N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.32 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.32
Disposition of fees
Status: in_force

The fees established hereinabove are appropriated to the Division of Motor Vehicles to fund the additional costs incurred in making such plates available. L.1981, c. 401, s. 4, eff. Jan. 6, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-19.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-19.4
Maintenance of booth, desk by dealer at off-site sale premises.
Status: in_force

4. a. A dealer conducting an off-site sale shall maintain a booth or desk at the off-site sale premises location for the duration of the sale. The final permit for the sale and the name of the recreational vehicle or used motor vehicle dealer to whom the permit was issued shall be prominently displayed at the booth or desk at all times during the off-site sale. b. Any agreements of sale, offerings, or contracts entered into during the off-site sale shall include, or have attached, the following information, in a clearly identifiable manner: (1) The address and telephone number of the established place of business of the recreational vehicle or used motor vehicle dealer conducting the off-site sale; and (2) The recreational vehicle or used motor vehicle dealer's license number; and (3) A copy of the final permit issued to the recreational vehicle or used motor vehicle dealer authorizing him to conduct the off-site sale. L.2005,c.351,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.16 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.16
Refusal to grant, suspension, revocation of license
Status: in_force

The director, in his discretion, may refuse to grant a commercial driver license to a person who is, in his estimation, not a proper person to be granted such a license, but no defect of the applicant shall bar him from receiving a license unless it can be shown by tests approved by the director that the defect incapacitates him from safely operating a commercial motor vehicle. The director may suspend or revoke a license to operate a commercial motor vehicle, may prohibit a person from obtaining such a license, or may suspend or revoke the reciprocity privilege of a person for a violation of any provision of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes or for any other reasonable grounds, after due notice in writing of such proposed suspension, revocation, or prohibition and the grounds thereof. L.1990,c.103,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-183.11 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-183.11
Illumination; reflectorization
Status: in_force

All warning signs, and all regulatory signs, with the exception of pedestrian signs, urban parking signs and signs having a significance only during daylight hours, shall be illuminated or reflectorized so as to be visible during hours of darkness from all distances up to five hundred feet. All other traffic signs may be illuminated or reflectorized if desirable. All illumination shall normally be by white light, except that a flashing light incorporated in a sign installation shall be yellow when displayed with a warning sign or red when displayed with a stop sign, and shall be provided by means of: (a) A light, within or behind the sign, illuminating the main message or symbol, or luminous tubing shaped to the lettering or symbol; (b) An attached or independently mounted flood light or flood lights, directed on the face of the sign. Reflectorization of traffic signs shall reflect white light, except that if a reflecting coating is used as a background of a yellow sign it shall reflect yellow light, and shall be provided by means of: (a) Reflector buttons or units set into the symbol or message; (b) Reflecting coatings, either on the sign background or, where a black background or panel is used, in the symbol or message. L.1941, c. 345, p. 907, s. 12. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 105, s. 87.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-98.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-98.3
Short title
Status: in_force

2. This act may be known and shall be cited as the "Sixty-Five MPH Speed Limit Implementation Act." L.1997,c.415, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-34 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-34
Repair of damaged vehicle; conditions for issuance of certificate of ownership
Status: in_force

If a motor vehicle which has suffered sufficient damage to render it economically impractical to repair is subsequently repaired, a certificate of ownership for the vehicle may be issued to a person only if: a. The person presents to the director a salvage certificate of title; b. The repaired vehicle is inspected by an official specially designated by the director to determine the accuracy of its vehicle identification number; c. The person submits proof of ownership of repair parts used to the director; and d. The person complies with any other requirement the director deems appropriate. L.1983, c. 323, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-41.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-41.1
Distribution of existing manual prior to reprint for equestrian information.
Status: in_force

2. The administrator may distribute all remaining copies of the existing manual before reprinting it with the information required pursuant to subsection b. of R.S.39:4-72. L.2004,c.163,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-28 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-28
Licenses and registrations indexed; certified copies of applications as evidence; fees; destruction of applications and copies
Status: in_force

39:3-28. The director shall cause all applications for registration and drivers' licenses to be indexed, and any original application or copy thereof certified to be a true copy under the hand of the director shall be received as evidence in any court to prove the facts contained therein. For each uncertified copy so issued the director shall collect a fee of $8 and for each certified copy so issued the director shall collect a fee of $10. The indexing and copying of these applications shall meet the standards and requirements established in regulation by the Secretary of State for the maintenance and preservation of records. The director may destroy all records of registration certificates or drivers' licenses and their indices after having made copies of such records in accordance with standards and requirements established in regulation by the Secretary of State for the maintenance and preservation of records. Such copies made in accordance with standards and requirements established in regulation by the Secretary of State for the maintenance and preservation of records may be destroyed when they have been on file in the office of the director for a period of three years after the date of expiration of the registration certificates and drivers' licenses. Amended 1950, c.165; 1952, c.59; 1953, c.295; 1975, c.180, s.8; 1994, c.60, s.17; 2001, c.276.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-91 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-91
Right of way of emergency vehicles; liability of drivers.
Status: in_force

39:4-91. a. The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall yield the right of way to any authorized emergency vehicle when it is operated on official business, or in the exercise of the driver's profession or calling, in response to an emergency call or in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law and when an audible signal by bell, siren, exhaust whistle or other means is sounded from the authorized emergency vehicle and when the authorized emergency vehicle, except a police vehicle, is equipped with at least one lighted lamp displaying a red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front of the vehicle. b. This section shall not relieve the driver of any authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall it protect the driver from the consequences of his reckless disregard for the safety of others. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any immunity or defense otherwise provided by law. Amended 1951, c.23, s.49; 1997, c.423, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-52 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-52
Certificate of self-insurance
Status: in_force

(a) Any person in whose name more than 25 motor vehicles are registered or in whose name more than 25 motor vehicles are leased may qualify as a self-insurer by obtaining a certificate of self-insurance issued by the Commissioner of Insurance as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) The commissioner may, in his discretion, upon the application of such a person, issue a certificate of self-insurance when he is satisfied that such person is possessed and will continue to be possessed of ability to pay judgments obtained against such person. (c) The application shall be on a form prescribed by the commissioner, and shall include any information which the commissioner deems to be necessary to determine the applicant's eligibility for self-insurance, including, but not limited to, information on the number and types of the motor vehicles which are to be self-insured, the proposed use of the vehicles, and financial information regarding the applicant. The certificate shall be issued for a one-year period and each holder of a certificate shall make application for renewal. (d) If the applicant for a certificate of self-insurance is a corporation, the commissioner may also include in the certificate of self-insurance any subsidiary corporation under the control of that corporation if the parent corporation guarantees that it will discharge the subsidiary corporation's liability pursuant to the provisions of this act. In the event that the ownership of the parent or a subsidiary corporation changes, the parent or subsidiary shall reapply for a certificate of self-insurance within 30 days of the ownership change. If the parent corporation does not provide a guarantee that it will discharge the subsidiary corporation's liability, the subsidiary shall make separate application and receive independent qualification as a self-insurer. (e) The commissioner may make or cause to be made audits or examinations as he may deem necessary to determine the financial ability of the applicant or certificate holder to discharge his obligations as a self-insurer. The reasonable expenses of the audit or examination shall be fixed and determined by the commissioner, and shall be payable by the applicant or certificate holder upon presentation of a detailed account of expenses. (f) The commissioner may require the furnishing of a surety bond or evidence of excess insurance. (g) A filing fee of $1,000.00 shall accompany every application for a certificate of self-insurance or a renewal thereof, except that no filing fee shall be required of any public entity which applies for a certificate of self-insurance pursuant to this section or a renewal thereof. (h) Upon not less than five days' notice and a hearing pursuant to such notice, the commissioner may upon reasonable grounds cancel a certificate of self-insurance. Failure to pay any judgment within 30 days after such judgment shall have become final shall constitute a reasonable ground for the cancellation of a certificate of self-insurance. L. 1952, c. 173, s. 30; amended 1987,c.428,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-54.18 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-54.18
Identification cards
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall prepare suitable identification cards bearing the signature of the director, which, upon the request of the mayor or chief executive officer of any municipality recognizing and being served by a volunteer fire company, on a form and in a manner prescribed by the director, shall be forwarded to the mayor or chief executive officer, to be countersigned and issued by the mayor or chief executive officer to the chief or first assistant chief of the volunteer fire company. Identification cards issued pursuant to this section shall be considered permits to display and operate red emergency warning lights, sirens, or both, as provided for in this act, and no lights or sirens shall be mounted prior to the issuance of the identification cards. Each chief or first assistant chief of a volunteer fire company shall carry the identification card while red emergency warning lights, sirens, or both, are displayed on his vehicle. L. 1985, c. 171, s. 4, eff. May 31, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3v1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3v1
Educational program for safe operation of bicycles; fund
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall use a portion of the fund established pursuant to section 22 of P.L.1983, c. 105 (C. 39:4-14.3v) for the purpose of providing an educational program for the safe operation of bicycles. L.1983, c. 459, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10f1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10f1
Construction of act concerning local law enforcement costs.
Status: in_force

15. Nothing in this act shall be construed as requiring any county or municipal law enforcement agency to acquire or use any electronic reader or other device in order to verify the authenticity of a driver's license issued pursuant to the provisions of this act, unless the cost of acquiring and using such devices is paid for by the State of New Jersey. L.1999,c.28,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-69 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-69
Licensing of private inspection facilities.
Status: in_force

11. a. The commission shall designate as many qualified and properly equipped duly licensed private inspection facilities as the commission determines shall be necessary to conduct periodic inspections. A licensee shall inspect and pass or reject a diesel bus, heavy-duty diesel truck, or other diesel-powered motor vehicle presented to the licensee for inspection. Passing shall indicate that the licensee or the licensed inspector has inspected the diesel bus, heavy-duty diesel truck, or other diesel-powered motor vehicle as prescribed by the commission and has found that the vehicle conforms to the standards established by law and rule or regulation. The commission may establish by rule or regulation adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) an application fee for the authority to conduct diesel emission inspections, which fee shall not exceed $250 per year. b. For the purpose of documenting compliance with periodic inspection requirements, the commission shall furnish official inspection forms to licensed private inspection facilities authorized to conduct diesel emission inspections. The commission shall require each licensee and each owner or lessee of a diesel bus, heavy-duty diesel truck, or other diesel-powered motor vehicle subject to periodic inspection to keep such records and file such reports regarding these inspections as the commission shall deem necessary. The commission may conduct such audits or inspections of licensee facilities as the commission deems appropriate. c. The commission may deny, suspend or revoke the authority to conduct diesel emission inspections or refuse renewal thereof for cause, including, but not limited to, one or more of the following: (1) Violation of any provision of this act or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto; or (2) Fraud or misrepresentation in securing a license or in the conduct of the licensed activity; or (3) Conviction of a crime demonstrating that the applicant or licensee is unfit; or (4) Improper, negligent, or fraudulent inspection of a diesel bus, heavy-duty diesel truck, or other diesel-powered motor vehicle; or (5) Other good cause. d. In addition to any other civil or criminal penalties that may be applicable, a person licensed by the commission to conduct diesel emission inspections who commits fraud or misrepresentation in securing a license or in the conduct of the licensed activity or who improperly or negligently or fraudulently conducts an inspection of a diesel bus, heavy-duty diesel truck, or other diesel-powered motor vehicle shall be liable for a civil penalty of $1,500. In addition to any other civil or criminal penalties that may be applicable, a person licensed by the commission to conduct diesel emission inspections, who otherwise violates any provision of this act or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, shall be liable for a civil penalty of $500. L.1995, c.157, s.11; amended 2003, c.13, s.84; 2009, c.331, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-81 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-81
Traffic signals, observance; rule at nonoperational signals.
Status: in_force

39:4-81. a. The driver of every vehicle, the motorman of every street car and every pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device applicable thereto, placed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer. b. When, by reason of a power failure or other malfunction, a traffic control signal at an intersection is not illuminated, the driver of a vehicle or street car shall, with respect to that intersection, observe the requirement for a stop intersection, as provided in R.S.39:4-144. Amended 1951, c.23, s.40; 2004, c.92.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-37.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-37.1
Unlawful loan of license, vehicle; penalty.
Status: in_force

121. a. A person who has been issued a driver's license shall not lend that driver's license for use by another person. b. A person who owns, leases or otherwise has control or custody of a motor vehicle registered under the provisions of this title shall not allow that motor vehicle to be operated by an unlicensed driver. c. The penalty for a violation of this section shall be a fine of not less than $200 or more than $500, imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both. L.2003,c.13,s.121.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.10
Electric personal assistive mobility device defined; regulations concerning
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this act, "electric personal assistive mobility device" means a self-balancing non-tandem two wheeled device designed to transport one person which uses an electric propulsion system with average power of 750 watts (one horsepower), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a propulsion system while operated by a person weighing 170 pounds is less than 20 miles per hour. The device shall not be considered a motorized wheelchair, motorized bicycle, motorcycle, motorized scooter, motorized skateboard, vehicle or motor vehicle. b. An electric personal assistive mobility device may be operated on the public highways, sidewalks and bicycle paths of the State. Every person operating such a device shall be granted all of the rights and be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a bicycle by chapter four of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes except as to those provisions thereof which by their nature can have no application. An electric personal assistive mobility device shall be subject to the safety and equipment requirements applicable to the bicycle provisions of chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as to those provisions thereof which by their nature can have no application. c. The operator of an electric personal assistive mobility device shall not be required to obtain a driver's license therefor or to register the device. The operator shall not be required to furnish proof of having liability insurance for the device or other proof of financial responsibility. d. The governing body of any municipality may, by ordinance, regulate the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices upon the roadways and public properties under municipal jurisdiction. The State or the governing body of any county or municipality may prohibit or regulate their operation on any public highway under its jurisdiction. e. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, an operator of an electric personal assistive mobility device shall: (1) wear a helmet while operating that device; and (2) be 16 years of age or older, except for an operator with a mobility-related disability. L.2001,c.430,s.1; amended 2003, c.88.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3j — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3j
Form for sale of motorized bicycles; registration; fees
Status: in_force

10. At the time of original sale of a motorized bicycle in this State, a motorized bicycle dealer shall complete a form, of a kind to be approved by the director, which shall contain the following information: a. The year of manufacture, make, model, color, and unladen weight of the motorized bicycle; b. The United States Department of Transportation head tag serial number of the motorized bicycle; c. The name, street address, and age of the purchaser of the motorized bicycle; d. The business name and address of the motorized bicycle dealer from whom the bicycle was purchased; e. The amount of New Jersey sales tax collected by the dealer; f. The motorized bicycle dealer's New Jersey sales tax authorization number; g. Signatures of both the motorized bicycle dealer and the purchaser; h. The month, day and year of sale; i. The name of the insurer of the motorized bicycle and the policy number; j. Any other information required by the director. The dealer shall retain one copy of the form and present the other two to the purchaser. The form shall constitute temporary registration for the vehicle for a period of 20 days from the date of purchase; provided, however, that the purchaser shall comply with all other laws, rules and regulations regarding operation of motorized bicycles. The dealer shall issue the purchaser temporary license plates to be displayed on the motorized bicycle until permanent registration is completed and a motorized bicycle license plate is issued. Within 20 days the purchaser shall present one copy of the form to the Division of Motor Vehicles, together with any additional information which the director may require, pay the requisite fee and register the motorized bicycle in the manner provided in this act. The fee for the initial registration of a motorized bicycle by a given owner shall be $8.00. The yearly fee for each renewal of registration shall be $8. L.1983,c.105,s.10; amended 1994,c.60,s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 39:7-8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-8
Other methods of service of process
Status: in_force

