N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-42 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-42
Promotional payment incentives.
Status: in_force

2. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, no later than six months from the date of enactment of this act, and periodically thereafter, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall establish promotional payment incentives and shall offer such incentives to any driver who has failed to pay any motor vehicle surcharges levied pursuant to paragraph (1) or paragraph (3) of subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.1983, c.65 (C.17:29A-35) or who has been authorized by the chief administrator to pay a surcharge levied pursuant to paragraph (1) or paragraph (3) of subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.1983, c.65 (C.17:29A-35) on an installment basis. The promotional payment incentives afforded under this subsection shall not apply to surcharges levied pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.1983, c.65 (C.17:29A-35) nor shall any driver who has any outstanding surcharges levied pursuant to that paragraph be eligible to participate in any promotional payment incentives established by the chief administrator. Promotional payment incentives may include, but need not be limited to, waivers of down payments necessary to satisfy any surcharge suspension, waivers of interest for the payment of the full principal amount of any surcharges owed to the chief administrator, or any other incentive that the chief administrator establishes. b. All monies collected pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be remitted to the "Motor Vehicle Surcharges Revenue Fund," established pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2004, c.70 (C.34:1B-21.28). L.2009, c.224, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3v — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3v
Education program for safe operation; fund
Status: in_force

The director shall establish a fund not to exceed $50,000.00 per year for the purpose of providing an educational program for the safe operation of motorized bicycles. L.1983, c. 105, s. 22.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.4a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.4a
Helmet use; required display of promotional statement
Status: in_force

1. No person shall sell or offer to sell at retail any bicycle unless there is affixed to that bicycle a statement promoting the use of helmets by bicycle riders. If a bicycle is sold unassembled, the statement shall be displayed in a prominent manner on the carton or package containing the unassembled bicycle. L.1991,c.323,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-79.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-79.6
Inspection for compliance with provisions of act
Status: in_force

The vehicle identification required in this act shall, at the time of an inspection pursuant to this Title, be inspected for compliance with the provisions of this act. L.1984, c. 55, s. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-15 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-15
Sleigh bells on horses attached to a sleigh
Status: in_force

No person shall drive a horse attached to a sleigh or sled on a highway unless there are a sufficient number of bells attached to the horse's harness to give warning of its approach.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-31.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-31.1
Operation of low-speed vehicle on public roads; conditions.
Status: in_force

2. a. A low-speed vehicle may be operated upon any public road or highway under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation with a posted speed of 25 miles per hour or less. The commissioner may in the commissioner's discretion, by order, pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1998, c.28 (C.39:4-8.2 et seq.), permit the use of low-speed vehicles upon any road and highway under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation where the posted speed limit is greater than 25 miles per hour but not greater than 35 miles per hour. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the commissioner may by order prohibit the use of low-speed vehicles on any street under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation where the commissioner determines that the operation of low-speed vehicles would constitute a hazard. b. A low-speed vehicle may be operated upon any public road or highway under the jurisdiction of a county or municipality with a posted speed of 25 miles per hour or less. A municipality or county may, by ordinance, or a county may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, in the case of any street under municipal or county jurisdiction, permit the use of low-speed vehicles where the posted speed limit is greater than 25 miles per hour but not greater than 35 miles per hour. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a municipality or county may, by ordinance, or a county may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, prohibit the use of low-speed vehicles on any street where the municipality or county determines that the operation of low-speed vehicles would constitute a hazard. c. A low-speed vehicle may enter an intersection and cross any public road or highway under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation where the posted speed is 35 miles per hour or less, provided that if the road or highway is more than two lanes or is divided, such crossings shall only occur at signalized intersections or at such non-signalized intersections as the commissioner in the commissioner's discretion determines are appropriate for such crossings either on the commissioner's own motion or at the request of a county or municipality. A low-speed vehicle may enter an intersection and cross any public road or highway under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation where the posted speed is in excess of 35 miles per hour only at signalized intersections or at such non-signalized intersections as the commissioner in the commissioner's discretion determines are appropriate for such crossings either upon the commissioner's own motion or at the request of a county or municipality. d. A low-speed vehicle may enter an intersection and cross any public road or highway under the jurisdiction of a county or municipality where the posted speed is 35 miles per hour or less, provided that if the road or highway is more than two lanes or is divided, such crossings shall only occur at signalized intersections or at such non-signalized intersections as the municipality by ordinance or the county, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, determines are appropriate for such crossing. A low-speed vehicle may enter an intersection and cross any public road or highway under the jurisdiction of a county or municipality where the posted speed is in excess of 35 miles per hour only at signalized intersections or at such non-signalized intersections as the municipality by ordinance or the county by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, determines are appropriate for such crossing. e. Persons operating a low-speed vehicle upon a public road, street or highway or crossing a public road, street or highway in violation of this section shall be subject to the general penalties of this chapter. L.2005,c.273,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-127.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-127.2
Movable span bridges
Status: in_force

No person shall drive any vehicle through, around, or under any gate or barrier at or on the approaches to a movable span bridge while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed, nor shall any person drive any vehicle in disobedience to the directions of a traffic control signal or sign, police officer or duly authorized bridge tender, flagman or gateman, located at or in advance of said bridge. L.1951, c. 23, p. 94, s. 69.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5H-21 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5H / Section 5H-21
Prevention of access by unauthorized drivers.
Status: in_force

21. A transportation network company shall take steps to prohibit unauthorized drivers from logging on to the transportation network company's digital network as a transportation network company driver, including: a. assigning a unique network access key, which shall include a username and password, for each authorized transportation network company driver to enable the driver to log on to the transportation network company's digital network; b. requiring each driver to keep the network access key confidential and prohibiting the driver from sharing this information with a third party; and c. establishing procedures for responding to complaints from a transportation network company rider claiming the picture provided of the driver on the transportation network company's website or digital network does not match the driver of the prearranged ride. L.2017, c.26, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3x — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3x
Motorized bicycle operators subject to penalties
Status: in_force

An operator of a motorized bicycle who is convicted of a violation of R.S.39:4-66 concerning the operation of a vehicle when emerging from an alley, driveway, garage, or private road or driveway or section 48 of P.L.1951, c.23 (C.39:4-66.1) concerning the operation of a vehicle when entering an alley, driveway, garage, or private road or driveway from a highway shall be subject to the penalties set forth in R.S.39:4-203. L.1989,c.147,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4c — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-4c
Rules, regulations relative to issuance of temporary registration certificates, plates.
Status: in_force

2. a. The chief administrator may prescribe rules and regulations governing the issuance of temporary registration certificates and temporary license plates by motor vehicle dealers, motorized bicycle dealers, and the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and may require security in sufficient amount to guarantee payment of all fees and moneys to the State of New Jersey. b. Except as provided in subsection f. of this section, a licensed dealer may print one temporary license plate per bona fide sale of a motor vehicle in accordance with subsection c. of this section. The chief administrator or designated vendor shall implement security features that prevent a licensed dealer from printing more than one temporary license plate per bona fide sale. c. Not later than six months following the effective date of P.L.2023, c.285 (C.2C:21-4.9 et al.), a licensed dealer shall print every temporary license plate on paper that utilizes enhanced security features for the purpose of preventing forgery or duplication of the temporary license plate, as established by the chief administrator. Not later than three months following the effective date of P.L.2023, c.285 (C.2C:21-4.9 et al.), the chief administrator shall select and authorize the use of a specific type of security paper that does not interfere with the ability of toll monitoring systems to detect toll violations. In addition to any other information required by the chief administrator, for every temporary license plate printed by the licensed dealer, the licensed dealer shall maintain, in a physical file on the business premises of the licensed dealer or in an electronic file on the computer system of the licensed dealer, for a period of three years following the date that the temporary license plate is issued, the following unredacted documents, which shall be made available for inspection by the chief administrator at any reasonable time: (1) a copy of the front and back of the driver's license of the purchaser of the motor vehicle; (2) a copy of the title or manufacturer's certificate of origin showing the make, model, and vehicle identification number of the motor vehicle sold to the purchaser of the motor vehicle; (3) proof of a bona fide sale to include, but not limited to, a copy of the executed bill of sale; (4) a copy of proof of insurance coverage for the motor vehicle sold to the purchaser; (5) the static IP address of the printer used to print the temporary license plate; and (6) a copy of the temporary registration certificate and temporary license plate issued to the purchaser. d. Not later than 14 months following the effective date of P.L.2023, c.285 (C.2C:21-4.9 et al.), the chief administrator shall establish and maintain a vehicle registry, as defined under subsection j. of this section. A licensed dealer shall enter into the vehicle registry any information required by the chief administrator. Following the establishment of the vehicle registry by the chief administrator, a temporary registration certificate and license plate shall only be issued to a licensed dealer for a motor vehicle that is listed in the vehicle registry. e. Upon a finding that any abuse has been practiced, the chief administrator shall have the right to suspend the dealer's privilege or franchise from issuing temporary registration certificates and license plates or, upon a finding that any abuse has been practiced by any member, officer, agent, employee, or other representative of the licensed dealer, the chief administrator shall have the right to permanently prohibit that member, officer, agent, employee, or other representative from obtaining a position as an owner, officer or director at any licensed dealership; or as an employee at any licensed dealership, if the employee's position involves access to the computer system used to request or print temporary registration certificates or license plates. Upon a finding that a licensed dealer has violated the provisions of this section or the provisions of any rule or regulation prescribed by the chief administrator related to the issuance of temporary registration certificates or license plates, the chief administrator shall impose a fine of $2,500 for a first offense and $5,000 for any subsequent offense upon a licensed dealer. In addition to any fines or penalties imposed under this section, the chief administrator may suspend or revoke the dealer license of a dealer convicted of a violation of section 3 of P.L.2023, c.285 (C.2C:21-4.9) or for any subsequent violation of the provisions of this section or the provisions of any rule or regulation prescribed by the chief administrator related to the issuance of temporary registration certificates or license plates. Each temporary registration certificate or license plate issued in violation of the provisions of this section shall constitute a separate offense. f. Temporary registration certificates for vehicles to be permanently registered in New Jersey or any other jurisdiction shall be valid for a period of 30 days. In the event permanent registration has been delayed by reason of a lost title certificate or failure of a lien holder to timely turn over a certificate of title, or during the processing of complex title corrections or replacement titles and duplicate titles, or at the discretion of the chief administrator, a second temporary registration certificate may be issued. A licensed motor vehicle or motorized bicycle dealer shall make a record in the form and manner prescribed by the chief administrator for any second temporary registration certificate issued and shall pay an enhanced fee to be determined by the chief administrator for each second temporary registration issued. Each licensed motor vehicle or motorized bicycle dealer shall annually determine the fees to be paid pursuant to this section and shall remit annually under certification the amount due to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. g. No temporary registration certificate shall be issued by a licensed dealer unless the licensed dealer has confirmed that the vehicle for which the temporary registration is to be issued is covered by a policy of insurance in accordance with the requirements of the "Motor Vehicle Security-Responsibility Law," P.L.1952, c.173 (C.39:6-23 et seq.), whether by a policy in the name of the purchaser covering the vehicle or which would provide coverage for the purchaser while operating the vehicle or by an endorsement to a policy in the name of the licensed dealer; provided, however, no permanent registration shall be issued unless a policy in the name of the purchaser or someone in the purchaser's household is confirmed. h. A temporary registration certificate issued hereunder may be issued by any employee authorized by a licensed dealer to do so; however, the licensee shall be liable for the acts of any authorized employee in issuing temporary registrations, whether the particular unlawful acts were authorized or unauthorized. i. Every applicant for a motor vehicle dealer license who intends to issue temporary registration certificates and temporary license plates shall include with the dealer license application a separate application to issue temporary registration certificates and temporary license plates. The application for approval to issue temporary registration certificates and temporary license plates shall be made in a form determined by the chief administrator. The application for approval to issue temporary registration certificates and temporary license plates shall include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) the name and business address of the applicant; (2) proof of a current and valid dealer license; (3) proof of a secure storage and printing area for the temporary registration certificates and temporary license plates; (4) not later than one year following the effective date of P.L.2023, c.285 (C.2C:21-4.9 et al.), certification of completion of a training course approved by the chief administrator for the issuance of temporary registration certificates and temporary license plates; and (5) the application fee, as determined by the chief administrator. j. As used in this section: "Bona fide sale" means a sale for valuable consideration made in good faith and without the purpose of circumventing any law, rule, or regulation. "Certificate of ownership" means the document certifying ownership of a motor vehicle, other than the manufacturer's or importer's certificate of origin. "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 the agent or a dealer, certifying the origin of the vehicle. "Motor vehicle title" means a title issued that documents ownership of a vehicle and can be used to transfer ownership. "Vehicle Registry" means a database established and maintained by the chief administrator that shall include a listing of motor vehicles owned, leased, or sold by the licensed dealer; any motor vehicles delivered to the licensed dealer for either wholesale or retail sale; the name and address of the buyer or lessee of the motor vehicle; the motor vehicle identification number; and any other information as required by the chief administrator. L.1969, c.301, s.2; amended 1983, c.105, s.5; 2007, c.335, s.19; 2017, c.352, s.2; 2023, c.285, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-10.7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-10.7
Noncompliance no bar to action.
Status: in_force

3. The failure of any person to comply with the provisions of section 1 of this act shall not constitute negligence per se, contributory negligence or assumption of risk, and shall not in any way bar, preclude or foreclose an action for personal injury or wrongful death by or on behalf of such person. L.1997,c.411,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5B-29 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-29
Violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

5. a. Any person who violates the provisions of this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto shall be subject to a penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $5,000.00 for the first offense, nor less than $200 nor more than $10,000.00 for the second offense, nor less than $500 nor more than $25,000.00 for the third or any subsequent offense. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 50 percent of the penalty moneys collected pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited into the "Highway Safety Fund" created pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2003, c.131 (C.39:3-20.4). The complaint and summons shall state whether the charges pertain to a first offense, or to a second or subsequent offense, but if the complaint or summons fails to allege a second or subsequent offense, the penalty imposed shall be for a first offense. The penalty may be reduced to $25 for a first offense, $50 for a second offense, and $125 for a third and subsequent offense for a non-out- of- service equipment violation if the defendant provides proof of repair to the vehicle that is satisfactory to the court. Proof that the violation has been corrected shall be by a document certifying that the non-out-of-service equipment violation has been corrected. The Division of State Police, a diesel emissions inspection center licensed by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, a certified fleet mechanic approved by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, or any other entity approved by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall be authorized to issue the requisite certifying documentation. The Division of State Police may, in its discretion, designate times and locations where a defendant may bring a vehicle for an inspection pursuant to which a requisite certifying document may be issued. Nothing in this act shall be construed as requiring the Division of State Police to conduct a vehicle inspection pursuant to which a requisite certifying document may be issued other than at the time and locations as the Division of State Police may provide. Repairs to effect a reduction of penalty under the provisions of this section shall be made before the hearing date. A defendant may be permitted to submit the certification of repairs by mail; provided that if the court deems the certification to be inadequate, it shall afford the defendant the option to withdraw the defendant's guilty plea. The Department of Transportation is authorized to adopt a schedule of penalties for any specific violation of P.L.1983, c.401 (C.39:5B-25 et seq.) or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto. A penalty imposed pursuant to this act may be collected in a civil action by a summary proceeding under the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.), or in a summary proceeding before a court of competent jurisdiction wherein injunctive relief has been sought. The State Police, police officers of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and police officers of the Delaware River Port Authority may issue a summons and complaint returnable in a municipal court or other court of competent jurisdiction for violations of P.L.1983, c.401 (C.39:5B-25 et seq.) and this amendatory and supplementary act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto. In addition to the jurisdiction conferred by the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," the Law and Chancery Divisions of the Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of proceedings for the enforcement of the penalties provided in this act. The various municipal courts shall have jurisdiction of proceedings for the enforcement of penalties under $5,000.00 provided in P.L.1983, c.401 (C.39:5B-25 et seq.). b. Penalties imposed pursuant to this act shall in no way reduce or otherwise limit the liability of any person, pursuant to the laws of this State, for cleanup costs or other damages arising from a discharge of hazardous materials. c. The Superintendent of the State Police, police officers of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, police officers of the Delaware River Port Authority and personnel of the Department of Transportation and of the Department of Environmental Protection duly authorized by the superintendent may, in addition to seeking a civil penalty, seek injunctive relief in the Chancery Division, General Equity Part of the Superior Court as to any person found to have violated any provision of P.L.1983, c.401 (C.39:5B-25 et seq.) or this amendatory and supplementary act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to either. d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2003, c.131). L.1983, c.401, s.5; amended 1985, c.415, s.5; 2003, c.131, s.2; 2012, c.72, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-66.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-66.2
Avoidance of traffic control signal, sign; violations, penalties
Status: in_force

1. Except for emergency vehicles and motor vehicles being operated at the direction of a law enforcement officer, no person shall drive a motor vehicle on public property, except public roads or highways, or private property, with or without the permission of the owner, for the purpose of avoiding a traffic control signal or sign. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this act shall be liable for a penalty of not less than $50.00 or more than $200.00 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or both. L.1993,c.326.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-54 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-54
Warning lights on vehicles
Status: in_force

