (C.26:2C-1 et seq.) shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000 per day, per vehicle, which shall be enforced in accordance with the provisions of chapter 5 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes and P.L.2005, c.219 (C.26:2C-8.26 et al.). The owner of any school bus that is operated or is permitted to idle in violation of rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)," P.L.1954, c.212 (C.26:2C-1 et seq.) or any applicable rules and regulations adopted pursuant to P.L.2005, c.219 (C.26:2C-8.26 et al.) shall be liable for a penalty of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000 per day, per vehicle, which shall be enforced in accordance with the provisions of chapter 5 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except that no penalty may be assessed against any driver of a school bus who is not the owner of the school bus. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a motor vehicle idling in traffic, or a motor vehicle other than a school bus idling in a queue of motor vehicles, that are intermittently motionless and moving because the progress of the motor vehicles in the traffic or the queue has been stopped or slowed by the congestion of traffic on the roadway or other conditions over which the driver of the idling motor vehicle has no control. L.1966, c.15, s.2; amended 2005, c.219, s.33; 2009, c.331, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3a
Retail sales; conformance of bicycles to act and regulations
Status: in_force

No person engaged in the business of selling motorized bicycles at retail shall sell or offer to sell any motorized bicycle unless such motorized bicycle is in conformity with this act and regulations promulgated hereunder by the director. L.1977, c. 267, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-197.8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-197.8
State Highway Route No. 94 in Sussex and Warren Counties; regulations limiting use
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, the Commissioner of Transportation may adopt regulations limiting the operation of commercial motor vehicles, tractors, trailers or semi-trailers upon that portion of State Highway Route No. 94 located in Sussex county and Warren county. In adopting regulations the commissioner shall give consideration to normal traffic volume in the municipalities of the respective counties so that the residents and the business establishments of these counties shall not be penalized. L.1983, c. 416, s. 1, eff. Jan. 4, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-85.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-85.3
Record of stolen motor vehicles, registration plates.
Status: in_force

3. The Superintendent of State Police and the commission having been notified of the theft of a motor vehicle or the loss or theft of registration plates by a chief of police or other peace officer, shall index and file this information in such a manner that a motor vehicle or registration plates can be properly identified. These records shall be available to all police officers and other interested agencies. The Superintendent of State Police and the commission shall co-operate with and assist all peace officers and other agencies in tracing or examining any questionable automobiles to determine the ownership thereof. L.1938,c.352,s.3; amended 2003, c.13, s.47.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-21 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-21
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

21. The board shall adopt all rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) for the proper functioning of the commission, and as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act, except for those relating to the internal governance of the commission adopted by the administrator. Current rules and regulations of the division shall remain in full force and effect until such time as they are repealed or amended by the board or in accordance with any other law. L.2003, c.13, s.21; amended 2007, c.335, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-29 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-29
Goals of administrator, deputy administrator.
Status: in_force

29. The administrator, and the deputy administrator under the direction of the administrator, shall have as their immediate goal the improvement of the safety and security of the State's motor vehicle licensing, registration, titling and inspection system and to this end are authorized to: a. Make technological improvements, including the modernization of software and hardware, the addition of surveillance cameras, alarms, and access systems, and the utilization of biometrics; b. Increase the number of audit staff, security guards, and other security-related employees; c. Improve training and monitoring procedures; d. Utilize document imaging from the field; e. Integrate the New Jersey title database with the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System; f. Improve license plate management, including an automated inventory system and reissuance program; g. Acquire the ability to access State vital statistics data to immediately update driver's license information; h. Implement additional proofs of identity verification for a non-driver identification card, driver's license, permits, and registrations; I. Implement card access systems, clear visibility barriers and door replacements where needed; j. Replace the written driver's license knowledge test with an online test; k. Increase the use of credit or debit cards or any other electronic payment device; l. Increase the use of scanned documents; m. Match motor vehicle records with Social Security records to verify Social Security numbers in the motor vehicle database, to the extent allowable; and n. Seek the assistance of the Immigration and Naturalization Service to verify authenticity of motor vehicle applicants and their eligibility for documents. L.2003,c.13,s.29.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-6.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-6.6
Leased vehicles
Status: in_force

An agreement or arrangement entered into, or a declaration issued under the authority of this act, may contain provisions under which a leased vehicle properly registered by the lessor thereof may be entitled, subject to terms and conditions stated therein, to the exemptions, benefits and privileges extended by such agreement, arrangement or declaration. L.1969, c. 119, s. 8, eff. July 1, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-21 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-21
Disorderly persons offenses
Status: in_force

Any person who shall display or cause or permit to be displayed any sign, mark, or advertisement as a private inspection center when a license has not been issued by the director or is not then in effect, or who shall transfer or attempt to transfer a private inspection center license is a disorderly person. L. 1975, c. 156, s. 13, eff. July 16, 1975. Amended by L. 1986, c. 22, s. 14, eff. June 2, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-79.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-79.4
Identification of fuel cell vehicles.
Status: in_force

1. a. No person shall drive upon a public highway, road or street a motor vehicle registered or principally garaged in this State and powered primarily or secondarily by a compressed or liquified gaseous fuel unless the vehicle is identified with a weather resistant diamond shaped label which may be obtained from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission or from a gas industry source. b. A fee may be charged for the label. The amount of the fee shall be established by rule and regulation of the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and shall not exceed the reasonable cost of preparation and distribution. c. As used in P.L.1984, c.55 (C.39:3-79.4 et seq.), "compressed or liquified gaseous fuel" shall not include a hydrogen fuel cell system used to power a motor vehicle, provided that the fuel cell system is installed by the vehicle manufacturer and the exterior of the vehicle includes a manufacturer-installed badge identifying it as being a fuel cell-powered vehicle. L.1984, c.55, s.1; amended 2016, c.89.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-109 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-109
Position of lenses
Status: in_force

When a vertical arrangement of lenses is used, red shall be placed at the top, amber in the middle and green at the bottom. When it is necessary to place the lights horizontally, the order of the lights shall be red at the left, amber in the middle and green at the right.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-27 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-27
Selection of arbitrators
Status: in_force

a. The number or selection of arbitrators may be stipulated by mutual consent of all of the parties to the action, which stipulation shall be made in writing prior to or at the time notice is given that the controversy is to be submitted to arbitration. The assignment judge shall approve the arbitrators agreed to by the parties, whether or not the designated arbitrators satisfy the requirements of subsection b. of this section, upon a finding that the designees are qualified and their serving would not prejudice the interest of any of the parties. b. If the parties fail to stipulate the number or names of the arbitrators, the arbitrators shall be selected, in accordance with the rules of court adopted by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, from a list of arbitrators compiled by the assignment judge, to be comprised of retired judges and qualified attorneys in this State with at least seven years negligence experience and recommended by the county or State bar association. L.1983, c. 358, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.90 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.90
Issuance of "Conquer Cancer" license plates; fees; distribution.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission may issue for a motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in the State special license plates bearing, in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, the slogan "Conquer Cancer." These plates may include an emblem, to be designed by the Commissioner of Health and approved by the chief administrator, indicating support for, or an interest in, finding new methods of treating and preventing cancer. b. Application for issuance of a "Conquer Cancer" license plate shall be made to the chief administrator on forms and in a manner as may be prescribed by the chief administrator. The chief administrator shall collect for each set of plates issued an application fee of $50, and an annual renewal fee of $10, in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles. c. Monies collected from all fees for "Conquer Cancer" license plates shall be deposited in the Cancer Research Fund, established in the Department of Health pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1982, c.40 (C.54:40A-37.1). Any monetary donation made available to the State to support the provisions of P.L.1997, c.92 (C.39:3-27.90 et seq.) shall be deposited in the Cancer Research Fund for use as set forth in this section. Interest or other income earned on monies deposited under this act into the Cancer Research Fund shall be credited to the fund for use as set forth in this section. Funds shall be utilized by the New Jersey State Commission on Cancer Research: (1) first to reimburse the commission for all costs, including those costs associated with computer programming changes, incurred in producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of "Conquer Cancer" license plates; (2) to reimburse the Department of Health for the design and printing of notices, posters and signs to be utilized by the commission; and (3) for approved research projects as defined in section 3 of P.L.1983, c.6 (C.52:9U-3). d. The chief administrator shall annually certify to the Commissioner of Health the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the commission in producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of "Conquer Cancer" license plates. The commissioner shall annually report the Department of Health's costs and the division's costs to the Office of Management and Budget. e. The chief administrator shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain "Conquer Cancer" license plates by including a notice with all motor vehicle registration renewals, and by posting appropriate posters or signs in all commission facilities and offices, as may be provided by the Department of Health. The notices, posters, and signs shall be designed by the Commissioner of Health after consulting with the New Jersey State Commission on Cancer Research. The designs shall be subject to the approval of the chief administrator. The Department of Health shall supply the commission with the notices, posters, and signs to be circulated or posted by the commission. f. The Commissioner of Health, the New Jersey State Commission on Cancer Research, and the chief administrator shall develop and enter into an interagency memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed by the Department of Health, the commission and the Motor Vehicle Commission in carrying out their respective responsibilities under this act. g. In the event that the average cost per license plate, as certified by the chief administrator and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in subsection b. of this section in two consecutive fiscal years, the chief administrator may discontinue the issuance of the "Conquer Cancer" license plate. L.1997, c.92, s.1; amended 2012, c.17, s.407.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-10.13 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-10.13
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

9. The director, in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), may promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1997,c.411,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-55 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-55
Alternate road lighting equipment
Status: in_force

Any motor vehicle need not be equipped with approved headlamps provided that every such vehicle during the times when lighted lamps are required is equipped with two lighted lamps on the front thereof displaying white or yellow lights without glare capable of revealing persons and objects seventy-five feet ahead; provided, however, that no such motor vehicle shall be operated at a speed in excess of twenty miles per hour during the times when lighted lamps are required.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-4.1
Licensing motor vehicles for transportation of passengers for hire
Status: in_force

As used in this section the term "motor vehicle" is hereby defined as meaning any motor vehicle propelled otherwise than by muscular power (except such vehicles as run only on rails or tracks exclusively) carrying passengers for hire of any kind over the highways in this State, except (1) taxicabs, (2) hotel buses, (3) autobuses with a carrying capacity of not more than six passengers now or hereafter operated under municipal consent upon a route established wholly within the limits of a single municipality, which route does not in whole or in part parallel upon the same street the line of any street railway or traction railway or any other autobus line and (4) vehicles used in ridesharing arrangements. No motor vehicle as herein defined shall be licensed by the commissioner until the applicant for such license shall first obtain a certificate from the Board of Public Utilities, that such motor vehicle conforms to the rules, regulations and specifications of the Board of Public Utilities, as to construction and safety devices of such motor vehicle; but all motor vehicles as herein defined and approved by the Board of Public Utilities, prior to June 6, 1936, shall not require the further approval of such board as a condition precedent to the issuance of such license. Amended by L.1981, c. 413, s. 8, eff. Jan. 7, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-9a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-9a
Legal name of licensee; endorsement.
Status: in_force

2. Each driver's license issued pursuant to R.S.39:3-10 shall have the legal name of the licensee endorsed thereon in his own handwriting. For purposes of this section, legal name shall mean the name recorded on a birth certificate unless otherwise changed by marriage, divorce or order of court. The director may require that only the legal name be recorded on the driver's license. A person who has been issued a driver's license pursuant to R.S.39:3-10 whose name is changed due to marriage, divorce or by order of court shall notify the director of the change in name within two weeks after the change is made. A person who fails to notify the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles of a change in name as required in this section shall be subject to a fine. A person who is fined under this section for a violation of this section shall not be subject to a surcharge under the New Jersey Merit Rating Plan as provided in section 6 of P.L.1983, c.65 (C.17:29A-35). For the purposes of this section, a digitized signature image shall constitute a licensee's signature in his own handwriting. A digitized signature image is an electronic representation of a person's written signature. L.1987,c.20,s.2; amended 1988, c.8, s.1; 1999, c.28, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-28 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-28
Operator or owner involved in accident without license or a nonresident
Status: in_force

(a) In case the operator or the owner of a motor vehicle involved in an accident within this State has no license or registration, or is a nonresident, he shall not be allowed a license or registration until he has complied with the requirements of this act to the same extent that would be necessary if, at the time of the accident, he had held a license and registration. (b) When a nonresident's operating privilege is suspended pursuant to section three or section five of this act, the director shall transmit a certified copy of the record of such action to the official in charge of the issuance of licenses and registration certificates in the State in which such nonresident resides, if the law of such other State provides for action in relation thereto similar to that provided for in subsection (c) of this section. (c) Upon receipt of such certification that the operating privilege of a resident of this State has been suspended or revoked in any such other State pursuant to a law providing for its suspension or revocation for failure to deposit security for the payment of judgments arising out of a motor vehicle accident, under circumstances which would require the director to suspend a nonresident's operating privilege had the accident occurred in this State, the director shall suspend the license of such resident if he was the operator, and all of his registrations if he was the owner of a motor vehicle involved in such accident. Such suspension shall continue until such resident furnishes evidence of his compliance with the law of such other State relating to the deposit of such security. L.1952, c. 173, p. 552, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5D-9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5D / Section 5D-9
Construction and severability
Status: in_force