From and after April seventh, one thousand nine hundred and thirty, civil process in any action or proceeding arising out of a collision or accident in which any motor vehicle of a nonresident owner, not registered or licensed under the laws of this state, may be served upon such nonresident owner, by service upon any chauffeur or operator of such or any other motor vehicle of such nonresident owner, while such motor vehicle is being operated in this state by such chauffeur or operator. Process in any such action may be also lawfully served upon any such nonresident owner by service thereof upon any person over the age of fourteen years who has the custody of such motor vehicle, whether held by him as security or driven, if a copy of such process is also posted in a conspicuous place upon such motor vehicle.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.39 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.39
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), the director may adopt rules and regulations governing the design, issuance and use of these vehicle registration plates including the nature of the documentation to be used as proof of nonprofit status, definitions of community, alumni, and service organizations, and procedures for the return of special organization vehicle registration plates from persons who are no longer members in the approved organization or who have been convicted of any violation pursuant to P.L.1959, c. 56 (C. 39:3-33.5). L. 1987,c.374, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-139.9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-139.9
Operating costs; civil contempt
Status: in_force

a. Out of each parking penalty assessed and disbursed to the municipality where a failure to appear notice was issued under these provisions, $2.00 shall be designated and distributed to the municipal court by the municipality to provide for the operating costs to administer this act. These funds shall be in addition to the municipal court's normal budget allocation but in no event shall exceed those additional costs to the court incurred as a result of this act. b. If a respondent defaults in the payment of a fine, penalty or costs, or of an installment, the court may require the respondent to show cause why the default should not be treated as a civil contempt and may issue a summons or order to show cause or a bench warrant of arrest for the respondent's appearance. The officers of a corporation or the partners, directors or officers of an association may be held in contempt upon a default by the corporation or association. L.1985,c.14,s.8; amended 1989,c.137.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-4
Convex mirror or other device for observing road condition in front of bus
Status: in_force

Every bus subject to the provisions of section 1 of this act shall be equipped with a mirror of the convex type, or such other comparable device as the State Board of Education may authorize or prescribe, which is affixed to the bus in such a manner that the seated driver may observe or otherwise ascertain through its use the condition of the road from the front bumper forward to the point where direct observation is possible. Such mirror or other comparable device, and its location on the bus, shall meet the requirements specified by the State Board of Education, which requirements shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Title or any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto. L.1965, c. 119, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.36 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.36
Conditions for issuance
Status: in_force

Special organization vehicle registration plates shall be issued subject to the following conditions: a. Each organization shall appoint an organization representative who will act as a liaison between the organization and the division. b. The representative shall, upon application on behalf of any member, provide a copy of the charter of the organization to the division which shall indicate the organization's lawful purpose and shall also provide proof of its nonprofit status. c. The representative shall submit an organization Certification of Membership when requested by the division and, once the organization and a registration plate arrangement under subsection d. are approved, forward a fee of no more than $75.00 as determined by the director for each set of special organization vehicle registration plates, in addition to fees otherwise prescribed by law, for these plates. The Certification of Membership shall be printed at the organization's expense and contain the organization's official letterhead, the signature of the organization's representative, the names and addresses of organization members requesting special organization vehicle registration plates, and the present registration plate numbers of the vehicles of the members. d. The representative also shall submit to the division the name or initials the organization wishes to be placed at the bottom of the plate and a logotype. The use and arrangement of the name, initials, or logotype of the organization on the registration plates shall be in the sole discretion of the director. e. Special organization vehicle registration plates shall not be provided to any commercially registered vehicle or any motorcycle. f. The initial order for plates shall be for no less than 500 members of the organization in good standing and shall be accompanied by the fees prescribed by the director, except that the initial order for plates submitted by a service organization shall be for no less than 175 members. L. 1987, c. 374, s. 2; amended 1989,c.49,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-72 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-72
Action for recovery of civil penalty.
Status: in_force

14. An action for the recovery of a civil penalty for violation of this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this act shall be within the jurisdiction of and may be brought before the municipal court in the municipality where the offense was committed or where the defendant may be found, or where the measurement of emissions was physically made. The municipal prosecutor shall proceed in the matter on behalf of the State, unless the county prosecutor or the Attorney General assumes responsibility for the prosecution. The civil penalties provided by this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto shall be recovered in the name of the commission, as appropriate, and any money collected by the court in payment of a civil penalty shall be conveyed to the State Treasurer for deposit into the State General Fund. The civil penalties provided by this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings pursuant to "The Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). If the ticket has not been marked to indicate that a court appearance is required, the defendant shall have the option to waive trial, enter a plea of guilty, and pay the penalty, either by mail or in person, to the violations clerk, subject to the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey. L.1995,c.157,s.14; amended 2003, c.13, s.87.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2-14 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-14
Appointments; term; reimbursement for expenses
Status: in_force

The members of the panel shall be appointed by the Governor upon recommendations by the director and shall be in such number as the Governor and director shall deem appropriate. In recommending the physician and optometrist members, the director shall seek the advice and recommendations of the Medical Society of New Jersey with respect to the physician members, and the New Jersey Optometric Association with respect to the optometrist member or members. The panel and the members thereof shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. They shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for the reasonable expenses actually incurred in the performance of their duties as approved by the director. L.1977, c. 26, s. 2, eff. Feb. 24, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-4a
Temporary registration of motor vehicle in another state by resident of New Jersey
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of Revised Statutes 39:3-4 every resident of this State who acquires and temporarily registers a motor vehicle in another State may operate such vehicle or cause such vehicle to be operated on the public highways of this State for a period not in excess of the unexpired term of such temporary registration in another State. L.1967, c. 38, s. 1, eff. April 27, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-121.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-121.3
Installation, alteration, maintenance of traffic control devices
Status: in_force

Upon approval by the Department of Transportation of a request by a county or municipality for the installation, alteration or maintenance of a traffic control device on a county or municipal street or highway, the county or municipality may, and is authorized to, enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Transportation for the Department to perform the work or contract for the installation, alteration or maintenance at the expense of the county or municipality. L.1972, c.97, s.1; amended 1989,c.72.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-216 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-216
Commercial activity or solicitation of contributions; prohibition
Status: in_force

No person shall tender or offer for sale goods or merchandise of any kind, engage in any other commercial activity, or solicit contributions for any cause, on any portion of the right of way of a State or interstate highway system, including any rest areas located on such right of way. Nothing in this section shall be construed to inhibit the operation of commercial traffic, the rendering of emergency services to vehicles or travelers on the State or interstate highway system nor the installation and use of public telephones at locations on the rights of way approved by the State Department of Transportation. L.1979, c. 66, s. 1, eff. April 4, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-36 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-36
Vehicle issued salvage certificate of title by another state
Status: in_force

If a motor vehicle has been issued a salvage certificate of title, or similar document, by another state, that vehicle may be issued a certificate of ownership pursuant to section 3 or 4 of this act. L.1983, c. 323, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-27 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-27
Loading and operation of trailer; permittee's responsibility in damages
Status: in_force

In the transportation of any such road building machinery, vehicle, traction engine, roller, structural unit incapable of dismemberment or other apparatus or machinery in accordance with the provisions of section 39:4-26 of this Title, such trailer or semitrailer shall be so loaded and operated as not to cause damage to the surface of any public road, street, highway, bridge or railroad crossing. When operated the gross weight of the combination of vehicle and load shall be limited to eight hundred pounds for each inch of width of the tires on all wheels. Every permittee shall be responsible in money damages to the municipality, county, State Highway Commissioner or railroad company maintaining a highway, bridge or railroad crossing by reason of the failure of the permittee to comply with the statutes or posted regulations governing the use of the said highway, bridge or crossing or the rules and regulations governing the movement authorized under said permit. Amended by L.1941, c. 260, p. 690, s. 2; L.1952, c. 149, p. 509, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-7
Power of attorney given by nonresident; service of process
Status: in_force

Each owner, required by this subtitle to register his motor vehicle or motor cycle, who has a residence outside of the state shall file with the commissioner a duly executed instrument, constituting the commissioner and his successors in office his true and lawful attorney upon whom all original process in any action or legal proceeding against him, caused by the operation of his registered motor vehicle or motor cycle in this state, may be served, and shall agree therein that any original process against him which is so served shall have the same force and effect as if served on himself in this state. Service of the process shall be made by leaving a copy thereof in the commissioner's office with a service fee of two dollars, to be taxed on the plaintiff's costs of suit. The commissioner shall forthwith notify such owner of the service by registered letter directed to him at the post-office address stated in his application for registration.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-26 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-26
Traction or tractor well-drill machines or well-drilling equipment; trucks with powered feed impregnating machines; fee
Status: in_force

In addition to the motor vehicle licenses authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the commissioner is authorized and empowered to license traction or tractor well-drill machines or well-drilling equipment, however mounted, whether or not such vehicles be equipped with rubber tires, and to license any truck equipped with rubber tires which has permanently affixed thereto a powered feed impregnating machine, which license shall permit such vehicles to travel upon the public highways of this State in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The fee for such license shall be three dollars ($3.00) per annum, whether such license shall be issued for the yearly period or only for portion thereof. Amended by L.1938, c. 66, p. 176, s. 8; L.1945, c. 265, p. 797, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-79.23 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-79.23
"Omnibus Safety Enforcement Fund" in Department of the Treasury; use.
Status: in_force

4. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a separate, non-lapsing revolving fund to be known as the "Omnibus Safety Enforcement Fund." This fund is to be the depository for monies collected from certain fines imposed pursuant to R.S.39:3-19.1, R.S.39:3-29, and section 3 of P.L.2007, c.40 (C.39:3-79.22). The money in the fund shall be administered by the State Treasurer and all interest on monies deposited in the fund shall be credited to the fund. Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, monies in the fund shall be utilized exclusively by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to administer and enforce the provisions of this act, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto. Beginning in the fiscal year next following the effective date of this act, the State Treasurer shall annually allocate the money pursuant to this section to the commission. L.2007, c.40, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-98.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-98.1
Designation of lower maximum speed limits for trucks of registered gross weight of 10,000 pounds and over
Status: in_force

In accordance with the provisions of section 39:4-98 of the Revised Statutes, the State Highway Commissioner may, by regulation and identification by appropriate signs, designate lower maximum speed limits for trucks of a registered gross weight of 10,000 pounds and over, at a differential of 5 miles per hour, on State highways, or appropriate portions thereof, having 4 or more traffic lanes, where the legal speed limit is 50 miles per hour or greater. L.1960, c. 100, p. 588, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-5.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-5.3
Inspection of school buses
Status: in_force

School buses manufactured on or after April 1, 1977, when used beyond the tenth year, other than the transit type whose gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) exceeds 25,000 pounds, shall have an annual in-depth inspection by the Division of Motor Vehicles prior to the beginning of the school year. L.1983, c. 206, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.1
Free registration of vehicles owned by resident blind or disabled veterans or holder of Medal of Honor
Status: in_force

No fee shall be charged for the registration, in any year or years, of one motor vehicle of passenger type, which is not to be used for hire, owned by any resident of the State of New Jersey, individually or jointly with a spouse; (1) who is eligible for compensation pursuant to R.S. 38:18-1, 38:18-2 and 38:18-3, (2) who has qualified or shall qualify under the provisions of Public Law 663-79th Congress of the United States of America (August 8, 1946) or of Public Law 187--82nd Congress of the United States of America (October 20, 1951) or who is a veteran of World War I with service-connected disabilities of the kind set forth in said Public Laws, and who is the holder of a current driver's license issued by this State, if such motor vehicle is equipped with such special attachments and devices as the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety may deem necessary to provide for the safe operation thereof by such person, or (3) who is the holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor, which registration shall be evidenced by distinctive license plates of a design approved by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles. L.1948, c. 28, p. 89, s. 1. Amended by L.1951, c. 13, p. 39, s. 1; L.1952, c. 73, p. 402, s. 1; L.1953, c. 59, p. 969, s. 1; L.1956, c. 49, p. 100, s. 1; L.1972, c. 144, s. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1972; L.1979, c. 122, s. 1, eff. July 3, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-39 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-39
Training courses
Status: in_force

A licensee or his employee shall not perform initial inspections or reinspections and make repairs for compensation pursuant to this act unless qualified by the completion of training courses prescribed by the division, in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection, through regulations which establish standards for the training and certification of mechanics employed at private inspection centers. L. 1986, c. 22, s. 19, eff. June 2, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5B-26 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-26
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The department, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Labor, the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, the Divisions of Motor Vehicles and State Police of the Department of Law and Public Safety, and other appropriate State departments and agencies shall adopt, within 12 months of the effective date of this act and pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations concerning the transportation of hazardous material, which shall, to the maximum extent practicable, conform to the requirements established by 49 CFR Parts 100-199, adopted by the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to the provisions of the "Hazardous Materials Transportation Act," Pub.L. 93-633 (49 U.S.C. s. 1801 et seq.). L.1983, c. 401, s. 2, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-38 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-38
Partial payments which are deemed satisfaction of judgment
Status: in_force

For the purposes of sections 9 to 14 of this act when: (a) $10,000.00 has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount for bodily injury to or the death of 1 person as the result of 1 accident; (b) Subject to the limit of $10,000.00 for 1 person so injured or killed, the sum of $20,000.00 has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount for bodily injury to or the death of more than 1 person as the result of 1 accident; or (c) $5,000.00 has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount for damage to property as the result of 1 accident-- Such payment or payments shall be deemed a satisfaction of the judgment or judgments. L.1952, c. 173, p. 559, s. 16. Amended by L.1958, c. 95, p. 545, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-77 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-77
Loading so as to spill prohibited; minimum safety standards; penalty
Status: in_force

No person shall cause or permit a vehicle to be so loaded or operate a vehicle so loaded that the contents or any part thereof may be scattered in any street. Whenever the load of any vehicle is of material other than farm products susceptible to scattering on a street and such load extends above the height of the sides or tail gate or rear of the body of the vehicle, such load shall be securely covered by a tarpaulin or other cover. The director, where public safety so warrants, shall, after a public hearing, prescribe by rule or regulation minimum safety standards for fastening loads on and fix loading procedures for any commercial type flat bed motor vehicle or motor-drawn vehicle. Any rule or regulation so promulgated by the director shall be filed in the Secretary of State's office and copies thereof shall be available, upon request, in the director's office. The owner, lessee, bailee, or operator of any vehicle described above found on a highway in violation of any such safety standard or procedure that may be prescribed by the director shall be fined not more than $500.00 for each violation. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 80, s. 38; L.1966, c. 251, s. 1; L.1968, c. 272, s. 1, eff. Sept. 4, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-22 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-22
Powers of exchange
Status: in_force