39:3-54. a. Any lighted lamp or illuminating device upon a motor vehicle other than a headlamp, spot lamp, or auxiliary driving lamp which projects a beam of light of an intensity greater than 300 candlepower shall be so directed that no part of the beam will strike the level of the roadway on which the vehicle stands at a distance of more than 75 feet from the vehicle. Flashing lights are prohibited on motor vehicles, motorcycles, and motor-drawn vehicles except as a means for indicating a right or left turn, provided, however, any vehicle may be equipped, and when required under this article shall be equipped, with lamps for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles of the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing and when so equipped shall display such warning in addition to any other warning signals required by law. The lamps used to display such warning shall be of a type approved by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission; those used to display warning to the front shall be mounted at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and shall display simultaneously flashing white or amber lights or any shade of color between white and amber. The lamps used to display such warning to the rear shall be mounted at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and shall show simultaneously flashing amber or red lights or any shade of color between amber and red. These warning lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than 500 feet at any time when lighted lamps are required. The two front and two rear turn signals shall be flashed simultaneously to display such warning on vehicles of the types mentioned in R.S.39:3-64. b. In addition to the flashing devices permitted in subsection a. of this section, an omnibus may be equipped with two flashing devices for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles and law enforcement officials that an emergency situation exists within the omnibus. These devices shall be capable of activation by the operator of the omnibus and shall be of a type approved by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. They shall be mounted one at the front and one at the rear of the omnibus and shall display flashing red lights which shine on the roadway under the vehicle. c. Under the authority of the Department of Transportation and without any additional permit required by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, in addition to the amber light authorized to be displayed pursuant to subsection a. of this section, one or more green lights may be affixed to any motor vehicle that is used for the removal or prevention of ice and snow on roadways, and which vehicle is owned and operated by the State , any bi-state or interstate governmental agency or authority, or any local government unit, or is contracted by the Department of Transportation for such use, except that the green lights may only be displayed on such vehicle when the vehicle is engaged in an operation that presents a vehicular traffic hazard that requires the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing the vehicle, and the vehicle also displays the amber light or lights required pursuant to subsection a. of this section. Amended by L. 1956, c. 27, p. 70, s. 1; L. 1964, c. 136, s. 4; L. 1985, c. 536, s. 1; 2025, c.209, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-4.8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-4.8
Definition of pedestrian; accident involving a pedestrian.
Status: in_force

4. a. As used in this section, “pedestrian” means any person who is not occupying, entering into, or alighting from a vehicle propelled by other than muscular power and designed primarily for use on highways, rails, and tracks. “Pedestrian” shall include any person operating a bicycle or low-speed electric bicycle, as those terms are defined in R.S.39:1-1. b. If a pedestrian is involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to the pedestrian, the injury or death shall be covered by the pedestrian’s personal injury coverage in accordance with section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4). L.2025, c.285, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.149 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.149
Contribution of non-public funds, conditions for issuance.
Status: in_force

2. a. No State or public funds shall be used by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for the initial cost of: (1) designing, producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of Military Veteran motorcycle license plates; or (2) any computer programming changes which may be necessary to implement the Military Veteran motorcycle license plate program established by P.L.2017, c.193 (C.39:3-27.148 et seq.). b. An individual or entity designated by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall contribute non-public monies in an amount to be determined by the chief administrator, not to exceed a total of $25,000, to be used to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission for designing, producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of Military Veteran motorcycle license plates, and any computer programming which may be necessary to implement the program. Concerned organizations and individual donors may contribute monies to the department to be used to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission for the Military Veteran motorcycle license plates authorized by P.L.2017, c.193 (C.39:3-27.148 et seq.). Any amount remaining after the payment of the initial cost shall be deposited in the "Military Veteran Motorcycle License Plate Fund" established pursuant to subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2017, c.193 (C.39:3-27.148). c. The commission shall not begin designing, producing, issuing, or publicizing the availability of Military Veteran motorcycle license plates, or making any necessary programming changes, until the following requirements have been met: (1) The individual or entity designated by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs has provided the commission with the money necessary, as determined by the chief administrator pursuant to subsection b. of this section, to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission in establishing the Military Veteran motorcycle license plate program; and (2) The liaison appointed by the department pursuant to subsection g. of section 1 of P.L.2017, c.193 (C.39:3-27.148) has provided the commission with not less than 500 completed applications for Military Veteran motorcycle license plates. These applications shall constitute the initial order for Military Veteran motorcycle license plates and shall be accompanied by a fee representing the total cost of the initial order. The fee shall be determined by multiplying the number of sets of license plates being ordered by the applicable initial fee for each set of license plates as set forth in subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2017, c.193 (C.39:3-27.148). L.2017, c.193, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-71 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-71
Mirrors
Status: in_force

Every motor vehicle shall have rear view mirrors so located and angled as to give the driver adequate rear view vision. Every passenger automobile manufactured after January 1, 1965 and registered in this State, shall be equipped with an interior mirror and an exterior mirror on the driver's side. On and after January 1, 1965, every commercial motor vehicle registered in this State, other than a trailer or semitrailer, shall be equipped with an interior mirror and an exterior mirror on the driver's side, except that every such vehicle so constructed or loaded as to obstruct or obscure a rear view from an interior mirror shall, in lieu of an interior mirror, be equipped with an exterior mirror on the side of the vehicle opposite the driver's side. The director may by regulation establish other mirror requirements for special or unusual types of vehicles. Any person operating a motor vehicle without the equipment prescribed by this section shall, on conviction, be fined as provided in Revised Statutes 39:3-79. Amended by L.1964, c. 119, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-48 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-48
Form of liability policy; provisions to which it is subject; binders; indorsements
Status: in_force

No motor vehicle liability policy shall be issued or delivered in this State, as proof of financial responsibility, unless such policy discloses the name, address and business of the insured, the coverage afforded by the policy, the premium charged therefor, the policy period, the limit of liability and the agreement that the insurance thereunder is provided in accordance with the coverage defined in sections twenty-four and twenty-five of this act and in this section and is subject to all of the provisions of this act. The motor vehicle liability policy shall be subject to the following provisions which need not be contained therein: (a) The liability of a company under a motor vehicle liability policy shall become absolute when loss or damage covered by the policy occurs and the satisfaction by the insured of a final judgment of the loss or damage shall not be a condition precedent to the right or duty of the carrier to make payment on account of the loss or damage. No such policy shall be canceled or annulled as respects any loss or damage by any agreement between the carrier and the insured after the insured has become responsible for the loss or damage and any such cancellation or annulment shall be void. Upon the recovery of a final judgment against a person for the loss or damage if the judgment debtor was at the accrual of the cause of action insured against liability therefor under a motor vehicle liability policy, the judgment creditor shall be entitled to have the insurance money applied to the satisfaction of the judgment. The policy may provide that the insured or a person covered by the policy shall reimburse the company for payments made on account of an accident, claim or suit involving a breach of the terms, provisions or conditions of the policy; and, if the policy provides for limits in excess of the limits designated in this section the insurance carrier may plead against the judgment creditor, with respect to the amount of the excess limits of liability any defenses which it may be entitled to plead against the insured. The policy may further provide for the prorating of the insurance thereunder with other applicable valid and collectible insurance. (b) The policy, any written application therefor and any rider or indorsement which shall not conflict with the provisions of this act shall constitute the entire contract between the parties. Effective as of the date such proof is furnished and to the extent of the coverage required by this act and to the extent of the limits of liability specified in section twenty-four of this act, any policy of motor vehicle liability insurance furnished as proof of financial responsibility pursuant to section eighteen of this act, either by the filing of a certificate signed by a duly licensed agent of the company issuing the policy as provided in the said section, or otherwise, shall be deemed amended to conform with and to contain all the provisions required by this act, any provision of the policy or certificate to the contrary notwithstanding. An insurance carrier authorized to issue motor vehicle liability policies as provided for in this act may, pending the issuance of the policy, execute an agreement, to be known as a binder; or may, in lieu of the policy, issue an indorsement to an existing policy, each of which shall be construed to provide indemnity or protection in like manner and to the same extent as the policy. The provisions of said sections twenty-four and twenty-five and this section shall apply to the binders and indorsements. L.1952, c. 173, p. 566, s. 26.
N.J. Stat. § 39:12-14 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-14
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect July first, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one. L.1951, c. 216, p. 781, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10
Licensing of drivers.
Status: in_force