This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party State or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any State party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining States and in full force and effect as to the State affected as to all severable matters. L.1966, c. 73, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-78 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-78
Construction of article
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article contained shall be construed to amend, repeal or in any manner impair the operation or effect of section 39:3-4.1 of this title.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-2
Judicial powers of director
Status: in_force

39:5-2. The director shall have the same powers as are conferred by this subtitle on a magistrate. In considering violations of this subtitle, the director may hold court in any municipality in the State, upon five days' notice given to the defendants summoned to appear before him and shall conduct the proceedings in compliance with, insofar as they are applicable, the rules of the Supreme Court governing municipal courts. The fees and costs shall be the same as in a municipal court. Appeals from a court held by the director shall, in the manner provided for an appeal from a municipal court, be taken to the Superior Court. Amended 1939,c.216,s.1; 1953,c.36,s.5; 1991,c.91,s.371.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.166 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.166
Special license plates, alumni, four-year public institutions of higher education, motor vehicle owned, leased, registered in New Jersey; fees.
Status: in_force

3. a. Upon proper application, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall issue special license plates to the alumni of a four-year public institution of higher education for any motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in this State. In addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, the license plates shall display appropriate words or a slogan and emblem honoring the four-year public institution of higher education. The chief administrator shall, in consultation with an alumni association of the four-year public institution of higher education, select the design and color scheme of the alumni license plates. The alumni license plates shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise provided. b. Application for issuance of alumni license plates shall be made to the chief administrator on forms and in a manner prescribed by the chief administrator. In order to be deemed complete, an application shall be accompanied by a fee of $50, payable to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, which shall be in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of a motor vehicle. The chief administrator shall collect annually, subsequent to the year of issuance of the alumni license plates, a $10 fee for the license plates in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of a motor vehicle. The additional fees required by this subsection shall be deposited in the special non-lapsing fund created, pursuant to subsection c. of this section, for the alumni license plate program. c. The Department of the Treasury shall create and maintain a special non-lapsing fund for each alumni license plate program established under P.L.2023, c.232 (C.39:3-27.164 et seq.). There shall be deposited in each fund the amount collected from all license plate fees collected pursuant to subsection b. of this section for each alumni license plate program, less the amounts necessary to reimburse the commission for administrative costs pursuant to subsection d. of this section. Monies deposited into each fund shall be appropriated annually to an alumni association of the four-year public institution of higher education to support the organization's mission and programs. Monies deposited into each fund shall be held in interest-bearing accounts in public depositories, as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1970, c.236 (C.17:9-41), and may be invested or reinvested in securities approved by the State Treasurer. Interest or other income earned on monies deposited into each fund, and any monies which may be appropriated or otherwise become available for purposes of the fund, shall be credited to and deposited in the fund for use as set forth in P.L.2023, c.232 (C.39:3-27.164 et seq.). d. Prior to the deposit of the additional fees collected pursuant to subsection b. of this section into the applicable special non-lapsing fund, amounts thereof as are necessary shall be used to reimburse the commission for all costs reasonably and actually incurred, as stipulated by the chief administrator for: (1) designing, producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of alumni license plates; and (2) any computer programming changes that may be initially necessary to implement each alumni license plate program in an amount not to exceed $150,000. The chief administrator shall annually certify to the State Treasurer the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the commission in producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of alumni license plates for each alumni license plate program. The annual certification of the average cost per license plate shall be approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee or its successor. In the event that the average cost per license plate under any alumni license plate program, as certified by the chief administrator and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in subsection b. of this section in two consecutive fiscal years, the chief administrator may discontinue the issuance of the alumni license plates. e. The chief administrator shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain alumni license plates by publicizing the availability of the license plates on the commission's website. The director of an alumni association of a four-year public institution of higher education and any other individual or entity designated by an alumni association may publicize the availability of alumni license plates in any manner that the alumni association deems appropriate. f. The chief administrator and the director of an alumni association of each four-year public institution of higher education shall develop and enter into a memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed in carrying out their respective responsibilities under P.L.2023, c.232 (C.39:3-27.164 et seq.). g. The director of each alumni association shall appoint a representative who shall act as a liaison between an alumni association and the commission. The liaison shall represent the alumni association in any and all communications with the commission regarding the alumni license plate program established for each four-year public institution of higher education pursuant to P.L.2023, c.232 (C.39:3-27.164 et seq.). L.2023, c.232, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-36 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-36
Notification of change of residence; fees, penalties; public awareness campaign.
Status: in_force

39:3-36. a. A licensed operator shall notify the chief administrator of any change in residence within one week after the change is made. Notice shall be in such form and shall contain such information as the chief administrator may require. Upon notification, and payment of a fee of $5 for the license in addition to the digitized picture fee, the chief administrator shall provide the licensed operator with a new license. The registered owner of a motor vehicle or a motorized bicycle shall notify the chief administrator of any change in residence within one week after the change is made. Notice shall be in such form and shall contain such information as the chief administrator may require. Upon notification, and payment of a fee of $5, the chief administrator shall provide the registered owner with a new registration certificate. A person who violates this section shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $25. b. The chief administrator shall establish a public awareness campaign to inform the general public about the importance of maintaining a current address with the commission. Amended 1983, c.105, s.3; 1990, c.103, s.31; 1999, c.28, s.11; 2001, c.391, s.10; 2007, c.281, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-50c — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-50c
Person arrested, convicted, operating, permitting another person to operate a motor vehicle under the influence, waivers, fines, not eligible.
Status: in_force

8. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.39:4-50, a person who has been arrested or convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a narcotic, hallucinogenic, or habit-producing drug or permitting another person who is under the influence of a narcotic, hallucinogenic, or habit-producing drug to operate a motor vehicle owned by the person or under the person's custody or control pursuant to the provisions of R.S.39:4-50 or a person who has been convicted of operating a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1990, c.103 (C.39:3-10.13) shall not be eligible, based on the person's installation of an ignition interlock device, for any waiver of the fine or for any credit against the period that the person is required to forfeit the right to operate a motor vehicle on the highways of this State. L.2023, c.191, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-25 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-25
Security deposit
Status: in_force

(a) If 20 days after the receipt of a report of a motor vehicle accident within this State which has resulted in bodily injury or death, or damage to theˆproperty of any one person in excess of $500.00, the director does not have on file evidence satisfactory to him that the person who would otherwise be required to file security under subsection (b) of this section has been releasedˆfrom liability, or has been finally adjudicated not to be liable, or has executed a duly acknowledged written agreement providing for the payment of an agreed amount in installments with respect to all claims for injuries or damages resulting from the accident, and in the event of an accident involving an automobile, required to have coverage for personal injury protection benefits pursuant to P.L. 1972, c. 70 (C. 39:6A-1 et seq.), has also reimbursed or has executed a duly acknowledged written agreement to pay an agreed amount in installments to reimburse the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund for the payment of all personal injury protection benefits the fund has made or shall make pursuant to section 7 or section 10 of P.L. 1972, c. 198 (C. 39:6-86.1 and C. 39:6-86.4) by reason of the failure of such person to have the requisite insurance coverage in effect, the director shall determine the amount of security which may be necessary in his judgment to satisfy any reimbursement, judgment or judgments for damages resulting from such accident as may be recovered against each operator or owner in view of the total insurance protection available to the injured party. The Director of the Division of MotorˆVehicles shall promulgate such rules as may be necessary to set forth those instances where deposit of security is necessary. (b) The director may, within 90 days after the receipt of such report of aˆmotor vehicle accident, suspend the license of each operator and all registrations of each owner of a motor vehicle in any manner involved in such accident, and if such operator is a nonresident the privilege of operating a motor vehicle within this State, and if such owner is a nonresident the privilege of the use within this State of any motor vehicle owned by him, unlessˆsuch operator or owner or both shall deposit security in the sum so determined by the director; provided, notice of such suspension shall be sent by the director to such operator and owner not less than 10 days prior to the effectiveˆdate of such suspension and shall state the amount required as security. Where erroneous information is given the director with respect to the matters set forth in paragraph (1), (2) or (3) of subsection (c) of this section, he may take appropriate action as hereinbefore provided, within 90 days after receipt by him of correct information with respect to said matters. (c) This section shall not apply under the conditions stated in section 4 of this act nor: (1) To such operator or owner, if such owner had in effect, at the time ofˆsuch accident, a motor vehicle liability policy with respect to the motor vehicle involved in such accident; (2) To such operator, if not the owner of such motor vehicle, if there wasˆin effect at the time of such accident a motor vehicle liability policy or bond with respect to his operation of motor vehicles not owned by him; (3) To such operator or owner if the liability of such operator or owner for damages resulting from such accident is, in the judgment of the director, covered by any other form of liability insurance policy or bond; nor (4) To any person qualifying as a self-insurer under section 30 of this act, or to any person operating a motor vehicle for such self-insurer. No such policy or bond shall be effective under this section unless issued by an insurance company or surety company authorized to do business in this State, except that if such motor vehicle was not registered in this State, or was a motor vehicle which was registered elsewhere than in this State at the effective date of the policy or bond, or the most recent renewal thereof, such policy or bond shall not be effective under this section unless the insurance company or surety company if not authorized to do business in this State shall execute a power of attorney authorizing the director to accept service on its behalf of notice or process in any action upon such policy or bond arising out of such accident; provided, however, every such policy or bond is subject, if the accident has resulted in bodily injury or death, to a limit, exclusive of interest and costs, of not less than $15,000.00 because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident and, subject to said limit for one person, to a limit of not less than $30,000.00 because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident, and, if the accident has resulted in injury to or destruction of property, to a limit of not less than $5,000.00 because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident and if policy or bond is applicable to an automobile required to have coverage for personal injury protection benefits pursuant to P.L. 1972, c. 70 (C. 39:6A-1 et seq.), it shall include an amount to cover personal injury protection benefits as required by that act. L. 1952, c. 173, s. 3; amended 1958,c.95,s.1; 1959,c.78; 1967,c.188; 1971,217,s.2; 1972,c.199,s.1; 1975,c.252; 1988,c.119,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-4.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-4.2
Primacy of coverages
Status: in_force

Primacy of coverages. Except as provided in subsection d. of section 13 of P.L.1983, c.362 (C.39:6A-4.3), the personal injury protection coverage of the named insured shall be the primary coverage for the named insured and any resident relative in the named insured's household who is not a named insured under an automobile insurance policy of his own. No person shall recover personal injury protection benefits under more than one automobile insurance policy for injuries sustained in any one accident. L.1983,c.362,s.12; amended 1990,c.8,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5H-17 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5H / Section 5H-17
Criminal background checks for drivers.
Status: in_force