Powers of exchange. a. The exchange shall be empowered to raise sufficient moneys (1) to pay its operating expenses, and (2) to compensate members of the exchange for claims paid for noneconomic loss, and associated claim adjustment expenses, which would not have been incurred had the tort limitation option provided in subsection b. of section 8 of P.L. 1972, c. 70 (C. 39:6A-8) or, in the case of policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 1989, subsection a. of section 8 of P.L. 1972, c. 70 (C. 39:6A-8), been elected by the injured party filing the claim for noneconomic loss. b. In order to enable the exchange to meet its obligations under subsection a. of this section, every member insurer or servicing carrier of the New Jersey Automobile Full Insurance Underwriting Association shall forward on a monthly basis, within 15 days of the close of the member's accounting month, a charge, to be known as the AIRE charge, in an amount and manner to be prescribed by the board of directors. AIRE charge amounts required to be paid to the exchange in accordance with this subsection shall, in the case of those amounts determined by the board of directors to be applicable during the period from July 1, 1984 to the effective date of P.L. 1985, c. 520, be paid to the exchange within 60 days of that date. A 10% per annum penalty charge shall be assessed by the exchange on any overdue AIRE charges. c. The board of directors shall establish guidelines by which members or servicing carriers and the exchange may verify the tort limitation options elected by claimants. d. Moneys collected by or otherwise available to the exchange shall be invested as hereinafter provided in section 12 of P.L. 1985, c. 520 (C. 39:6A-22.1). e. The exchange shall have such powers as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of the exchange. L. 1983, c. 362, s. 16; amended 1985, c.520,s.11; 1988,c.119,s.31.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-120.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-120.2
Flashing mechanism; use by municipalities
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of R.S. 39:4-8 and P.L.1969, c. 65 (C. 27:1A-43 et seq.), a municipality may determine the operation of any approved traffic control device as a flashing mechanism on municipally-owned and maintained streets and roads during the offpeak hours between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. of any day of the week. L.1981, c. 437, s. 1, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-9.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-9.4
Used ambulances, removal of markings, certain circumstances; violations, crime.
Status: in_force

1. a. Any ambulance sold, transferred, gifted, discarded or abandoned to an entity other than a hospital, licensed ambulance dealership, an emergency service organization as defined in section 2 of P.L.1997, c.388 (C.40A:14-184) or any entity licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services as an ambulance operator shall, prior to sale or transfer, be stripped of all markings that would identify the vehicle as an ambulance. b. The Commissioner of the Department of Health and Senior Services shall be responsible for the enforcement of this act. c. An action for a violation of this act may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction, and shall be punishable as a crime of the fourth degree L.2005,c.295,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:11-5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-5
Municipal hearing; fee
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of an application for the local permit or certificate of approval, the governing body or zoning commission of the municipality in which the junk business or junk yard is proposed to be established or maintained, shall hold a public hearing upon the application, which hearing shall take place not less than two weeks nor more than four weeks from the date of the application. Notice of the hearing shall be given the applicant and be published once in a newspaper having a circulation in the municipality not less than seven days before the date thereof. No permit or certificate of approval shall be granted unless the governing body or zoning commission, as the case may be, shall, after the hearing, find that no unreasonable depreciation of surrounding property would ensue from the establishment or maintenance of the motor vehicle junk yard or business and that the best interests of the community require the operation of the yard or business at the location designated. The proximity of schools, churches or other places of public gatherings, the sufficiency in number of other similar places in the vicinity and the suitability of the applicant to receive the license, shall be taken into consideration in considering the application. Each applicant shall pay a fee of ten dollars, the costs of publication and expenses of the hearing to the treasurer of the municipality.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10A-17 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-17
Claims allowable against repair facility in compliance with act only for balance of proceeds of sale
Status: in_force

No claim of any kind may be asserted against a motor vehicle repair facility that complies with the provisions of this act by the owner of a motor vehicle for damages arising out of the storage, removal, sale or issuance of a junk title certificate for a motor vehicle except for the balance of the proceeds of the sale of the motor vehicle, if any, after deduction of the expenses of the sale, the costs and expenses incurred in the removal and storage of the motor vehicle and the charges of the motor vehicle repair facility for the servicing and repair of the motor vehicle. L.1983, c. 455, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-11.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11.2
Discretion as to granting license; consent of parent or guardian
Status: in_force

The commissioner, in his discretion, may refuse to grant such a license to a person who is, in his estimation, not a proper person to be granted such license. No such license shall be granted by the commissioner unless a parent of, guardian of, or some person who stands in the place of parents to such person shall consent, in writing, that such license be granted. L.1942, c. 324, p. 1163, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-66 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-66
Maintenance of lamps, reflectors, etc.
Status: in_force

All lamps, reflectors and other illuminating devices required by this article shall be kept clean and in good working order and, as far as practicable, shall be mounted in such a manner as to reduce the likelihood of their being obscured by mud or dust thrown up by the wheels.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-13 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-13
Permit for park use.
Status: in_force

13. No political subdivision of the State shall require additional licensing or registration of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, or dirt bikes which are covered by the provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.). Nothing herein shall prohibit the requirement of a permit by State or local parks for use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, or dirt bikes on park lands or in any way affect the authority of the Department of Environmental Protection, the commissioner thereof, or those responsible for the operation of a park from adopting rules and regulations concerning the use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes. L.1973, c.307, s.13; amended 1985, c.375, s.13; 2009, c.275, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5H-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5H / Section 5H-4.1
Definitions relative to transportation-related surcharges.
Status: in_force

1. a. As used in this section: "Prearranged ride," "Rider," and "Transportation network company," shall have the same meanings as provided in section 2 of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-2). "Shared ride" means a prearranged ride in which: (1) prior to commencement of the prearranged ride, the rider requested to share the prearranged ride with one or more riders; and (2) the rider is charged a fare that is calculated, in part, based on the rider's request to share all or part of the prearranged ride with one or more riders, regardless of whether the rider actually shares all or part of the ride with one or more riders. b. Commencing October 1, 2018, there is imposed on a transportation network company rider a surcharge of $0.50 upon every prearranged ride that originates and terminates within the State, except that only a $0.25 surcharge is imposed on the rider of a shared ride. The surcharge imposed under this section shall be collected by the transportation network company, and shall be separately stated on the electronic receipt provided to the rider pursuant to section 9 of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-9). c. Each transportation network company required to collect the surcharge imposed by this section shall be personally liable for the surcharge imposed, collected, or required to be collected under this section. Any such transportation network company shall have the same right with respect to collecting the surcharge from a rider as if the surcharge were a part of the sales price and payable at the same time. d. In carrying out the provisions of this section, the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury shall have all of the powers and authority granted in P.L.1966, c.30 (C.54:32B-1 et seq.). The surcharge shall be filed and paid by the transportation network company on a monthly basis in a manner prescribed by the director. The director shall promulgate such rules and regulations as the director determines are necessary to effectuate the provisions of this section. e. The surcharge imposed by this section shall be governed by the provisions of the "State Uniform Tax Procedure Law," R.S.54:48-1 et seq. L.2018, c.47, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-54.8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-54.8
Time of operation
Status: in_force

Emergency warning lights may be operated only while the vehicle is being used in answering a fire or emergency call. L.1977, c. 223, s. 2, eff. Sept. 16, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-76.2g — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-76.2g
Exceptions to seat belt usage requirements.
Status: in_force

3. This act shall not apply to a driver or passenger of: a. A passenger automobile manufactured before July 1, 1966; b. A passenger automobile in which the driver or passenger possesses a written verification from a licensed physician that the driver or passenger is unable to wear a safety seat belt system for physical or medical reasons; c. A passenger automobile which is not required to be equipped with a safety seat belt system under federal law; d. A passenger automobile operated by a rural letter carrier of the United States Postal Service while performing the duties of a rural letter carrier; or e. A passenger automobile which was originally constructed with fewer safety seat belt systems than are necessary to allow the passenger to be buckled. L.1984, c.179, s.3; amended 1999, c.422, s.2; 2009, c.318, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-9
Production of certificate.
Status: in_force

9. a. Every person operating a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike registered or transferred in accordance with any of the provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.) shall, upon demand of any law enforcement officer, duly authorized conservation police officer of the Division of Fish and Wildlife or park police officer or law enforcement operation officer of the Division of Parks and Forestry within the Department of Environmental Protection, or any other police officer, produce for inspection the certificate of registration and shall furnish to the officer any information necessary for the identification of the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike and its owner. The failure to produce the certificate of registration when operating a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike on public lands and waters, or when crossing a public highway, shall be presumptive evidence in any court of competent jurisdiction of operating a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike which is not registered as required by P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.). b. A person less than 18 years of age who operates a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or a dirt bike which is registered in this State shall produce upon demand a certificate indicating that person's successful completion of a safety education and training course established or certified by the commissioner in accordance with section 15 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-15). The failure to produce the certificate when operating a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike on public lands or waters, or when crossing a public highway, shall be presumptive evidence in any court of competent jurisdiction of the operation of the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike in violation of the requirement in subsection c. of section 16 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-16). L.1973, c.307, s.9; amended 1985, c.375, s.10; 1991, c.322, s.2; 2009, c.275, s.9; 2019, c.407, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-10.9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-10.9
Posting of sign required; violations; penalties.
Status: in_force

5. a. A person, firm, corporation or other legal entity regularly engaged in the business of selling or renting roller skates or skateboards shall post a sign at the point where the sale or rental transaction is completed stating: "STATE LAW REQUIRES A PERSON UNDER 17 YEARS OF AGE TO WEAR A HELMET WHEN ROLLER SKATING OR SKATEBOARDING." The size of the sign shall be at a minimum 15 inches in length and 8 inches in width. This notification requirement shall not apply to a seller when roller skates are sold through the use of a mail order catalog or brochure where the purchase and payment are made by mail, telephone or another telecommunications or electronic method. b. A person, firm, corporation or other legal entity who fails to post the sign required by subsection a. of this section shall be subject to a penalty not to exceed $25 a day for each day the business is open to the public and the sign is not posted. The enforcement of this subsection shall be vested in the director, the inspectors appointed under his authority and the police or peace officers of, or inspectors duly appointed for this purpose by, any municipality or county or the State. Jurisdiction of proceedings to collect the penalties prescribed by this act is vested in the Superior Court and the municipal court in any municipality where the defendant resides. Process shall be either a summons or warrant and shall be executed in a summary manner pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). c. A person, firm, corporation or other legal entity regularly engaged in the business of renting roller skates or skateboards shall make available an approved helmet to a person under 17 years of age who rents the roller skates or skateboards for use in an area where a helmet is required, if the person does not already have a helmet in his possession. A fee may be charged for the helmet rental. d. A person, firm, corporation or other legal entity regularly engaged in the business of selling or renting roller skates or skateboards who complies with the applicable requirements of this section shall not be liable in a civil action for damages for any physical injury sustained by a user of roller skates or a skateboard who is under the age of 17 years as a result of that person's failure to wear a helmet in accordance with the provisions of this act. e. Sixty days before the effective date of this act, the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall make a reasonable effort to notify any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity who is regularly engaged in the business of selling or renting roller skates or skateboards of the requirements of this section. The responsibility of a person, firm, corporation or other legal entity under this section shall not be abrogated or diminished in any manner if the person fails to receive or become aware of a notice from the division. L.1997,c.411,s.5; amended 2005, c.208, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-76.2c — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-76.2c
Informational material.
Status: in_force

3. The Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall print materials to adequately inform the public about the types of child passenger restraint systems and booster seats meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards to reflect the provisions of section 1 of P.L.2015, c.50. These materials may be made available to car dealers, parent groups, hospitals, pediatricians and the general public. L.2001, c.244, s.3; amended 2015, c.50, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.92 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.92
Liberty State Park license plates, issuance
Status: in_force

2. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall, upon proper application therefor, issue Liberty State Park license plates for any motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in the State. In addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, a Liberty State Park license plate shall display words or a slogan and an emblem indicating support for, or an interest in, Liberty State Park. The words or slogan and emblem shall be chosen by the director; however, the director shall solicit, in conjunction with the Legislature, input from the general public on the design of the plate and shall review the submissions prior to choosing the design. Issuance of Liberty State Park license plates in accordance with this section shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise specifically provided. L.1997,c.195,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-96 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-96
Reckless driving; punishment
Status: in_force

39:4-96. A person who drives a vehicle heedlessly, in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, in a manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, a person or property, shall be guilty of reckless driving and be punished by imprisonment in the county or municipal jail for a period of not more than 60 days, or by a fine of not less than $50.00 or more than $200.00, or both. On a second or subsequent conviction he shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than three months, or by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500, or both. Amended 1955,c.220,s.1; 1982,c.45,s.3; 1995,c.70,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-41 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-41
Short title
Status: in_force

1. Sections 1 through 18 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Federal Clean Air Mandate Compliance Act." L.1995,c.112,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.129 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.129
Notification of availability to motorists.
Status: in_force

3. a. The director shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain organ donor license plates by including a notice with all motor vehicle registration renewals, and by posting appropriate posters or signs in all division facilities and offices. The notices, posters and signs shall be designed by the director after consulting with the New Jersey Transplant Association. b. The Commissioner of Transportation, the State Treasurer, and the director shall develop and enter into an interagency memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed by the departments and the division in carrying out their respective responsibilities under this act. L.2001,c.164,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-6
Farm, government exemptions.
Status: in_force

6. a. Any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike solely operated for use on a farm shall be exempt from the registration and numbering requirements of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.). b. No registration fee shall be charged for a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike owned by the federal government, the State, county or municipal government or subdivision thereof. L.1973, c.307, s.6; amended 1985, c.375, s.7; 2009, c.275, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-33.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-33.1
Veterans buying motor vehicles from United States; temporary identification markers
Status: in_force

Any person who served in the active military or naval service of the United States, and who has been discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable, and who purchases a motor vehicle from the War Assets Corporation or any other agency of the United States Government authorized to sell surplus property and has obtained from such corporation or agency a certificate of identification and a temporary identification marker which shall be displayed on such vehicle in accordance with the requirements of section 39:3-33 of the Revised Statutes, may operate such motor vehicle from the place of purchase to any place within the State for the purpose of registering such motor vehicle, without violating any of the provisions of section 39:3-4 of the Revised Statutes. L.1946, c. 45, p. 102, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-29 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-29
Waiver of dealer's obligation; effect.
Status: in_force

4. Any agreement of retail sale may contain a provision whereby the purchaser waives the dealer's obligation under section 2 of P.L.1971, c.76 (C.39:10-27); provided, however, a waiver shall be separately stated in the agreement of retail sale and separately signed by the purchaser, and further provided that such a waiver shall include a brief description of known defects that may need to be resolved in order to obtain a certificate of approval for the motor vehicle pursuant to R.S.39:8-2 or R.S.39:8-3. The signing of a waiver by the purchaser shall also serve to eliminate any criminal responsibility placed upon any motor vehicle dealer by P.L.1971, c.76 (C.39:10-26 et seq.). L.1971, c.76, s.4; amended 2017, s.182, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-79.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-79.1
Devices to prevent throwing of dirt on windshields of following vehicles
Status: in_force