39:3-10. a. A person shall not drive a motor vehicle on a public highway in this State unless the person is under supervision while participating in a behind-the-wheel driving course pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1977, c.25 (C.39:3-13.2a) or is in possession of a validated permit, or a probationary or basic driver's license issued to that person in accordance with this article. b. A person under 18 years of age shall not be issued a basic license to drive motor vehicles, and a person shall not be issued a validated permit, including a validated examination permit, until the applicant has passed a satisfactory examination and other requirements as to the applicant's ability as an operator. The examination shall include: a test of the applicant's vision; the applicant's ability to understand traffic control devices; the applicant's knowledge of safe driving practices, including the dangers of driving a vehicle in an aggressive manner, which shall include, but not be limited to, unexpectedly altering the speed of a vehicle, making improper or erratic traffic lane changes, disregarding traffic control devices, failing to yield the right of way, and following another vehicle too closely; the applicant's knowledge of operating a motor vehicle in a manner that safely shares the roadway with pedestrians, cyclists, skaters, riders of motorized-scooters, and other non-motorized vehicles, which shall include, but not be limited to, a driver's responsibilities when approaching and passing a pedestrian or person operating a bicycle or personal conveyance on the roadway pursuant to P.L.2021, c.194 (C.39:4-92.4) and the penalties for failing to comply with these responsibilities, recognizing bicycle lanes, navigating intersections with pedestrians and cyclists, and exiting a vehicle without endangering pedestrians and cyclists; the applicant's knowledge of the effects that ingestion of alcohol or drugs has on a person's ability to operate a motor vehicle; the applicant's knowledge of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from motor vehicles and techniques for the safe operation and proper maintenance of a motor vehicle; the applicant's knowledge of portions of the mechanism of motor vehicles as is necessary to ensure the safe operation of a vehicle of the kind or kinds indicated by the applicant; and the applicant's knowledge of the laws and ordinary usages of the road. The examination shall be made available in English and each of the three languages, other than English, most commonly spoken in the State, as determined by the chief administrator. The chief administrator shall periodically, and at least every five years, verify the three languages, other than English, most commonly spoken in the State. c. A person shall not sit for an examination for any permit without exhibiting photo identification deemed acceptable by the commission, unless that person is a high school student participating in a course of automobile driving education approved by the State Department of Education and conducted in a public, parochial, or private school of this State, pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1950, c.127 (C.39:3-13.1). Prior to taking an examination for any permit, a person shall watch a video created by the commission, in conjunction with the Attorney General, explaining the rights and responsibilities of a driver stopped by a law enforcement officer. The video shall be used for informational purposes only and shall not be used in any criminal proceeding involving a driver stopped by a law enforcement officer. The commission may waive the written law knowledge examination for any person 18 years of age or older possessing a valid driver's license issued by any other state, the District of Columbia, or the United States Territories of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands. The commission shall be required to provide that person with a booklet that highlights those motor vehicle laws unique to New Jersey. A road test shall be required for a probationary license and serve as a demonstration of the applicant's ability to operate a vehicle of the class designated. During the road test, an applicant may use a rear visibility system, parking sensors, or other technology installed on the motor vehicle that enables the applicant to view areas directly behind the vehicle or alerts the applicant of obstacles while parking. d. A person shall not sit for a road test unless that person exhibits photo identification deemed acceptable by the commission. A high school student who has completed a course of behind-the-wheel automobile driving education approved by the State Department of Education and conducted in a public, parochial, or private school of this State, who has been issued a special learner's permit pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1950, c.127 (C.39:3-13.1) prior to January 1, 2003, shall not be required to exhibit photo identification in order to sit for a road test. The commission may waive the road test for any person 18 years of age or older possessing a valid driver's license issued by any other state, the District of Columbia, or the United States Territories of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands. The road test shall be given on public streets, where practicable and feasible, but may be preceded by an off-street screening process to assess basic skills. The commission shall approve locations for the road test which pose no more than a minimal risk of injury to the applicant, the examiner, and other motorists. New locations for the road test shall not be approved unless the test can be given on public streets. e. A person who successfully completes a road test for a motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement when operating a motorcycle or motorized scooter with an engine displacement of less than 231 cubic centimeters shall be issued a motorcycle license or endorsement restricting the person's operation of the vehicles to any motorcycle with an engine displacement of 500 cubic centimeters or less. A person who successfully completes a road test for a motorcycle license or motorcycle endorsement when operating a motorcycle with an engine displacement of 231 or more cubic centimeters shall be issued a motorcycle license or endorsement without any restriction as to engine displacement. Any person who successfully completes an approved motorcycle safety education course established pursuant to the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.452 (C.27:5F-36) shall be issued a motorcycle license or endorsement without restriction as to engine displacement. f. A person issued a motorcycle license pursuant to this section may be issued a standard motorcycle license or a REAL ID motorcycle license. The chief administrator shall require an applicant for a standard motorcycle license to provide as proof of the applicant's identity, age, and residence primary and secondary documents, with which the chief administrator shall attribute point values in accordance with the point based identification verification program established pursuant to section 28 of P.L.2003, c.13 (C.39:2A-28). The point total required to prove the identity of an applicant for the standard motorcycle license shall be the same for every applicant, regardless of immigration status. In the event that the commission changes the point total threshold, the requirement that every applicant reach the same point total threshold shall remain in effect. In addition to requiring the person to submit satisfactory proof of identity and age, the commission shall require the person to provide: (1) as a condition for obtaining a standard motorcycle license, proof of the person's social security number and one document providing satisfactory proof that the person is a New Jersey resident. If the person does not have a social security number, the person shall either: (a) provide satisfactory proof of an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number; or (b) indicate, in a manner prescribed by the commission and consistent with all other provisions of P.L.2019, c.271 (C.39:3-10o et al.), that the person is not eligible to receive a social security number; or (2) as a condition for obtaining a REAL ID motorcycle license: two documents providing satisfactory proof that the person is a New Jersey resident; proof of the person's social security number or verification of ineligibility for a social security number in accordance with the "REAL ID Act of 2005," Pub.L.109-13, any acts amendatory or supplementary thereto, and any federal regulations adopted thereunder; and proof that the person's presence in the United States is authorized under federal law. A standard motorcycle license shall indicate that the license shall not be accepted as identification for an official purpose, as that term is defined under the "REAL ID Act of 2005," Pub.L.109-13, any acts amendatory or supplementary thereto, and any federal regulations adopted thereunder. g. The commission shall issue a standard basic driver's license or a REAL ID basic driver's license to operate a motor vehicle other than a motorcycle to a person over 18 years of age who previously has not been licensed to drive a motor vehicle in this State or another jurisdiction only if that person has: (1) operated a passenger automobile in compliance with the requirements of this Title for not less than one year, not including any period of suspension or postponement, from the date of issuance of a probationary license pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1950, c.127 (C.39:3-13.4); (2) not been assessed more than two motor vehicle points; (3) not been convicted in the previous year for a violation of R.S.39:4-50, section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a), section 1 of P.L.1992, c.189 (C.39:4-50.14), R.S.39:4-129, N.J.S.2C:11-5, section 1 of P.L.2017, c.165 (C.2C:11-5.3), subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:12-1, or any other motor vehicle-related violation the commission determines to be significant and applicable pursuant to regulation; and (4) passed an examination of the applicant's ability to operate a motor vehicle pursuant to this section. h. The commission shall expand the driver's license examination by 20 percent. The additional questions to be added shall consist solely of questions developed in conjunction with the Department of Health concerning the use of alcohol or drugs as related to highway safety. The commission shall develop, in conjunction with the Department of Health, supplements to the driver's manual which shall include information necessary to answer any question on the driver's license examination concerning alcohol or drugs as related to highway safety. Up to 20 questions may be added to the examination on subjects to be determined by the commission that are of particular relevance to youthful drivers, including the importance of operating a motor vehicle in a manner that safely shares the roadway with pedestrians, cyclists, skaters, riders of motorized-scooters, and other non-motorized vehicles, which shall include, but not be limited to, a driver's responsibilities when approaching and passing a pedestrian or person operating a bicycle or personal conveyance on the roadway pursuant to P.L.2021, c.194 (C.39:4-92.4) and the penalties for failing to comply with these responsibilities, recognizing bicycle lanes, navigating intersections with pedestrians and cyclists, and exiting a vehicle without endangering pedestrians and cyclists, and the dangers of driving a vehicle in an aggressive manner, which shall include, but not be limited to, unexpectedly altering the speed of a vehicle, making improper or erratic traffic lane changes, disregarding traffic control devices, failing to yield the right of way, and following another vehicle too closely, after consultation with the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The commission shall expand the driver's license examination to include a question asking whether the applicant is aware of the provisions of the "Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act," P.L.2008, c.50 (C.26:6-77 et al.) and the procedure for indicating on the driver's license the intention to make a donation of body organs or tissues pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1978, c.181 (C.39:3-12.2). The commission shall expand the driver's license examination to include a question asking whether the applicant is aware of the dangers of failing to comply with this State's motor vehicle traffic laws and the "STOP for Nikhil Safety Pledge" set forth in subsection e. of R.S.39:3-41. The commission shall expand the driver's license examination to include questions concerning the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from motor vehicles and techniques for the safe operation and proper maintenance of a motor vehicle. i. Any person applying for a driver's license to operate a motor vehicle or motorized bicycle in this State shall surrender to the commission any current driver's license issued to the applicant by another state or jurisdiction upon the applicant's receipt of a driver's license for this State. The commission shall refuse to issue a driver's license if the applicant fails to comply with this provision. An applicant for a permit or license who is under 18 years of age, and who holds a permit or license for a passenger automobile issued by another state or country that is valid or has expired within a time period designated by the commission, shall be subject to the permit and license requirements and penalties applicable to State permit and license applicants who are of the same age, except that if the other state or country has permit or license standards substantially similar to those of this State, the credentials of the other state or country shall be acceptable. j. (1) The commission shall create classified licensing of drivers covering the following classifications: (a) Motorcycles, except that for the purposes of this section, motorcycle shall not include any three-wheeled motor vehicle equipped with a single cab with glazing enclosing the occupant, seats similar to those of a passenger vehicle or truck, seat belts, and automotive steering or any vehicle defined as a motorcycle pursuant to R.S.39:1-1 having a motor with a maximum piston displacement that is less than 50 cubic centimeters or a motor that is rated at no more than 1.5 brake horsepower with a maximum speed of no more than 35 miles per hour on a flat surface. (b) Omnibuses as classified by R.S.39:3-10.1 and school buses classified under N.J.S.18A:39-1 et seq. (c) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1999, c.28) (d) All motor vehicles not included in classifications (a) and (b). A license issued pursuant to this classification d. shall be referred to as the "basic driver's license" and may be issued as a standard basic driver's license or a REAL ID basic driver's license. (2) Every applicant for a license under classification b. shall be a holder of a basic driver's license. Any issuance of a license under classification b. shall be by endorsement on the person's basic driver's license. (3) A driver's license for motorcycles may be issued separately, but if issued to the holder of a basic driver's license, it shall be by endorsement on the person's basic driver's license. The holder of a basic driver's license or a separately issued motorcycle license shall be authorized to operate a motorcycle having a motor with a maximum piston displacement that is less than 50 cubic centimeters or a motor that is rated at no more than 1.5 brake horsepower with a maximum speed no more than 35 miles per hour on a flat surface. k. The commission, upon payment of the lawful fee and after it or a person authorized by it has examined the applicant and is satisfied of the applicant's ability as an operator, may, in its discretion, issue a license to the applicant to drive a motor vehicle. The license shall authorize the person to drive any registered vehicle, of the kind or kinds indicated. l. The license shall expire, except as otherwise provided, during the fourth calendar year following the date in which the license was issued and on the same calendar day as the person's date of birth. If the person's date of birth does not correspond to a calendar day of the fourth calendar year, the license shall expire on the last day of the person's birth month. The commission may, at its discretion and for good cause shown, issue licenses that expire on a date fixed by it. If the commission issues a REAL ID basic driver's license or REAL ID motorcycle license to a person who has demonstrated authorization to be present in the United States for a period of time shorter than the standard period of the license, the commission shall fix the expiration date of the license at a date based on the period in which the person is authorized to be present in the United States under federal immigration laws. The commission may renew the person's REAL ID basic driver's license or REAL ID motorcycle license only if it is demonstrated that the person's continued presence in the United States is authorized under federal law. The fee for licenses with expiration dates fixed by the commission shall be fixed by the commission in amounts proportionately less or greater than the fee herein established. m. The required fee for a license for the license period shall be as follows, subject to adjustment pursuant to section 16 of P.L.2007, c.335 (C.39:2A-36.1): Standard motorcycle license or endorsement: $18. REAL ID motorcycle license: $29. Omnibus or school bus endorsement: $18. Standard basic driver's license: $18. REAL ID basic driver's license: $29. The commission shall waive the payment of fees for issuance of omnibus endorsements whenever an applicant establishes to the commission's satisfaction that the applicant will use the omnibus endorsement exclusively for operating omnibuses owned by a nonprofit organization duly incorporated under Title 15 or 16 of the Revised Statutes or Title 15A of the New Jersey Statutes. n. The commission shall issue licenses for the following license period on and after the first day of the calendar month immediately preceding the commencement of the period, the licenses to be effective immediately. o. All applications for renewals of licenses shall be made in a manner prescribed by the commission and in accordance with procedures established by it. p. The commission in its discretion may refuse to grant a permit or license to drive motor vehicles to a person who is, in its estimation, not a proper person to be granted a permit or license, but a defect of the applicant shall not debar the applicant from receiving a permit or license unless it can be shown by tests approved by the commission that the defect incapacitates the applicant from safely operating a motor vehicle. q. A person issued a basic driver's license pursuant to this section may be issued a standard basic driver's license or a REAL ID basic driver's license. The chief administrator shall require an applicant for a standard basic driver's license to provide as proof of the applicant's identity, age, and residence primary and secondary documents, with which the chief administrator shall attribute point values in accordance with the point based identification verification program established pursuant to section 28 of P.L.2003, c.13 (C.39:2A-28). The point total required to prove the identity of an applicant for the standard basic driver's license shall be the same for every applicant, regardless of immigration status. In the event that the commission changes the point total threshold, the requirement that every applicant reach the same point total threshold shall remain in effect. r. In addition to requiring an applicant for a driver's license to submit satisfactory proof of identity and age, the commission also shall require the applicant to provide: (1) as a condition for obtaining a permit and standard basic driver's license, proof of the person's social security number and one document providing satisfactory proof that the applicant is a New Jersey resident. If the person does not have a social security number, the person shall either: (a) provide satisfactory proof of an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number; or (b) indicate, in a manner prescribed by the commission and consistent with all other provisions of P.L.2019, c.271 (C.39:3-10o et al.), that the person is not eligible to receive a social security number; or (2) as a condition for obtaining a REAL ID basic driver's license: two documents providing satisfactory proof that the applicant is a New Jersey resident; proof of the applicant's social security number or verification of ineligibility for a social security number in accordance with the "REAL ID Act of 2005," Pub.L.109-13, any acts amendatory or supplementary thereto, and any federal regulations adopted thereunder; and proof that the applicant's presence in the United States is authorized under federal law. s. A standard basic driver's license shall indicate that the license shall not be accepted as identification for an official purpose, as that term is defined under the "REAL ID Act of 2005," Pub.L.109-13, any acts amendatory or supplementary thereto, and any federal regulations adopted thereunder. t. If the commission has reasonable cause to suspect that any document presented by an applicant pursuant to this section is altered, false, or otherwise invalid, the commission shall refuse to grant the permit or license until the time when the document may be verified by the issuing agency to the commission's satisfaction. u. A person violating this section shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 60 days, but if that person has never been licensed to drive in this State or any other jurisdiction, the applicant shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200 and, in addition, the court shall issue an order to the commission requiring the commission to refuse to issue a license to operate a motor vehicle to the person for a period of not less than 180 days. The penalties provided for by this paragraph shall not be applicable in cases where failure to have actual possession of the operator's license is due to an administrative or technical error by the commission. v. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or extend the expiration of any license issued prior to the date this amendatory and supplementary act becomes operative. w. Any documents and personal information, including an applicant's photograph, obtained by the commission from an applicant for a standard basic driver's license or standard motorcycle license shall be confidential, shall not be considered a government record pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), P.L.2001, c.404 (C.47:1A-5 et al.), or the common law concerning access to government records and shall not be disclosed by the commission for any purpose related to Title 8 of the United States Code without the informed consent of the applicant, a warrant signed by a State or federal judge, or a lawful court order or subpoena, except that nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit, or in any way restrict, any action where such prohibition or restriction would be contrary to federal law and except that information under this subsection may be shared in accordance with section 2 of P.L.2021, c.139 (C.39:2-3.9). When responding to a warrant, court order, or subpoena, the commission may disclose only those records or information specifically requested in the warrant, court order, or subpoena. Possession of a standard basic driver's license or standard motorcycle license issued pursuant to this section shall not be considered evidence of an individual's citizenship or immigration status and shall not be used as a basis for an investigation, arrest, citation, prosecution, or detention. Information regarding an applicant's Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, social security number, or ineligibility to receive a social security number obtained by the commission for the issuance of a standard motorcycle license or standard basic driver's license pursuant to this section, shall not be considered a government record pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), P.L.2001, c.404 (C.47:1A-5 et al.), or the common law concerning access to government records, and shall not be disclosed by the commission except where: (1) required by section 11 of P.L.1998, c.1 (C.2A:17-56.60); (2) the applicant provides written informed consent to the disclosure; (3) the requesting entity presents a warrant signed by a State or federal judge, a lawful court order, or a subpoena; (4) required by State or federal law, and to the extent that the disclosure may be necessary to permit the State to participate in the National Driver Register program, as set forth in 49 U.S.C. s.30301 et seq.; (5) the disclosure is in connection with an audit or investigation of identity fraud, driver's license fraud, or non-driver identification card fraud; or (6) consistent with section 2 of P.L.2021, c.139 (C.39:2-3.9). x. As used in this section: "Parking sensors" means proximity sensors which use either electromagnetic or ultrasonic technology and are designed to alert the driver to obstacles while parking. "Rear visibility system" means devices or components installed on a motor vehicle at the time of manufacture that allow a forward facing driver to view a visual image of the area directly behind the vehicle. Amended 1938, c.66, s.6; 1953, c.72; 1955, c.8, s.5; 1955, c.76, s.1; 1957, c.108; 1964, c.118; 1968, c.130, s.2; 1977, c.25, s.1; 1979, c.97, s.1; 1979, c.261, s.5; 1980, c.105, s.7; 1981, c.322, s.2; 1982, c.45, s.1; 1983, c.162; 1983, c.163; 1983, c.403, s.7; 1984, c.33, s.2; 1985, c.264, s.2; 1987, c.20, s.1; 1988, c.8, s.2; 1991, c.452, s.7; 1992, c.110, s.1; 1993, c.34, s.1; 1998, c.108, s.1; 1999, c.28, s.2 (Title of 1999, c.28 amended 2001, c.391, s.1); 2001, c.391, s.2; 2001, c.420, s.3; 2003, c.13, s.37; 2008, c.50, s.24; 2009, c.38, s.1; 2011, c.13, s.1; 2015, c.36, s.1; 2015, c.78, s.1; 2016, c.41; 2016, c.81, s.2; 2017, c.91, s.1; 2017, c.165, s.10; 2017, c.374, s.1; 2019, c.271, s.8; 2020, c.148; 2021, c.139, s.4; 2025, c.103, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.6
Inapplicability of act to person not regularly engaged in selling or renting bicycles
Status: in_force

This act shall not apply to the sale or rental of a bicycle by any person who is not regularly engaged in the business of selling or renting bicycles and where such bicycle was obtained by the person making the sale or rental for his own use. L.1975, c. 328, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5H-23.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5H / Section 5H-23.1
Uniform credential placard template to be issued by a transportation network company; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

3. a. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall design a uniform credential placard template to be issued by a transportation network company, pursuant to subsection d. of section 23 of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-23), to every transportation network company driver that provides prearranged rides that originate in the State. The credential placard template, which may be removable, shall be designed to include the following information: (1) the first name of the driver; (2) a high resolution, color picture of the driver; (3) the license plate number of each personal vehicle associated with the driver and the state that issued the license plate. The commission shall not be required to provide a digitized picture of the driver to the transportation network company or driver for purposes of this section. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), within six months of the effective date of P.L.2019, c.128 (C.39:5H-23.1 et al.), the chief administrator shall adopt, immediately upon filing proper notice with the Office of Administrative Law, such temporary rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. The rules and regulations so adopted shall be effective for a period not to exceed one year from the date of the filing. The rules and regulations shall thereafter be amended, adopted, or readopted by the chief administrator in accordance with the requirements of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2019, c.128, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.30 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.30
Proof of ownership, rental required for issuance of special motor vehicle registration plates; fee
Status: in_force

The motor vehicle registration plates authorized by this act shall be issued upon proof, satisfactory to the director, that the vehicle for which the plates are issued is owned or leased by a freeholder, surrogate, county clerk, county register of deeds and mortgages, elected county executive, sheriff or other county officer. The fee for such plates shall be $15.00 in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles. L.1981,c.401,s.2; amended 1991,c.146,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-8.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-8.4
Additional fee for certificate of ownership for certain motor vehicles; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

2. a. In addition to the motor vehicle registration fees imposed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, the chief administrator shall, as a condition for the issuance and filing of a certificate of ownership pursuant to R.S.39:10-11, impose and collect an additional fee for any new passenger automobile having: (1) A sales price or lease price of $45,000 or more, prior to any credit or offset of that sales price or lease price resulting from any rebate or trade-in which lowers the price of the passenger automobile to less than $45,000, or (2) An Environmental Protection Administration average fuel efficiency rating of less than 19 miles per gallon. b. The additional fee authorized under subsection a. of this section shall be determined by multiplying the sales price or lease price for the new passenger automobile, prior to any credit or offset for any rebate or trade-in, by 0.4 percent. The fee imposed under this section shall be separately stated on any bill, receipt, invoice or similar document provided to the purchaser and shall not be subject to the retail sales taxes imposed under the provisions of the "Sales and Use Tax Act," P.L.1966, c.30 (C.54:32B-1 et seq.). c. In the case of a new passenger automobile purchased or leased in New Jersey, the fee shall be collected by the person required to collect the retail sales tax imposed on that motor vehicle pursuant to subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1966, c.30 (C.54:32B-3). That person shall be personally liable for collecting, reporting and remitting the fee in a manner prescribed by the chief administrator. In the case of a new passenger automobile purchased or leased in a jurisdiction other than New Jersey, the fee and any forms required by the chief administrator shall be remitted directly to the chief administrator. If the seller or lessor of the new passenger automobile in that other jurisdiction is required to collect the retail sales tax imposed on that motor vehicle pursuant to subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1966, c.30 (C.54:32B-3) and is authorized to apply for the issuance and filing of a certificate of ownership pursuant to R.S.39:10-11, that seller or lessor may collect, report and remit the fee in a manner prescribed by the chief administrator. d. The fee authorized under this section shall not be imposed on the sale or lease of any new passenger automobile having a sale price or lease price, as the case may be, over $45,000 that: (1) Has an Environmental Protection Administration average fuel efficiency rating of 40 or more miles per gallon; or (2) Is certified as a zero emission vehicle by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.15 et al.). e. The chief administrator, in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2006,c.39,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-62 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-62
Lamps on parked vehicles
Status: in_force

Whenever a vehicle is parked or stopped in areas other than business or residential districts, upon a highway or shoulder adjacent thereto, whether attended or unattended, during the times when lighted lamps are required, except when it is displaying vehicular traffic hazard warning signals as permitted by section 39:3-54 or as required by section 39:3-64, such vehicle shall be equipped with 2 or more lamps which shall exhibit a light substantially white, yellow or amber in color visible from a distance of 500 feet to the front of such vehicle and 2 or more lamps which shall exhibit a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear. Any lighted headlamps upon a parked vehicle shall be depressed or dimmed. Amended by L.1959, c. 186, p. 757, s. 1; L.1964, c. 136, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10r — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10r
Digital driver's license, non-driver identification card, voluntary request.
Status: in_force