17. a. (1) A transportation network company registered as a business in the State or operating in the State prior to the effective date of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-1 et seq.) shall have six months from the effective date of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-1 et seq.) to have the Attorney General approve the method that a transportation network company, or third party designated by the transportation network company, proposes to use to conduct a criminal background check for an applicant or driver. If the Attorney General does not approve the method that a transportation network company registered as a business in the State or operating in the State prior to the effective date of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-1 et seq.), or third party designated by the transportation network company, proposes to use to conduct a criminal background check within six months of the effective date of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-1 et seq.), the transportation network company shall not permit an applicant to log on to its digital network as a driver or provide a prearranged ride as a driver until the applicant submits to a criminal history record background check pursuant to subsection e. of this section and the Division of State Police provides the transportation network company with information concerning the applicant's eligibility to be a driver pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection e. of this section. (2) A transportation network company that is not registered as a business in the State or operating in the State prior to the effective date of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-1 et seq.) shall not operate in the State prior to: (a) the Attorney General approving, within six months of submission, the method that the transportation network company, or third party designated by the transportation network company, proposes to use to conduct a criminal background check; or (b) the transportation network company's applicants submitting to a criminal history record background check pursuant to subsection e. of this section. b. The Attorney General shall not approve a criminal background check conducted by a transportation network company, or a third party designated by the transportation network company, pursuant to subsection a. of this section unless the check includes a search of: (1) a multi-state and multi-jurisdictional criminal records locator or other similar commercial nationwide database with validation; and (2) the United States Department of Justice's Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website. c. If the Attorney General approves the method that a transportation network company, or a third party designated by the transportation network company, proposes to use to conduct a criminal background check, the transportation network company, or a third party designated by the transportation network company, shall conduct a criminal background check approved by the Attorney General prior to allowing an applicant to log on to the transportation network company's digital network as a transportation network company driver or to provide a prearranged ride as a transportation network company driver. d. If the Attorney General approves the method that a transportation network company registered as a business in the State or operating in the State prior to the effective date of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-1 et seq.), or a third party designated by the transportation network company, proposes to use to conduct a criminal background check, the transportation network company shall have 30 days from the effective date of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-1 et seq.) to conduct, or have a third party designated by the transportation network company conduct, a criminal background check for a driver utilizing the transportation network company's digital network as a driver prior to the effective date of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-1 et seq.) using the method approved by the Attorney General, unless the transportation network company, or a third party designated by the transportation network company, conducted a criminal background check for the driver prior to the effective date of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-1 et seq.) using the method approved by the Attorney General. e. (1) If the Attorney General does not approve the method that a transportation network company, or a third party designated by the transportation network company, proposes to use to conduct a criminal background check, an applicant shall provide to the Division of State Police the applicant's name, address, fingerprints, and written consent for a criminal history record background check to be performed by the Division of State Police, in accordance with regulations adopted under chapter 59 of Title 13 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, prior to logging on to a transportation network company's digital network as a driver or providing a prearranged ride as a transportation network company driver. The Division of State Police may exchange fingerprint data with, and receive criminal history record information from, the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the use in determining an applicant's eligibility to be a transportation network company driver pursuant to subsection a. of section 20 of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-20) based upon results of the applicant's criminal history record background check. (2) If the Attorney General does not approve the method that a transportation network company registered as a business in the State or operating in the State prior to the effective date of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-1 et seq.), or a third party designated by the transportation network company, proposes to use to conduct a criminal background check, a transportation network company shall require a driver utilizing the transportation network company's digital network as a driver prior to the effective date of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-1 et seq.) to provide to the Division of State Police the driver's name, address, fingerprints, and written consent for a criminal history record background check to be performed by the Division of State Police, in accordance with regulations adopted under chapter 59 of Title 13 of the New Jersey Administrative Code. The Division of State Police may exchange fingerprint data with, and receive criminal history record information from, the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the use in determining a driver's eligibility to be a transportation network company driver pursuant to subsection a. of section 20 of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-20) based upon results of the driver's criminal history record background check. (3) The Superintendent of State Police shall inform the transportation network company that an applicant or driver is ineligible to be a transportation network company driver pursuant to subsection a. of section 20 of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-20). (4) The cost of the criminal history record background check conducted pursuant to this subsection, including all costs of administering and processing the criminal history record background check, shall be borne by the applicant or driver, as applicable. L.2017, c.26, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-24 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-24
Violations of chapter; penalties.
Status: in_force

39:10-24. A person who purposely or knowingly violates a provision of this chapter for which a specific penalty is not provided herein shall be subject to the penalty provided in section 2 of P.L.2003, c.217 (C.2C:21-4.8). Amended 1946, c.136, s.20; 2003, c.217, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-183.25 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-183.25
Repeal
Status: in_force

Article eighteen of chapter four of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes (R.S. 39:4-146 to and including R.S. 39:4-183) is repealed. L.1941, c. 345, p. 915, s. 26.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-198 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-198
Notice of ordinance, resolution or regulation by signs.
Status: in_force

39:4-198. No ordinance, resolution or regulation enacted, passed, or adopted by local authorities nor any regulation adopted by the Commissioner of Transportation under any power given by this chapter or any supplement thereto shall be effective unless due notice thereof is given to the public by placing a sign at the places where the ordinance, resolution, or regulation is effective, and by briefing its provisions on signs according to specifications contained in this chapter or as specified by the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways. These signs shall be so placed as to be easily read by pedestrians or operators of vehicles. Except, in the case of "No Passing" zones, in lieu of or in addition to signs, notice shall be given to the public by highway pavement markings which conform to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways. In addition to the specifications in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, any sign erected after the effective date of P.L.1989, c.201 to notify the public that parking in a space is reserved for persons with disabilities shall also state the penalties set forth in paragraph c. of subsection (3) of R.S.39:4-197 which may be imposed for a violation. Signs which were erected prior to the effective date shall be modified within 12 months after the effective date to include the penalty information. It shall not be a defense to the unauthorized use of a parking space reserved for persons with disabilities pursuant to R.S.39:4-138 that the penalties set forth in paragraph c. of subsection (3) of R.S.39:4-197 were not posted or were improperly posted. amended 1951, c.23, s.112; 1956, c.186, s.2; 1987, c.209; 1989, c.201, s.5; 2007, c.164; 2017, c.131, s.165.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-10
Change of address, public awareness campaign.
Status: in_force

10. a. It shall be the duty of every owner holding a certificate of registration to notify the commission, in writing, of any change of residence of such person within one week after the change occurs. b. The chief administrator shall establish a public awareness campaign to inform the general public about the importance of maintaining a current address with the commission. L.1973, c.307, s.10; amended 2007, c.281, s.1; 2009, c.275, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.44 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.44
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

2. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the use, design, materials and placement of purple heart emblems on license plates issued for motor vehicles owned or leased by active members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. L.1991,c.232,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-19.5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-19.5
Special registration plates for limousines.
Status: in_force

12. a. Upon the application of any person who owns a limousine service, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue special registration plates bearing the word "limousine" in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law. b. The special registration plates authorized by this act shall be issued upon proof, satisfactory to the director, that the applicant has complied with the provisions of article 2 of chapter 16 of Title 48 of the Revised Statutes. c. The fee for such special registration plates shall be $10.00 in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of such motor vehicles. L.1979,c.224,s.12; amended 1999, c.356, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-85.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-85.1
Designation of one-way traffic.
Status: in_force

42. The commissioner with respect to highways under his jurisdiction may by regulation, and local and county authorities with respect to highways under their jurisdiction may by ordinance or resolution designate any such highway or any separate roadway of such highway for one-way traffic and shall erect appropriate signs giving notice thereon. Upon a highway or roadway properly designated and signed for one-way traffic, a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated. L.1951,c.23,s.42; amended 2003, c.13, s.50.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-97.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-97.3
Use of wireless telephone, electronic communication device in moving vehicles; definitions; enforcement.
Status: in_force

1. a. The use of a wireless telephone or electronic communication device by an operator of a moving motor vehicle on a public road or highway shall be unlawful except when the telephone is a hands-free wireless telephone or the electronic communication device is used hands-free, provided that its placement does not interfere with the operation of federally required safety equipment and the operator exercises a high degree of caution in the operation of the motor vehicle. For the purposes of this section, an "electronic communication device" shall not include an amateur radio. Nothing in P.L.2003, c.310 (C.39:4-97.3 et seq.) shall apply to the use of a citizen's band radio or two-way radio by an operator of a moving commercial motor vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle on a public road or highway. b. The operator of a motor vehicle may use a hand-held wireless telephone while driving with one hand on the steering wheel only if: (1) The operator has reason to fear for his life or safety, or believes that a criminal act may be perpetrated against himself or another person; or (2) The operator is using the telephone to report to appropriate authorities a fire, a traffic accident, a serious road hazard or medical or hazardous materials emergency, or to report the operator of another motor vehicle who is driving in a reckless, careless or otherwise unsafe manner or who appears to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A hand-held wireless telephone user's telephone records or the testimony or written statements from appropriate authorities receiving such calls shall be deemed sufficient evidence of the existence of all lawful calls made under this paragraph. As used in this act: "Citizen's band radio" means a mobile communication device designed to allow for the transmission and receipt of radio communications on frequencies allocated for citizen's band radio service use. "Hands-free wireless telephone" means a mobile telephone that has an internal feature or function, or that is equipped with an attachment or addition, whether or not permanently part of such mobile telephone, by which a user engages in a conversation without the use of either hand; provided, however, this definition shall not preclude the use of either hand to activate, deactivate, or initiate a function of the telephone. "Two-way radio" means two-way communications equipment that uses VHF frequencies approved by the Federal Communications Commission. "Use" of a wireless telephone or electronic communication device shall include, but not be limited to, talking or listening to another person on the telephone, text messaging, or sending an electronic message via the wireless telephone or electronic communication device. c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.198). d. A person who violates this section shall be fined as follows: (1) for a first offense, not less than $200 or more than $400; (2) for a second offense, not less than $400 or more than $600; and (3) for a third or subsequent offense, not less than $600 or more than $800 . For a third or subsequent violation, the court, in its discretion, may order the person to forfeit the right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for a period of 90 days. In addition, a person convicted of a third or subsequent violation shall be assessed three motor vehicle penalty points pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5). A person who has been convicted of a previous violation of this section need not be charged as a second or subsequent offender in the complaint made against him in order to render him liable to the punishment imposed by this section on a second or subsequent offender, but if the second offense occurs more than 10 years after the first offense, the court shall treat the second conviction as a first offense for sentencing purposes and if a third offense occurs more than 10 years after the second offense, the court shall treat the third conviction as a second offense for sentencing purposes. e. Except as provided in subsection d. of this section, no motor vehicle penalty points or automobile insurance eligibility points pursuant to section 26 of P.L.1990, c.8 (C.17:33B-14) shall be assessed for this offense. f. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall develop and undertake a program to notify and inform the public as to the provisions of this act. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.39:5-41, the fines assessed pursuant to subsection d. of this section shall be collected by the court and distributed as follows: 50 percent of the fine imposed shall bepaid to the county and municipality wherein the violation occurred, to be divided equally, and 50 percent of the fine imposed shall be paid to the State Treasurer, who shall allocate the fine monies to the chief administrator to be used for this public education program, which shall include informing motorists of the dangers of texting while driving. g. Whenever this section is used as an alternative offense in a plea agreement to any other offense in Title 39 of the Revised Statutes that would result in the assessment of motor vehicle points, the penalty shall be the same as the penalty for a violation of section 1 of P.L.2000, c.75 (C.39:4-97.2), including the surcharge imposed pursuant to subsection f. of that section, and a conviction under this section shall be considered a conviction under section 1 of P.L.2000, c.75 (C.39:4-97.2) for the purpose of determining subsequent enhanced penalties under that section. L.2003, c.310, s.1; amended 2007, c.198, s.1; 2010, c.40; 2013, c.70.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-6
Ownership, registration certificates, other documentation.
Status: in_force

39:10-6. Every person shall have for each motor vehicle in his possession in this State: (a) certificate of ownership therefor in conformity with this chapter, and (b) the registration certificate for the motor vehicle, if it is registered by the chief administrator and a registration certificate has been issued therefor. He shall produce either the certificate of ownership or registration certificate, at the discretion of the chief administrator, upon demand for production thereof by the chief administrator. If he fails to do so, the chief administrator may seize and take possession of the motor vehicle and hold and dispose of it in accordance with R.S.39:10-21. If a motor vehicle is registered in or bears the registration plates of another state or country and is being used or operated in this State, the person in possession of it or using or operating it in this State must be entitled to ownership or possession in accordance with the laws of the state or country where it is registered or the registration plates of which it bears, and shall produce to the chief administrator documents showing title to, or right of possession in, the motor vehicle in that person or in the person who has authorized him to use and operate it, or registration certificate or other evidence of registration, besides plates, issued by the state or country or department thereof to that person, or to the person who has authorized him to use and operate the motor vehicle, evidencing the registration of the motor vehicle in that state or country. When a motor vehicle is in the possession of a garage keeper, motor vehicle dealer, both new and used, or motor vehicle service station in this State, the production of a writing signed by the person delivering possession of the motor vehicle to the garage keeper, dealer or service station, stating that the person is the owner or entitled to the possession of the motor vehicle and has title papers or the registration certificate therefor, shall be deemed a compliance with this section insofar as the garage keeper, dealer and service station are concerned. In the case of a licensed motor vehicle dealer, the production of a writing signed by the person or persons delivering possession of the motor vehicle to the dealer, assigning to that dealer the right to title or possession or both of and to the vehicle, or in the case of a new vehicle, a copy of the manufacturer's certificate of origin, shall constitute compliance with this section. Amended 1946, c.136, s.3; 1983, c.403, s.30; 1990, c.115, s.5; 2007, c.335, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-46 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-46
Commercial motor vehicle identification; GVWR to be displayed
Status: in_force