No person shall operate or cause to be operated any bus, truck, full trailer or semitrailer of registered gross weight exceeding three tons on any public highway unless the same is equipped with suitable metal protectors or substantial flexible flaps on the rearmost wheels, and, in case the rear wheels are not covered at the top by fender, body or other parts of the vehicle, the rear wheels shall be covered at the top by protective means, of such standard type or design and installed in such manner as shall be approved by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety and as shall conform substantially to any requirements of the Interstate Commerce Commission governing similar subject matter, in order to prevent, as far as practical, such wheels from throwing dirt, water or other materials on the windshields of the following vehicles, except in cases in which the motor vehicle is so designed and constructed that the above requirements are accomplished by reason of fender or body construction or other means of enclosure; provided, however, this act shall not apply to pole trailers, dump trucks, tanks, or other vehicles where the construction thereof is such that complete freedom around the wheel area is necessary to secure the designed use of the vehicle. L.1952, c. 343, p. 1122, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-120.5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-120.5
Definitions
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: a. "Private road open to the public" means a private road leading from an establishment open to the public including but not limited to a shopping center, restaurant, movie theater or arena. b. "Public-private intersection" means the intersection of a private road open to the public with a highway. L.1991,c.298,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:12-11 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-11
Records of licensee
Status: in_force

Every licensee shall keep such records as the director may by regulation require. The records of the licensee shall be open to the inspection of the director or his representatives at all times during reasonable business hours. L.1951, c. 216, p. 779, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-4.1
Rules, regulations; system to permit electronic motor vehicle sales transaction documents.
Status: in_force

8. Not later than 24 months after the effective date of P.L.2021, c.462 (C.39:10-19.5 et al.), the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations necessary to establish and administer a system to permit new motor vehicle sales transaction documents to be prepared by or submitted to the commission in electronic from, or processed electronically in compliance with R.S.39:10-1 et seq., the federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, Pub.L.99-579 (49 U.S.C. s.32705), and the regulations promulgated pursuant to the federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, Pub.L.99-579 (49 U.S.C. s.32705). The chief administrator shall, by regulations adopted pursuant to this section, establish a schedule to permit used motor vehicle sales transaction documents to be prepared by or submitted to the commission in electronic form, or processed electronically, in compliance with R.S.39:10-1 et seq., the federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, Pub.L.99-579 (49 U.S.C. s.32705), and the regulations promulgated pursuant to the federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, Pub.L.99-579 (49 U.S.C. s.32705). Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.2017, c.308 (C.39:10-11.2 to 11.6) to the contrary, the system established by the commission pursuant to this section shall include the notification, recording, transfer, and release of security interests and title information by the lienholders of motor vehicles in lieu of a paper-based system used for those purposes. L.2021, c.462, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-134.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-134.4
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

4. The chief administrator may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), any rules or regulations necessary for the implementation of this act. L.2011, c.47, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.115 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.115
Special license plates for former legislator
Status: in_force

2. a. Upon the application of a former member of the New Jersey State Legislature, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue special registration plates for a motor vehicle owned or leased by the former member. The plates shall identify the holder as a "Senate-Former Member" or "General Assembly-Former Member"; provided however, if the former member served in both the General Assembly and the Senate, the former member shall receive plates identifying him as a former member of the Senate. The plates also shall contain the Shield of the State of New Jersey, in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law. The identifying characters displayed on the license plate shall be in a form as to adapt to the size of the license plate. The director shall design the special plates, subject to approval by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the General Assembly. b. In addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles, an application for these special plates shall be accompanied by a fee of $50, which shall be retained by the Division of Motor Vehicles, to defray the cost of producing and distributing the plates. The application also shall be accompanied by proof, in a form specified by the director, that the applicant served as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly or State Senate. L.1999,c.374,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2-3.8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-3.8
Electronic, digital processing of motor vehicle transactions.
Status: in_force

1. a. Whenever any law, rule or regulation requires or permits documents or information to be prepared by or submitted to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, the chief administrator may permit the documents or information to be prepared by or submitted to the commission in electronic or digital form, or processed electronically. In no event shall an individual be required to submit documents or information only in electronic or digital form; nor shall documents or information be made available to an individual only in electronic or digital form. Submission in electronic or digital form may be permitted pursuant to this section notwithstanding that any law, rule or regulation requires documents or information to be written or to be submitted in writing, specifies that documents or information be signed, certified, verified or witnessed, or otherwise explicitly or implicitly requires the preparation or submission of documents or information on paper or in written form. As used in this subsection, "individual" means a natural person. b. The chief administrator, after consultation with the State Records Committee, shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), regulations specifying how the signature, verification, certification, witnessing or other formal requirements shall be met with respect to documents or information permitted to be prepared or submitted in electronic or digital form pursuant to this section and specifying such additional safeguards as the chief administrator deems necessary to protect the privacy, and prevent improper access to or disclosure, of any personal information as defined in section 1 of P.L.1997, c.188 (C.39:2-3.3) that may be transmitted in an electronic or digital form, or processed. Regulations adopted pursuant to this subsection may permit the use of digital signature technology for the signing of documents and other appropriate purposes. L.1999,c.149,s.1; amended 2021, c.462, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-85 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-85
Subrogation.
Status: in_force

25. Subrogation. When judgment has been obtained against the association in an action brought under this act, the association shall, upon payment from the fund of the amount of the judgment to the extent provided in this act, be subrogated to the cause of action of the judgment creditor against the operator and owner of the motor vehicle by which the accident was occasioned and shall bring an action against either or both of such persons for the amount of the damage sustained by the judgment creditor when and in the event that the identity of either or both of such persons shall be established, and shall recover the same out of any funds which would be payable in respect to the death or injury under any policy of insurance, which was in force at the time of the accident and in event that more is recovered and collected in any such action than the amount paid out of the fund by reason of the judgment, the association shall pay the balance, after reimbursing the fund, to the judgment creditor. L.1952,c.174,s.25; amended 1955, c.1, s.16; 1968, c.323, s.7; 1985, c.148, s.18; 2003, c.89, s.29.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.109 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.109
"Deborah Hospital Foundation Fund."
Status: in_force

3. a. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a non-lapsing, interest-bearing fund to be known as the "Deborah Hospital Foundation Fund." There shall be deposited in the fund the amount collected from the application and renewal fees collected pursuant to section 2 of this act, after reimbursement of the division for its actual costs in administering this act, and the amount remaining from the monies contributed by the Deborah Heart and Lung Center pursuant to section 4 of this act. b. Monies deposited in the fund shall be used by the Deborah Hospital Foundation to fund programs and services for persons served by the Deborah Heart and Lung Center in New Jersey. 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 into 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. c. Monies in the Deborah Hospital Foundation Fund shall be withdrawn by the State Treasurer and disbursed to the Deborah Hospital Foundation in Browns Mills, New Jersey, upon request of the foundation pursuant to a voucher system to be established by the State Treasurer. The foundation shall indicate on each voucher request the purpose to which the monies disbursed shall be applied. d. The State Treasurer shall provide an annual report to the Deborah Hospital Foundation on the status of the funds, and the foundation shall provide an annual report to the State Treasurer documenting expenditures by the center of monies from the fund. L.1999,c.354,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-8.17 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8.17
Reports from municipalities; annual report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

6. The municipalities whose applications have been approved for the pilot program established pursuant to this act shall submit reports every 12 months after a traffic control signal monitoring system has been installed to the Commissioner of Transportation detailing increases or decreases in violations and accidents at intersections where traffic control signal monitoring systems have been installed. The Commissioner of Transportation shall prepare and submit an annual report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the General Assembly, and the Senate Transportation Committee and the Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee or their successor committees describing the pilot program developed pursuant to this act, including accident and violation information reported by the affected municipalities. The first such report shall be submitted no later than one year after the installation of the first traffic control signal monitoring system authorized pursuant to this act. Thereafter, subsequent reports shall be submitted annually for the duration of the five-year pilot program prescribed by P.L.2007, c.348 (C.39:4-8.12 et seq.), with the fifth and final report providing a comprehensive review of the pilot program, including but not limited to, an evaluation of the program's effectiveness, a discussion of extending the program to other intersections in the State, and any other information relevant to the report. L.2007, c.348, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-105 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-105
Color system
Status: in_force

Traffic signals or signal devices shall conform strictly with the provisions of this article. A three-color system shall be used; red, amber and green. Green means permission for traffic to go, subject to the safety of others or the specific directions of an officer, official sign or special signal. Red means traffic to stop before entering the intersection or crosswalk and remain standing until green is shown alone, unless otherwise specifically directed to go by an officer, official sign or special signal. Amber, or yellow, when shown alone following green means traffic to stop before entering the intersection or nearest crosswalk, unless when the amber appears the vehicle or street car is so close to the intersection that with suitable brakes it cannot be stopped in safety. A distance of fifty feet from the intersection is considered a safe stopping distance for a speed of twenty miles per hour, and vehicles and street cars if within that distance when the amber appears alone, and which cannot be stopped with safety, may proceed across the intersection or make a right or left turn unless the turning movement is specifically limited. All other uses of green, red, amber or yellow lights so located as to be confused with traffic signals shall be discontinued.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-5
Sale contrary to chapter unlawful
Status: in_force

No person shall sell or purchase any motor vehicle in this state, except in the manner and subject to the conditions provided in this chapter.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-26 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-26
Tolling statute of limitations
Status: in_force

Submission of a controversy to arbitration shall toll the statute of limitations for filing an action until the filing of the arbitration decision in accordance with section 7 of this act. L.1983, c. 358, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-12 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-12
Position of hands and feet; carrying another person
Status: in_force

A person propelling or riding on a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, nor shall he ride with his feet removed from the pedals, or with both hands removed from the handlebars, nor shall he practice any trick or fancy riding in a street. No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 70, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10t — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10t
Restrictions on retaining, use of information, digital driver's license, non-driver identification card.
Status: in_force

4. a. No verifier or entity contracting with the commission may collect, retain, share, or use information from a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card for longer than what is strictly necessary for the purpose for which that information was presented. b. No provider of a digital wallet or of a verification tool operating in this State shall access, collect, retain, share, or use personal information about a holder's digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card or about the use of such license or identification card, except as required by State or federal law or regulation. L.2025, c.115, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-49 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-49
Headlamps
Status: in_force

Except as hereinafter in this article provided, every motor vehicle other than a motor-drawn vehicle and other than a motor cycle shall be equipped with at least 2 approved headlamps mounted at the same level with an equal number on each side of the front of the vehicle. Every motor cycle shall be equipped with at least 1 and not more than 2 approved headlamps. Every motor cycle equipped with a side car or other attachment shall be equipped with a lamp on the outside limit of such attachment capable of displaying a white light to the front. Amended by L.1964, c. 136, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5D-14 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5D / Section 5D-14
Suspension of enforcement against party State
Status: in_force

If it is determined by the Director of Motor Vehicles of the State of New Jersey that the provisions of the compact, in full or in part, are not being implemented with respect to violations reported from the State of New Jersey by any other party State, the director with the approval of the Governor of New Jersey, may suspend the enforcement of the provisions of this agreement as against such party State until such time as he shall determine that such implementation by the other party State is being had. L.1966, c. 73, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-71 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-71
Order for payment of judgment.
Status: in_force

11. The court shall make an order directed to the association requiring the association to make payment from the fund of such sum, if any, as it shall find to be payable upon said claim, pursuant to the provisions of and in accordance with the limitations contained in this act, if the court is satisfied, upon the hearing: (a) Of the truth of all matters required to be shown by the applicant by section 10, (b) That the applicant has fully pursued and exhausted all remedies available to him for recovering damages against all persons mentioned in subparagraph (m) of section 10 by (1) Commencing action against all such persons against whom the applicant might reasonably be considered as having a cause of action in respect of such damages and prosecuting every such action in good faith to judgment and (2) Taking all reasonable steps available to him to collect on every judgment so obtained and by applying the proceeds of any judgment or recovery so obtained towards satisfaction of the amount due upon the judgment for payment of which the claim is made. Any amount which the plaintiff has received or can collect by way of payments upon the judgment or by way of settlement of the cause of action, in whole or in part, from or on behalf of any person other than the judgment debtor, described in subparagraph (m) of section 10, shall be deducted from the amount due upon the judgment for payment of which claim is made. L.1952,c.174,s.11; amended 1955, c.1, s.5; 1958, c.98, s.2; 2003, c.89, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-22.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-22.1
Advance written notice prior to examination of books and records.
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding any other law, rule, regulation, or order to the contrary, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, or a designee, shall give one business day’s advanced written notice to an individual or entity engaged in the business of buying, selling, or dealing in motor vehicles; a licensed motor vehicle dealer; or a licensed leasing dealer prior to entering the building of the individual or entity engaged in the business of buying, selling, or dealing in motor vehicles; the licensed motor vehicle dealer; or the licensed leasing dealer for the purpose of examining books and records. L.2025, c.311, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-54.15 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-54.15
Warning lights, sirens on vehicle of volunteer fire, first aid or rescue squad chiefs or officers.
Status: in_force

1. A current chief or first assistant chief of a volunteer fire company, or chief officer of a first aid or rescue squad, recognized by and rendering service in any municipality may mount and operate on a motor vehicle owned by him and registered in his name a red emergency warning light or lights, a siren, or both, as prescribed in P.L.1985, c.171 (C.39:3-54.15 et seq.). The size and type of lights and siren, and the location of their controls, shall be determined by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. L.1985,c.171,s.1; amended 2005, c.218, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-9
Forfeiture of bond or cash deposit; disposition of moneys
Status: in_force

A bail bond, if forfeited, may be enforced by the director, and any cash deposit in lieu of bond, if forfeited, shall be paid to the director by the magistrate with whom it was deposited; provided, that such forfeiture is in a proceeding instituted by the director, or a member of his staff, or by the State Police, or an inspector of the Public Utility Commission, or a law enforcement officer of any other State agency. The director shall dispose of the proceeds of said forfeiture in the manner provided by section 39:5-40 of this Title and the proceeds of forfeitures in a proceeding instituted by a local officer shall be forwarded by the magistrate to the proper financial officer of the county, wherein they were collected, to be used by the county as a fund for road repairs therein; provided, however, that the magistrate may first deduct costs and fees from forfeited bail in an amount not to exceed the amount of the costs and fees authorized by section 22A:3-4 of the New Jersey Statutes, and pay the same to the municipal treasurer. Amended by L.1942, c. 334, p. 1179, s. 2; L.1953, c. 36, p. 621, s. 11; L.1965, c. 230, s. 1, eff. Jan. 10, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-50.13 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-50.13
Tort Claims Act rights
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in the act shall mitigate any right which the victim may have pursuant to the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act" (N.J.S. 59:1-1 et seq.). L. 1985, c. 442, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-27 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-27
Study on location, adequacy of agency facilities.
Status: in_force

27. The administrator is directed to immediately commence a study on the location and adequacy of agency facilities. Special attention shall be paid to siting agencies which are accessible to transit and parking facilities. The study shall examine the affordability and practicality of using smaller satellite offices. The study shall reexamine the location and number of the commission's regional service centers. The study shall reevaluate the core business practices used in the administration of motor vehicle services and so report to the commission. L.2003,c.13,s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-51 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-51
Information to municipal court judges
Status: in_force