2. a. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall create and issue, in addition to the printed, hard-copy driver's license or non-driver identification card issued by the commission, a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card to a person who voluntarily requests a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card and who meets all requirements for the issuance of a printed, hard-copy basic driver's license, motorcycle license, probationary driver's license, or non-driver identification card, as applicable. The commission may charge and collect a reasonable fee for the issuance of either a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card. The commission shall retain such fee in accordance with subsection b. of section 105 of P.L.2003, c.13 (C.39:2A-36). b. (1) The commission shall provide that the digital driver's license and digital non-driver identification card include features to ensure the security and integrity of the license and identification card and the protection of personal information, including protection against unauthorized access to such information. Such features shall ensure that: (a) use of the digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card does not require handing over one's electronic device to any other person or entity when using the digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card; (b) any remote access to the digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card requires the express, affirmative, real-time consent of the holder of the digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card that is being requested for each piece of information being requested and will be limited to only that information which is provided on a printed, hard-copy basic driver's license or printed, hard-copy non-driver identification card; (c) the digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card, as well as any mobile application required for the digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card, does not contain or collect any information not strictly necessary for the functioning of the digital driver's license, digital non-driver identification card, or mobile application, including, but not limited to, location information; (d) no part of the system or technology involved in a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card utilized by the commission will disclose any data regarding a holder's presentation of such license or identification card to the commission; (e) the information transmitted to the digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card, as well as any mobile application required for the digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card, is encrypted and protected to the highest reasonable security standards that are broadly available and cannot be intercepted while being transmitted from the commission; (f) a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card includes techniques and methodologies that ensure that multiple presentations of non-unique data by a holder cannot be linked together by one or more verifiers; (g) any data exchanged between the commission and any electronic device, between the commission and the provider of any electronic device, and between any electronic device and the provider of that electronic device, shall be limited to the data necessary to display the information necessary for a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card; (h) a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card provides for selective disclosure and allows attribute authentication, including proof of meeting the minimum age for restricted product purchases; and (i) any contract between the commission and another entity concerning digital driver's licenses or digital non-driver identification cards prohibits the use, sharing, sale, or disclosure of any information obtained as part of the contract, including, but not limited to, any information about the holder, except as is necessary to satisfy the terms of the contract, and provides that, upon the termination or expiration of the contract, the entity shall delete any data collected or generated in the course of activities pursuant to that contract within 30 days. (2) A process, prescribed by the chief administrator, shall provide for the issuance of digital driver's licenses and digital non-driver identification cards to prevent and detect the alteration, duplication, counterfeiting, photographing, forging, or other modification of the digital driver's license and digital non-driver identification card. c. The commission may not revoke or withdraw the holder's access to a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card unless the commission determines: (1) the security or integrity of the digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card has been compromised; (2) the digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card was procured in error or by fraud; (3) the holder requests that such access be revoked or withdrawn; or (4) the commission has grounds for revoking the holder's printed, hard-copy driver's license or printed, hard-copy non-driver identification card as otherwise provided pursuant to applicable law or regulation. d. (1) The provisions of section 2 of P.L.1997, c.188 (C.39:2-3.4), subsection w. of R.S.39:3-10, subsection i. of section 4 of P.L.1950, c.127 (C.39:3-13.4), subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.1980, c.47 (C.39:3-29.3), and section 22 of P.L.2019, c.271 (C.39:3-10p) shall apply to digital driver's licenses, digital non-driver identification cards, and the motor vehicle records associated with such licenses and identification cards. (2) A signed application for a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card shall constitute the applicant's informed consent for the sharing of the applicant's personal information for the sole purpose of issuing the applicant a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card. e. The commission shall allow a person with a digital driver's license or a digital non-driver identification card, or a person applying for such driver's license or identification card, to update the person's motor vehicle record, including, but not limited to, a change of address and organ donor status. Such changes shall immediately become part of the person's official motor vehicle record. f. The commission shall ensure that a digital driver's license or a digital non-driver identification card is accessible to, and usable by, persons with disabilities. g. The commission shall, in consultation with the Attorney General, provide information on the commission's Internet website to educate the public on the availability and use of digital driver's licenses and digital non-driver identification cards. L.2025, c.115, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5H-15 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5H / Section 5H-15
Adoption of policy of non-discrimination.
Status: in_force

15. a. The transportation network company shall adopt a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of destination, race, color, national origin, religious belief or affiliation, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to transportation network company riders and potential riders. The transportation network company shall notify a transportation network company driver of the non-discrimination policy. b. A transportation network company shall make its non-discrimination policy available on its website or digital network. c. A transportation network company driver shall comply with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination against riders or potential riders on the basis of destination, race, color, national origin, religious belief or affiliation, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity and shall comply with all applicable laws relating to accommodation of service animals. d. A transportation network company shall provide a transportation network company driver with information on accessibility compliance for persons with disabilities, including information about accommodating a rider with a disability. e. A transportation network company shall not impose any additional fee for accommodation of a person with a physical disability because of the person's disability. f. If a transportation network company does not provide access to wheelchair accessible personal vehicles, the transportation network company shall provide on its website or digital network the contact information of providers of wheelchair accessible vehicle transportation services available in New Jersey, if those services are available in the State. L.2017, c.26, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-29.8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-29.8
Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person: a. To display or cause or permit to be displayed or have in his possession any canceled, fictitious, fraudulently altered, or fraudulently obtained identification card; b. To lend his identification card to any other person or knowingly permit the use thereof by another; c. To display or represent any identification card not issued to him as being his card; d. To permit any unlawful use of an identification card issued to him; e. To do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required by this act in reference to identification cards; f. To photograph, photostat, duplicate, or in any way reproduce any identification card or facsimile thereof in such a manner that it could be mistaken for a valid identification card, or to display or have in his possession any such photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction, or facsimile unless authorized by the provisions of this act; g. To alter any identification card in any manner not authorized by this act. L.1980, c. 47, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14
Hitching on vehicles prohibited
Status: in_force

No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, skates, sled, or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any streetcar or vehicle upon a roadway and no operator of any streetcar or vehicle shall knowingly allow any person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, skates, sled or toy vehicle to attach the same or himself to the streetcar or vehicle. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 71, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-65 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-65
Pilot roadside enforcement program.
Status: in_force

7. In implementing the roadside enforcement program, the commission, in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation, shall phase in roadside inspections by establishing a pilot roadside enforcement program providing a six-month grace period in which warnings shall be issued in lieu of the civil penalties established by this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), procedures for the pilot program may be adopted immediately. L.1995,c.157,s.7; amended 2003, c.13, s.80.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-139.10a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-139.10a
Time limit on enforcement of parking violations.
Status: in_force

1. In any parking case, if the municipal court fails, within three years of the date of the violation, to either issue a warrant for the defendant's arrest, or to order a suspension of the defendant's driving privileges or the defendant's non-resident reciprocity privileges or prohibit the person from receiving or obtaining driving privileges, the matter shall be dismissed and shall not be reopened. L.1999,c.423,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-41 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-41
Driving through safety zones prohibited
Status: in_force

No driver of a vehicle shall drive through a safety zone, unless directed to do so by a police or traffic officer or official sign.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.118 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.118
Contribution from New Jersey Farm Bureau
Status: in_force

3. The New Jersey Farm Bureau, representing agricultural interests Statewide, shall contribute monies in an amount to be determined by the director, not to exceed $50,000, to be used to offset the initial costs incurred by the division for producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of "Promote Agriculture" license plates and for any initial computer programming fees that may be necessary to implement the "Promote Agriculture" license plate program. Any amount remaining after the payment of the initial costs shall be returned to the New Jersey Farm Bureau. L.2001,c.13,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-31.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-31.6
Pedicab operation, conditions.
Status: in_force

1. a. A pedicab operator shall be permitted to operate a pedicab under the following conditions: (1) operation of a pedicab is authorized by ordinance adopted by the governing body of the municipality in which the pedicab operates; (2) the pedicab operator shall be at least 21 years of age and shall possess a valid driver's license issued by New Jersey or another state; (3) the pedicab shall be equipped with seatbelts for all passengers, seat backs, brakes, reflectors, a headlight, and grab rails; (4) the owner of the pedicab shall maintain a general liability insurance policy in a minimum amount of $500,000 of coverage per accident; (5) the pedicab operator shall not operate the pedicab on any highway with a posted speed limit in excess of 30 miles per hour, except to cross the highway at an intersection; (6) the pedicab operator shall operate a pedicab as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when necessary to overtake another vehicle, to avoid a stationary object, or when preparing to make a left turn; and (7) the pedicab owner, pedicab operator, and pedicab meet any other requirements as may be required by ordinance adopted by the governing body of the municipality in which the pedicab operates, except that a municipality shall not restrict a pedicab operator from permitting the consumption of alcoholic beverages in accordance with subsection b. of this subsection. b. A pedicab operator authorized to operate a pedicab in accordance with subsection a. of this section may permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages by passengers of the pedicab under the following conditions: (1) the operator of the pedicab does not consume alcoholic beverages while operating the pedicab; (2) each passenger of the pedicab is at least 21 years of age; (3) alcoholic beverages are limited to single-serving sealed containers of: beer; wine; hard cider; mead; other malt beverages; other fermented beverages, such as hard seltzer and hard tea; and prepared mixed beverages made with spirits; (4) the owner or operator of the pedicab does not sell or offer for sale to passengers food, alcoholic beverages, or any other liquid refreshments; and (5) the pedicab is equipped with as many waste receptacles as necessary to permit each passenger to reach a waste receptacle while seated. L.2022, c.16, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-79.12 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-79.12
Establishment, implementation of systematic maintenance check program.
Status: in_force

3. a. An intermodal equipment provider shall establish and implement a systematic maintenance check program for the intermodal chassis that it tenders for interchange to motor carriers. The SMC program shall be consistent with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations set forth in 49 C.F.R. sections 393 and 396 and shall include, but not be limited to, the following components or actions: (1) tires; (2) brakes; (3) lights; (4) a twist lock and safety lock inspection which includes ensuring that twist locks are operational and safety locks are working; (5) wheel lubrication; (6) frame; (7) registration and federal and State inspection stickers; and (8) upon the satisfactory completion of the inspection and any required actions necessary to bring the chassis into compliance with the inspection standards, the application of an SMC inspection sticker with the equipment provider's name, the inspector's name, and an expiration date set at six months following the inspection. Chassis which fail a SMC inspection shall be processed in accordance with section 4 of this act. b. Each SMC inspection shall be recorded on a SMC inspection report that shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) Positive identification of the intermodal chassis, including company identification number and vehicle license plate number; (2) Date of and reason for each SMC inspection; and (3) Signature, under penalty of perjury, of the inspector that the SMC inspection has been performed and that the chassis is roadworthy or, if the chassis failed the inspection, the specific reason for the failure. L.2005,c.234,s.3; per s.13, act effective on September 1, 2006 and to expire on certain federal actions.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-5.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-5.1
Terminal rental adjustment clause in motor vehicle lease; definitions
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no agreement stating that it is for the lease of a vehicle shall be deemed to create a conditional sale of, or security interest in, the property which is the subject of the agreement merely because the agreement contains a terminal rental adjustment clause. b. For purposes of this section: (1) "terminal rental adjustment clause" means a provision of an agreement which permits or requires the rental price to be adjusted upward or downward by reference to the amount realized by the lessor upon sale or other disposition of the vehicle. (2) "vehicle" means every device in, upon or by which a person or property is or may be transported upon a highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks or motorized bicycles. L.1992,c.28.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-10.10a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-10.10a
Regulation of skateboarding, roller skating; "roller skates" defined.
Status: in_force

1. The governing body of any municipality may, by ordinance, regulate the operation of skateboards and roller skates upon the roadways and public properties under municipal jurisdiction; provided, however, that no such ordinance shall: a. absolve any person operating roller skates or a skateboard upon a permitted roadway of any of the duties applicable to the operator of a bicycle pursuant to Article 3 of chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes and all supplements thereto, except as to those provisions thereof which by their nature can have no application; or b. prohibit any person from operating a skateboard upon any public roadway, except those specifically designated by ordinance . For the purpose of this section, "roller skates" means a pair of devices worn on the feet with a set of wheels attached, regardless of the number or placement of those wheels, and used to glide or propel the user over the ground. L.1998,c.36,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-131.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-131.1
Inconsistent rule, regulation, resolution or ordinance inconsistent with act or establishing fee in excess of fee under Right to Know Law; supersedure
Status: in_force

Any rule, regulation, resolution or ordinance inconsistent with this act or establishing a fee in excess of the fee permitted by section 2 of P.L.1963, c. 73 (C. 47:1A-2) is superseded insofar as it is inconsistent or to the extent that it exceeds the fee so established. L.1979, c. 412, s. 2, eff. Feb. 8, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10B-6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10B / Section 10B-6
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The director shall prescribe rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1983, c. 368, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-28 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-28
Validity, service and effect of summons or warrant and arrest thereon in county other than where issued
Status: in_force

A summons or warrant issued by a magistrate under this chapter shall be valid throughout the State. An officer who may serve the summons or warrant and make arrest on the warrant in the county in which it was issued may also serve the summons or warrant and make arrest on the warrant in any county of the State. Amended by L.1953, c. 36, p. 623, s. 28.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5H-13 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5H / Section 5H-13
Maintenance of system relative to communication.
Status: in_force

13. a. A transportation network company shall maintain a system that permits: (1) a transportation network company driver to opt out of any communication with the transportation network company at the driver's discretion; (2) a driver to establish, at the sole discretion of the driver, an independent business while engaging with the transportation network company's digital network; and (3) a driver, at the sole discretion of the driver, to operate in any municipality in the State without providing prior notice to the transportation network company. b. A transportation network company shall not restrict a driver's ability to utilize another transportation network company's digital network. L.2017, c.26, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-90 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-90
Right of way at intersections
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right of way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection. When 2 vehicles enter an intersection at the same time the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the driver of the vehicle on the right. The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield to a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard, but the driver having so yielded, and having given a signal when and as required by law, may make the left turn; and other vehicles approaching the intersection from the opposite direction shall yield to the driver making the left turn. Amended by L.1958, c. 114, p. 587, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-107 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-107
Period or cycle
Status: in_force

The period or cycle shall be based on counts of turning and through traffic and study of turns, special intersections, distance between intersections and speeds permitted.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-30.10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-30.10
Subsequent violations; suspension; notice; hearing; failure to appear
Status: in_force

Except for good cause, the director shall suspend for a period as provided herein the license to operate a motor vehicle of any person who, having had his license suspended pursuant to subsection a., b., or c. of section 4 of this act, or having satisfactorily completed an approved driver improvement course pursuant to subsection c. of section 4 of this act, is convicted of a violation committed within 1 year of the date of restoration of the driving privilege or the date of completion of the approved driver improvement course, as the case may be. For commission of one violation within 1 year, the period of suspension shall be no less than 45 days and no more than 90 days. For a second violation the period of suspension shall be no less than 90 days and no more than 180 days. The proposed notice of suspension shall be mailed to the licensee at his last address of record with the Division of Motor Vehicles. The notice shall clearly state the length of the suspension, the reason for the suspension and that the licensee has a right to be heard on the suspension, which shall become effective 15 days from the date of the mailing of the notice, unless the director for cause establishes another date for commencement of the suspension, or unless the licensee notifies the director in writing within 10 days of the notice of his intention to personally appear at a hearing to challenge the suspension. The administrative law judge presiding at a hearing held pursuant to this section shall only consider evidence of the actual number of points assessed and the period of time during which such points were accumulated, taking into consideration any point reduction credits earned by the licensee. He may consider other relevant evidence in considering the appropriate length of a suspension for each case. Any person who fails without reasonable cause to appear at a hearing provided for by this section shall have his license to operate a motor vehicle suspended forthwith for the term contained in the proposed notice of suspension. L.1982, c. 43, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-207.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-207.4
Vehicle transporting persons with intellectual disabilities authorized to park in space reserved for persons with physical disabilities.
Status: in_force

3. A motor vehicle owned or operated by a federal, State, county or municipal entity or a public or private nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of this State and used to transport persons with intellectual disabilities, and which is properly identified in accordance with the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1984, c.50 (C.39:4-207.2), is authorized to park in a space appropriately marked for vehicles for persons with physical disabilities pursuant to law whenever the vehicle is being used to transport persons with intellectual disabilities. L.1984, c.50, s.3; amended 2010, c.50, s.65; 2013, c.3, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.25 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.25
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations governing the issuance and use of such registration plates. L.1981,c.236,s.2; amended 1989,c.117,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-37 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-37
Insolvent, bankrupt insurer
Status: in_force

Whenever it appears to the satisfaction of the director that: at the time of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of or injury to any person, or damage to property to the extent of $500.00, the judgment debtor, against whom a judgment has been obtained as a result of such accident, was insured in an insurance company, authorized to do business in this State, against public liability for injuries or death to one person to the extent of $15,000.00 and for injuries or death to more than one person to the extent of $30,000.00 and for damage to property to the extent of $5,000.00 arising out of a single motor vehicle accident and with respect to an automobile, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1972, c. 70 (C. 39:6A-2), registered or principally garaged in New Jersey; personal injury protection coverage as provided in the "New Jersey Automobile Reparation Reform Act," P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39 :6A-1 et seq.), and that the judgment has not been paid or the personal injury protection benefits have not been paid because, subsequent to the date of such accident, such insurance company has become insolvent or bankrupt, or the Commissioner of Insurance has undertaken control thereof for the purpose of liquidation, he shall not suspend the operator's license and the registration certificates of such judgment debtor. L. 1952, c. 173, s. 15; amended 1958, c.95, s.3; 1972, c.199, s.7; 1979, c.1 69, s.3; 1988, c.119, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-6
Violations
Status: in_force

Any person who willfully violates any provision of this act, or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $50.00 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 days, or both. L.1965, c. 119, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-54.14 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-54.14
Special identification lights; vehicles of licensed private detective businesses; permits; penalty for violation
Status: in_force

a. The director may issue permits authorizing vehicles of licensed private detective businesses under contractual agreement to provide community security services in planned developments as defined in the "Municipal Land Use Law" P.L.1975, c. 291 (C. 40:55D-1 et seq.), to be equipped with and display a special identification light. Issuance of such permits shall, in addition, be approved and signed by the chief law enforcement official in the municipality in which such permit shall be used. The permit shall specify the type of light, the manner in which it shall be displayed and the conditions under which the operator of the vehicle may drive or move the vehicle when the light is in use. The permit shall also specify the color of the light, which shall be other than red. The permit for the use of the special identification light shall be carried by the operator while the light is displayed on the vehicle. b. The permit shall be valid only when the specifications and conditions contained therein are complied with, and the director may cancel or revoke a permit issued pursuant to this act whenever the conditions for its issuance no longer exist or on any other reasonable grounds. The director shall charge a $25.00 fee for the issuance of each such permit. c. Any person authorized to display a special identification light pursuant to this act who displays or uses said light in violation of the provisions of this act shall be liable to a penalty of $50.00 for the first offense, and $100.00 for the second and each subsequent offense. L.1979, c. 314, s. 1, eff. Jan. 18, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-56.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-56.4
Legislative findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that a serious threat to the health, safety and welfare of the people of this State may be presented by any concerted effort, plan or demonstration involving the use and operation of vehicles in such a way as to impede, hamper, stall and interfere with the ordinary progress of vehicular traffic on, in and through the roads, highways and bridges of the State. Because of the special road hazards, with consequent danger to the lives and property of the people of this State, and economic loss which would inevitably flow from any such course of conduct, the Legislature determines that the penalties and sanctions provided by this act shall be applicable under such circumstances. L.1964, c. 18, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10A-19 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-19
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), to implement the provisions of this act. L.1983, c. 455, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5F-20 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-20
Contracts for or acceptance of services or personnel
Status: in_force