39:4-46. a. Every vehicle used for commercial purposes on a street or highway, except for passenger automobiles and vehicles owned or leased by a pharmacy and utilized for the transportation or delivery of drugs, shall have conspicuously displayed thereon, or on a name plate affixed thereto, the name of the owner, lessee or lessor of the vehicle and the name of the municipality in which the owner, lessee or lessor has his principal place of business. Franchised public utilities and operators of fleets of 50 or more commercial vehicles, shall be exempted from displaying the name of the municipality, provided that their vehicles display a corporate identification number. The sign or name plate shall be in plain view and not less than three inches high. Where available space for lettering is limited, either by the design of the vehicle or by the presence of other legally specified identification markings, making a strict compliance herewith impractical, the size of the lettering required by this section shall be as close to three inches high as is possible, within the limited space area, provided the name is clearly visible and readily identifiable. In the case of a combination of two vehicles the requirements of this section will be served when either unit of the combination conforms with the above identification specifications. No person shall operate or drive or cause or permit to be operated or driven on a road or highway a commercial vehicle, except for passenger automobiles and vehicles owned or leased by a pharmacy and utilized for the transportation or delivery of drugs, which does not conform hereto. For purposes of this section, a franchised public utility means a public utility, as defined in R.S.48:2-13, that has a defined geographical service territory approved by the Board of Public Utilities. b. Every owner of a commercial motor vehicle as defined in section 3 of P.L.1990, c.103 (C.39:3-10.11) which has a gross vehicle weight rating or a combined gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more and is registered or principally garaged in this State shall display the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for the vehicle in the manner set forth in subsection a. of this section. For purposes of this subsection, GVWR means the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a single or combination (articulated) vehicle, or registered gross weight, whichever is greater. Any person who knowingly displays or causes to be displayed on a commercial motor vehicle a GVWR less than the actual GVWR, or an owner who knowingly permits a commercial motor vehicle owned by him to be operated in this State with a displayed GVWR less than the actual GVWR shall, for each offense, be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned for a term of not more than 90 days, or both. Amended 1959, c.76; 1964, c.66; 1986, c.77; 1990, c.103, s.32; 1997, c.158.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-54.16 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-54.16
Placement of lights
Status: in_force

All red emergency lights shall be mounted on the exterior of the motor vehicle. No more than two red emergency warning lights shall be installed on a vehicle. If one light is used it shall be installed in the center of the roof of the vehicle, or on the left windshield column in a position where a spotlight is normally located. If two lights are used they may be placed on the windshield columns on each side of the vehicle where spotlights are normally mounted, or on either side of the roof at the front of the vehicle directly back of the top of the windshield. Under no circumstances may one light be placed on the roof and one on a windshield column in the spotlight position. They shall be operated only while the vehicle is being used by the registered owner chief or first assistant chief in answering a fire or emergency call. L. 1985, c. 171, s. 2, eff. May 31, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-19 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-19
Findings, declarations relative to school bus safety.
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and declares that school bus safety is of paramount importance to the health and welfare of the school children of this State. The Legislature further finds that school buses are cited for safety violations during scheduled and random inspections at an unacceptably high level and that recent random school bus inspections conducted by the Division of State Police and the Division of Motor Vehicles found a high percentage of school buses operating with significant violations that warranted the removal of these vehicles from service. The Legislature concurs with the findings of the Governor's School Bus Safety Task Force that it is appropriate and necessary to revise the existing system of in-lane inspections to a system of in-terminal inspections conducted by motor vehicle inspectors at the facility of the school bus operator. Such a system would provide insight into the carrier's overall operation and commitment to maintenance; allow interaction with the carrier's mechanics and operational personnel to facilitate the immediate repair of vehicles; provide a mechanism for the audit of a carrier's maintenance records, including daily defect slips, vehicle history records, and driver history and credential records; and, insure the timely inspection of all school buses. L.1999,c.5,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.28 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.28
Power of director to make agreements, arrangements, declarations
Status: in_force

The director may enter into or make agreements, arrangements, or declarations to carry out the provisions of this act. The director may also enter into an agreement or arrangement with the duly authorized representative of another state, the federal government, or province concerning licensing or testing of commercial motor vehicle operators, the exchange of information concerning operators, and their operating history. Such arrangements shall, in the judgment of the director, be in the best interest of this State and its citizens, keeping in mind the public safety benefits that flow to this State from a nationwide system for regulating commercial motor vehicle operators. L.1990,c.103,s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-24 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-24
Purpose and intent of act
Status: in_force

The purpose and intent of this act is to establish an informal system of settling tort claims arising out of automobile accidents in an expeditious, and least costly manner, and to ease the burdens and congestion of the State's courts. L.1983, c. 358, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2-9.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-9.6
Construction of act to preserve rights of tenure, civil service, pension or retirements
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this act, nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive a person of tenure rights or of a right or protection under the laws concerning Civil Service, pension or retirement. L.1983, c. 403, s. 43, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5F-1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-1
Findings of party jurisdictions
Status: in_force

The party jurisdictions find that: a. In most instances, a motorist who is cited for a traffic violation in a jurisdiction other than his home jurisdiction: (1) Must post collateral or bond to secure appearance for trial at a later date; or (2) If unable to post collateral or bond, is taken into custody until the collateral or bond is posted; or (3) Is taken directly to court for his trial to be held. b. In some instances, the motorist's driver's license may be deposited as collateral to be returned after he has complied with the terms of the citation. c. The purpose of the practices described in subsections 1a. and b. above is to ensure compliance with the terms of a traffic citation by the motorist who, if permitted to continue on his way after receiving the traffic citation, could return to his home jurisdiction and disregard his duty under the terms of the traffic citation. d. A motorist receiving a traffic citation in his home jurisdiction is permitted, except for certain violations, to accept the citation from the officer at the scene of the violation and to immediately continue on his way after promising or being instructed to comply with the terms of the citation. e. The practice described in subsection a. above causes unnecessary inconvenience and, at times, a hardship for the motorist who is unable at the time to post collateral, furnish a bond, stand trial, or pay the fine, and thus is compelled to remain in custody until some arrangement can be made. f. The deposit of a driver's license as a bail bond, as described in subsection 1b. above, is viewed with disfavor. g. The practices described herein consume an undue amount of law enforcement time. L.1983, c. 46, s. 1, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6B-3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6B / Section 6B-3
Uninsured Motorist Prevention Fund.
Status: in_force

2. The Uninsured Motorist Prevention Fund (hereinafter referred to as the "fund") is established as a nonlapsing, revolving fund into which shall be deposited all revenues from the fines imposed pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1972, c.197 (C.39:6B-2) and $25 from each fine imposed pursuant to R.S.39:3-29. Interest received on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund. The fund shall be administered by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Moneys in the fund shall be allocated and used for the purpose of the administrative expenses of the fund and enforcement of the compulsory motor vehicle insurance law, P.L.1972, c.197 (C.39:6B-1 et seq.) by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. L.1983,c.141,s.2; amended 2003, c.89, s.80.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-61.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-61.3
Stop lamps; construction, placement and use
Status: in_force

Every stop lamp shall be so constructed, placed and used as to indicate by a substantial increase in illumination that the service brakes of the vehicle have been applied, except as otherwise provided in this section. Stop lamps are not required to be lighted when the emergency feature of trailer brakes is activated by means of either manual or automatic control on the towing vehicle. Stop lamps on a towing vehicle need not be lighted when service brakes are applied to the towed vehicle or vehicles only. No stop lamp need be lighted as such when it is in use as a turn signal or when it is turned off by the turn signal switch as provided in paragraph (b) of section 8 of this act. L.1964, c. 136, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-54.23 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-54.23
Application, approval for permit to display emergency light by municipal volunteer Office of Emergency Management member.
Status: in_force

6. An active member of a municipal volunteer Office of Emergency Management shall submit an application to the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator to display an emergency warning light or lights pursuant to the provisions of this act. The coordinator shall approve the application if the volunteer's official duties require him to respond to fire or emergency calls. The completed application shall be forwarded to the mayor or chief executive officer of the municipality that recognizes and serves the applicant's Office of Emergency Management. Upon approval, the mayor or chief executive officer shall forward the application to the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for issuance of the permit. L.2005,c.34,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.138 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.138
Memorandum of agreement
Status: in_force

8. The director and officials of the Rewards for Justice Fund shall enter into a memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed by the division and the Rewards for Justice Fund in carrying out the provisions of this act. L.2002,c.52,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-32 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-32
Vehicle reported stolen or damaged; surrender of certificate of ownership; issuance of salvage certificate of title.
Status: in_force

2. a. If a motor vehicle has either been reported as being stolen or suffered sufficient damage to render it economically impractical to repair, the person in possession of the certificate of ownership for the vehicle shall surrender the certificate of ownership to the chief administrator along with a statement setting forth how the person acquired the certificate of ownership. b. The chief administrator, after determining ownership, shall issue a salvage certificate of title to a person who surrenders a certificate of ownership pursuant to subsection a. of this section. c. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, when an insurer licensed to do business in New Jersey settles a total loss claim with the owner of a motor vehicle, and the owner of the motor vehicle fails to assign and deliver the motor vehicle's certificate of ownership to the insurer within 30 days of the payment of the claim, the insurer or an agent of the insurer may apply to the chief administrator for a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title for the motor vehicle in the name of the insurer without providing a certificate of ownership; provided that the chief administrator determines that the issuance of a certificate of ownership is appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1983, c.323 (C.39:10-31 et seq.). The provisions of this subsection shall only apply when the most recent certificate of ownership for the motor vehicle was issued by this State. (2) The insurer shall provide notice to the owner and any lienholder of the motor vehicle identified in the records of the commission at least 30 days prior to applying for a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title pursuant to this subsection. The notice shall be sent by certified mail or commercial courier whose regular business is delivery service and that provides proof of delivery to the owner and any lienholders at the last known address identified in the records of the commission. Failure to provide the notice required by this paragraph shall be cause for the chief administrator to deny issuance of a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title. (3) The application for a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title shall be made on a form prescribed by the chief administrator and shall include proof of payment of the claim, proof that the insurer requested the certificate of ownership, and proof that notice was provided, as required by paragraph (2) of this subsection, to the owner and any lienholders of the motor vehicle. Failure to provide the proof required by this paragraph shall be cause for the chief administrator to deny issuance of a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title. (4) If, based upon the records of the commission, there was an outstanding lien or liens against the motor vehicle immediately prior to the payment of the claim and the claim was paid to a lienholder or lienholders, or to a lienholder or lienholders and the owner jointly, the proof of payment required pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection shall also include proof that the claim was paid to, or a letter stating that the lienholder has no interest in the motor vehicle was received from, each lienholder identified in the records of the commission. Failure to provide the proof required by this paragraph shall be cause for the chief administrator to deny issuance of a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title. (5) Upon proper application, the chief administrator shall issue a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title, as appropriate, in the name of the insurer. In the event the insurer sells the motor vehicle, the insurer shall assign the certificate of ownership or salvage certificate of title to the buyer. d. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, when an insurer licensed to do business in New Jersey settles a total loss claim with the owner of a motor vehicle, and the owner of the motor vehicle fails to assign and deliver the motor vehicle's certificate of ownership to the insurer within 30 days of the payment of the claim, the insurer or an agent of the insurer may apply to the chief administrator for a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title for the motor vehicle in the name of the insurer without providing a certificate of ownership; provided that the chief administrator determines that the issuance of a certificate of ownership is appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1983, c.323 (C.39:10-31 et seq.). The provisions of this subsection shall only apply when the most recent certificate of ownership for a motor vehicle was issued by another state; the motor vehicle records of the jurisdiction that issued the certificate of ownership indicate that there are no liens recorded against the motor vehicle; and the motor vehicle was damaged, stolen, or recovered in this State, was owned by a resident of this State immediately prior to a total loss settlement by an insurer, or as otherwise permitted by the chief administrator. (2) The insurer shall provide notice by certified mail or commercial courier whose regular business is delivery service and that provides proof of delivery to the owner at least 30 days prior to applying for a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title pursuant to this subsection. Failure to provide the notice required by this paragraph shall be cause for the chief administrator to deny issuance of a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title. (3) The application shall be made on a form prescribed by the chief administrator and shall include proof of payment of the claim, proof that the insurer requested the certificate of ownership, and proof that notice was provided to the owner of the motor vehicle pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. Failure to provide the proof required by this paragraph shall be cause for the chief administrator to deny issuance of a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title. (4) Upon proper application, the chief administrator shall issue a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title, as appropriate, in the name of the insurer for the motor vehicle. In the event the insurer sells the motor vehicle, the insurer shall assign the certificate of ownership or salvage certificate of title to the buyer. e. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, when an insurer licensed to do business in New Jersey settles a total loss claim with the owner of a motor vehicle and the insurer obtains the certificate of ownership for the vehicle, but it is not properly assigned to the insurer within 30 days of the payment of the claim, the insurer or an agent of the insurer may apply to the chief administrator for a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title, as appropriate, in the name of the insurer. (2) The insurer shall provide notice to the owner and any lienholder, based upon the records of the commission, at least 30 days prior to applying for a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title pursuant to this subsection. The notice shall be sent by certified mail or commercial courier whose regular business is delivery service and that provides proof of delivery to the owner and any lienholder at the last known address based upon the records of the commission. Failure to provide the notice required by this paragraph shall be cause for the chief administrator to deny issuance of a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title. (3) The application for a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title shall be made on a form prescribed by the chief administrator and shall include proof of payment of the claim, the certificate of ownership, proof that the insurer attempted to obtain the proper assignment of the certificate of ownership, and proof that notice was provided to the owner of the motor vehicle and any lienholder, in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection. Failure to provide the proof required by this paragraph shall be cause for the chief administrator to deny issuance of a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title. (4) Upon proper application, the chief administrator shall issue a certificate of ownership or a salvage certificate of title, as appropriate, in the name of the insurer. In the event the insurer sells the motor vehicle, the insurer shall assign the certificate of ownership or salvage certificate of title to the buyer. f. (1) If an insurer requests that a salvage processor, whose primary business is the sale of total loss motor vehicles on behalf of insurers, take possession of a motor vehicle that is the subject of an insurance claim and subsequently the insurer does not take ownership of the vehicle, the insurer may authorize the salvage processor to release the vehicle to the owner or lienholder. The insurer shall provide to the salvage processor a release statement authorizing the release of the vehicle to the owner or lienholder. Upon receiving a release statement from an insurer, the salvage processor shall, within five business days, provide notice to the owner and any lienholder identified in the records of the commission, informing the owner and any lienholder that the vehicle may be released upon payment of any outstanding charges, and that failure to claim the vehicle will result in the vehicle being deemed abandoned. The notice shall include an invoice for any outstanding charges owed to the salvage processor and shall inform the owner or lienholder that the vehicle is required to be claimed within 60 days from the date of the notice. The notice shall also inform the owner or lienholder of the location of the vehicle. The notice required under this subsection shall be sent by certified mail or commercial courier whose regular business is delivery service and that provides proof of delivery to the last known address based upon the records of the commission. (2) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, in the event the owner or lienholder of the vehicle does not claim the vehicle within 60 days after the date of the notice, the vehicle shall be deemed abandoned and the salvage processor may apply to the chief administrator for the issuance of a salvage certificate of title or a junk title certificate for the motor vehicle in the name of the salvage processor without providing a certificate of ownership. The application shall include proof that notice was provided to the owner of the motor vehicle and any lienholder. (3) Upon proper application, the chief administrator shall issue a salvage certificate of title or a junk title certificate, as appropriate, in the name of the salvage processor, which shall extinguish any existing liens against the motor vehicle. If the salvage processor sells the motor vehicle, the salvage certificate of title or junk title certificate shall be assigned to the buyer and the vehicle shall be transferred without any liens against it. g. The chief administrator shall be immune from liability for any errors or misrepresentations made by an insurer pursuant to subsections c., d., and e. of this section or by a salvage processor pursuant to subsection f. of this section. h. Notwithstanding any provision of law or regulation to the contrary, an insurer licensed to do business in this State shall be permitted to submit with an application for a certificate of ownership or salvage certificate of title a power of attorney executed electronically by a person who has received or is due to receive a total loss settlement from an insurer in a form and in a format to be prescribed by the chief administrator. A power of attorney signed electronically is not required to be notarized but shall, at a minimum, meet security requirements prescribed by the chief administrator. The chief administrator shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subsection, and may prescribe the form and format of an electronically signed power of attorney and any additional security requirements the chief administrator deems necessary, including any requirements to ensure that any power of attorney signed electronically complies with federal odometer disclosure requirements under 49 C.F.R. s.580.1 et seq. L.1983, c.323, s.2; amended 2015, c.208; 2021, c.360.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-8.11 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8.11
Conformance of speed humps to DOT standards.
Status: in_force