In a municipal court case which involves a violation of the motor vehicle and traffic laws as set forth in Title 39 of the Revised Statutes or in any other case which involves directly or indirectly a motor vehicle accident, the municipal prosecutor shall inform the municipal court judge in writing during the initial appearance of a defendant before the court of the death of any person or the extent of any personal injury sustained by a person as a result of the violation of the motor vehicle or traffic laws by the defendant or as a result of a motor vehicle accident which occurred during the violation of any other law by the defendant. L. 1987, c. 307, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-52 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-52
Licensing of inspectors, fees.
Status: in_force

12. a. A person shall not conduct any inspection required by the chief administrator on a motor vehicle or diesel bus, heavy-duty diesel truck, or any diesel-powered vehicle unless that person is licensed as an inspector by the chief administrator. The chief administrator may establish a fee not to exceed $50 for the licensure and relicensure of inspectors and shall establish standards and requirements for the licensure and relicensure of inspectors including, at a minimum, the successful completion of emission training and testing requirements determined by the chief administrator in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection as a prerequisite to licensing. Any license issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for the period set by the chief administrator, which shall not be longer than two years. The successful completion of refresher training and testing, at a minimum, shall be required prior to license renewal. All fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be turned over to the State Treasurer and deposited in the "Motor Vehicle Inspection Fund" established pursuant to subsection j. of R.S.39:8-2. b. The chief administrator may deny, suspend or revoke any license authorized to be issued by this section or refuse renewal thereof for cause, including, but not limited to, one or more of the following: (1) Violation of any provision of P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-41 et al.) or of any regulation adopted pursuant thereto; (2) Fraud, misrepresentation or misstatement in securing the license or in the conduct of the licensed activity; (3) Conviction of a crime involving fraud or moral turpitude; (4) Violation of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.) or of any regulation adopted pursuant thereto; (5) Failure to successfully complete any training or testing requirements that are a prerequisite to licensure; (6) Failure to pay any fee required by law; (7) Other good cause; or (8) Violation of P.L.1995, c.157 (C.39:8-59 et seq.), or of any regulation adopted pursuant thereto. L.1995, c.112, s.12; amended 2009, c.331, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-124 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-124
Method of turning at intersection; local authorities may determine
Status: in_force

The State Highway Commissioner and local authorities, with reference to highways under their respective jurisdictions, may modify the method provided in section 39:4-123 of this Title, of turning at intersections by clearly indicating by buttons, markers or other direction signs, within an intersection, the course to be followed by vehicles turning therein. No driver shall fail to turn in the manner so directed when such direction signs are installed by said authorities. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 92, s. 66.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-12.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-12.2
Licenses, permits, identification cards, designation as organ, tissue donor, education program, access to information.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall provide with every examination permit, special learner's permit, motorcycle-only examination permit, motorized bicycle license, new license, renewal license, identification card, or renewal identification card the opportunity for each person pursuant to the provisions of the "Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act," P.L.2008, c.50 (C.26:6-77 et seq.), to designate that the person shall donate all or any organs or tissues for the purposes of transplantation or therapy. b. The designation indicating that a person is a donor pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be done in accordance with procedures prescribed by the chief administrator. The designation shall be displayed in print in a conspicuous form and manner on the permit, license, or identification card, and electronically, by substantially the following statement: "ORGAN DONOR" and shall constitute sufficient legal authority for the removal of organs or tissues for the purposes of transplantation or therapy upon the death of the permit holder, licensee, or identification cardholder. The designation shall be removed in accordance with procedures prescribed by the chief administrator. c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1999, c.28) d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.80) e. The chief administrator, in consultation with those organ procurement organizations designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey, shall establish and provide an annual education program for commission employees and personnel. The program shall focus on the benefits associated with organ and tissue donations, the scope and operation of New Jersey's donor program, and how the commission's employees and personnel can effectively inform the public about the donor program and can best assist those wishing to participate in the donor program, including use of the Donate Life NJ Registry, established pursuant to P.L.2008, c.48 (C.26:6-66 et al.). f. The chief administrator shall electronically record and store all organ donor designations and identification information, and shall provide the organ procurement organizations designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey with real-time electronic access to the organ donor designation information collected pursuant to subsection a. of this section. An organ procurement organization designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey, or any donor registry established by any such organization, shall have real-time electronic access to those organ donor designations and identification at all times, without exception, for the purposes of verifying organ and tissue donation status and identity. For these purposes, the federally designated organ procurement organization shall have electronic access to each recorded donor's name, address, date of birth, gender, color of eyes, height, driver's license number, date of donor registration, and date of removal from the registry if applicable. Upon request, the chief administrator shall provide a copy of the donor's original driver's license application. g. Those organ procurement organizations designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey may contract with a third party, in consultation with the chief administrator, to assess, develop, and implement any system set-up necessary to support the initial and ongoing electronic access by those organizations to the donor designation and identification information required to be made available in accordance with the provisions of this section; however, the organ procurement organizations shall not be required to incur an aggregate cost in excess of $50,000 for the purposes of this subsection. L.1978, c.181, s.1; amended 1999, c.28, s.6; 2007, c.80, s.1; 2008, c.48, s.13; 2008, c.50, s.25; 2017, c.377, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-183.21a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-183.21a
Removal of certain signs.
Status: in_force

3. The commissioner shall, upon receiving notice from a railroad company that it has abandoned a particular line and the grade crossings thereon, order the removal of any advance warning signs erected pursuant to section 22 of P.L.1941, c.345 (C.39:4-183.21). L.1971,c.393,s.3; amended 2003, c.13, s.55.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-79.9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-79.9
Publicity of provisions of act
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall periodically publicize the provisions of this act following its enactment. L.1984, c. 55, s. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3w — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3w
Appropriation of fees
Status: in_force

23. The fees collected pursuant to this act shall be appropriated to the Division of Motor Vehicles. L.1983,c.105,s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-98.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-98.4
Definitions relative to 65 MPH speed limit.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "Authorities" means the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the South Jersey Transportation Authority. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Transportation. "Eligible public highways" means public highways as defined in section 3 of P.L.1984, c.73 (C.27:1B-3) of which portions have been determined by the commissioner to be appropriate for a 65 miles per hour speed limit based on such criteria as determined by the commissioner. Public highways under the jurisdiction of counties and municipalities shall not be eligible public highways. L.1997, c.415, s.3; amended 2013, c.253, s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-8
Display of registration number.
Status: in_force

8. The number assigned to a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike and required to be displayed pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-3) shall be displayed on the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike at all times in such manner as the chief administrator may, by regulation, prescribe. No number other than the number assigned by the chief administrator, or a comparable identification number of the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike properly registered in another state, shall be painted, attached, or otherwise displayed on either side of the cowling, except that racing numbers on a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike being operated in prearranged organized special events may be temporarily displayed for the duration of the race. L.1973, c.307, s.8; amended 1985, c.375, s.9; 2009, c.275, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-183.27 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-183.27
Rules and regulations; placement, specifications, location and maintenance of traffic signs and markings
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Transportation shall, from time to time, promulgate rules and regulations concerning the placing, specifications, location and maintenance of highway and traffic signs and markings. In promulgating such rules and regulations, the commissioner shall be guided by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways which has been adopted by the Federal Highway Administrator as a national standard for application on all classes of highways. L.1972, c. 43, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10f7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10f7
Waiver of fee for replacement driver's license for organ, tissue donor.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall not impose a fee for a replacement driver's license or the digitized picture fee if the replacement driver's license is requested solely for the purpose of designating that the person shall donate all or any organs or tissues for the purposes of transplantation or therapy pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1978, c.181 (C.39:3-12.2). b. In order to receive a replacement driver's license, pursuant to subsection a. of this section, a person shall first surrender the person's current driver's license to the commission. L.2017, c.108, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.48 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.48
Issuance of coastal protection license plates
Status: in_force

2. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall, upon proper application therefor, issue coastal protection license plates for any motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in the State. In addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, a coastal protection license plate shall display words or a slogan and an emblem indicating support for, or an interest in, the protection of the coastal resources of this State. The words or slogan and emblem shall be chosen by the director; however, the director shall solicit, in conjunction with the Legislature, input from the general public on the design of the plate and shall review the submissions prior to choosing the design. Issuance of coastal protection license plates in accordance with this section shall be subject to the limitations of section 3 of P.L.1959, c.56 (C.39:3-33.5) and other applicable requirements of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise specifically provided. L.1993,c.168,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.18 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.18
Possession of valid commercial driver license mandatory.
Status: in_force

10. a. (1) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2005, c.147). (2) On and after April 1, 1992, and except when operating under a valid commercial driver examination or learner's permit and accompanied by the holder of a commercial driver license valid for the class or type of vehicle being operated, a person shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle unless the person has been issued and is in possession of a valid commercial driver license and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated. A person shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle if the person is restricted from operating a commercial vehicle of that class or type. (3) A person violating this subsection shall be fined not less than $250 or more than $500, or imprisoned for not more than 60 days, or both. If that person has never been licensed to operate a commercial motor vehicle in this State or any other jurisdiction, the chief administrator shall refuse to issue a license to operate a commercial motor vehicle to that person for a period of 180 days from the date of the conviction. This penalty shall not be applicable in cases where failure to have actual possession of the commercial driver license is due to an administrative or technical error by the commission. If a person charged with a failure to have possession of a valid commercial driver license can exhibit the license to the judge of the court before whom he is summoned to answer to a charge and the license was valid on the day the person was charged, the judge may dismiss the charge. However, the judge may impose court costs. b. (1) A person who has been refused a commercial driver license, whose commercial motor vehicle driving privilege or any endorsement has been suspended or revoked, who has been prohibited or disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle, who is subject to an out-of-service order, or whose driving privilege is suspended or revoked, shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle during the period of refusal, suspension, revocation, prohibition, or disqualification, or during the period of the out-of-service order. (2) A person who violates this subsection shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than $500 or more than $5,000 for each offense, or imprisoned for a term of not more than 90 days, or both; provided, however, a person who operates a commercial motor vehicle during the period of an out-of-service order shall, upon conviction, be fined $2,500 and may be imprisoned for a term of not more than 90 days. A person who operates a commercial motor vehicle during the period of an out-of-service order shall, upon a second or subsequent conviction of this subsection, be fined $5,000 and may be imprisoned for a term of not more than 90 days. If a person is involved in an accident resulting in personal injury to another person while operating a commercial motor vehicle in violation of this subsection, the court shall impose both a period of imprisonment for 90 days and a fine of $5,000. (3) An employer shall not knowingly allow, require, permit or authorize a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the period of refusal, suspension, revocation, prohibition, disqualification, or during the period of the out-of-service order. An employer who is convicted of a violation of this subsection shall be subject to a fine of not less than $2,750 or more than $25,000. In addition, the commercial motor vehicle driving privilege of a person convicted under this subsection shall be suspended in accordance with section 12 of this act. L.1990, c.103, s.10; amended 2005, c.147, s.6; 2009, c.271, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-73.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-73.1
Assumption of excess payment by fund; exceptions.
Status: in_force

2. In the event medical expense benefits paid by an insurer, in accordance with subsection a. of section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4) or section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1), are in excess of $75,000.00 on account of personal injury to any one person in any one accident covered under a policy issued prior to January 1, 2004, the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund shall assume the following: a. the entire excess for a medical expense benefits claim covered under a policy issued before January 1, 1991; and b. such excess up to $250,000 for a medical expense benefits claim covered under a policy issued on or after January 1, 1991 and the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund shall reimburse the insurer therefor in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner; provided, however, that this provision is not intended to broaden the coverage available to accidents involving uninsured or hit-and-run automobiles, to provide extraterritorial coverage, or to pay excess medical expenses. The Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund shall cease to reimburse an insurer for medical expense benefits under this section for injuries covered under a policy issued on or after January 1, 2004. L.1977,c.310,s.2; amended 1985, c.148, s.9; 1990, c.8, s.14; 1998, c.21, s.69; 2003, c.89, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-56.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-56.1
Willfully causing vehicle to become disabled; abandonment of vehicle upon public highway
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall operate a vehicle upon the public highways, bridges or tunnels of this State or upon any highways, bridges or tunnels in this State operated by any authority of this State or by any authority created jointly by this State and any other State in such a manner as to willfully cause such vehicle to become disabled, by reason of lack of fuel or otherwise, for the purpose of interfering with or obstructing the passage of other vehicles. (b) No person shall willfully abandon a vehicle upon the public highways, bridges or tunnels of this State, or upon any highways, bridges or tunnels in this State operated by any authority of this State or by any authority created jointly by this State and any other State for the purpose of interfering with or obstructing the passage of other vehicles. L.1964, c. 18, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-13.8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.8
Fine for violations of special learner's permit, examination permit, or probationary driver's license.
Status: in_force

11. A fine of $100 shall be imposed for violating the following conditions of a special learner's permit, an examination permit or a probationary driver's license: a. supervision requirements for permit holders; b. passenger restrictions; c. hours of operation; d. seat belt requirements; e. hand-held or hands-free interactive wireless communication device use restrictions; f. any other violation of the conditions of a permit or probationary license as the chief administrator may designate; or g. decal requirements. L.2001, c.420, s.11; amended 2009, c.37, s.4; 2009, c.38, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-25.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-25.1
Rights and duties of persons riding or driving animals
Status: in_force

Every person riding an animal or driving any animal-drawn vehicle 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 those provisions thereof which by their very nature can have no application. L.1951, c. 23, p. 72, s. 19.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-33.8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-33.8
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect July 1, 1959. L.1959, c. 56, p. 165, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-79 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-79
Fine for violating article
Status: in_force

Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine not exceeding twenty-five dollars.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-197.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-197.2
County road lying within municipality; regulation of traffic and parking
Status: in_force

Any municipality, which maintains a paid police force, may, by ordinance, resolution, or regulation, pursuant to R.S. 39:4-197 and with the consent of the governing body of the county, regulate traffic and parking along and upon any county road or part thereof, lying within its corporate limits, in the same manner and to the same extent that it is authorized by law to regulate the same upon municipal roads and streets. L.1957, c. 69, p. 133, s. 1. Amended by L.1980, c. 143, s. 1, eff. Nov. 12, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-191.7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-191.7
Word markings limited
Status: in_force

The use of words painted on the pavement shall be limited to very brief warning messages expressed in the shortest possible words. Regulatory messages may be used, but only in support of standard signs. All letters should be greatly elongated in the direction of traffic movement. L.1951, c. 23, p. 116, s. 106.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-1
Motor vehicle inspections, exceptions.
Status: in_force