The board may contract with, or accept services or personnel from any governmental or intergovernmental agency, persons, firm or corporation, or any private, nonprofit organization or institution. L.1983, c. 46, s. 20, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-201 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-201
Resolutions, ordinances, regulations pertaining to traffic on county roads; notice; penalties.
Status: in_force

39:4-201. Except as otherwise provided in R.S.39:4-8, no governing body of any county in this State may adopt resolutions, ordinances, or regulations on a matter covered by or which alters or in any way nullifies the provisions of this chapter or of any supplement thereto, except that, without the approval of the commissioner, and consistent with the current standards prescribed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways, ordinances, resolutions, or regulations may be passed by a governing body for the supervision and regulation of traffic on any county roads of the county upon the subject matter and within the limitations prescribed in R.S.39:4-197, and the governing body may prescribe penalties for violations of the resolutions, ordinances, or regulations; provided, however, that a fine of not less than $50 be imposed upon the violator of an ordinance, resolution, or regulation, as the case may be, establishing parking spaces for persons with disabilities. Matters pertaining to the supervision and regulation of traffic, to be established by ordinance, resolution, or regulation pursuant to R.S.39:4-197, shall in counties operating under the "Optional County Charter Law," P.L.1972, c.154 (C.40:41A-1 et seq.) be established by ordinance. No ordinance, resolution, or regulation adopted pursuant to this section shall be effective unless due notice to the public is given as provided in R.S.39:4-198. The penalties may be enforced by the proper method of procedure before a magistrate. In default of the payment of the penalty, the magistrate may commit the offender to the county jail for a period not exceeding five days. amended 1951, c.23, s.113; 1980, c.143, s.2; 1983, c.227, s.5; 2008, c.110, s.3; 2017, c.131, c.166.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-60 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-60
Soliciting trade or contributions permitted, certain; designation of particular highway as hazardous for such purposes; signs; penalty
Status: in_force

39:4-60. Except as provided herein, no person shall stand in the roadway of a highway to stop, impede, hinder or delay the progress of a vehicle for the purpose of soliciting the purchase of goods, merchandise or tickets, or for the purpose of soliciting contributions for any cause, and the only question of law and fact in determining guilt under this section shall be whether goods, merchandise or tickets were tendered or offered for sale, or whether a contribution was solicited. A municipal governing body by ordinance may authorize charitable organizations as defined in section 3 of P.L.1994, c. 16 (C.45:17A-20) to solicit contributions in the roadway of a highway, other than interstate highways or toll roads maintained pursuant to P.L.1962, c.10 (C.27:12C-1 et seq.) or P.L.1991, c.252 (C.27:25A-1 et seq.), P.L.1952, c.16 (C.27:12B-1 et seq.), or P.L.1948, c.454 (C.27:23-1 et seq.), subject to regulations promulgated pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), by the Department of Transportation in consultation with the Division of Highway Traffic Safety. A municipality shall not authorize charitable organizations to solicit on any county highway or intersection of a county highway without the approval of the board of chosen freeholders. A municipality shall not authorize charitable organizations to solicit on any State highway or intersection of a State highway without the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation. The board of chosen freeholders and the Commissioner of Transportation shall not unreasonably withhold approval. In addition to the prohibition contained in the first paragraph of this section, whenever in his judgment the public safety so requires, the Commissioner of Transportation may, by regulation, designate any highway or sections of any highway as a location wherein the standing of any person or the parking of any vehicle for the purpose of soliciting the purchase of goods, merchandise or tickets, or for the purpose of soliciting contributions for any cause, is deemed hazardous or inimical to the proper flow of traffic, and shall be prohibited. Each highway or section thereof so designated shall be clearly marked by appropriate signs which shall be erected and maintained by the authority having the responsibility for the maintenance of such highway, upon receipt by such authority of written notice from the director of the adoption of such regulation. No person shall stand in, and no operator shall allow a vehicle to stand in, any section of a highway so designated and marked to stop, impede, hinder or delay the progress of a vehicle for the purpose of soliciting the purchase of goods, merchandise or tickets, or for the purpose of soliciting contributions for any cause, and the only question of law and fact in determining guilt under this section shall be whether goods, merchandise or tickets were tendered or offered for sale, or whether a contribution was solicited. Whenever in his judgment the public safety so requires the Commissioner of Transportation may, by regulation, amend or alter any designation made by him pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize or permit any person to stand in or to allow a vehicle to stand in any highway where the same is or shall be prohibited by any other provision of this Title or by any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or by any ordinance, resolution, regulation or order duly adopted pursuant to authority thereunder. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall pay, upon conviction, a penalty not to exceed $100. Amended 1951, c.23, s.35; 1997,c.82,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-76.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-76.6
Rules and regulations; motorcycle equipment
Status: in_force

The director is authorized to adopt rules and regulations covering the types and specifications of the equipment for motorcycles required by this act. L.1967, c. 237, s. 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-50 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-50
Standards for certification of emission testing equipment
Status: in_force

10. A private inspection facility or an official inspection facility shall use emission testing equipment that has been certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. The Department of Environmental Protection shall adopt standards for the certification of the equipment, which may include but shall not be limited to any 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 electronic medium for storage and transmission of test results; b. An exhaust gas analysis portion; c. A device to accept and record vehicle identification information; d. A device to provide a printed record of the test results to the owner or lessee; and e. A chassis dynamometer. L.1995,c.112,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-36.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-36.1
Increase in fees, surcharges.
Status: in_force

16. a. On and after the effective date of P.L.2007, c.335 (C.39:2A-36.1 et al.), the board may, by regulation adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), increase fees and surcharges collected pursuant to the following statutes, notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary: Section 4 of P.L.1995, c.401 (C.12:7-73); section 24 of P.L.1984, c.152 (C.12:7A-24); section 28 of P.L.1984, c.152 (C.12:7A-28); section 1 of P.L.1983, c.65 (C.17:29A-33); section 6 of P.L.1983, c.65 (C.17:29A-35); section 9 of P.L.1998, c.108 (C.27:5F-42); R.S.39:2-10; section 1 of P.L.1969, c.301 (C.39:3-4b); section 2 of P.L.1969, c.301 (C.39:3-4c); section 2 of P.L.1968, c.439 (C.39:3-8.1); section 1 of P.L.1992, c.87 (C.39:3-8.2); R.S.39:3-10; section 23 of P.L.1975, c.180 (C.39:3-10a); section 1 of P.L.1977, c.23 (C.39:3-10b); section 1 of P.L.1979, c.261 (C.39:3-10f); section 22 of P.L.1990, c.103 (C.39:3-10.30); R.S.39:3-13; R.S.39:3-18; R.S.39:3-19; section 2 of P.L.1974, c.162 (C.39:3-19.2); section 12 of P.L.1979, c.224 (C.39:3-19.5); R.S.39:3-20; section 1 of P.L.1973, c.319 (C.39:3-20.1); R.S.39:3-21; R.S.39:3-24; R.S.39:3-25; R.S.39:3-26; section 2 of P.L.1964, c.195 (C.39:3-27.4); section 2 of P.L.1968, c.247 (C.39:3-27.6); section 2 of P.L.1977, c.369 (C.39:3-27.9); section 2 of P.L.1979, c.457 (C.39:3-27.16); section 2 of P.L.1981, c.139 (C.39:3-27.19); R.S.39:3-28; R.S.39:3-30; R.S.39:3-31; section 1 of P.L.1961, c.77 (C.39:3-31.1); R.S.39:3-32; section 1 of P.L.1999, c.192 (C.39:3-33a); section 1 of P.L.2001, c.35 (C.39:3-33b); section 2 of P.L.1959, c.56 (C.39:3-33.4); section 4 of P.L.1959, c.56 (C.39:3-33.6); R.S.39:3-36; section 1 of P.L.1979, c.314 (C.39:3-54.14); section 2 of P.L.1999, c.308 (C.39:3-75.2); R.S.39:3-84; section 2 of P.L.1999, c.396 (C.39:3-84.7); section 3 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-3); section 10 of P.L.1983, c.105 (C.39:4-14.3j); section 23 of P.L.1983, c.105 (C.39:4-14.3w); R.S.39:4-26; R.S.39:4-30; section 11 of P.L.1985, c.14 (C.39:4-139.12); section 1 of P.L.1972, c.38 (C.39:5-30.4); section 31 of P.L.1994, c.60 (C.39:5-36.1); section 20 of P.L.1952, c.173 (C.39:6-42); section 2 of P.L.1983, c.141 (C.39:6B-3); R.S.39:7-3; section 3 of P.L.1975, c.156 (C.39:8-11); section 8 of P.L.1975, c.156 (C.39:8-16); section 9 of P.L.1975, c.156 (C.39:8-17); section 15 of P.L.1975, c.156 (C.39:8-23); section 5 of P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-45); section 7 of P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-47); section 12 of P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-52); section 11 of P.L.1995, c.157 (C.39:8-69); section 13 of P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-53); section 14 of P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-54); R.S.39:10-11; R.S.39:10-12; R.S.39:10-14; R.S.39:10-16; R.S.39:10-19; R.S.39:10-25; section 5 of P.L.1983, c.323 (C.39:10-35); section 8 of P.L.1983, c.455 (C.39:10A-15); R.S.39:11-8; section 2 of P.L.1951, c.216 (C.39:12-2); section 5 of P.L.1951, c.216 (C.39:12-5); and section 2 of P.L.1983, c.360 (C.39:13-2). b. (1) In determining an appropriate increase of any fee or surcharge pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the board shall consider at least the following factors: (a) the year in which the fee or surcharge was last increased; (b) the actual costs to the State of New Jersey for administering any transaction, process, filing, registration, inspection, audit, or any license, permit, or other document issuance, for which the fee or surcharge is collected; and (c) the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index or other similar relevant index. No fee or surcharge set forth in this section shall be increased by regulation more than once during any five-year period, and no such fee or surcharge shall be increased beyond an amount that exceeds the actual costs to the State of New Jersey for administering any transaction, process, filing, registration, inspection, audit, or any license, permit, or other document issuance, for which the fee or surcharge is collected. (2) All increases in a fee or surcharge after the first increase shall also be subject to the following limitation: the increase shall not exceed the cumulative annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for the five fiscal years prior to the date of the proposed subsequent increase. (3) All increases in fees or surcharges imposed by regulation proposed to be adopted in a calendar year shall be consolidated in one single regulatory proposal in that calendar year. (4) As used in this section, the "Consumer Price Index" means the consumer price index for all urban consumers in the New York City and Philadelphia areas as reported by the Department of Labor or successor index. c. Pursuant to subsection b. of section 105 of P.L.2003, c.13 (C.39:2A-36), 100 percent of the increased revenues collected from such increase shall be remitted to the commission. L.2007, c.335, s.16; amended 2019, c.271, c.23.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-30c — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-30c
Maximum suspension period; circumstances determining
Status: in_force

In determining the appropriateness of issuing a suspension for the maximum period of 3 years established by this act, the director may consider the following circumstances: a. The latest offense was of such a nature that it evinced an unreasonable disregard by the licensee for the safety and welfare of himself or others; b. The number and seriousness of the offenses contained in the prior driving record of the licensee evince a pattern or patterns of unreasonable disregard by the licensee for the safety and welfare of himself or others; c. The nature and extent of the driving record of the licensee establish a substantial risk that licensee will commit another offense. L.1982, c. 85, s. 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-84.14 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-84.14
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

10. The director shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.1999,c.396,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-9
Subsequent sales; power of attorney, security interests.
Status: in_force

39:10-9. When a used motor vehicle is sold in this State, the seller shall, except as provided in section 39:10-15 of this Title, execute and deliver to the purchaser, an assignment of the certificate of ownership or an assignment of the bill of sale issued prior to October 1, 1946, or, in the event the vehicle is subject to a security interest, or for some other reason the original certificate of ownership is not in the possession of the seller, and where the purchaser is a licensed New Jersey motor vehicle dealer, the seller may execute a secure power of attorney as required under the federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, Pub.L.99-579 (49 U.S.C. s.32705) or such other documents as the chief administrator may require, authorizing the licensed dealer to execute the original title upon obtaining possession of same. If a security interest exists at the time of such sale and will continue in effect afterwards or if, in connection with such sale, a security interest is taken or retained by the seller to secure all or a part of the purchase price of the motor vehicle, or is taken by a person who by making an advance or incurring an obligation gives value to enable the purchaser to acquire rights in the motor vehicle, the name and the business or residence address of the secured party or his assignee shall be noted on the certificate of ownership. If the seller is a licensed New Jersey motor vehicle dealer, the seller shall not be required to deliver an assignment or certificate of ownership at the time of sale, provided that the dealer has satisfied all liens noted on the certificate of title and has the right to title as of the time of sale, and provided that the dealer represents and attests to the same in a writing to be delivered to the purchaser at the time of sale. Nothing in this section shall apply to security interests in motor vehicles which constitute inventory held for sale, but such interests shall be subject to chapter 9 of Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes. Amended 1946, c.136, s.5; 1961, c.122, s.3; 1962, c.193, s.2; 2007, c.335, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-49.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-49.2
Exemption; physicians, dentists, etc.
Status: in_force

The provisions of section 1 of this act shall not apply to a duly licensed physician, dentist, registered pharmacist, veterinarian, nurse, podiatrist, interne or resident physician of a hospital, sanitarium or other medical institution; or to a hospital, sanitarium, clinical laboratory or any other medical institution; or to a State or governmental agency; or to any manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer or regular dealer in drugs. L.1964, c. 289, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.11 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.11
Definitions relative to commercial driver licenses.
Status: in_force