3. Any speed hump constructed by a municipality or a board of directors or trustees shall conform in design and construction to the technical standards established by the Department of Transportation. A municipality or board shall provide advance warning, including but not limited to, the erection of appropriate signs giving notice of the presence of speed humps before the first speed hump in a series of speed humps and provide for a pavement marker to be placed at the location of the first speed hump. The signing and pavement markings for a speed hump shall conform to the current standards prescribed in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways as adopted by the Commissioner of Transportation. L.2004,c.107,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-10
Lights and reflectors on bicycles
Status: in_force

Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front, and with a lamp on the rear which shall emit a red light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the rear. In addition to the red lamp, a red reflector may be mounted on the rear, of a type approved by the division which shall be visible from all distances from fifty feet to three hundred feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 70, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-30e — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-30e
Operation of motor vehicle during suspension; fine and imprisonment
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided, an habitual offender convicted of operating a motor vehicle or motorized bicycle, while suspended pursuant to this act, shall pay a fine of $1,000.00 and may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a county jail, penitentiary, or workhouse, as the case may be, for a period of 30 days, provided, however, that if the habitual offender is involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury to another, he shall, in addition to the fine, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for not less than 45 days. L.1982, c. 85, s. 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-13.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-13.2
Disclosure of policy limits to attorney.
Status: in_force

1. a. An insurer who receives a request, from an attorney admitted to the practice of law in this State, for disclosure of the policy limits under a private passenger automobile insurance policy issued by the insurer to an insured, shall provide written disclosure of the policy limits to the attorney no later than 30 days from receipt of the request. The disclosure shall indicate the limits of all private passenger automobile insurance policies and any applicable umbrella or excess liability insurance policies issued by the insurer to the insured. b. A request for disclosure of policy limits shall be in writing and shall include: (1) a statement that the attorney represents an individual who has suffered bodily injury or death alleged to be caused by a motor vehicle accident with an insured under a private passenger automobile insurance policy issued by the insurer; (2) the name and last known address of the insured; (3) the date and approximate time of the motor vehicle accident; (4) a copy of the accident report, if available, relating to the motor vehicle accident; and (5) a statement from the claimant, or an attorney representing the claimant, providing insurance information, which shall include the claimant's: (a) insurer, policy number, and policyholder name; (b) tort threshold selection; and (c) personal injury protection coverage limit. c. Disclosure of policy limits under this section shall not constitute an admission that the alleged injury or damage is subject to the policy. d. Information concerning the insurance policy shall not be admissible as evidence at trial by reason of disclosure pursuant to this section. The disclosure shall be confidential and available only to the individual injured and the attorney representing the injured person and personnel in the office of the attorney. e. The Department of Banking and Insurance shall publish on its website the email address of each insurer, which shall be supplied by each insurer issuing private passenger automobile policies in this State, for the purpose of receiving requests for policy limit disclosures pursuant to this section. L.2021, c.177.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-42 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-42
Notarized signature not required.
Status: in_force

7. Notwithstanding any provision of law or regulation to the contrary, during a motor vehicle transaction conducted by an authorized licensee, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall not require a notarized signature on any electronically signed power of attorney permitted by section 6 of P.L.2021, c.462 (C.39:10-41). L.2021, c.462, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.8a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.8a
Person with diabetes permitted to voluntarily make notation on license, identification card.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall permit a license or identification card holder to voluntarily indicate that the person is an insulin dependent diabetic. b. The designation indicating that a person is an insulin dependent diabetic pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be done in accordance with procedures prescribed by the chief administrator. The designation shall be used by a law enforcement official or emergency medical professional to diagnose a person who has been rendered unable to communicate due to a diabetic seizure and shall not be used for any other purpose by any other person. L.2013, c.139, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5D-3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5D / Section 5D-3
Reports of conviction
Status: in_force

The licensing authority of a party State shall report each conviction of a person from another party State occurring within its jurisdiction to the licensing authority of the home State of the licensee. Such report shall clearly identify the person convicted; describe the violation specifying the section of the statute, code or ordinance violated; identify the court in which action was taken; indicate whether a plea of guilty or not guilty was entered, or the conviction was a result of the forfeiture of bail, bond or other security; and shall include any special findings made in connection therewith. L.1966, c. 73, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-8
Van type II school vehicle
Status: in_force

As used herein "van type II school vehicle" is a vehicle transporting pupils, under the jurisdiction of a local board of education, manufactured after April 1, 1977, and having a pupil capacity of not less than 10 nor more than 16. L.1980, c. 148, s. 1, eff. Nov. 22, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6B-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6B / Section 6B-1.1
Insurer to provide written disclosure of policy limits, circumstances, certain; requirements for request.
Status: in_force

1. a. An insurer who receives a request, from an attorney admitted to the practice of law in this State, for disclosure of the policy limits under an insurance policy issued by the insurer to an insured, shall provide written disclosure of the policy limits to the attorney no later than 30 days from receipt of the request. The disclosure shall indicate the limits of all applicable insurance policies and any applicable umbrella or excess liability insurance policies issued by the insurer to the insured. b. A request for disclosure of policy limits shall be in writing and shall include: (1) a statement that the attorney represents an individual who has suffered bodily injury or death alleged to be caused by an accident with an insured under an insurance policy issued by the insurer, entity, or business; (2) the name and last known address of the insured; (3) the date and approximate time of the accident; (4) a copy of the accident report, if available, relating to the accident; and (5) in the case of a motor vehicle accident, a statement from the claimant, or an attorney representing the claimant, providing insurance information, which shall include the claimant's: (a) insurer, policy number, and policyholder name; (b) tort threshold selection; and (c) personal injury protection coverage limit. c. Disclosure of policy limits under this section shall not constitute an admission that the alleged injury or damage is subject to the policy. d. Information concerning the insurance policy shall not be admissible as evidence at trial by reason of disclosure pursuant to this section. The disclosure shall be confidential and available only to the individual injured and the attorney representing the injured person and personnel in the office of the attorney. e. The Department of Banking and Insurance shall publish on its website the email address of each insurer, which shall be supplied by each insurer issuing applicable policies in this State, for the purpose of receiving requests for policy limit disclosures pursuant to this section. L.2022, c.95.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-70 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-70
Civil penalty.
Status: in_force

12. Any person who violates any provision of sections 2 through 20 of this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto shall be liable for a civil penalty. The amount of the penalty shall be that specified in the other sections of this act or in the rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this act; but if no amount is otherwise specified, then the amount shall be $200. Additionally, the commission may suspend the registration privileges of a vehicle registered in this State that is operated in violation of this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto. L.1995,c.157,s.12; amended 2003, c.13, s.85.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-129 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-129
Action in case of accident.
Status: in_force

39:4-129. (a) The driver of any vehicle, knowingly involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene until he has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (c) of this section. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. Any person who shall violate this subsection shall be fined not less than $2,500 nor more than $5,000, or be imprisoned for a period of 180 days, or both. The term of imprisonment required by this subsection shall be imposed only if the accident resulted in death or injury to a person other than the driver convicted of violating this section. In addition, any person convicted under this subsection shall forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for a period of one year from the date of his conviction for the first offense and for a subsequent offense shall thereafter permanently forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State. (b) The driver of any vehicle knowingly involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle, including his own vehicle, or other property which is attended by any person shall immediately stop his vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible, but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of such accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (c) of this section. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. Any person who shall violate this subsection shall be fined not less than $200 nor more than $400, or be imprisoned for a period of not more than 30 days, or both, for the first offense, and for a subsequent offense, shall be fined not less than $400 nor more than $600, or be imprisoned for a period of not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days or both. In addition, a person who violates this subsection shall, for a first offense, forfeit the right to operate a motor vehicle in this State for a period of six months from the date of conviction, and for a period of one year from the date of conviction for any subsequent offense. (c) The driver of any vehicle knowingly involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person or damage to any vehicle or property shall give his name and address and exhibit his operator's license and registration certificate of his vehicle to the person injured or whose vehicle or property was damaged and to any police officer or witness of the accident, and to the driver or occupants of the vehicle collided with and render to a person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including the carrying of that person to a hospital or a physician for medical or surgical treatment, if it is apparent that the treatment is necessary or is requested by the injured person. In the event that none of the persons specified are in condition to receive the information to which they otherwise would be entitled under this subsection, and no police officer is present, the driver of any vehicle involved in such accident after fulfilling all other requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, insofar as possible on his part to be performed, shall forthwith report such accident to the nearest office of the local police department or of the county police of the county or of the State Police and submit thereto the information specified in this subsection. (d) The driver of any vehicle which knowingly collides with or is knowingly involved in an accident with any vehicle or other property which is unattended resulting in any damage to such vehicle or other property shall immediately stop and shall then and there locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle or other property of the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle or other property or, in the event an unattended vehicle is struck and the driver or owner thereof cannot be immediately located, shall attach securely in a conspicuous place in or on such vehicle a written notice giving the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle doing the striking or, in the event other property is struck and the owner thereof cannot be immediately located, shall notify the nearest office of the local police department or of the county police of the county or of the State Police and in addition shall notify the owner of the property as soon as the owner can be identified and located. Any person who violates this subsection shall be punished as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (e) There shall be a permissive inference that the driver of any motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person or damage in the amount of $250.00 or more to any vehicle or property has knowledge that he was involved in such accident. For purposes of this section, it shall not be a defense that the operator of the motor vehicle was unaware of the existence or extent of personal injury or property damage caused by the accident as long as the operator was aware that he was involved in an accident. There shall be a permissive inference that the registered owner of the vehicle which was involved in an accident subject to the provisions of this section was the person involved in the accident; provided, however, if that vehicle is owned by a rental car company or is a leased vehicle, there shall be a permissive inference that the renter or authorized driver pursuant to a rental car contract or the lessee, and not the owner of the vehicle, was involved in the accident, and the requirements and penalties imposed pursuant to this section shall be applicable to that renter or authorized driver or lessee and not the owner of the vehicle. Any person who suppresses, by way of concealment or destruction, any evidence of a violation of this section or who suppresses the identity of the violator shall be subject to a fine of not less than $250 or more than $1,000. Amended 1940, c.147; 1967, c.189, s.1; 1977, c.407; 1978, c.180; 1979, c.463, s.1; 1994, c.183, s.1; 2003, c.55, s.1; 2007, c.266, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-47 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-47
Illuminating devices required; violations, fines.
Status: in_force