39:8-1. a. Every motor vehicle registered in this State which is used over any public road, street, or highway or any public or quasi-public property in this State, and every vehicle subject to enhanced inspection and maintenance programs pursuant to 40 C.F.R. s.51.356, except motorcycles, historic motor vehicles registered as such, collector motor vehicles designated as such pursuant to this subsection, and those vehicles over 8,500 pounds gross weight that are under the inspection jurisdiction of the commission pursuant to Titles 27 and 48 of the Revised Statutes, shall be inspected by designated inspectors or at official inspection facilities to be designated by the commission or at licensed private inspection facilities. Passenger automobiles registered in accordance with R.S.39:3-4 or R.S.39:3-27 and noncommercial trucks registered in accordance with section 2 of P.L.1968, c.439 (C.39:3-8.1) or R.S.39:3-27 inspected pursuant to this section shall only be inspected for emissions and emission-related items such as emission control equipment and on-board diagnostics. The commission shall adopt rules and regulations establishing a procedure for the designation of motor vehicles as collector motor vehicles, which designation shall include consideration by the commission of one or more of the following factors: the age of the vehicle, the number of such vehicles originally manufactured, the number of such vehicles that are currently in use, the total number of miles the vehicle has been driven, the number of miles the vehicle has been driven during the previous year or other period of time determined by the commission, and whether the vehicle has a collector classification for insurance purposes. b. The commission shall determine the official inspection facility or private inspection facility at which a motor vehicle, depending upon its characteristics, shall be inspected. The commission, with the concurrence of the Department of Environmental Protection, may exclude by regulation from this inspection requirement any category of motor vehicle if good cause for such exclusion exists, unless the exclusion is likely to prevent this State from meeting the applicable performance standard established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The commission may determine that a vehicle is in compliance with the inspection requirements of this section if the vehicle has been inspected and passed under a similar inspection program of another state, district, or territory of the United States. amended 1963, c.128, s.2; 1964, c.195, s.3; 1967, c.237, s.1; 1976, c.43, s.3; 1983, c.236, s.2; 1983, c.403, s.26; 1986, c.22, s.1; 1995, c.112, s.19; 2003, c.13, s.75; 2009, c.331, s.4; 2010, c.29, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-51b — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-51b
Prohibition of open, unsealed alcoholic beverage container or cannabis item in motor vehicle; fine.
Status: in_force

6. a. All occupants of a motor vehicle located on a public highway, or the right-of-way of a public highway, shall be prohibited from possessing any open or unsealed alcoholic beverage container or unsealed cannabis item as defined in section 3 of P.L.2021, c.16 (C.24:6I-33) that is intended to be consumed by means of smoking, vaping, or aerosolizing. This subsection shall not apply, with respect to the possession of an alcoholic beverage, to a passenger of a charter or special bus operated as defined under R.S.48:4-1 or a limousine service. b. A person shall not be deemed to be in possession of an opened or unsealed alcoholic beverage container or unsealed cannabis item pursuant to this section if such container or unsealed cannabis item is located in the trunk of a motor vehicle, behind the last upright seat in a trunkless vehicle, or in the living quarters of a motor home or house trailer. For the purposes of this section, the term "open or unsealed" shall mean an alcoholic beverage container with its original seal broken, or a container or package that is not the original container or package such as a glass, cup, box, bag, or wrapping. c. For a first offense, a person convicted of violating this section shall be fined $200 and shall be informed by the court of the penalties for a second or subsequent violation of this section. For a second or subsequent offense, a person convicted of violating this section shall be fined $250 or shall be ordered by the court to perform community service for a period of 10 days in such form and on such terms as the court shall deem appropriate under the circumstances. L.2000, c.83, s.6; amended 2021, c.16, s.84.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-79 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-79
Backing to curb
Status: in_force

No operator shall allow a vehicle to stand backed to the curb when loading or unloading, except when it is impracticable to load or unload it while standing parallel to the curb, but no vehicle may completely block the passage of another vehicle or street car by remaining backed up to the curb. When necessary to back up to the curb, the towing vehicle in any combination of vehicles and the horse, if the vehicle is horse drawn, shall stand as nearly parallel as practicable to the curb and facing the direction of traffic. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 80, s. 39.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-75 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-75
Overweight vehicles on bridge; penalty.
Status: in_force

39:4-75. a. No motor vehicle shall be driven over a bridge in this State if the gross weight of the vehicle and load is greater than the gross posted weight limit of the bridge. b. Signs warning persons driving motor vehicles that they are approaching a bridge with a maximum gross weight limit shall be posted in a conspicuous place upon the bridge or immediately adjacent thereto and at the last safe exit or detour preceding the bridge. These signs shall indicate the maximum gross weight permitted on the bridge and shall be in accordance with the current standards prescribed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. The signs required by this section shall be posted and maintained by the entity which has jurisdiction over the bridge. c. A person violating this section shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.00. In default of the payment thereof imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 10 days shall be imposed. The owner and operator of any vehicle used in violation of this section shall be responsible to the municipal or other corporation owning or maintaining such bridge, or to the State if such bridge is maintained by the State, for any damage done to the bridge by reason of the violation. Amended by L. 1971,c.40; 1987,c.315.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-4.1
Additional automobiles; reduced personal injury protection premium
Status: in_force

When a named insured is the owner and only designated operator of two or more automobiles and the only licensed driver residing in the household, he shall be charged a reduced personal injury protection premium for each automobile listed in addition to the principal automobile on the policy in an amount determined by the commissioner for the benefits provided in section 4 of P.L.1972, c. 70 (C. 39:6A-4). Three years after the initial reduction in such premiums the personal injury protection premium for such additional automobiles shall be determined by the loss experience of the rate filer with respect to the payment of personal injury protection benefits which are attributable to such additional automobiles. L.1983, c. 212, s. 1, eff. June 15, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-76.2m — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-76.2m
Violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

2. A person who violates this act shall be fined $100. 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 Motor Vehicle Violations Surcharge System as provided in section 6 of P.L.1983, c.65 (C.17:29A-35). L.2008, c.79, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-183.12 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-183.12
Location
Status: in_force

All traffic signs shall be located as provided in subsequent sections of this act covering details of design and installation. Signs other than temporary signs in the roadway shall be placed on the right side of the roadway, except traffic signs erected on or within traffic circles, islands and safety zones. All signs shall be mounted approximately at right angles to the direction of, and facing the traffic that they are intended to serve. This section shall not prohibit location of traffic signs over the roadway. L.1941, c. 345, p. 907, s. 13. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 106, s. 88.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-183.8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-183.8
Materials
Status: in_force

Permanent traffic signs should be made of metal or comparable durable material; wood may be used for large signs and also for temporary and seasonal signs; heavy cardboard may be used for special occasions or emergencies. L.1941, c. 345, p. 906, s. 9. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 104, s. 84.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.38 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.38
Suspension of approval
Status: in_force

The director shall have the right to suspend approval of any organization granted permission to obtain special organization vehicle registration plates on behalf of its members if the organization: a. No longer qualifies according to the provisions of this act; or b. Has perpetrated a fraud against the Division of Motor Vehicles in obtaining special plates for its members. L. 1987,c.374, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.79 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.79
Issuance of shade tree, community forest preservation license plates.
Status: in_force

10. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation shall, upon proper application therefor, issue shade tree and community forest preservation license plates for any motor vehicle, including a commercial motor vehicle issued a registration or license plate pursuant to R.S.39:3-20, owned or leased and registered in the State. In addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, a shade tree and community forest preservation license plate shall display words or a slogan and an emblem indicating support for, or an interest in, shade tree and community forest preservation except for a shade tree and community forest preservation license plate issued to a commercial motor vehicle which, in addition to the registration number and other markings prescribed by law, shall display an emblem indicating an interest in shade tree and community forest preservation in New Jersey. The words or slogan and emblem shall be chosen by the director; however, the director shall solicit, in conjunction with the Legislature, input from the general public on the design of the plate and shall review the submissions prior to choosing the design. Issuance of shade tree and community forest preservation license plates in accordance with this section shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise specifically provided. L.1996,c.135,s.10;amended 2001, c.436.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-68.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-68.1
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Towing vehicle" means a road tractor or truck tractor. b. "Towed vehicle" means a motor-drawn vehicle, pole trailer, semitrailer or trailer. L. 1987, c. 402, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5D-7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5D / Section 5D-7
Compact administrator and interchange of information
Status: in_force

(a) The head of the licensing authority of each party State shall be the administrator of this compact for his State. The administrators, acting jointly, shall have the power to formulate all necessary and proper procedures for the exchange of information under this compact. (b) The administrator of each party State shall furnish to the administrator of each other party State any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of this compact. L.1966, c. 73, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-17 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-17
Approval sticker
Status: in_force

The director shall provide each licensee as many numbered private inspection approval stickers as may be required, and may charge the licensee $1.00 for each sticker. There shall be no refund or credit for expired or unused private inspection approval stickers. Every licensee shall keep such records of inspections, reinspections and approval stickers issued as the director may prescribe, shall make such records available to the director upon demand, shall institute such safeguards to secure the stickers from theft, loss or fraudulent use as the director may prescribe, shall return any unused expired stickers to the director, and shall upon request account to the director for all stickers. L. 1975, c. 156, s. 9, eff. July 16, 1975. Amended by L. 1982, c. 53, s. 5, eff. July 1, 1982; L. 1986, c. 22, s. 10, eff. June 2, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2-3.7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-3.7
Construction of act.
Status: in_force

5. Nothing in this act shall be construed as authorizing the division to obtain personal information, except as provided in subsection b. of section 2 of this act. L.1997,c.188,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-110 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-110
Height of signals
Status: in_force

Traffic signals shall be placed at such height as to be plainly visible to approaching traffic at a distance of at least one hundred and fifty feet from the intersection, and shall, if within the curb line and operated by electricity, be placed at a height of from eight to ten feet above the pavement. If on bracket, mast arm or cable, the signal shall clear the pavement by fourteen feet and six inches. Amended by L.1948, c. 422, p. 1660, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-30.16 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-30.16
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

5. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles may promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to implement sections 1 through 5 of this act. L.1993,c.296,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.46 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.46
"Combat Infantryman Badge" plates
Status: in_force

1. a. Upon application of any person who is the holder of a Combat Infantryman Badge, 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 "Combat Infantryman Badge" and depict the Combat Infantryman Badge emblem. The fee for these plates shall be $15 in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles. b. The surviving spouse of a former holder of the Combat Infantryman Badge who is eligible to operate a motor vehicle in this State under the provisions 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. L.1993,c.72,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-34 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-34
Additional fines, impoundment.
Status: in_force

34. a. In addition to the fines set forth in section 33 of P.L.2009, c.275 (C.39:3C-33), any vehicle or off-road vehicle operated on public lands in violation of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.), may be impounded by the law enforcing agency and held until the payment of the fee required pursuant to subsection b. or c. of this section, as appropriate. The prosecutor may waive the requirements of subsections b. and c. of this section for the owner of the vehicle or off-road vehicle if the owner is not a defendant in the case and did not know, or reasonably could not have known, that the vehicle or off-road vehicle would be used in violation of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.), or any law, or rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, concerning the operation of vehicles or off-road vehicles on public lands. b. (1) For a first offense, the vehicle or off-road vehicle may be impounded for not less than 48 hours and shall be released to the registered owner upon proof of registration and insurance as applicable to the type of vehicle or off-road vehicle and payment of a fee of $500 to the Department of Environmental Protection, plus reasonable towing and storage costs. (2) For a second offense, the vehicle or off-road vehicle may be impounded for not less than 96 hours and shall be released to the registered owner upon proof of registration and insurance as applicable to the type of vehicle or off-road vehicle and payment of a fee of $750 to the Department of Environmental Protection, plus reasonable towing and storage costs. (3) For a third or subsequent offense, the vehicle or off-road vehicle impounded may be forfeited and sold at auction and the registered owner shall be responsible for payment of a fee of $1,000 to the Department of Environmental Protection, plus reasonable towing and storage costs. c. (1) If the owner fails to claim the impounded vehicle or off-road vehicle, and the fee required pursuant to subsection b. of this section has not been paid, by noon of the 30th day following the date of conviction, the vehicle or off-road vehicle may be sold at auction. Notice of the sale shall be given by the impounding entity by certified mail to the owner of the vehicle or off-road vehicle, if the owner's name and address are known, and to the holder of any security interest filed with the chief administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, and by publication in a form prescribed by the chief administrator by one insertion, at least five days before the date of the sale, in one or more newspapers published in the State and circulating in the municipality in which the vehicle or off-road vehicle is impounded. (2) At any time prior to the sale, the owner or other person entitled to the vehicle or off-road vehicle may reclaim possession upon (a) showing proof of registration and insurance as applicable to the vehicle or off-road vehicle, (b) payment of the required fee, (c) payment of reasonable towing and storage costs, and (d) payment of all outstanding fees and costs associated with the impoundment. The owner-lessor of an impounded vehicle or off-road vehicle shall be entitled to reclaim possession and the lessee shall be liable for all outstanding fines and restitution and fees and costs associated with the impoundment, towing and storage of the vehicle or off-road vehicle. d. Any proceeds obtained from the sale of a vehicle or off-road vehicle at public auction pursuant to subsection c. of this section in excess of the amount owed to the impounding entity for the reasonable costs of towing and storage and any fees or other costs associated with the impoundment of the vehicle or off-road vehicle shall be returned to the owner of that vehicle or off-road vehicle, if the owner's name and address are known. If the owner's name and address are unknown or such person or entity cannot be located, the net proceeds shall be administered in accordance with the "Uniform Unclaimed Property Act," R.S.46:30B-1 et seq. e. (1) Whenever a vehicle or off-road vehicle is subject to forfeiture pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection b. of this section, the forfeiture may be enforced by a civil action, instituted within 90 days of the impoundment and commenced by the State against the property sought to be forfeited. The complaint for forfeiture shall be verified on oath or affirmation. It shall describe with reasonable accuracy the vehicle or off-road vehicle that is subject to the forfeiture action. The complaint shall contain all allegations setting forth the reason for forfeiture. (2) Notice of the action shall be given to any person known to have a property interest in the vehicle or off-road vehicle and the notice requirements of the Rules of Court for an in rem action shall be followed. The claimant of the vehicle or off-road vehicle that is subject to action under this subsection shall file and serve the claim in the form of an answer in accordance with the Rules of Court. The answer shall be verified on oath or affirmation and state the interest in the property by virtue of which the claimant demands its restitution and the right to defend the action. If the claim is made on behalf of the person entitled to possession by an agent or attorney, it shall state that the agent or attorney is duly authorized to make the claim. If no answer is filed and served within the applicable time, the property seized shall be disposed of pursuant to N.J.S.2C:64-6 and N.J.S.2C:64-7. L.2009, c.275,s.34.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-86.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-86.4
Death or injury due to unidentifiable operator or owner, or to operator using automobile without consent of owner; benefits payable; conditions
Status: in_force

When the death of or personal injury to any person arises out of the ownership, maintenance or use of an automobile in this State on or after the effective date of this act, but the identity of the automobile and of the operator and owner thereof cannot be ascertained or it is established that the automobile was, at the time said accident occurred, in the possession of some person other than the owner without the owner's consent and that the identity of such person cannot be ascertained, any person qualified to receive payments under the provisions of the "Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund Law" shall be entitled to receive payment under sections 7 and 10 of this act, provided that: a. The claimant is not a person covered with respect to such injury or death by any workers' compensation law, or the personal representative of such a person, b. The claimant was not at the time of the accident the owner or registrant of an uninsured motor vehicle, or was not operating a motor vehicle in violation of an order of suspension or revocation, c. The claimant was not at the time of the accident: (1) A person operating or riding in a motor vehicle which he had stolen or participated in stealing, or (2) Operating a motor vehicle without the permission of the owner, and is not the personal representative of such a person, d. All reasonable efforts have been made to ascertain the identity of the motor vehicle and of the owner and operator thereof and either that the identity of the motor vehicle and the owner and operator thereof cannot be established, or that the identity of the operator, who was operating the motor vehicle without the owner's consent, cannot be established, or e. (Deleted by amendment, P.L. 1983, c. 362.) f. The action or claim is not brought by or on behalf of an insurer. L.1972, c. 198, s. 10, eff. Jan. 1, 1973. Amended by L.1983, c. 362, s. 5, eff. Oct. 4, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-85.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-85.2
Reports to State Police, commission.
Status: in_force