3. For purposes of this act, a term shall have the meaning set forth in R.S.39:1-1 unless another meaning for the term is set forth in this act, or unless another meaning is clearly apparent from the language or context of this act, or unless the meaning for the term set forth in R.S.39:1-1 is inconsistent with the manifest intent of the Legislature in this act. For purposes of this act: "Alcohol concentration" means: The number of grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood; or The number of grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. "Commercial driver license" or "CDL" means a license issued in accordance with this act to a person authorizing the person to operate a certain class of commercial motor vehicle. "Commercial Driver License Information System" or "CDLIS" means the information system established pursuant to Pub.L.103-272 (49 U.S.C. s.31309) to serve as a clearinghouse for locating information related to the licensing and identification of commercial motor vehicle drivers. "Commercial learner's permit" or "CLP" means a permit issued in accordance with P.L.1990, c.103 (C.39:3-10.9 et seq.) to a person which, when carried with a valid driver license issued by the same state or jurisdiction, authorizes the person to operate a certain class of commercial motor vehicle when accompanied by a holder of a valid CDL for purposes of behind-the-wheel training. "Commercial motor vehicle" or "CMV" means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used or designed to transport passengers or property: If the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds or displays a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds; If the vehicle has a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds; If the vehicle is designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver; If the vehicle is designed to transport eight or more but less than 16 persons, including the driver, and is used to transport such persons for hire on a daily basis to and from places of employment; If the vehicle is transporting or used in the transportation of hazardous materials and is required to be placarded in accordance with Subpart F. of 49 C.F.R. s.172, or the vehicle displays a hazardous material placard; or If the vehicle is operated by, or under contract with, a public or governmental agency, or religious or other charitable organization or corporation, or is privately operated, and is used for the transportation of children to or from a school, school connected activity, day camp, summer day camp, summer residence camp, nursery school, child care center, preschool center or other similar places of education. The chief administrator may, by regulation, include within this definition such other motor vehicles or combination of motor vehicles as the chief administrator deems appropriate. This term shall not include recreation vehicles. This term shall not include motor vehicles designed to transport eight or more but less than sixteen persons, including the driver, which are owned and operated directly by businesses engaged in the practice of mortuary science when those vehicles are used exclusively for providing transportation related to the provision of funeral services and which shall not be used in that capacity at any time to pick up or discharge passengers to any airline terminal, train station or other transportation center, or for any purpose not directly related to the provision of funeral services. "Controlled substance" means any substance so classified under subsection (6) of section 102 of the "Controlled Substances Act" (21 U.S.C. s.802), and includes all substances listed on Schedules I through V of 21 C.F.R. s.1308, or under P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.) as they may be revised from time to time. The term, wherever it appears in this act or administrative regulation promulgated pursuant to this act, shall include controlled substance analogs. "Controlled substance analog" means a substance that has a chemical structure substantially similar to that of a controlled dangerous substance and that was specifically designed to produce an effect substantially similar to that of a controlled dangerous substance. The term shall not include a substance manufactured or distributed in conformance with the provisions of an approved new drug application or an exemption for investigational use within the meaning of section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. s.355). "Conviction" means a final adjudication that a violation has occurred, a final judgment on a verdict, a finding of guilt in a tribunal of original jurisdiction, or a conviction following a plea of guilty, non vult or nolo contendere accepted by a court. It also includes an unvacated forfeiture of bail, bond or collateral deposited to secure the person's appearance in court, or the payment of a fine or court costs, or violation of a condition of release without bail, regardless of whether the penalty is rebated, suspended, or probated. "Disqualification" means either: The suspension, revocation, cancellation, or any other withdrawal by a state of a person's privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle; A determination by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under the rules of practice for motor carrier safety contained in 49 C.F.R. s.386, that a person is no longer qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle under 49 C.F.R. s.391; or The loss of qualification which automatically follows conviction of an offense listed in 49 C.F.R. s.383.51. "Domicile" means that state where a person has a true, fixed, and permanent home and principal residence and to which the person intends to return whenever the person is absent. "Downgrade" means: to change a driver's self-certification to interstate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from 49 C.F.R. Part 391, as provided in 49 C.F.R. s.390.3T(f), 49 C.F.R. s.391.2, 49 C.F.R. s.391.68, or 49 C.F.R. s.398.3; to change a driver's self-certification to intrastate only, if the driver qualifies under the department's physical qualification requirements for intrastate only; to change a driver's self-certification to intrastate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from all or part of the driver qualification requirements; or to remove a CLP or CDL privilege from a driver license. "Driver license" means a license issued by this State or any other jurisdiction to a person authorizing the person to operate a motor vehicle. "Drug and alcohol clearinghouse" means the drug and alcohol clearinghouse maintained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. "Endorsement" means an authorization to a commercial driver license required to permit the holder of the license to operate certain types of commercial motor vehicles. "Felony" means any offense under any federal law or the law of a state, including this State, that is punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year. The term includes, but is not limited to, "crimes" as that term is defined in N.J.S.2C:1-1 et seq. "Foreign jurisdiction" means any jurisdiction other than a state of the United States. "Gross vehicle weight rating" or "GVWR" means the value specified by a manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single or a combination (articulated) vehicle, or the registered gross weight, whichever is greater. The GVWR of a combination (articulated) vehicle, commonly referred to as the "gross combination weight rating" or "GCWR," is the GVWR of the power unit plus the GVWR of the towed unit or units. In the absence of a value specified for the towed unit or units by the manufacturer, the GVWR of a combination (articulated) vehicle is the GVWR of the power unit plus the total weight of the towed unit, including the loads on them. "Hazardous material" means a substance or material determined by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce and so designated pursuant to the provisions of 49 U.S.C. s.5101 et seq. "Motor vehicle" includes all vehicles propelled otherwise than by muscular power, except such vehicles as run only upon rails or tracks. The term "motor vehicle" includes motorized bicycles. "Non-commercial motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles other than a "commercial motor vehicle" as defined in this section. "Out-of-service order" means a declaration by an authorized enforcement officer of a federal, state, Canadian, Mexican, or local jurisdiction that a driver, a commercial motor vehicle, or a motor carrier operation is out-of-service pursuant to 49 C.F.R. s.386.72, 49 C.F.R. s.392.5, 49 C.F.R. s.395.13, 49 C.F.R. s.396.9, or any compatible law or the North American Uniform Out-of-Service Criteria. "Recreation vehicle" means a self-propelled or towed vehicle equipped to serve as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel purposes and is used solely as a family or personal conveyance. "Representative vehicle" means a motor vehicle which represents the type of motor vehicle that a commercial driver license applicant operates or expects to operate. "Safety-sensitive function" means all time from the time a driver begins to work or is required to be in readiness to work until the time the driver is relieved from work and all responsibility for performing work. "Safety-sensitive functions" shall include, but not be limited to: all time at an employer or shipper plant, terminal, facility, or other property or on any public property waiting to be dispatched, unless the driver has been relieved from duty by the employer; all time inspecting equipment as required by 49 C.F.R. s.392.7 and 49 C.F.R. s.392.8 or otherwise inspecting, servicing, or conditioning any commercial motor vehicle at any time; all time spent at the driving controls of a commercial motor vehicle in operation; all time, other than driving time, in or upon any commercial motor vehicle except time spent resting in a sleeper berth, which is a berth conforming to the requirements of 49 C.F.R. s.393.76; all time loading or unloading a vehicle, supervising, or assisting in the loading or unloading, attending a vehicle being loaded or unloaded, remaining in readiness to operate the vehicle, or in giving or receiving receipts for shipments loaded or unloaded; and all time repairing, obtaining assistance, or remaining in attendance upon a disabled vehicle. "Self-certification" means the certification made by a person applying for a CDL pursuant to 49 C.F.R. s.383.71, certifying that the person: operates or expects to operate in interstate commerce, is both subject to and meets the qualification requirements under 49 C.F.R. Part 391, and is required to obtain a medical examiner's certificate by 49 C.F.R. s.391.45; operates or expects to operate in interstate commerce, but engages exclusively in transportation or operations excepted under 49 C.F.R. s.390.3T(f), 49 C.F.R. s.391.2, 49 C.F.R. s.391.68, or 49 C.F.R. s.398.3 from all or parts of the qualification requirements under 49 C.F.R. Part 391, and is therefore not required to obtain a medical examiner's certificate by 49 C.F.R. s.391.45; operates only in intrastate commerce and therefore is subject to State driver qualification requirements; or operates in intrastate commerce, but engages exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from all or parts of the State driver qualification requirements. "Serious traffic violation" means conviction for one of the following offenses committed while operating a commercial motor vehicle: Excessive speeding, involving any single offense for a speed of 15 miles per hour or more above the speed limit; Reckless driving, as defined by state or local law or regulation, including, but not limited to, offenses of driving a commercial motor vehicle in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property, including violations of R.S.39:4-96; Improper or erratic traffic lane changes; Following a vehicle ahead too closely, including violations of R.S.39:4-89; A violation, arising in connection with a fatal accident, of state or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control other than a parking violation; Any other violation of a state or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control determined by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation in 49 C.F.R. s.383.51 to be a serious traffic violation; Driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver license in the driver's possession; or Driving a commercial motor vehicle without the proper class of commercial driver license or endorsements for the specific vehicle group being operated or for the passengers or type of cargo being transported. This term shall not include vehicle weight or defect violations. "State" means a state of the United States or the District of Columbia. "Tank vehicle" means any commercial motor vehicle that is designed to transport any liquid or gaseous material within a tank that is either permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or the chassis. Such vehicles include, but are not limited to, cargo tanks and portable tanks as defined by the chief administrator. However, this definition does not include portable tanks having a rated capacity under 1,000 gallons. "Vehicle group" means a class or type of vehicle with certain operating characteristics. L.1990, c.103, s.3; amended 2004, c.124, s.2; 2005, c.147, s.2; 2009, c.271, s.1; 2024, c.72, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-66.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-66.1
Right of way on entering or leaving alley, driveway, garage, or private road or driveway
Status: in_force

When the driver of a vehicle, about to enter an alley, driveway, garage, or private road or driveway from a highway, shall find it necessary to drive upon the sidewalk, he first shall yield the right of way to all pedestrians on the sidewalk, if the pedestrians are so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. L.1951,c.23,s.48; amended 1989,c.147,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-11.1
Brake required
Status: in_force

Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. L.1951, c. 23, p. 71, s. 15.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.24a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.24a
Blood sample from operator under certain circumstances.
Status: in_force

2. A police officer shall obtain a blood sample from an operator of an autobus involved in an accident resulting in the death or serious bodily injury, as defined in N.J.S.2C:11-1, of any person; provided, however, the police officer shall not obtain a blood sample from the operator of an autobus involved in an accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury if the police officer determines that the operator of the autobus did not contribute in any way to the accident. A blood sample taken pursuant to this section shall not be taken forcibly or against physical resistance by an operator of an autobus. For the purposes of this section, the terms "autobus" and "operator" shall have the meanings provided in section 4 of P.L.2013, c.224 (C.56:16-2).
L.2013, c.224, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10e — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10e
Involvement in two or more accidents within 6 months with assessment of points; reexamination
Status: in_force

The holder of any motor vehicle driver's license who is involved, within any 6-month period, in two or more motor vehicle accidents resulting in death or in personal injury or damage to property of any one person in excess of $500.00 required to be reported to police pursuant to R.S. 39:4-130, and against whom there has been assessed motor vehicle points for each such accident, shall on notice to be given by the Division of Motor Vehicles, be required to submit to reexamination and successful passage of an examination of his ability as an operator and a test of his vision, by the division or by any licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist. Failure to pass the examination or test required by this act shall be justification for the revocation and refusal to renew the holder's driver's license. L.1979, c. 136, s. 1, eff. July 6, 1979. Amended by L.1983, c. 193, s. 2, eff. May 24, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2-9.7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-9.7
State Agency Transfer Act; application to act
Status: in_force

All of the provisions of this act, except as otherwise provided herein, shall be carried out in accordance with the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L. 1971, c. 375 (C. 52:14D-1 et seq.). L.1983, c. 403, s. 44, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-103 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-103
Exemptions from speed regulations
Status: in_force

Motor vehicles belonging to the military establishment, while in use for official purposes in time of riot, insurrection or invasion; all police officers, while the officers are engaged in the apprehension of violators of the law, or of persons charged with, or suspected of, a violation, are exempt from the provisions of this chapter relating to speed. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 89, s. 57; L.1983, c. 403, s. 16, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-2
Inspectors of motor vehicles; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

39:8-2. a. The commission may designate and appoint, subject to existing laws, competent inspectors of motor vehicles to conduct examinations, other than the periodic inspections required pursuant to subsection b. of this section, of motor vehicles required to be inspected in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The inspectors may be delegated to enforce the provisions of the motor vehicle and traffic law. b. (1) The commission shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations consistent with P.L.1966, c.16 (C.26:2C-8.1 et seq.) and with the requirements of the federal Clean Air Act with respect to the type and character of the inspections to be made, the facility at which the vehicle shall be inspected, the frequency of inspections of motor vehicles and the approval or rejection of motor vehicles as a result of these inspections. These rules and regulations shall require the use of inspection tests that are designed to meet the enhanced inspection and maintenance requirements of the federal Clean Air Act and that have been proven to be feasible and effective for the inspection of large numbers of motor vehicles, except that these tests shall not include the "I/M 240" test. Nothing in this subsection shall preclude the use of the "I/M 240" test in sampling for performance evaluations only or the use of the test at the option of a private inspection facility. The rules and regulations may distinguish between vehicles based on model year, type, or other vehicle characteristics in order to facilitate inspections or to comply with the federal Clean Air Act. (2) The Department of Environmental Protection and the commission shall investigate advanced testing technologies, including but not limited to remote sensing and onboard diagnostics, and shall, to the extent permitted by law, pursue the use of such technologies, other than the "I/M 240" test, in motor vehicle emission inspections required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act. The commission shall adopt, to the extent practicable, advanced technologies to facilitate the retrieval of testing and other information concerning motor vehicles, which technologies shall include but not be limited to the use of computer bar codes and personal cards containing encoded information, such as a person's operating license, motor vehicle registration, and motor vehicle insurance, the inspection status of a motor vehicle, and mass transit fares, that can be accessed quickly by a computer. c. Except as modified by the commission to distribute evenly the volume of inspections, all motor vehicles required by the commission, in accordance with the provisions of R.S.39:8-1, to be inspected under this chapter shall be inspected biennially, except that: (i) after certification by the commission of the federal approval by the Environmental Protection Agency of the State waiver request, model year 2006 and newer motor vehicles shall be inspected no later than five years from the last day of the month in which they were initially registered and thereafter biennially and a decal affixed thereto shall so indicate. Motor vehicles five model years old or newer, purchased in a foreign jurisdiction, and to be registered in this State, shall be subject to inspection not later than five years from the last day of the last calendar month of the model year of the vehicle, and thereafter, inspected biennially and a decal affixed thereto shall so indicate. Whenever a used motor vehicle five model years old or newer is purchased in this or any other state which has affixed thereto an unexpired decal issued pursuant to this paragraph or an unexpired New Jersey inspection certificate of approval and is initially registered by the purchaser in this State, the unexpired decal or unexpired New Jersey inspection certificate of approval displayed on the windshield shall be valid for the remaining time indicated thereon. Upon expiration of the decal or inspection certificate of approval, such vehicle shall be subject to inspection and inspected biennially thereafter; and (ii) classes of vehicles that require more frequent inspections, such as school buses, shall be inspected at such shorter intervals as may be established by the commission after consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection. At any time, the commission may require the owner, lessee, or operator of a motor vehicle to submit the vehicle for inspection. d. The commission shall furnish to designated inspectors or to other persons authorized to conduct inspections official certificates of approval and rejection stickers, the form, content and use of which it shall establish. The certificates of approval and rejection stickers shall be of a type, such as a windshield sticker or license plate decal, that can be attached to the vehicle or license plate in a location that is readily visible to anyone viewing the vehicle. If a certificate of approval cannot be issued, the driver shall be provided with a written inspection report describing the reasons for rejection and, if appropriate, the repairs needed or likely to be needed to bring the vehicle into compliance with applicable standards. e. The commission may, with the approval of the State House Commission, purchase, lease or acquire by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any property for the purpose of assisting it in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. This property may also be used by the commission for the exercise of the duties and powers conferred upon it by the other chapters of this Title. f. For the purpose of implementing the motor vehicle inspection requirements of the federal Clean Air Act and subject to the approval of the Attorney General, the State Treasurer, prior to January 1, 1997, may: (1) Purchase, lease or acquire by eminent domain any property for vehicle inspection purposes. Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, no further approval shall be required for transactions authorized by this paragraph, except that a proposed purchase, lease or acquisition by eminent domain shall require the approval of the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, and shall be submitted to the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, which shall review the proposed purchase, lease or acquisition by eminent domain within 15 business days; and (2) Sell or lease, or grant an easement in, any property acquired, held or used for vehicle inspection purposes or any other suitable property held by the State that is not currently in use or dedicated to another purpose. For the purpose of this paragraph and notwithstanding any provision of R.S.52:20-1 et seq. to the contrary, the sale or lease of, or the granting of an easement in, real property owned by the State shall be subject to the approval of the State House Commission, which shall meet at the call of the Governor to act on a proposed sale or lease or grant of an easement pursuant to this paragraph. A member of the State House Commission may permit a representative to act on that member's behalf in considering and voting on a sale or lease or grant of an easement pursuant to this paragraph. Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, any moneys derived from a sale, lease or granting of an easement by the State pursuant to this paragraph shall not be expended unless approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee for the purpose of purchasing, leasing or acquiring property pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, except that any moneys derived therefrom and not approved for that purpose shall be appropriated to the Department of Transportation to provide for mass transit improvements. g. The commission shall conduct roadside examinations of motor vehicles required to be inspected, using such inspection equipment and procedures, and standards established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1966, c.16 (C.26:2C-8.1), including, but not limited to, remote sensing technology, as the commission shall deem appropriate to provide for the monitoring of motor vehicles pursuant to this subsection. At least 20,000 vehicles or 0.5 percent of the total number of motor vehicles required to be inspected under this chapter, whichever is less, shall be inspected during each inspection cycle by roadside examination teams under the supervision of the commission. The commission may require any vehicle failing a roadside examination to be inspected at an official inspection facility or a private inspection facility within a time period fixed by the commission. Failure to appear and pass inspection within the time period fixed by the commission shall result in registration suspension in addition to any other penalties provided in this Title. The commission shall conduct an aggressive roadside inspection program to ensure that all motor vehicles that are required to be inspected in this State are in compliance with State law. h. The commission, and, when appropriate, the Department of Environmental Protection, shall conduct inspections and audits of licensed private inspection facilities, official inspection facilities and designated inspectors to ensure accurate test equipment calibration and use, and compliance with proper inspection procedures and with the provisions of P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-41 et al.) and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the commission or by the Department of Environmental Protection. These inspections and audits shall be conducted at such times and in such manner as the commission, upon consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, shall determine in order to provide quality assurance in the performance of the inspection and maintenance program. i. (1) The commission shall make a charge of $2.50 for the initial inspection for each vehicle subject to inspection, which amount shall be paid to the commission or its representative when payment of the registration fees fixed in chapter 3 of this Title is made which inspection charge shall be considered a service charge and shall be subject to the calculation of proportional revenue remitted to the commission pursuant to section 105 of P.L.2003, c.13 (C.39:2A-36); provided however, that on and after January 1, 1999, a school bus as defined pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1999, c.5 (C.39:3B-20) and having a registration period commencing on or after January 1, 1999, shall be subject to an inspection fee for each in-terminal or in-lieu-of terminal inspection in accordance with the following schedule: School Bus Specification Inspection $50 per bus School Bus Inspection $25 per bus School Bus Reinspection $25 per bus subject to the conditions set forth below The specification inspection is required when a school bus is put into service in New Jersey, whether a new bus or a bus from another state. The specification inspection is conducted to ensure that the school bus meets New Jersey specification standards. The school bus inspection fees shall be charged to the operator for each in-terminal or in-lieu-of terminal inspection. School Vehicle Type I and School Vehicle Type II buses shall be inspected semiannually. Retired school buses shall be inspected annually. No school bus inspection fee shall be charged for any reinspection conducted by the commission if the reinspection is conducted on the same day as the inspection that necessitated the reinspection. If an additional trip is required by the commission's inspectors, a fee of $25 per bus shall be charged. School bus inspection fees shall be paid to the commission or the commission's designee subject to the terms and conditions prescribed by the commission and shall be considered service charges of the commission and not subject to the calculation of proportional revenue remitted to the commission pursuant to section 105 of P.L.2003, c.13 (C.39:2A-36). Any law or rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto to the contrary notwithstanding, a registration fee authorized pursuant to chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes shall not be increased for the purpose of paying any costs associated in any manner with the establishment, implementation or operation of the motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program established pursuant to P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-41 et al.). (2) The commission shall establish by regulation a fee to cover the costs of inspecting any vehicle that is required, or has the option, under federal law to be inspected in this State but is registered in another state or is owned or leased by the federal government. In determining these costs, the commission shall include all capital and direct and indirect operating costs associated with the inspection of these vehicles including, but not limited to, the costs of the actual inspection, the creation and maintenance of the vehicle inspection record, administrative, oversight and quality assurance costs and the costs associated with reporting inspection information to the owner, the federal government and agencies of other states. All fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be paid to the State Treasurer and deposited in the "Motor Vehicle Inspection Fund" established pursuant to subsection j. of this section. j. There is established in the General Fund a special dedicated, non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Motor Vehicle Inspection Fund," which shall be administered by the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer shall deposit into the "Motor Vehicle Inspection Fund" $11.50 from each motor vehicle registration fee received by the State after June 30, 1995. This fee shall be considered a service charge of the commission and shall be subject to the calculation of proportional revenue remitted to the commission pursuant to section 105 of P.L.2003, c.13 (C.39:2A-36). The Legislature shall annually appropriate from the fund an amount necessary to pay the reasonable and necessary expenses of the implementation and operation of the motor vehicle inspection program. The State Treasurer shall: (1) Pay to a private contractor or contractors contracted to design, construct, renovate, equip, establish, maintain and operate official inspection facilities under a contract or contracts entered into with the State Treasurer pursuant to subsection a. of section 4 of P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-44) from the fund the amount necessary to meet the costs agreed to under the contract or contracts; and (2) Transfer from the fund to the commission as provided pursuant to section 105 of P.L.2003, c.13 (C.39:2A-36) and the Department of Environmental Protection the amounts necessary to finance the costs of administering and implementing all aspects of the inspection and maintenance program, and to the Office of Telecommunications and Information Systems in the Department of the Treasury the amount necessary for computer support upgrades; Moneys remaining in the fund and any unexpended balance of appropriations from the fund at the end of each fiscal year shall be reappropriated for the purposes of the fund. Any interest earned on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund. amended 1955, c.9, s.1; 1975, c.156; 1976, c.43, s.4; 1983, c.236, s.3; 1986, c.22, s.2; 1989, c.167, s.1; 1995, c.112, s.20; 1999, c.5, s.8; 2002, c.34, s.15; 2003, c.13, s.107; 2009, c.331, s.5; 2010, c.29, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.13 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.13
Alcohol, controlled substance use prohibited
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a person shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle in this State with an alcohol concentration of 0.04% or more, or while under the influence of a controlled substance. L.1990,c.103,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-18 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-18
General registration; "D" or temporary plates, use, security, fees.
Status: in_force