39:3-47. No person shall drive, move, park or be in custody of any vehicle or combination of vehicles on any street or highway unless such vehicle or combination of vehicles is equipped with lamps and illuminating devices as hereinafter in this article respectively required for different classes of vehicles. a. No person shall drive, move, park or be in custody of any vehicle or combination of vehicles on any street or highway during the times when lighted lamps are required unless such vehicle or combination of vehicles displays lighted lamps and illuminating devices as hereinafter in this article required. Failure to use lighted lamps when lighted lamps are required may result in a fine not to exceed $50.00. In no case shall motor vehicle points or automobile insurance eligibility points pursuant to section 26 of P.L.1990, c.8 (C:17:33B-14) be assessed against any person for a violation of this subsection. A person who is fined under this subsection for a violation of this subsection shall not be subject to a surcharge under the New Jersey Merit Rating Plan as provided in section 6 of P.L.1983, c.65 (C:17:29A-35). b. No person shall use on any vehicle any approved electric lamp or similar device unless the light source of such lamp or device complies with the conditions of approval as to focus and rated candlepower. c. No person shall alter the equipment or performance of equipment of any vehicle which has been approved at an official inspection station designated by the commission with intent to defeat the purpose of such inspection, and no person shall drive or use any vehicle with equipment so altered. Amended 1995, c.305, s.2; 2003, c.13, s.44.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-3.1
"Off-Road Vehicle Recreational Fund."
Status: in_force

31. a. There is established in the General Fund a separate, non-lapsing, dedicated account to be known as the "Off-Road Vehicle Recreational Fund," hereinafter referred to as "the fund." Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, each fiscal year the State Treasurer shall credit the revenue collected pursuant to subsection f. of section 3 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-3) into the fund. Each fiscal year, the State Treasurer shall allocate the monies contained in the fund to the Department of Environmental Protection. Each fiscal year, the State Treasurer shall credit all earnings received from the investment or deposit of revenue in the fund, to the fund. All revenues and earnings deposited in the fund shall be appropriated in the same fiscal year to the department. b. The monies credited to the fund shall be used by the Department of Environmental Protection for designating and maintaining sites in the State for the use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes; sites shall be designated and shall be maintained in a manner that, to the greatest possible extent, mitigates any detrimental effects on the environment and protects public safety. L.2009, c.275,s.31.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-34 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-34
Pedestrians to cross within crosswalk or at right angles; facing traffic; sidewalks
Status: in_force

Where traffic is not controlled and directed either by a police officer or a traffic control signal, pedestrians shall cross the roadway within a crosswalk or, in the absence of a crosswalk, and where not otherwise prohibited, at right angles to the roadway. It shall be unlawful for a pedestrian to cross any highway having roadways separated by a medial barrier, except where provision is made for pedestrian crossing. On all highways where there are no sidewalks or paths provided for pedestrian use, pedestrians shall, when practicable, walk only on the extreme left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing approaching traffic. Where sidewalks are provided it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 74, s. 25; L.1970, c. 156, s. 1, eff. July 24, 1970; L.1981, c. 220, s. 1, eff. July 20, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.168 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.168
State animal license plates.
Status: in_force

1. a. Upon proper application, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall issue State Animal license plates for any motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in this State. In addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, the license plates shall display the words "State Animal," and an emblem indicating that the horse is the official New Jersey State Animal. The chief administrator shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, select the design and color scheme of the State Animal license plates. The State Animal license plates shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise specifically provided. b. Application for issuance of State Animal license plates shall be made to the chief administrator on forms and in a manner prescribed by the chief administrator. In order to be deemed complete, an application shall be accompanied by a fee of $50, payable to the commission, which shall be in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of a motor vehicle. The chief administrator shall collect annually, subsequent to the year of issuance of the State Animal license plates, a $10 fee for the license plates in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of a motor vehicle. The additional fees required by this subsection shall be deposited in the "State Animal License Plate Fund" created pursuant to subsection c. of this section. c. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "State Animal License Plate Fund." There shall be deposited in the fund the amount collected from all license plate fees collected pursuant to subsection b. of this section, less the amounts necessary to reimburse the commission for the administrative costs pursuant to subsection d. of this section. Monies deposited in the fund shall be appropriated annually to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to support any departmental program to support the health and welfare of horses and to provide equine-assisted therapeutic programs to individuals with special needs in the State. Monies deposited in the fund shall be held in interest bearing accounts in public depositories as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1970, c.236 (C.17:9-41), and may be invested or reinvested in such securities as are approved by the State Treasurer. Interest or other income earned on monies deposited in the fund, and any monies which may be appropriated or otherwise become available for the purposes of the fund, shall be credited to and deposited in the fund for use as set forth in this section. d. Prior to the deposit of the additional fees collected pursuant to subsection b. of this section into the "State Animal License Plate Fund," amounts thereof as are necessary shall be used to reimburse the commission for all costs reasonably and actually incurred, as stipulated by the chief administrator, for: (1) designing, producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of the State Animal license plates; and (2) any computer programming changes that may be initially necessary to implement the State Animal license plate program in an amount not to exceed $150,000. The chief administrator shall annually certify to the State Treasurer the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the commission in producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of the State Animal license plates. The annual certification of the average cost per license plate shall be approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor. In the event that the average cost per license plate as certified by the chief administrator and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in subsection b. of this section in two consecutive fiscal years, the chief administrator may discontinue the issuance of State Animal license plates. e. The chief administrator shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain State Animal license plates by publicizing the availability of the license plates on the website of the commission. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture, and any other individual or entity designated by the department, may publicize the availability of the license plates in any manner the department deems appropriate. f. The chief administrator and the Secretary of Agriculture shall develop and enter into a memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed in carrying out their respective responsibilities under P.L.2023, c.292 (C.39:3-27.168 et seq.). g. The Secretary of Agriculture shall appoint a representative who shall act as a liaison between the department and the commission. The liaison shall represent the department in any and all communications with the commission regarding the license plates established by P.L.2023, c.292 (C.39:3-27.168 et seq.). L.2023, c.292, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-67 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-67
Provision of State Police Officers.
Status: in_force

9. The Superintendent of the State Police, in consultation with and subject to the approval of the Attorney General, shall provide State Police officers to assist the commission in conducting the roadside enforcement program and the pilot roadside enforcement program. The State Police officers shall have authority to direct diesel buses, heavy-duty diesel trucks, or other diesel-powered motor vehicles from the roadway for the purpose of inspection, and shall perform other police duties necessary for or helpful to the implementation of the programs. The State Police officers shall maintain records of these inspections and shall forward the information concerning the number of inspections, and the type of violations and the number of each type of violation to the Department of Environmental Protection. L.1995,c.157,s.9; amended 2003, c.13, s.82; 2005, c.219, s.34.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-23 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-23
Mistreatment of horse, violations, disorderly person; certain acts, crime of fourth degree
Status: in_force

39:4-23. No person shall either ill-treat, overdrive, override or unnecessarily or cruelly beat a horse. A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense, except that a person who unnecessarily or cruelly beats a horse shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree, and shall be subject to the provisions of R.S.4:22-17, R.S.4:22-21, and R.S.4:22-26, as appropriate. Amended 1998, c.105, s.1; 2001, c.229, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10q — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10q
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in sections 1 through 7 of P.L.2025, c.115 (C.39:3-10q through 39:3-10w): "Attribute authentication" means the ability of a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card to affirmatively and accurately prove to a verifier that something the holder claims about themselves is true without revealing the underlying data associated with the license or card. "Chief administrator" means the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. "Commission" means the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. "Digital driver's license" means a digital basic driver's license, digital motorcycle license, or digital probationary driver's license issued by the commission that is accessible on an electronic device and includes all information found on a printed, hard-copy basic driver's license, motorcycle license, or probationary driver's license issued by the commission. "Digital non-driver identification card" means a digital non-driver identification card issued by the commission that is accessible on an electronic device and includes all information found on a printed, hard-copy non-driver identification card issued by the commission. "Digital wallet" means an application accessed on an electronic device or accessed remotely, which application permits a holder to present a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card in person, online, or through other remote means. "Electronic device" means any mobile device capable of either communication or other transmission of information and includes, but is not limited to, a cellular telephone, wireless tablet, any device with Internet capability, or other wireless communication device. "Holder" means a person who possesses a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card that establishes proof of that person's identity or of some attribute or authorization that the person possesses. "Personal information" means any information that is linked or reasonably linked to an identified or identifiable person. "Person" means a natural person. "Presentation" means the act of revealing all or any portion of a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card to a verifier. "Selective disclosure" means the sole discretion of a holder to choose which data fields from a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card to disclose during a presentation, provided that the holder discloses at least those data fields that are reasonably necessary for the purpose of a presentation. "Verification tool" means a device that is used by verifiers to exchange data with the holder's digital wallet during a presentation and to verify the authenticity of that presentation. "Verifier" means a person or an entity that checks a holder's digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card in order to establish proof of a holder's identity or of some attribute or authorization that the holder possesses. L.2025, c.115, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-6
Display of approval certificate on request
Status: in_force

During the period designated by the director or any police officer who shall exhibit his badge or other sign of authority may stop any motor vehicle and require the owner or operator to display an official certificate of approval for the motor vehicle being operated. Amended by L. 1983, c. 403, s. 27, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-197.21 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-197.21
Violations, fines
Status: in_force

6. The driver, owner, lessee, bailee or any one of the foregoing of any truck or truck-trailer combination found or operated in violation of the provisions of this act shall be fined not more than $400 for the first offense, and shall be subject to a fine of $700 for the second offense and a fine of $1,000 for each subsequent offense. L.2001,c.45,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited and known as the "New Jersey Automobile Reparation Reform Act." L.1972, c. 70, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.122 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.122
Memorandum of agreement by DMV and Farm Bureau
Status: in_force

7. The director and the Executive Director of the New Jersey Farm Bureau shall enter into a memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed by the division and the executive director in carrying out the provisions of this act. L.2001,c.13,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-144 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-144
Stopping or yielding right of way before entering stop or yield intersections.
Status: in_force

39:4-144. No driver of a vehicle or street car shall enter upon or cross an intersecting street marked with a "stop" sign unless: a. The driver has first brought the vehicle or street car to a complete stop at a point within five feet of the nearest crosswalk or stop line marked upon the pavement at the near side of the intersecting street and shall proceed only after yielding the right of way to all vehicular traffic on the intersecting street which is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. b. No driver of a vehicle or street car shall enter upon or cross an intersecting street marked with a "yield right of way" sign without first slowing to a reasonable speed for existing conditions and visibility, stopping if necessary, and the driver shall yield the right of way to all vehicular traffic on the intersecting street which is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard; unless, in either case, the driver is otherwise directed to proceed by a traffic or police officer or traffic control signal. c. No driver of a vehicle or street car shall turn right at an intersecting street marked with a "stop" sign or "yield right of way" sign unless the driver stops and remains stopped for pedestrians crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk, or at an unmarked crosswalk, into which the driver is turning. amended 1956, c.107, s.5; 1958, c.114, s.4; 2008, c.9, s.1; 2009, c.319, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-128.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-128.3
Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this act: a. "Division" means the Division of Motor Vehicles. b. "Frozen dessert truck" means every motor vehicle in which frozen desserts are carried for purposes of retail sale on the streets of the State. c. "Vend" or "vending" means offering frozen desserts for sale from a motor vehicle on the streets of the State. d. "Frozen desserts" means ice cream, frozen custard, French ice cream, French custard ice cream, sherbet, fruit sherbet, ice milk, ice, water ice, nonfruit sherbets, nonfruit water ices, freezer made milk shakes, quiescently frozen confection, quiescently frozen dairy confection, whipped cream confection, bisque tortoni, artificially sweetened ice cream, or artificially sweetened ice milk, special frozen dietary foods, frozen yogurt, mellorine frozen desserts, as all such products are commonly known, together with any such mix used in frozen desserts and any products which are similar in appearance, odor or taste to such products or are prepared or frozen as such products are customarily prepared or frozen whether made with dairy or non-dairy products and ice flavored with syrup. L.1979, c. 438, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:7-2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-2
Director as agent for service of process; effect of service
Status: in_force