2. Every chief of police or other peace officer in the State of New Jersey, upon receiving reliable information that any motor vehicle has been stolen or any registration plates have been lost or stolen, shall within twenty-four hours report this information to the Superintendent of State Police and the commission. Any chief of police or other peace officer, upon receiving reliable information that any motor vehicle or registration plates, which he previously reported as stolen or lost has been recovered, shall within twenty-four hours report the fact of such recovery to the Superintendent of State Police and the commission. L.1938,c.352,s.2; amended 2003, c.13, s.46.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-72 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-72
Contents of petition; settlement of claim.
Status: in_force

12. (a) In any action against an operator or owner of a motor vehicle for injury to or death of any person or for damage to property arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of said vehicle in this State on or after April 1, 1955, pending in any court of competent jurisdiction in this State, the plaintiff may upon notice to the association file a verified petition with the court alleging: (1) the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of section 10; (2) that the petition is not presented on behalf of an insurer under circumstances set forth in subparagraph (1) of section 10; (3) that he has entered into an agreement with the defendant to settle all claims set forth in the complaint in said action and the amount proposed to be paid to him pursuant thereto; (4) that the said proposed settlement has been entered into with and by the consent of the Superior Court and approved by the association; (5) that the defendant has executed and delivered to the association a verified statement of his financial condition; (6) that a judgment against the defendant would be uncollectible; (7) that the defendant has undertaken in writing to repay to the association the sum that he would be required to pay under such settlement, and has executed a confession of judgment in connection therewith. If the court be satisfied of the truth of the allegations in said petition and of the fairness of such proposed settlement, it may enter an order approving the same and directing the association, upon receipt of the undertaking and confession of judgment mentioned in subparagraph (7) of this section, to make payment to the plaintiff of the amount agreed to be accepted. (b) The association may settle any claim, without court approval, if satisfied: (1) that the claimant is not a person of the character described in subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of section 10; (2) that the settlement is not made on behalf of an insurer under circumstances set forth in subparagraph (e) of section 10; and (3) that a judgment against the owner or operator of the motor vehicle involved in the accident would be uncollectible, and that such owner or operator has consented to such settlement, executed and delivered to the association a verified statement of his financial condition and undertaken in writing to repay to the association the sum to be paid under the settlement, and executed a confession of judgment in connection therewith. L.1952,c.174,s.12; amended 1955, c.1, s.6; 1958, c.99, s.4; 1968, c.323, s.5; 1985, c.148, s.8; 2003, c.89, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-50.22 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-50.22
Written statement of potential civil, criminal liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee's operation of motor vehicle
Status: in_force

1. Whenever a person is summoned by or on behalf of a person who has been arrested for a violation of R.S.39:4-50 or section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a) in order to transport or accompany the arrestee from the premises of a law enforcement agency, the law enforcement agency shall provide that person with a written statement advising him of his potential criminal and civil liability for permitting or facilitating the arrestee's operation of a motor vehicle while the arrestee remains intoxicated. The person to whom the statement is issued shall acknowledge, in writing, receipt of the statement, or the law enforcement agency shall record the fact that the written statement was provided, but the person refused to sign an acknowledgment. Nothing in this section shall impose any obligation on a physician or other health care provider involved in the treatment or evaluation of the arrestee. The Attorney General shall establish the content and form of the written statement and acknowledgment to be used by law enforcement agencies throughout the State and may issue directives to ensure the uniform implementation of this act. L.2001,c.69,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:11-4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-4
Permit or certificate from municipality required.
Status: in_force

39:11-4. A motor vehicle junk business or motor vehicle junk yard shall obtain a permit or certificate approving its proposed location from the governing body or zoning commission of the municipality in which it is proposed to establish or maintain the junk yard or business. amended 2003, c.13, s.67; 2009, c.298, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-30 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-30
Chapter 4 provisions applicable.
Status: in_force

30. Owners and operators of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes shall, when operating such across a public highway or on public land or waters, comply with the following provisions of chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes: R.S.39:4-48 through R.S.39:4-51; R.S.39:4-64; R.S.39:4-72; R.S.39:4-80; R.S.39:4-81; R.S.39:4-92; R.S.39:4-96 through R.S.39:4-98; R.S.39:4-99; R.S.39:4-100; R.S.39:4-104; R.S.39:4-129 through R.S.39:4-134; R.S.39:4-203. L.1973, c.307, s.30; amended 1985, c.375, s.28; 2009, c.275, s.30.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10A-8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-8
Motor vehicle abandoned at repair facility
Status: in_force

For purposes of this act a motor vehicle shall be deemed to be abandoned if it is left at a motor vehicle repair facility without an attempt by the owner, a person on the owner's behalf or any other person having a legal right thereto to regain possession thereof: a. For a period in excess of 60 days without the consent of an authorized representative of the motor vehicle repair facility; b. For a period of 60 days in excess of the period for which consent has been given by an authorized representative of the motor vehicle repair facility; or c. For a period in excess of 60 days after being notified by an authorized representative of the motor vehicle repair facility that service or repairs to the motor vehicle have been completed. L.1983, c. 455, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-20.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-20.1
Issuance of registration certificate, plates for empty vehicles.
Status: in_force

1. In addition to the motor vehicle registration provisions authorized pursuant to this chapter, the director may issue, upon application on a form prescribed by him, a registration certificate and registration plates for trucks, tractors, trailers and semitrailers that are empty and being transported from one terminal to another, or from the place of sale to the registrant's terminal or place of business, or are empty and being transported for the purpose of having additional equipment added or lettering affixed. The director may issue, upon application on the form prescribed by the director, a registration certificate and registration plates for mobile and manufactured homes being transported from the place of manufacture to the registrant's terminal or place of business, or being transported for the purpose of delivering the mobile or manufactured home to a final point of delivery. The annual fee for the issuance of each set of such plates shall be $25.00. Such plates are to be in the form prescribed by the director and shall be marked in a manner to indicate the vehicle is "in-transit empty." L.1973,c.319,s.1; amended 1998, c.135, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-79.16 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-79.16
Request for repair, replacement prior to completion of interchange; violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

7. a. Any motor carrier or driver who, as a result of the pre-trip inspection of the intermodal chassis, determines the intermodal chassis to be in an unsafe operating condition shall request that the intermodal equipment provider repair or replace the intermodal chassis prior to completion of the interchange. It shall be at the discretion of the intermodal equipment provider whether to repair or to replace the chassis. In the event a driver is forced to wait for more than one hour while the chassis is repaired or replaced, the intermodal equipment provider shall compensate the driver at an hourly rate to be set by the department based upon the average rate in comparable situations. b. If a driver's request for repair or replacement is refused by the equipment provider, which shall be a violation of this section, the driver may file a complaint with the department. If, after an equipment provider has been afforded an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the department determines that the equipment provider has violated this section, that person shall be subject to a civil administrative penalty to be imposed by the department not to exceed $1,000 for the first violation and not more than $5,000 for each subsequent violation. A civil administrative penalty imposed pursuant to this subsection may be recovered by a summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). L.2005,c.234,s.7; per s.13, act effective on September 1, 2006 and to expire on certain federal actions.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-53 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-53
Registration, certification program, course of instruction for repair facilities, technicians
Status: in_force

13. a. The director shall adopt, after consultation with the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, rules and regulations for the registration of facilities authorized to perform emission-related repairs on vehicles that fail a required emission test. A facility or business shall not correct, adjust or repair, for compensation, any motor vehicle that has failed an emission test required by the director unless it has first obtained from the director a motor vehicle repair facility registration authorizing the facility or business to repair vehicles that have failed an emission test required by the director. The director may establish an annual registration fee, which shall not exceed $50, to defray the cost of registering these businesses and facilities. All fees collected pursuant to this section shall be paid to the State Treasurer and deposited in the "Motor Vehicle Inspection Fund" established pursuant to subsection j. of R.S.39:8-2. b. The director may deny, suspend or revoke any registration issued pursuant to this section, or refuse renewal thereof, for performance by a registered business or facility of an improper repair on a motor vehicle or for other good cause. c. The director may establish or approve a repair technician certification program for persons who perform, for compensation, emission-related repairs on vehicles that fail a required emission test. d. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, shall develop and make available a course of instruction, to be offered at State community colleges and other appropriate educational institutions, for the purpose of training repair technicians in the diagnosis and repair of motor vehicle emission control systems. L.1995,c.112,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-55 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-55
Action on steep grades and curves
Status: in_force

The driver of a motor vehicle traversing a steep grade or mountain highway shall hold the vehicle under control and as near the right-hand side of the highway as reasonably possible, and when traveling upon a down grade upon a highway, shall not coast with the gears of the vehicle in neutral. When approaching a curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of two hundred feet along the highway, he shall give audible warning with a horn or other warning device.
N.J. Stat. § 39:7-5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-5
Fees and expenses as taxable costs
Status: in_force

The fee of $5.00 paid by the plaintiff to the director at the time of service and the cost of giving notice as provided in this chapter shall be taxed in plaintiff's costs if he prevails in the action. Amended by L.1949, c. 190, p. 637, s. 3; L.1975, c. 180, s. 14, eff. Jan. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-12 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-12
Certification; rejection
Status: in_force

A licensee shall inspect and certify or reject a motor vehicle presented to him for an initial inspection. Certification shall indicate that the licensee or his employee has inspected the motor vehicle as prescribed by the director and has found that the motor vehicle conforms to the standards established by law or regulation. A licensee shall reinspect and certify or reject any previously rejected vehicle presented to him for adjustment, correction or repair, and any vehicle presented by an owner who himself has made the necessary adjustment, correction or repair. Such certification shall indicate that the licensee or his employee has reinspected the items for which a vehicle has been rejected, as prescribed by the director, and has found that the condition of the items conforms to the standards established by law or regulation. L. 1975, c. 156, s. 4, eff. July 16, 1975. Amended by L. 1986, c. 22, s. 5, eff. June 2, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-46 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-46
Report to commission of stolen produce.
Status: in_force

39:5-46. The clerk of every court wherein a person licensed to operate a motor vehicle in this or another state is convicted of stealing produce from a farm in this state, shall, within three days after the conviction, make a report in writing to the commission of all such cases heard before the court, upon blanks provided by the commission for the purpose. The report shall state the name and address of the person convicted, the date thereof, the sentence imposed by the court and any recommendations the court may deem of value to the commission in determining whether action should be taken against the convicted person's license. Amended 2003, c.13, s.62.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-207.9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-207.9
Unobstructed access for parking spaces, curb cuts for persons with a disability; violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

1. a. A person who owns or controls a parking area which is open to the public or to which the public is invited and which contains special parking spaces for the use of persons who have been issued a placard or wheelchair symbol license plates pursuant to P.L.1949, c.280 (C.39:4-204 et seq.) shall be responsible for assuring that access to these special parking spaces and to curb cuts or other improvements designed to provide accessibility for persons with disabilities is not obstructed. b. If snow or ice is obstructing the special parking space, curb cut or other improvement designed to provide accessibility for the person with a disability, it shall be removed within 24 hours after the weather condition causing the snow or ice ceases. c. A person who violates this act shall be liable for a penalty of not less than $500 or more than $1,000 for each space that is obstructed. L.1999, c.182, s.1; amended 2007, c.287; 2013, c.3, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-85.9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-85.9
Fees for consent forms and decals
Status: in_force

The chief law enforcement officer of the municipality may charge a fee for the informed consent forms and the decals provided under this act. The fee charged shall not exceed the actual costs incurred by the municipality in providing the informed consent forms and decals and in administering the program authorized under this act. L.1990,c.98,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5H-20 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5H / Section 5H-20
Prohibition for applicant, driver to access digital network.
Status: in_force

20. An applicant or driver shall be prohibited from utilizing the transportation network company's digital network as a transportation network company driver or from providing a prearranged ride as a transportation network company driver if: a. The applicant or driver has been convicted of one or more of the following crimes: (1) In New Jersey, any crime as follows: aggravated assault, arson, burglary, escape, extortion, homicide, kidnapping, robbery, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, or endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to N.J.S.2C:24-4, whether or not armed with or having possession of any weapon enumerated in subsection r. of N.J.S.2C:39-1, human trafficking pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8) or any crime involving an act or practice of one or more of the severe forms of trafficking in persons as described in paragraph (11) of 22 U.S.C. S.7102, the federal "Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000," a crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.2C:39-3, N.J.S.2C:39-4, or N.J.S.2C:39-9, or other than a disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons offense for the unlawful use, possession or sale of a controlled dangerous substance as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2. (2) In any other state, territory, commonwealth, or other jurisdiction of the United States, as a result of a conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, a crime which in that other jurisdiction is comparable to one of the crimes enumerated in paragraph (1) of this subsection. If an applicant or driver who has been convicted of one of the crimes enumerated in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection produces a valid certificate of rehabilitation issued pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2007, c.327 (C.2A:168A-8) or, if the criminal offense occurred outside the State, an equivalent certificate from the jurisdiction where the criminal offense occurred, the criminal offense shall not disqualify the applicant or driver from accessing the transportation network company's digital network as a transportation network company driver or from providing prearranged rides as a transportation network company driver, except that this provision shall not apply to an applicant or driver who has been convicted of human trafficking pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8), any crime involving an act or practice of one or more of the severe forms of trafficking in persons as described in paragraph (11) of 22 U.S.C. S.7102, the federal "Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000," or a comparable crime in another jurisdiction. A transportation network company, or a third party designated by the transportation network company, shall take reasonable measures to confirm the validity of the certificate, such as contacting the relevant court or government agency; b. The applicant's or driver's driving record check reveals more than three moving violations in the prior three-year period, or one of the following violations in the prior three-year period: (1) driving under the influence pursuant to R.S.39:4-50; (2) resisting arrest; eluding an officer pursuant to N.J.S.2C:29-2; (3) reckless driving pursuant to R.S.39:4-96; (4) driving with a suspended or revoked license pursuant to R.S.39:3-40; or (5) a violation committed in any other state, territory, commonwealth, or other jurisdiction of the United States that is comparable to one of the violations enumerated in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of this subsection; c. The applicant or driver is a match in the United States Department of Justice's Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website; d. The applicant or driver is not a holder of a valid basic driver's license; e. The applicant or driver does not possess proof of valid vehicle registration for the driver's personal vehicle to be used to provide prearranged rides; f. The applicant or driver does not possess proof of valid automobile liability insurance for the personal vehicle; or g. The applicant or driver is under 21 years of age. L.2017, c.26, s.20; amended 2022, c.11, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-197.18 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-197.18
Exceptions for emergency, government or local service
Status: in_force