39:3-18. A manufacturer of motor vehicles, motor-drawn vehicles, motor vehicle bodies, motorized bicycles, or motorcycles doing business in this State may, with regard to motor or motor-drawn vehicles, motorized bicycles, or motorcycles owned or controlled by him, obtain general registration and registration plates therefor of the style and kind provided for in this subtitle, with the letter "D" stated thereon. Such plates can be placed on any vehicle or cycle owned or controlled by such manufacturer, but only if it is operated only for shop, demonstration or delivery purposes. A bona fide converter of commercial motor vehicles, motor-drawn vehicles or motor vehicle chassis doing business in this State may, with regard to motor or motor-drawn vehicles owned or controlled by him, obtain general registration and registration plates therefor of the style and kind provided for in this subtitle, with the letter "D" stated thereon. Such plates can be placed on any vehicles owned or controlled by such converter, but only if such vehicles are operated for shop, demonstration or delivery purposes. A bona fide dealer in motor vehicles, motor-drawn vehicles or motorcycles doing business in this State and having a license to do business as such issued by the chief administrator may, with regard to motor or motor-drawn vehicles or cycles owned by him, obtain general registration and registration plates therefor of the style and kind provided for in this subtitle, with the letter "D" stated thereon. Such plates shall only be placed on any vehicle or cycle owned by such dealer; and provided, such vehicle is not used for hire. Such vehicles may be assigned to dealership principals or employees for product familiarization or compensation purposes, and may be used for any lawful purpose, including personal use, and personal use by persons authorized by those dealership employees or principals. Any person who shall be convicted of a violation of this paragraph shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $1000. A bona fide dealer in motorized bicycles, as defined in R.S.39:1-1, who has an established place of business in this State, may, with regard to motorized bicycles owned by him, obtain general registration and registration plates therefor of the style and kind provided for in this subtitle, with the letter "D" stated thereon. The plates can be placed on a motorized bicycle by the dealer, but only if the motorized bicycle is operated only for shop, demonstration, or delivery purposes. Any person engaged in the business of financing the purchase of motor or motor-drawn vehicles or motorized bicycles or lending money thereon may, with regard to motor or motor-drawn vehicles or motorized bicycles owned or controlled by him, obtain general registration and registration plates therefor of the style and kind provided for in this subtitle, with the word "temporary" stated thereon. Such plates can be placed on any such vehicle only when it is being transported from the place where it has been kept by the purchaser or borrower to the place where it is to be kept by the repossessor, or when the repossessor desires to operate it for the purpose of demonstration for sale. Any corporation engaged in the business of insuring motor vehicles, motorized bicycles, or motor-drawn vehicles against theft may, with regard to vehicles owned or controlled by it, obtain general registration and registration plates therefor of the style and kind provided for in this subtitle, with the word "temporary" stated thereon. Such plates can be placed on any such vehicle, if ownership or control thereof has been obtained by virtue of the terms of an insurance against theft contract made by such corporation, and only when the vehicle is to be transported for delivery to the owner thereof from the place where it has been abandoned by or seized from a thief. Any person, partnership or corporation engaged in the business of transporting motor or motor-drawn vehicles or motorized bicycles from the place of manufacture for delivery to dealers may, with regard to such vehicles, obtain general registration and registration plates therefor of the kind and style provided for in this subtitle, with the word "temporary" stated thereon, but only if the chief administrator is satisfied as to the financial responsibility of such person, partnership or corporation to meet any claim for damages arising out of any automobile accident and satisfactory evidence of such responsibility has been filed with him. Any person engaged in the business of renting or leasing motor vehicles, motorized bicycles, or motor-drawn vehicles may, with regard to said motor vehicles, motorized bicycles, or motor-drawn vehicles owned by him, obtain general registration and registration plates therefor, provided for in this subtitle, with the word "temporary" stated thereon. Said registration plates may be placed on any motor vehicle, motorized bicycle, or motor-drawn vehicle owned by such person while said vehicle is not individually registered and not in use as a rented or leased vehicle. A bona fide dealer in "nonconventional" type motor vehicles, as defined in R.S.39:10-2, who has an established place of business in this State, may, with regard to "nonconventional" type motor vehicles owned by him, obtain general registration and registration plates therefor of the style and kind provided for in this subtitle, with the letter "D" stated thereon. Such plates can be placed on any "nonconventional" type motor vehicle by such dealer, but only if such "nonconventional" type motor vehicle is operated only for shop, demonstration or delivery purposes. Any person, partnership or corporation engaged in the business of conducting a wholesale automobile auction block in this State for duly licensed dealers only, at least once each week, may, with regard to vehicles controlled by it, obtain general registration and registration plates therefor of the style and kind provided for in this subtitle, with the word "temporary" stated thereon. Such plates can be placed on any vehicle controlled by the auction block, which is to be transported from the place where stored by the owner to the auction block. Such plates may not be displayed on a vehicle sold at the auction block for delivery to the purchaser. Application for such plates shall be approved only if the chief administrator is satisfied as to the financial responsibility of such person, partnership or corporation to meet any claim for damages arising out of any automobile accident and satisfactory proof of such responsibility has been filed with him. Registration plates issued pursuant to this section shall be a single plate and shall be issued in sets of five and shall bear the letter "D" or the word "temporary" and shall bear a number corresponding to the number on the certificate of registration. The single registration plate shall be displayed in accordance with the provisions of R.S.39:3-33. The annual fee for the issuance of a certificate of registration, four duplicates thereof and one set of five single "D" or "temporary" plates bearing a number corresponding to the number on the certificate of registration shall be $100.00; but the annual fee for the issuance of a certificate of registration for motorcycles or motorized bicycles, two duplicates thereof and one set of three single "D" plates bearing a number on the certificate of registration shall be $20.00. Following the effective date of P.L.2007, c.335 (C.39:2A-36.1 et al.), the chief administrator may, as a condition for the issuance of general registration and registration plates, require security in an amount deemed sufficient by the chief administrator to secure the prompt return of such plates to the Motor Vehicle Commission when the use and possession of such plates by any person or entity previously entitled to the plates pursuant to this section is no longer necessary or proper in the determination of the chief administrator. Any security amount held by the Motor Vehicle Commission as security for any returned plates shall be refunded to the person or entity to whom the plates were issued. Amended 1951, c.4; 1962, c.164, s.1; 1963, c.34, s.1; 1965, c.71; 1968, c.130, s.4; 1969, c.254; 1973, c.65; 1983, c.105, s.1; 2007, c.335, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-183.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-183.6
Determination of signage.
Status: in_force

7. The commissioner may determine the character, type, location, wording or symbol, and use of all traffic signs on the highways of this State; may adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic signs consistent with the provisions of this act for use upon public highways within the State. Such uniform system shall correlate with and so far as possible conform to the system then current as specified in the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways." L.1941,c.345,s.7; amended 1951, c.23, s.82; 2003,c. 13, s.53.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.45 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.45
Special license plates, insignia for Silver Star medal holders
Status: in_force

1. a. Upon application of any person who is the holder of a Silver Star medal as certified on the applicant's DD-214 form or on a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, the director shall issue, for the motor vehicle owned or leased by the person, distinctive plates bearing a design approved by the director in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification prescribed by law. The plates shall bear the words "Silver Star" and depict the Silver Star emblem. There shall be no cost to the applicant for these special plates other than the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles. b. The surviving spouse of a former holder of the Silver Star who is eligible to operate a motor vehicle in this State under the provision of R.S.39:3-10 may retain the special license plates obtained by the deceased spouse pursuant to this section for display on a motor vehicle registered to the surviving spouse under the provisions of R.S.39:3-4. c. The director shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the issuance and use of these registration plates. d. A person who is issued a Silver Star special plate may affix a silver star insignia which has been approved by the director to the license plate. The director shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the use, design, materials and placement of an insignia on the Silver Star special license plate. L.1992,c.154,s.1; amended 1999, c.127.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5F-8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-8
Transmission of report to home jurisdiction of motorist
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of the report, the licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction shall transmit to the licensing authority in the home jurisdiction of the motorist the information in a form and content as contained in the Compact Manual. L.1983, c. 46, s. 8, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5F-15 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-15
Board of compact administrators
Status: in_force

For the purpose of administering the provisions of this compact and to serve as a governing body for the resolution of all matters relating to the operation of this compact, a Board of Compact Administrators is established. The board shall be composed of one representative from each party jurisdiction, to be known as the compact administrator. The compact administrator shall be appointed by the chief executive of the jurisdiction and shall serve and be subject to removal in accordance with the laws of his jurisdiction. A compact administrator may provide for the discharge of his duties and the performance of his functions as a board member by an alternate. An alternate may not serve on the board unless written notification of his identity has been given to the board. L.1983, c. 46, s. 15, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5H-11 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5H / Section 5H-11
Disclosures to driver relative to automobile insurance.
Status: in_force

11. A transportation network company shall not permit a transportation network company driver to accept a request for a prearranged ride on the transportation network company's digital network until the transportation network company discloses in writing to the driver: a. the insurance coverage, including the types and limits of coverage, that the transportation network company provides while the driver uses a personal vehicle in connection with a transportation network company's digital network; and b. that the driver's own private passenger automobile insurance policy, depending on the driver's private passenger automobile insurance policy, may or may not provide any coverage while the driver is logged on to the transportation network company's digital network as a driver and is available to receive requests for prearranged rides or is providing a prearranged ride. L.2017, c.26, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5A-1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-1
Written request; provisions made applicable.
Status: in_force

1. Upon the filing of a written request by a person, or by the board of directors of any corporation, or by the board of trustees of any corporation or other institution of a public or semipublic character not for pecuniary profit, incorporated under Title 15 of the Revised Statutes, with the clerk of any municipality of this State within which the property of such person, corporation or institution is situate, that the provisions of subtitle 1, Title 39, of the Revised Statutes shall be made applicable to the semipublic or private roads, streets, driveways, trails, terraces, bridle paths, parkways, parking areas, or other roadways open to or used by the public, tenants, employees, and the members of such institutions for purposes of vehicular travel by permission of such persons, corporations, or institutions and not as matter of public right, the provisions of subtitle 1, Title 39, of the Revised Statutes, shall, in the discretion of the municipal authorities vested with the police powers in the locality within which the property of such persons, corporations, or institutions is situate, be made applicable thereto. Such written request shall contain the name and post office address of the person, corporation or institution and shall designate with reasonable accuracy the semipublic or private roads, streets, driveways, trails, terraces, bridle paths, parkways, parking areas, or other roadway open to or used by vehicular traffic, to be affected thereby. L.1945, c.284, s.1; amended 1954, c.139, s.2; 1964, c.204; 1970, c.315, s.1; 2008, c.110, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-13.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.2
Scope and effect of special learner's permit
Status: in_force

The special permit shall be sufficient license for the person to operate a dual pedal controlled motor vehicle in this State during the period specified, while in the company of and under the control of a teacher, certified by the State Department of Education as authorized to instruct in an approved behind-the-wheel automobile driving education course or a duly licensed instructor of a drivers' school, or while in the company of a representative of the Division of Motor Vehicles for the purpose of submitting to examination for a driver's license. Such person, as well as the said teacher or instructor, shall be held accountable for all violations of subtitle 1 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes and any supplements thereto committed by such person while in the presence of the teacher or instructor. L.1950, c. 127, p. 237, s. 2. Amended by L.1977, c. 25, s. 5, eff. Feb. 24, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-43 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-43
Crossing signals
Status: in_force

The motorman or driver of a street car, on approaching road intersections or street crossings, shall sound his signal in quick succession at a reasonable distance from the intersection. No person shall knowingly delay or hinder the passage of the car.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-37 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-37
Falsifying application, examination; punishment, revocation of registration, license
Status: in_force

39:3-37. A person who gives a fictitious name or address or makes any other intentional misstatement of a material fact in an application for registration of a motor vehicle , an application for a waiver pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-55) of the emission standards requirement, or an application for a driver's license or in a preliminary application, examination or proceeding, or a person who knowingly sells, loans or gives an identification document to another person for the purpose of aiding that person to obtain a driver's license, registration certificate or waiver certificate for which that person is not qualified, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200 or more than $500, or imprisonment for not more than six months or both, at the discretion of the court. The director shall, upon proper evidence not limited to a conviction, revoke the registration of the motor vehicle or driver's license of a person who violates this section for a period of not less than six months or more than two years. Amended 1968,c.323,s.9; 1969,c.113,s.2; 1978,c.174; 1989,c.298; 1995,c.112,s.35.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-35 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-35
Rules; report
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court of New Jersey shall adopt rules of court appropriate or necessary to effectuate the purpose of this act. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall not later than March 1 of each year file with the Governor and Legislature a report on the impact of the implementation of this act on automobile insurance settlement practices and costs, and on court calendars and workload. L.1983, c. 358, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.21 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.21
Unauthorized use of special plate
Status: in_force

No person shall lend the special plate for use on a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued, or use the same for a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued. L.1981, c. 139, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.60 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.60
Use of fees collected
Status: in_force

2. The director shall retain from the fees collected pursuant to subsection c. of section 1 of this act such sums as are necessary to provide for all costs incurred by the division in the implementation of this act as certified by the director. L.1994,c.29,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.47 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.47
Definitions
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and Energy; "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection and Energy; "Director" means the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety; "Division" means the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety; "Fund" means the "Coastal Protection Trust Fund" created pursuant to section 4 of this act. L.1993,c.168,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.25 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.25
Methods and techniques of chemical analyses forms
Status: in_force

Chemical analyses of an arrested person's breath, to be considered valid under the provisions of this act, shall have been performed according to methods approved by the Attorney General, and by a person certified for this purpose by the Attorney General. The Attorney General is authorized to approve satisfactory techniques or methods, to ascertain the qualifications and competence of individuals to conduct analyses, and to make certifications of such individuals, which certifications shall be subject to termination or revocation at the discretion of the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall prescribe a uniform form for reports of the chemical analysis of breath to be used by law enforcement officers and others acting in accordance with the provisions of this act. Each chief of police, in the case of forms distributed to law enforcement officers and others in his municipality, or the other officer, board, or official having charge or control of the police department where there is no chief, and the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Superintendent of State Police, in the case of such forms distributed to law enforcement officers and other personnel in their divisions, shall be responsible for the furnishing and proper disposition of such uniform forms. Each responsible party shall prepare or cause to be prepared the records and reports relating to the uniform forms and their disposition in the manner and at the times prescribed by the Attorney General. Unless otherwise provided by the Attorney General, the approval of methods and techniques, the certification of persons and the prescription of forms of reports pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1966, c.142 (C.39:4-50.3) shall constitute approval, certification or prescription, as the case may be, for purposes of this section. L.1990,c.103,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-21 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-21
Motorcycle registration fee.
Status: in_force