39:7-2. (a) Any person, not being a resident of this State, who shall drive a motor vehicle in this State, whether or not such person shall be licensed to do so in accordance with the laws of this State or of any other state or otherwise; and (b) Any person or persons, not being a resident or residents of this State or any corporation or association, not incorporated under the laws of this State and not duly authorized to transact business in this State, who by his, their or its agent or servant, shall cause to be driven in this State, any motor vehicle which is not registered in this State to be driven upon the public highways thereof, pursuant to the laws thereof, whether or not the driver thereof shall be licensed to drive a motor vehicle upon the public highways of this State; shall, by the operation of such motor vehicle, or by causing the same to be operated, within this State, make and constitute the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety, his or their agent for the acceptance of process in any civil action or proceeding, issuing out of the Superior Court, or other court of civil jurisdiction, against any such person or persons, corporation or association arising out of or by reason of any accident or collision occurring within this State in which any such motor vehicle, so driven or caused to be driven within this State is involved. The agreement that the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall be constituted the agent, of a nonresident operator or owner of a motor vehicle, which is involved in any accident in this State, for the acceptance of process in any such action or proceeding, shall be irrevocable and binding upon the executor or administrator of such operator or owner, and service of process shall be made upon the executor or administrator of any such operator or owner dying prior to the commencement of such action or proceeding in the same manner and on the same notice as herein provided for service of process upon such operator or owner, and any such action or proceeding, duly commenced by service upon such an operator or owner under the provisions of this chapter, who shall die thereafter during the pendency of such action or proceeding, shall be continued against his executor or administrator by the court in which the same is pending, upon such application and notice as the court shall prescribe. The operating or causing to be operated of any such motor vehicle within this State shall be the signification of the agreement of such nonresident person operating the same, or of such person or persons or corporation or association for whom such motor vehicle is operated, of his, their or its agreement that any such process against him, or them, or it, or against his or their executors or administrators, which is so served shall be of the same legal force and validity as if served upon him or them personally or upon it in accordance with law within this State. Amended 1941,c.262; 1949,c.190,s.1; 1950,c.251; 1958,c.59; 1971,c.104,s.1; 1991,c.91,s.373.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-102 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-102
Speeding by physicians in emergencies
Status: in_force

If a physician's motor vehicle is stopped for exceeding the speed limit while in the act of responding to an emergency call, the registration number of the vehicle and the driver's license number may be inspected and noted and the physician shall then be allowed to proceed in the vehicle to his destination. Such proceedings may be taken subsequently as would have been proper had the person not been a physician.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

39:10-2. As used in this chapter unless other meaning is clearly apparent from the language or context, or unless inconsistent with the manifest intention of the Legislature: "Authorized signatory" means a dealer or leasing dealer and any employee, officer, director, partner, or other holder of an ownership interest in the licensed business authorized to execute documents on behalf of the dealer or leasing dealer, but shall not include any attorney-in-fact who is not an employee, officer, director, partner, or holder of an ownership interest. "New motor vehicle" means only a newly manufactured motor vehicle, except a nonconventional type motor vehicle, and includes all such vehicles propelled otherwise than by muscular power, and motorcycles, motorized bicycles, trailers and tractors, and manufactured homes not subject to real property taxation pursuant to P.L.1983, c.400 (C.54:4-1.2 et seq.), excepting such vehicles as run only upon rails or tracks and manufactured homes subject to real property taxation. "Used motor vehicle" means every motor vehicle and motorized bicycle, except a nonconventional type motor vehicle, title to, or possession of, which has been transferred from the person who first acquired it from the manufacturer or dealer, and so used as to become what is commonly known as "secondhand" within the ordinary meaning thereof, and includes every motor vehicle and motorized bicycle other than a "new motor vehicle," a "nonconventional type motor vehicle" or a manufactured home subject to real property taxation. "Any motor vehicle," "every motor vehicle," or similar term, means both new and used motor vehicles, except a "nonconventional type motor vehicle." "Nonconventional type motor vehicle" means every vehicle not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property and only incidentally operated or moved over a highway, including, but not limited to, ditch-digging apparatus, well-boring apparatus, road and general purpose construction and maintenance machinery, asphalt spreaders, bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, ditchers, leveling graders, finishing machines, motor graders, road rollers, scarifiers, earth-moving carryalls, scrapers, power shovels, drag lines, self-propelled cranes, earth-moving equipment, trailers and semitrailers which weigh less than 2,500 pounds, except that no mobile or manufactured home or travel trailer shall be classified as a nonconventional type motor vehicle, motorized wheelchairs, motorized lawn mowers, bogies, farm equipment having a factory shipping weight of less than 1,500 pounds, whether or not motorized, including farm tractors within said weight limitation, industrial tractors, scooters, go-carts, gas buggies and golf carts. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall have power to make, amend and repeal regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this paragraph, prescribing what further vehicles or types of vehicles, not specified in this paragraph, shall be included in the category of nonconventional type motor vehicles. "Motor vehicles which constitute inventory held for sale" means: new motor vehicles and used motor vehicles held for the purpose of sale by new motor vehicle dealers which can be identified by a manufacturer's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and have been invoiced to, allocated to, or reserved by a new motor vehicle dealer licensed to do business in New Jersey, and such vehicle can be shipped by the manufacturer or distributor within a reasonable period of time and used motor vehicles held for the purpose of sale by new or used motor vehicle dealers which can be identified by a manufacturer's VIN and title papers or right to title is held by the used motor vehicle dealer. This term shall exclude motor vehicles held for the purpose of lease or rental by a person engaged in the motor vehicle leasing or rental business. "Manufacturer's or importer's certificate of origin" means the original written instrument or document required to be executed and delivered by the manufacturer to his agent or a dealer, or a person purchasing direct from the manufacturer, certifying the origin of the vehicle. "Certificate of ownership" means the document issued in conformance with this chapter, certifying ownership of a motor vehicle, other than manufacturer's or importer's certificate of origin. "Assignment" means the execution of a prescribed form transferring ownership of a motor vehicle from the person named therein to the purchaser. "Contract" means conditional sale agreement, bailment, lease, chattel mortgage, trust receipt or any other form of security or possession agreement executed prior to January 1, 1963, wherein and whereby possession of a motor vehicle is delivered to the buyer and title therein is to vest in the buyer at a subsequent time upon the payment of part or all of the price, or upon the performance of any other condition or happening of any contingency, or upon the payment of a sum substantially equivalent to the value of the motor vehicle, by which contract it is agreed that the buyer is bound to become, or has the option of becoming, the owner of the motor vehicle upon full compliance with the terms of the contract. "Abstract" means the duplicate copy of the original certificate of ownership recording any encumbrance or upon which the existence of a security interest is noted. "Title papers" means any instrument or document that is evidence of ownership of a vehicle. "Chief Administrator" means the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. "Manufacturer" means the person who originally manufactured the motor vehicle. "Licensee" means any person that is licensed to buy, sell or deal in, or lease motor vehicles pursuant to R.S.39:10-19. "Established place of business" means a permanent, properly identified location within the State where the books, records, and files necessary to buy, sell, or deal in motor vehicles are kept and maintained, including, but not limited to, all documents required by R.S.39:10-6, title papers, manufacturers' or importers' certificates of origin, motor vehicle registration records, contracts, security agreements, all payroll records, including, but not limited to, IRS Form W-2 and IRS Form W-4 records, checkbooks, ledgers for business accounts and trust accounts, corporate authorities and licenses, dealer plates, ledgers listing all issued and unissued dealer assignments, and dealer plates. "New motor vehicle dealer" means the agent, distributor, or authorized dealer of the manufacturer of the new motor vehicle who has an established place of business. A new motor vehicle dealer shall sell a minimum of four or more new motor vehicles within a 12-month timeframe and may engage in the business of buying, selling, or dealing in used motor vehicles in this State under the provisions of this chapter. "Used motor vehicle dealer" means a person engaged in the business of selling, buying or dealing in four or more used motor vehicles per year at an established place of business, but who is not a licensed new motor vehicle dealer. A used motor vehicle dealer shall engage only in the business of buying, selling, or dealing in used motor vehicles in this State under the provisions of this chapter and shall not engage in the business of buying, selling, or dealing in new motor vehicles in this State. "Person" includes natural persons, firms or copartnerships, corporations, associations, or other artificial bodies, receivers, trustees, common law or statutory assignees, executors, administrators, sheriffs, constables, marshals, or other persons in representative or official capacity, and members, officers, agents, employees, or other representatives of those hereinbefore enumerated. "Buyer" includes purchaser, debtor, lessee, bailee, transferee, and any person buying, attempting to buy, or receiving a motor vehicle subject to a security interest, lease, bailment or transfer agreement, and their legal successors in interest. "Seller" means manufacturer, dealer, lessor, bailor, transferor with or without a security interest, and any other person selling, attempting to sell, or delivering a motor vehicle, and their legal successors in interest. The terms "sell," "sale," "buy," or "purchase" and any form thereof include absolute or voluntary sales and purchases, agreements to sell and purchase, bailments, leases, security agreements whereby any motor vehicles are sold and purchased, or agreed to be sold and purchased, involuntary, statutory and judicial sales, inheritance, devise, or bequest, gift or any other form or manner of sale or agreement of sale thereof, or the giving or transferring possession of a motor vehicle to a person for a permanent use; continued possession for 60 days or more is to be construed as permanent use. "Online sale" means buying, selling, or dealing in motor vehicles in this State over the Internet using electronic means. "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities. "Manufacturer's number" means the original manufacturer's vehicle identification number die stamped upon the body, or frame, or either or both of them, of a motor vehicle or the original manufacturer's number die stamped upon the engine or motor of a motor vehicle. "Purchaser" means a person who takes possession of a motor vehicle by transfer of ownership, either for use or resale, except a dealer when he takes possession through a certificate of origin. "Debtor" means the person who owes payment or other performance of the obligation secured by a security interest in a motor vehicle. "Security interest" means an interest in a motor vehicle which secures payment or other performance of an obligation. "Security agreement" means an agreement which creates or provides for a security interest in a motor vehicle. "Secured party" means a lender, seller or other person in whose favor there is a security interest. "Gross vehicle weight rating" means the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of the single or combination vehicle and, if the manufacturer has not specified a value for a towed vehicle, means the value specified for the towing vehicle plus the loaded weight of the towed unit. Amended 1946,c.136,s.2; 1949,c.235,s.1; 1961,c.122,s.1; 1964,c.238,s.1; 1965,c.10; 1983,c.105,s.4; 1983,c.387,s.1; 1990,c.115,s.4; 2021, c.462, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-67 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-67
Defense of actions against motorists.
Status: in_force

7. The association may through counsel enter an appearance on behalf of the defendant, file a defense, appear at the trial or take such other steps as it may deem appropriate on the behalf and in the name of the defendant, and may thereupon, on the behalf and in the name of the defendant, conduct his defense, take recourse to any appropriate method of review on behalf of, and in the name of, the defendant, and all such acts shall be deemed to be the acts of such defendant; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall deprive the defendant of the right to also employ his own counsel and defend the action. All expense incurred by the association in connection with any review prosecuted or defended by it from a judgment rendered in such action, including its attorneys' fees in connection therewith, shall be borne by the fund. L.1952,c.174,s.7; amended 1968, c.323, s.4; 2003, c.89, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-5
Reports to chief administrator; forms.
Status: in_force

39:8-5. a. Every designated inspector, official inspection facility or private inspection facility shall make such reports to the chief administrator concerning inspections made and the results thereof, and in such form and at such time, as the chief administrator may require. The chief administrator may furnish to the inspectors and inspection facilities forms for such reports. The chief administrator may require the use of electronic media for the gathering and transmission of inspection data and reports when the chief administrator deems it appropriate or when electronic media are required by federal law. b. Every motor vehicle repair facility that is registered pursuant to section 13 of P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-53) shall make such reports to the chief administrator concerning emission repairs made and the results thereof, as the chief administrator may require. The chief administrator may furnish to registered motor vehicle repair facilities forms to be completed by them in documenting emission repairs to motor vehicles, which forms shall be presented by the operator of the vehicle to an emission inspector at the time of vehicle reinspection. amended 1955, c.9, s.2; 1995, c.112, s.23; 2009, c.331, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-123 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-123
Right and left hand turns
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this article, the driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows: (a) Right turns. Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. (b) Left turns on two-way roadways. At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the center line thereof and by passing to the right of such center line where it enters the intersection and after entering the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the center line of the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection. (c) Left turns on other than two-way roadways. At any intersection where traffic is restricted to one direction on one or more of the roadways, the driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at any such intersection shall approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle and after entering the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection, as nearly as practicable, in the left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon the roadway being entered.
PLEASE PHOTOCOPY INSERTION AT PAGE 113 OF N.J.S.A. 39:4-73 to 39:6 COPYRIGHT 2012 BY WEST Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 91, s. 65.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-183.28 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-183.28
Repeals
Status: in_force

Sections 8, 14 and 15 of P.L.1941, c. 345 (C. 39:4-183.7, 39:4-183.13 and 39:4-183.14), sections 17 to 20 of P.L.1941, c. 345 (C. 39:4-183.16 to 39:4-183.19), sections 22 to 24 of P.L.1941, c. 345 (C. 39:4-183.21 to 39:4-183.23), section 99 of P.L.1951, c. 23 (C. 39:4-183.26) and sections 102 to 104 of P.L.1951, c. 23 (C. 39:4-191.3 to 39:4-191.5) are repealed. L.1972, c. 43, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-9.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-9.2
Penalty
Status: in_force

2. Any person who transfers or attempts to transfer a motor vehicle in violation of this act shall be subject to a fine of $150.00 for a first offense and $250.00 for each subsequent offense. Such offense shall be prosecuted in the Superior Court or in the municipal court. L.1971,c.311,s.2; amended 1991,c.91,s.376.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10n — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10n
Issuance of temporary driver's license.
Status: in_force

5. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, the chief administrator may, at the chief administrator's discretion, issue a temporary driver's license that is valid without a digitized color picture of the licensee to New Jersey licensees who are serving in the military outside the State or who temporarily are residents of another state or foreign country. The form and content of a temporary license issued under this section shall be prescribed by the chief administrator; shall bear the words "TEMPORARY LICENSE" in a conspicuous manner; and shall be valid for a period not to exceed 12 calendar months. If the temporary licensee is under the age of 21 years, the temporary license shall bear the words "UNDER 21" in a conspicuous manner. An applicant for a temporary driver's license shall submit such satisfactory proof of identity and age as the chief administrator shall require. L.2003,c.204,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10A-18 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-18
Pattern or practice of knowingly violating act or aids or advises such pattern or practice; penalty
Status: in_force

A motor vehicle repair facility, or any employee, officer or agent thereof, which or who engages in a pattern or practice of knowingly violating any of the provisions of this act or aids or advises in such a pattern or practice is guilty of a crime of the third degree. L.1983, c. 455, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-10.10b — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-10.10b
Accommodation of roller skates, skateboards not required.
Status: in_force

2. Nothing in P.L.1998, c.36 (C.39:4-10.10a et seq.) or in P.L.1997, c.411 (C.39:4-10.5 et al.) shall obligate the Commissioner of Transportation to in any way maintain, plan, design or construct roadways to accommodate the operation of roller skates or skateboards. L.1998,c.36,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-120.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-120.6
Erection of traffic control device by owner of private open road
Status: in_force

2. The owner of a private road open to the public which forms a public-private intersection may erect an official traffic control device at the public-private intersection after obtaining the necessary approval in accordance with section 3 of this act. All official traffic control devices shall conform to the same specifications as those regulating intersections. L.1991,c.298,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-80.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-80.1
Penalty for failure to comply with school crossing guard's signal to stop.
Status: in_force

1. A motor vehicle operator who fails to comply with a school crossing guard's signal to stop during those time periods when that guard is duly authorized to control or direct vehicular or pedestrian traffic pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1979, c.82 (C.40A:9-154.4) shall be fined not less than $150 for a first offense. For a subsequent offense, the operator shall be fined not less than $300. L.2007,c.78.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-50.5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-50.5
Severability
Status: in_force

If any provision of this act, or any particular application thereof, be found invalid, the same shall be deemed severable to the end that such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications hereof. L.1966, c. 142, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-12.5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-12.5
Collaboration between NJMVC, departments, and organ procurement organizations.
Status: in_force

9. a. For purposes of the development and implementation of the Donate Life NJ Registry, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall collaborate with the organ procurement organizations designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C.s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey in applying for any federal or private grants recommended by the organ procurement organizations. b. The Chief Administrator of the commission shall collaborate with the organ procurement organizations designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C.s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey to identify, and if appropriate, apply for and accept on behalf of the State any relevant grants from the federal government or any agency thereof, or from any foundation, corporation, association or individual. Any money so received may be expended by the commission, subject to any limitations imposed in such grants to effect any of the purposes of the commission upon warrant of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting of the Department of the Treasury on vouchers certified and approved by the director. The power herein granted shall be in addition to and shall in no way limit the authority granted to the chief administrator by other existing law. c. The commission, and the Departments of Human Services, Health and Senior Services, and Law and Public Safety may collaborate with the organ procurement organizations designated to serve in the State of New Jersey in applying for any federal or private grants recommended by the organ procurement organizations. L.2008, c.48, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-38 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-38
Standards for emission test equipment
Status: in_force

All licensed private inspection centers shall use emissions test equipment which has been certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. The department shall adopt standards for the certification of the equipment, which shall include but not be limited to all of the following: a. An automated system to control test sequencing, the automatic pass or fail decision, and the format for the test report and recorded magnetic tape file; b. An exhaust gas analysis portion; c. A device to accept and record vehicle identification information; and d. A device to provide a printed record of the test results to the consumer. L. 1986, c. 22, s. 18, eff. June 2, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.134 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.134
"Rewards for Justice License Plate Fund."
Status: in_force

4. There is created in the Department of Transportation a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Rewards for Justice License Plate Fund." There shall be deposited in the fund the amounts collected from license plate fees pursuant to section 3 of this act, less the amounts necessary to reimburse the division for administrative costs pursuant to section 5 of this act. Monies deposited in the fund shall be distributed, at the discretion of the Commissioner of Transportation, either into the Rewards for Justice Fund, established by a private nonprofit organization, all of which shall be contributed to the United States State Department's Rewards for Justice Program or directly to the Rewards for Justice Program. Prior to distribution, monies deposited in the fund shall be held in interest-bearing accounts in public depositories as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1970, c.236 (C.17:9-41), and may be invested or reinvested in such securities as are approved by the State Treasurer. Interest or other income earned on monies deposited in the fund, and any monies which may be appropriated or otherwise become available for the purposes of the fund, shall be credited to and deposited in the fund for use as set forth in this act. L.2002,c.52,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5D-10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5D / Section 5D-10
Licensing authority defined; duty of furnishing information
Status: in_force

As used in the compact, the term "licensing authority" with reference to this State, shall mean the Division of Motor Vehicles, Department of Law and Public Safety. Said division shall furnish to the appropriate authorities of any other party State any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of Articles III, IV and V of the compact. L.1966, c. 73, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:7-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-2.1
Director as agent for service of process of residents who become nonresidents; effect of service
Status: in_force

1. Any resident of this State who shall drive a motor vehicle, or cause a motor vehicle to be driven in this State, whether or not such motor vehicle is registered under the laws of this State and whether or not such person or the driver of such motor vehicle is licensed to drive a motor vehicle upon the highways of this State, shall by the operation of such motor vehicle, or by causing the same to be operated, within this State, make and constitute the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety his agent for the acceptance of process, in any civil action or proceeding, issuing out of the Superior Court or other court of civil jurisdiction of this State against him by reason of an accident or collision in this State in which such motor vehicle, while so driven or caused to be driven, shall be involved if, and in case, such person shall cease to be a resident of this State and service of such process upon him within this State cannot be made by reason of his nonresidence. The operating or causing to be operated of any such motor vehicle within this State shall be his signification of the agreement of such person operating the same or the person for whom such motor vehicle is operated of his agreement that any such process against him which is so served after he becomes a nonresident of this State shall be of the same legal force and validity as if served upon him personally in accordance with law within this State. The agreement that the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall be constituted the agent, of a resident operator or owner of a motor vehicle who becomes a nonresident, which is involved in any accident in this State, for the acceptance of process in any such action or proceeding, shall be irrevocable and binding upon the executor or administrator of such operator or owner, whether appointed within or without the State, and service of process shall be made upon the said executor or administrator of any such operator or owner dying prior to the commencement of such action or proceeding in the same manner and on the same notice as herein provided for service of process upon such operator or owner, and any such action or proceeding, duly commenced by service upon such an operator or owner under the provisions of this act, who shall die thereafter during the pendency of such action or proceeding, shall be continued against his said executor or administrator by the court in which the same is pending, upon such application and notice as the court shall prescribe. L.1954,c.61,s.1; amended 1963,c.163,c.1; 1971,c.104,s.3; 1991,c.91,s.374.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-11.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-11.6
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

5. The chief administrator may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act, including, but not necessarily limited to, regulations providing for the oversight of any successful bidder by the chief administrator and regulations designating the class or classes of lienholders that are exempt from the provisions of the act requiring participation by all lienholders within one year. L.2017, c.308, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-12 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-12
Inadmissibility of evidence of losses collectible under personal injury protection coverage.
Status: in_force

12. Inadmissibility of evidence of losses collectible under personal injury protection coverage. Except as may be required in an action brought pursuant to section 20 of P.L.1983, c.362 (C.39:6A-9.1), evidence of the amounts collectible or paid under a standard automobile insurance policy pursuant to sections 4 and 10 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4 and 39:6A-10), amounts collectible or paid for medical expense benefits under a basic automobile insurance policy pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1) and amounts collectible or paid for benefits under a special automobile insurance policy pursuant to section 45 of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.39:6A-3.3), to an injured person, including the amounts of any deductibles, copayments or exclusions, including exclusions pursuant to subsection d. of section 13 of P.L.1983, c.362 (C.39:6A-4.3), otherwise compensated is inadmissible in a civil action for recovery of damages for bodily injury by such injured person. The court shall instruct the jury that, in arriving at a verdict as to the amount of the damages for noneconomic loss to be recovered by the injured person, the jury shall not speculate as to the amount of the medical expense benefits paid or payable by an automobile insurer under personal injury protection coverage payable under a standard automobile insurance policy pursuant to sections 4 and 10 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4 and 39:6A-10), medical expense benefits under a basic automobile insurance policy pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1) or benefits under a special automobile insurance policy pursuant to section 45 of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.39:6A-3.3) to the injured person, nor shall they speculate as to the amount of benefits paid or payable by a health insurer, health maintenance organization or governmental agency under subsection d. of section 13 of P.L.1983, c.362 (C.39:6A-4.3). Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the right of recovery, against the tortfeasor, of uncompensated economic loss as defined by subsection k. of section 2 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-2), including all unreimbursed medical expenses not covered by the personal injury protection limits applicable to the injured party and sustained by the injured party, including the value of any deductibles and copayments incurred through a driver's secondary insurance coverage and medical liens asserted by a health insurance company related to the treatment of injuries sustained in the accident. Medical expenses shall be subject to the current automobile medical fee schedules established pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1988, c.119 (C.39:6A-4.6). In any case in which the recovery is for medical expenses only, a prevailing claimant shall be entitled to reasonable and necessary attorneys' fees incurred by the prevailing claimant in the collection of such medical expenses. L.1972, c.70, s.12; amended 1983, c.362, s.11; 1988, c.119, s.44; 1990, c.8, s.12; 1998, c.21, s.16; 2003, c.89, s.55; 2019, c.244; 2019, c.245, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-78 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-78
Identity of vehicle, operator, owner unascertainable.
Status: in_force

18. When the death of, or personal injury to, any person arises out of ownership, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle in this State on or after April 1, 1955, but the identity of the motor vehicle and of the operator and owner thereof cannot be ascertained or it is established that the motor vehicle was, at the time said accident occurred, in the possession of some person other than the owner without the owner's consent and that the identity of such person cannot be ascertained, any qualified person who would have a cause of action against the operator or owner or both in respect to such death or personal injury may bring an action therefor against the association in any court of competent jurisdiction, but no judgment against the association shall be entered in such an action unless the court is satisfied, upon the hearing of the action, that-- (a) The claimant has complied with the requirements of section 5, (b) The claimant is not a person covered with respect to such injury or death by any workers' compensation law, or the personal representative of such a person, (c) The claimant was not at the time of the accident the owner or registrant of an uninsured motor vehicle, or was not operating a motor vehicle in violation of an order of suspension or revocation, (d) The claimant has a cause of action against the operator or owner of such motor vehicle or against the operator who was operating the motor vehicle without the consent of the owner of the motor vehicle, (e) All reasonable efforts have been made to ascertain the identity of the motor vehicle and of the owner and operator thereof and either that the identity of the motor vehicle and the owner and operator thereof cannot be established, or that the identity of the operator, who was operating the motor vehicle without the owner's consent, cannot be established, (f) The action is not brought by or on behalf of an insurer under circumstances set forth in paragraph (1) of section 10. L.1952,c.174,s.18; amended 1955, c.1, s.9; 1956, c.150; 1958, c.99, s.6; 1983, c.362, s.2.1; 1985, c.148, s.11; 2003, c.89, s.22.