39:3-21. The applicant for registration for a motorcycle shall pay to the commission for each registration a fee of $10.00. Amended 1968, c.130, s.7; 2003, c.13, s.101.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-87 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-87
Overtaken vehicle to give way.
Status: in_force

39:4-87. The driver of a vehicle on a highway, about to be overtaken and passed by another vehicle, approaching from the rear, shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle, and shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle. amended 2014, c.69, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-36.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-36.3
Findings, declarations relative to pedestrian safety.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares: a. every year almost 5,000 pedestrians are killed in automobile accidents in the United States, accounting for roughly 12 percent of all persons killed in motor vehicle crashes; b. in New Jersey, from 1996 to 2001, the number of pedestrian fatalities declined by an average of seven percent per year; but this promising trend ended in 2002 when the number of pedestrian deaths in the State increased 26 percent from 2001; c. the 183 pedestrian fatalities in 2002 constitute 23 percent of all traffic-related deaths in the State, the highest rate since 1993; and d. therefore, it is fitting and appropriate that this State assess the safety of its intersections and take steps to increase the safety of its pedestrians. L.2005,c.158,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-44.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-44.1
Toll-free customer service telephone number, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, conspicuous display at official inspection facilities.
Status: in_force

1. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall ensure the conspicuous display, at all official inspection facilities designated by the commission, of a toll-free customer service telephone number. A person may call the toll-free customer service telephone number to report any technical problems the person experiences at an official inspection facility. L.2023, c.233.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-76.2j — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-76.2j
Violations, fines.
Status: in_force

6. A person who violates section 2 of this act shall be fined $20.00. 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 act. A person who is fined under this section for a violation of this act 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). L.1984,c.179,s.6; amended 1999, c.422, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.1
Rights, duties of bicycle riders on roadways, exemptions.
Status: in_force

16. a. Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by chapter four of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes and all supplements thereto except as to those provisions thereof which by their nature can have no application. Regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any highway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles subject to those exceptions stated herein. b. A law enforcement officer operating a bicycle while in the performance of his duty, and who is engaged in the apprehension of violators of the law or of persons charged with, or suspected of, a violation shall not be subject to the provisions of this section. L.1951,c.23,s.16; amended 1999, c.283.
N.J. Stat. § 39:12-4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-4
Rules
Status: in_force

The director may make such rules as he deems reasonable for the conduct of drivers' schools. L.1951, c. 216, p. 777, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.17 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.17
Unauthorized use; prohibition
Status: in_force

No person shall lend the special plates for use on a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued, or use the same for a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued. L.1979, c. 457, s. 3, eff. Aug. 22, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 39:9-1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-1
Citation of chapter
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the "hours of service law of 1936."
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-29 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-29
License, registration certificate and insurance identification; possession; exhibit upon request; violations; fine; defense; certain fines to Omnibus Safety Enforcement Fund.
Status: in_force

39:3-29. The driver's license, the registration certificate of a motor vehicle, and an insurance identification card shall be in the possession of the driver or operator at all times when the driver or operator is in charge of a motor vehicle on the highways of this State. The driver or operator shall exhibit the driver or operator's driver's license and an insurance identification card, and the holder of a registration certificate or the operator or driver of a motor vehicle for which a registration certificate has been issued, whether or not the holder, driver, or operator is a resident of this State, shall also exhibit the registration certificate when requested so to do by a police officer or judge, while in the performance of the duties of their office, and shall write the driver or 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 motor vehicle for which it was issued, and the correctness of the evidence of a policy of insurance, as it relates to the coverage of the motor vehicle for which it was issued. The registration certificate or insurance identification card may be displayed or provided in either paper or electronic form. For the purposes of this section, "electronic form" means the display of images on an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, tablet, or computer. The driver's license may be displayed or provided in either printed, hard-copy form or as a digital driver's license authorized pursuant to P.L.2025, c.115 (C.39:3-10q et al.) and, regardless of which form, as issued by the commission. If the driver's license is displayed or provided as a digital driver's license, the driver's license shall be presented in such a manner that there is no requirement to relinquish possession of the person's electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, tablet, or computer. A digital copy, photograph, or image of a driver's license that is not issued by the commission as a digital driver's license and downloaded on an electronic device, pursuant to the requirements of the commission, shall not be a valid electronic form of a driver's license under this section. The use of a cellular telephone, tablet, computer, or any other electronic device to display the driver's license, proof of registration, or proof of insurance does not constitute consent for a police officer or judge to access any other contents on the device. Any police officer or judge presented with an electronic device pursuant to this section shall be immune from any liability resulting from damage to the device. Any person violating this section shall be subject to a fine of $150, except that if the person is a driver or operator of an omnibus, as defined pursuant to R.S.39:1-1, the amount of the fine shall be $250. Of the amount of any such fine collected pursuant to this paragraph, $25 shall be deposited in the Uninsured Motorist Prevention Fund established by section 2 of P.L.1983, c.141 (C.39:6B-3). If a person charged with a violation of this section can exhibit the person's driver's license, insurance identification card, and registration certificate, which were valid on the day the person was charged, to the judge of the municipal court before whom the person is summoned to answer to the charge, such judge may dismiss the charge. However, the judge may impose court costs. A judge may permit a person charged with a violation of this section to provide a digital copy, photograph, or image of a valid driver's license, registration certificate, and insurance identification card for the purposes of this section and nothing in this section or in P.L.2025, c.115 (C.39:3-10q et al.) shall be construed to prohibit such an allowance by a judge. Nothing in this section or in P.L.2025, c.115 (C.39:3-10q et al.) shall be construed to prohibit a municipal prosecutor, court clerk, or court administrator from viewing a digital driver's license within the scope of their official duties related to this section. In addition to and independent of any fine or other penalty provided for under law, the court shall impose a fine of $150 on any driver or operator of an omnibus, convicted of a violation of this section, who does not have a certificate of public convenience and necessity as required pursuant to R.S.48:4-3. The State Treasurer shall annually deposit the monies collected from the fines imposed pursuant to this paragraph to the "Omnibus Safety Enforcement Fund" established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2007, c.40 (C.39:3-79.23). The fine described herein shall not be deemed a fine, penalty, or forfeiture pursuant to R.S.39:5-41. amended 1972, c.200, s.1; 1981, c.242, s.1; 1983, c.403, s.10; 2003, c.89, s.78; 2007, c.40, s.2; 2015, c.54, s.1; 2021, c.258, s.2; 2025, c.115, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5H-16 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5H / Section 5H-16
Submission of application by driver.
Status: in_force

16. a. A transportation network company shall require an applicant, as defined in section 2 of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-2), to submit a transportation network company driver application to the transportation network company. The application shall include the applicant's address, age, and social security number, a copy of the applicant's driver's license, motor vehicle registration, and automobile liability insurance, and any other information required by the transportation network company. b. Upon approval of an applicant’s transportation network company driver application submitted pursuant to subsection a. of this section, a transportation network company shall: (1) provide an applicant with an anti-human trafficking training course approved by the Attorney General and require the applicant to complete the course within 90 days of approval of the application; or (2) confirm that the applicant has completed an anti-human trafficking training course through another transportation network company. The anti-human trafficking training course may be provided via web-based video or digital format and shall include: an overview of human trafficking, including how human trafficking is defined; guidance on the role transportation network company drivers play in reporting and responding to human trafficking; and information on how to report suspected human trafficking. L.2017, c.26, s.16; amended 2025, c.221, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-73 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-73
Docketing of judgments; enforcement.
Status: in_force

15. a. The court administrator of the municipal court shall docket in the Superior Court a municipal court judgment imposing a civil penalty pursuant to this act, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, that remains unpaid at the time of the judgment's entry in the municipal court. The court administrator shall give notice of the docketing to the commission in a manner prescribed by the commission. The provisions and procedures of N.J.S.2B:12-26 shall apply to the docketing, except that the court administrator of the municipal court, rather than the commission, shall effect the docketing; provided that nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit the commission or its designee from docketing the judgment on behalf of the commission and in accordance with N.J.S.2B:12-26 if the court administrator of the municipal court fails to do so or if the commission or its designee chooses to do so for any other reason. No fee shall be charged to docket the judgment. The docketing shall have the same force and effect as a civil judgment docketed in the Superior Court, and the commission and its designee shall have all of the remedies and may take all of the proceedings for the collection thereof that may be had or taken upon recovery of a judgment in an action, but without prejudice to any right of appeal. b. If the defendant is the owner or lessee of a vehicle that is the subject of the violation, and if the defendant fails to pay a civil penalty imposed pursuant to this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the commission may suspend the registration privileges of the defendant in this State. c. Any vehicle that is registered or present in this State and for which a civil penalty has been assessed pursuant to this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto may be placed out of service by the commission or the Division of State Police if the civil penalty remains unpaid after the date on which it became due and owing. A vehicle placed out of service pursuant to this act by either the commission or the Division of State Police shall not be operated until all civil penalties that are due and owing are paid to the commission. When a vehicle is placed out of service pursuant to this act, an administrative out-of-service order shall be prepared on a form or forms specified by the commission and a copy served upon the operator of the vehicle or upon the owner or lessee of the vehicle. The operator of a vehicle served with an out-of-service order pursuant to this act shall report the issuance of the out-of-service order to the owner and the lessee, if any, of the vehicle within 24 hours. When a vehicle is placed out of service pursuant to this act it shall be the responsibility of the owner or lessee of that vehicle to arrange for the prompt removal of that vehicle, by means other than operating the vehicle, and to pay all costs associated therewith. The vehicle shall be removed to a secure storage place where the commission and the Division of State Police can readily confirm its non-operation. If the owner or lessee fails to comply, or is otherwise incapable of complying with this subsection, the commission or the Division of State Police may make such arrangements for the removal of the vehicle to a secure storage place where the commission and the Division of State Police can readily confirm its non-operation, with all attendant charges and expenses to be paid by the owner, lessee, or bailee. No entity of government of this State or any political subdivision thereof shall be held liable for costs associated with or incurred in the enforcement of this subsection. Upon payment by cashier's check or money order, or in such other form as may be determined by the commission, subject to law or the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey, of all unpaid civil penalties and attendant storage charges and expenses for a vehicle that has been placed out of service, the commission shall remove the out-of-service order. Any person who operates, and any owner or lessee who causes or allows to be operated, a vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order prepared and served in accordance with the provisions of this subsection shall be liable for a civil penalty of $1,500, and, if the person has the vehicle registered in this State, the commission may suspend the registration privileges of the vehicle. d. The commission shall exercise all duties, powers and responsibilities set forth in this section with respect to the periodic inspection program for diesel buses and the roadside enforcement program for diesel buses under the jurisdiction of the commission as set forth in subsection b. of section 6 of this act. L.1995,c.157,s.15; amended 2003, c.13, s.88.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-85.8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-85.8
Recording of participants in program
Status: in_force

The superintendent shall provide for the recording of the registered owners of motor vehicles who participate in this program. The records shall be available to all law enforcement departments, agencies and forces. The superintendent shall cooperate with and assist all law enforcement officers and other agencies in tracing or examining any questionable motor vehicles in order to determine the ownership thereof. L.1990,c.98,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-23 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-23
Immunity from liability.
Status: in_force

23. Members of the board and officers and employees of the commission shall not be liable in an action for damages to any person for any action taken or recommendation made within the scope of their employment as a member, officer or employee if the action or recommendation was taken or made without malice. The members of the board shall be indemnified and their defense of any action provided for in the same manner and to the same extent as employees of the State under the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," P.L.1972, c.45 (N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq.) on account of acts or omissions in the scope of their employment. L.2003, c.13, s.23; amended 2007, c.335, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-82 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-82
Tires on commercial vehicles, tractors and motor-drawn vehicles; distribution of load; fine for violation of section
Status: in_force

No commercial motor vehicle or tractor not equipped on all wheels with pneumatic tires shall be used on the public highways, unless there is attached to the chassis, in plain view, a metal plate giving information as follows: Maker's name, number, motor number, weight of vehicle in pounds, allowable load in pounds, gross weight in pounds and maximum speed in miles per hour. The size of tires on all commercial motor vehicles or motor-drawn vehicles shall be determined on the maximum width of rubber, and the load shall be so distributed that there shall not be more than eight hundred pounds per inch in width of tire on any one wheel. A person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars. In default of the payment thereof, imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding ten days shall be imposed.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.94 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.94
Liberty State Park License Plate Fund
Status: in_force

4. There is created in the Department of Environmental Protection a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Liberty State Park License Plate Fund." There shall be deposited in the fund the amount collected from all license plate fees collected 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 dedicated for support and funding of projects and programs at Liberty State Park. 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.1997,c.195,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5D-13 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5D / Section 5D-13
Report of action suspending, revoking or otherwise limiting license
Status: in_force

Any court or other agency of this State, or a subdivision thereof, which has jurisdiction to take any action suspending, revoking or otherwise limiting a license to drive, shall report any such action and the adjudication upon which it is based to the Division of Motor Vehicles within 3 days on forms furnished by the division. L.1966, c. 73, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-31 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-31
"Salvage certificate of title" defined
Status: in_force

As used in this act "salvage certificate of tile" means a document issued by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles which serves as proof of ownership of a motor vehicle and provides a method of transfer of the vehicle only as a salvage motor vehicle. L.1983, c. 323, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-7
Reciprocity.
Status: in_force

7. The registration provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.) shall not apply to nonresident owners who have complied with the registration and licensing laws of the state or country of residence, provided that the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike is appropriately identified in accordance with the laws of the state or country of residence and conspicuously displays the number issued by the state or country of residence. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the operation of any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike contrary to the provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.). L.1973, c.307, s.7; amended 1985, c.375, s.8; 2009, c.275, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.65 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.65
Allocation of funds
Status: in_force

5. Moneys deposited in the fund shall be allocated as follows: a. Prior to the deposit of license plate fees collected pursuant to section 4 of this act into the fund, the division shall be reimbursed for all costs reasonably and actually incurred as stipulated by the director for: (1) producing, issuing, renewing and publicizing the availability of United States Olympic license plates; and (2) any initial fees collected from the issuance of United States Olympic license plates shall be allocated to the division to pay the cost of any computer programming changes that may be necessary to implement the United States Olympic license plate program established by this act. b. The director shall annually certify the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the division in producing, issuing, renewing and publicizing the availability of United States Olympic license plates. The annual certification of the average cost per license plate shall be approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor. c. In the event that the average cost per license plate as certified by the director and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in section 3 of this act in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of United States Olympic license plates. d. The moneys remaining in the fund shall be provided in equal amounts to the Garden State Games, for New Jersey's sports festival for amateur athletes, and the United States Olympic Committee. L.1995,c.176,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10d — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10d
Implementation of vision reexamination
Status: in_force

To implement the reexamination program provided for by this act and to establish it on a current basis, the division shall reexamine approximately 10% of all of the State's licensed drivers in each year during the first 10 years following the date this act becomes operative. Once reexamined during said 10-year period, no licensed driver shall be again reexamined pursuant to the provisions of this act sooner than 10 years thereafter. L.1977, c. 28, s. 2, eff. Feb. 24, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-92.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-92.2
Procedure for motorist approaching certain stationary vehicles.
Status: in_force

1. a. The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary vehicle, as the term “vehicle” is defined in R.S.39:1-1, that is displaying flashing or blinking lights shall approach the stationary vehicle with due caution and shall, absent any other direction by a law enforcement officer, proceed as follows: (1) make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle if possible in the existing safety and traffic conditions; or (2) if a lane change pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section would be impossible, prohibited by law, or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which speed shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop. b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2025, c.248) c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2025, c.248) d. A person who violates this section shall be fined not less than $100 and not more than $500. In addition to the fine imposed pursuant to this subsection, a person convicted of three or more offenses under this section that occur within a 12-month period shall be assessed two motor vehicle penalty points pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5). A motor vehicle operator shall not be assessed motor vehicle penalty points unless the stationary vehicle is displaying flashing or blinking lights in accordance with this section at the time of the third or subsequent violation. L.2009, c.5, s.1; amended 2017, c.43, s.2; 2019, c.370, s.1; 2023, c.325, s.1; 2025, c.248, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-84.10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-84.10
Suspension, revocation, refusal to renew registration.
Status: in_force

5. The director may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew any registrations issued pursuant to this act upon proof that the applicant: a. Used fraud or deception in securing such registration; b. Violated any provision of this act; or c. Has been convicted of theft of a motor vehicle. L.1999,c.396,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-183.15 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-183.15
Continuous maintenance
Status: in_force

All traffic signs shall be kept in good order and clearly legible at all times. Signs damaged or destroyed shall be replaced promptly. Signs no longer applicable shall be removed immediately. L.1941, c. 345, p. 908, s. 16.