3. The prohibitions contained in section 2 of this act shall not apply to emergency vehicles, government owned or leased vehicles, vehicles which have an origin or final destination on or within three miles of the prohibited sections of State Highway Route 29, or vehicles making an actual pickup, delivery or providing services at a location on or within three miles of the prohibited sections. L.2001,c.45,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.8b — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.8b
Amendment of notation.
Status: in_force

21. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall permit a license or identification card holder to amend the notation on the person's license or identification card to reflect legal changes, in accordance with the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1984, c.191 (C.26:8-40.12). L.2019, c.271, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-9b — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-9b
Street address on driver's license; exceptions.
Status: in_force

2. Each application for a driver's license, or a renewal thereof, required by R.S.39:3-10 shall contain the street address of the place of residence of the licensee at the time of application or renewal. A post office box shall appear on a driver's license application only as part of a mailing address that is submitted by the licensee in addition to the street address of the licensee's residence; provided, however, the chief administrator, upon application, shall permit a person who was a victim of a violation of section 1 of P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10), N.J.S.2C:14-2, or P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et seq.), or who the chief administrator otherwise determines to have good cause, to use as a mailing address a post office box, an address other than the applicant's address or other contact point. A licensee whose last address appears on the records of the commission as a post office box shall change the address on the application for renewal to the street address of the licensee's residence and, if different from the street address, the licensee's mailing address unless the chief administrator has determined, pursuant to this section, that the licensee may use a post office box, an address other than the licensee's address or other contact point as a mailing address. L.1989, c.326, s.2; amended 1997, c.189, s.2; 2019, c.271, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 39:12-1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: a. "Drivers' school" means the business of giving instruction, for compensation, in the driving of motor vehicles and motorcycles; b. "Person" includes an individual, corporation, and partnership; c. "Place of business" means a designated location at which the business of a drivers' school is conducted; and d. "Fraudulent practices" shall include, but shall not be limited to, (1) any conduct or representation tending to give the impression that a license to operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle or any other license, registration or service granted by the Director of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety may be obtained by any means other than the means prescribed by law or by furnishing or obtaining the same by illegal or by improper means or (2) the requesting, accepting, exacting or collecting of money for such purpose. L.1951, c. 216, p. 775, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-2
Transfer of powers and duties of commissioner to director of Division of Motor Vehicles
Status: in_force

All the powers and duties heretofore exercised and performed by the commission created by an act entitled "An act to establish a traffic commission and to define its powers and duties," approved April fifteenth, one thousand nine hundred and thirty (L.1930, c. 148, p. 564), and its amendments and supplements, which powers and duties were transferred to and vested in the commissioner by an act entitled "An act vesting in the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of this State all the powers and duties heretofore exercised and performed by the commission created by an act entitled "An act to establish a traffic commission and to define its powers and duties,' approved April fifteenth, one thousand nine hundred and thirty, and the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto," approved June twelfth, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two (L.1932, c. 179, s. 1, p. 306), and which powers and duties were transferred to and vested in the director by an act entitled "An act relating to the reorganization of the executive and administrative offices, departments, and instrumentalities of the State Government; and establishing and concerning a Department of Law and Public Safety as a principal department in the executive branch of the State Government," approved October fifteenth, one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight (P.L.1948, c. 439), shall continue to be so vested in the director. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 66, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-25 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-25
Inspection and testing.
Status: in_force

25. The chief administrator may adopt rules and regulations with respect to the inspection of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes and the testing of mufflers for those vehicles. L.1973, c.307, s.15; amended 1985, c.375, s.25; 2009, c.275, s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-15 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-15
Operation of motor vehicle by nonresident; touring privileges; seasonal permits; violations; fines
Status: in_force

A nonresident owner of any motor vehicle or motor-drawn vehicle which has been registered in accordance with the laws respecting the registration of motor vehicles of the jurisdiction in which the nonresident resides, and which has conspicuously displayed thereon the registration number thereof, may, without complying with the provisions of this subtitle with respect to registration and equipment, operate or permit the operation of such vehicle in this State during such portion of the entire year as the free operation of a similar type of vehicle belonging to a resident of this State and registered in compliance with the laws of this State, and whose registration number is conspicuously displayed thereon, is permitted in the jurisdiction of the nonresident; provided that such vehicle is not: (a) Used for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation or profit, or (b) Regularly operated in carrying on business within this State, (c) Designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property. The foregoing shall not apply to a vehicle leased by an owner engaged in the business of leasing such vehicles. Any vehicle properly registered in, and having conspicuously displayed on it the registration number issued by, another jurisdiction may be operated on the highways of this State without complying with the provisions of this subtitle with respect to registration during such portion of the entire year as the director shall determine to be the normal period of seasonal employment in agricultural pursuits, provided a special permit is obtained from the director for such operation, which may be issued to any applicant who satisfies the director that he is engaged in such employment, and upon the payment of a fee of $1.00. Except as otherwise provided by reciprocity agreement or arrangement entered into by the director, or by a declaration issued by him, the privilege of operation in this State of motor vehicles or motor-drawn vehicles belonging to nonresidents extended by this act shall not permit the intrastate operation of any truck, road tractor, truck tractor or trailer and semitrailer of the commercial type, except that a trailer or semitrailer duly registered in another jurisdiction is extended the privilege of intrastate operation when being drawn by a truck, road tractor, or truck tractor registered in accordance with the provisions of Revised Statutes 39:3-20 and provided that the gross weight of the combination of vehicles, including load, does not exceed the maximum weight allowed by the registration certificate of the drawing vehicle registered in this State. The owner or driver of any vehicle used in intrastate operations not permitted by this section shall be subject to fine in accordance with the following schedule: a. a 2-axle truck, a fine of $288.00; b. a 3-axle truck, a fine of $381.50; c. a 3-axle combination of vehicles, a fine of $475.00; d. a combination of vehicles with more than 3 axles, a fine of $687.50; and e. a commercial motor vehicle having 3 or more axles and a gross weight over 40,000 pounds but not exceeding 70,000 pounds, the owner or driver of which is actually engaged in construction work or in the business of supplying material, transporting material, or using such vehicle for construction work, a fine of $1,120.00. Amended by L.1938, c. 66, p. 175, s. 5; L.1938, c. 332, p. 845, s. 1; L.1939, c. 79, p. 132, s. 1; L.1956, c. 97, p. 200, s. 1; L.1957, c. 132, p. 514, s. 1; L.1966, c. 209, s. 1; L.1967, c. 144, s. 1, eff. July 7, 1967; L.1969, c. 119, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1969; L.1982, c. 217, s. 1, eff. Dec. 29, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-32 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-32
Validation, granting of new license.
Status: in_force

39:5-32. The commission shall, at all times, have the power to validate a driver's license that has been revoked, or to grant a new license to any person whose license to drive motor vehicles shall have been revoked. Amended 2003, c.13, s.59.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-43 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-43
Failure to pay over fines collected; penalty
Status: in_force

Any person who, having collected any fine for any violation of this subtitle, fails, within 30 days, to return the same to the director or the proper financial officer of the county or municipality, as the case may be, shall be subject to a penalty not exceeding $500.00 for the first offense, and a penalty of $1,000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both, at the discretion of the court, upon any subsequent conviction. Amended by L.1982, c. 31, s. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-44 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-44
Car stops
Status: in_force

Every street railway company may establish certain road intersections, street crossings or other points along its railway as regular stops, and unless otherwise ordered by the board of public utility commissioners, or by the board or body having charge of streets in a municipality it shall not be necessary for the railway company to stop its cars for the purpose of taking on or letting off passengers at any place other than at the established stops. When the established stops are at road intersections or street crossings, the near side of the intersection or crossing shall be designated as the established stop, except that, at special intersections or crossings or under special conditions where in the judgment of the street railway company, the board of public utility commissioners or the local authorities, the convenience or safety of the public will be better served, the far side may be designated as the established stop.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-11 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11
Drivers license with restrictions or conditions; violations; punishment
Status: in_force

Whenever, in the interest of public safety, the director determines that good cause appears therefor he may, in issuing any driver's license, impose thereon: (a) any reasonable restrictions and conditions in light of the applicant's physical condition and driving ability including conditions with respect to the type of, or special control devices required on, a motor vehicle which such applicant may operate; and (b) such other reasonable conditions or restrictions applicable to the applicant as the director may ascertain by tests approved by him to be appropriate to assure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by such applicant. It shall be unlawful for any person to whom a conditional or restricted driver's license has been issued to operate a motor vehicle in violation of any of the conditions or restrictions upon such license. Any person to whom a conditional or restricted driver's license has been issued who operates a motor vehicle in violation of any of the conditions or restrictions upon such license shall be subject to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment for a term not exceeding thirty days, or both. Amended by L.1953, c. 73, p. 987, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-97.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-97.2
Driving, operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner, offense created; fines; surcharges.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, it shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner likely to endanger a person or property. b. A person convicted of a first offense under subsection a. of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50.00 or more than $150.00 and shall not be assessed any motor vehicle penalty points pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5). c. A person convicted of a second offense under subsection a. of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $250.00 and shall not be assessed any motor vehicle penalty points pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5). d. A person convicted of a third or subsequent offense under subsection a. of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200.00 or more than $500.00 and shall be assessed motor vehicle penalty points pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5). e. An offense committed under this section that occurs more than five years after the prior offense shall not be considered a subsequent offense for the purpose of assessing motor vehicle penalty points under subsection d. of this section. f. In addition to any fine, fee or other charge imposed pursuant to law, the court shall assess a person convicted of an offense under subsection a. of this section a surcharge of $250 which shall be collected by the court and distributed to the Division of Revenue in the Department of the Treasury as a New Jersey Merit Rating Plan surcharge pursuant to subparagraph (a) of paragraph (2) of subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.1983, c.65 (C.17:29A-35). The surcharge shall be assessed for offenses occurring on or after July 24, 2000 but before the first day of the first month next following the date the written notification required pursuant to subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.2019, c.301 (C.52:9S-3.1) is transmitted to the State Treasurer and the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission. The commission shall have no legal authority to collect any surcharge, together with any interest and administrative fees, that have been assessed but remain unpaid, or that may be levied and required to be paid, on or after that date. L.2000, c.75, s.1; amended 2004, c.69; 2019, c.301, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-31.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-31.3
Valid driver's license required for operation of low-speed vehicle; registration, insurance.
Status: in_force

4. a. Any person operating a low-speed vehicle in this State authorized pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2005, c.273 (C.39:4-31.1) shall be in possession of a valid driver's license pursuant to the applicable provisions of R.S.39:3-10. b. Low-speed vehicles operated on the roads and highways of this State shall be properly registered and insured in accordance with the provisions of R.S.39:3-4. All low-speed vehicles operated on the roads and highways of this State shall properly display a license plate issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission or issued pursuant to the laws of another state. 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 he is in charge of a low-speed vehicle on the highways of this State. c. Every person operating a low-speed vehicle upon a public road, street or highway shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, and chapter 11 and chapter 12 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes applicable to the drivers of motor vehicles. L.2005,c.273,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-85.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-85.4
Partial invalidity
Status: in_force

Should any section or provision of this act be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, same shall not affect the validity of the act as a whole or any part thereof other than the portion so held to be invalid. L.1938, c. 352, p. 881, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2-3.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-3.6
Liability for civil action.
Status: in_force

4. a. A person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information from a motor vehicle record for a purpose not permitted under this act shall be liable to the individual to whom the information pertains, who may bring a civil action in the Superior Court. b. The court may award: (1) actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500; (2) punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law; (3) reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and (4) such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate. L.1997,c.188,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-139.13 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-139.13
Impoundment or immobilization of vehicle with outstanding warrants; authorization by municipalities by ordinance; sale at auction; reclamation of possession prior to sale; disposition of proceeds
Status: in_force

a. The governing body of every municipality may make, amend, repeal and enforce an ordinance authorizing the impoundment or immobilization of a vehicle found within the jurisdiction of that municipality if there are any outstanding warrants against the vehicle. b. Except for vehicles owned by lessors who have complied with paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection b. of section 4 of this act, if the outstanding warrants are not paid by midnight on the 30th day following the day on which the vehicle was impounded or immobilized, the vehicle may be sold at a public auction. The municipality shall give notice of the sale by certified mail to the owner, if his name and address are known, and to the holder of any security interest filed with the director, and by publication in a form to be prescribed by the director by one insertion, at least five days before the date of the sale, in one or more newspapers published in this State and circulating in the municipality in which the motor vehicle has been impounded or immobilized. c. At any time prior to the sale, the owner of the motor vehicle or other person entitled to the motor vehicle may reclaim possession of the motor vehicle upon payment of the reasonable costs of removal and storage of the motor vehicle, any fine or penalty and court costs assessed against him for a violation that gave rise to the impoundment or immobilization of the motor vehicle, and any outstanding warrants against the vehicle; however, the owner-lessor of a motor vehicle who has complied with paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection b. of section 4 of this act shall be entitled to reclaim possession without payment and the lessee shall be liable for any fine, penalty, court costs and outstanding warrants against the vehicle. d. Any proceeds obtained from the sale of a vehicle at public auction pursuant to subsection b. of this section in excess of the amount owed to the municipality for the reasonable costs of removal and storage of the motor vehicle, any fine or penalty and court costs assessed against him for a violation that gave rise to the impoundment or immobilization of the motor vehicle, and any outstanding warrants against the vehicle, shall be returned to the owner of the vehicle, if his name and address are known. L. 1985, c. 14, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-5.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-5.2
Establishment of standards for certification of medical review organizations.
Status: in_force

25. a. The commissioner shall establish standards for the certification of medical review organizations, which shall include standards of performance formulated by the commissioner in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services. The standards of performance shall set forth procedures to ensure a timely and impartial review of the medical records of the injured person by a medical review organization, including, but not limited to, a review of the necessity or appropriateness of treatments for injuries, including diagnostic tests, sustained in an automobile accident. The commissioner shall establish standards for persons conducting the medical review, including standards with respect to credentials, experience, licensure, fees, and confidentiality. The standards shall include a requirement that all persons performing reviews are New Jersey licensed or certified health care providers, and a requirement that any medical review panel contain a health care provider licensed or certified in the same profession as the treating health care provider and that it contain a sufficient representation of reviewers to judge the appropriateness of treatment or treatments in dispute, including, but not limited to, the medical necessity of such treatments, appropriateness of the protocols used by the treating provider, issues regarding causality and preexisting conditions, the appropriateness and efficacy of diagnostic tests performed in connection with the diagnosis, and whether the diagnostic tests meet the requirements established by the commissioner. The commissioner may contract with a consultant for the formulation of the standards governing the certification of the persons conducting the medical reviews. The commissioner shall not advertise for bids for the consultant, as provided in sections 3 and 4 of P.L.1954, c.48 (C.52:34-8 and 52:34-9). b. Before certifying a medical review organization to receive referrals from dispute resolution proceedings, the commissioner shall determine that the organization has a sufficient number of qualified health care providers, by specialty, to perform the reviews, has a satisfactory procedure for maintaining the confidentiality of medical records, is not owned or controlled by an insurer, and has met any other requirements established by the commissioner. c. The medical review organization shall establish and utilize written review procedures, which shall be filed with the commissioner. Every determination made by a medical review organization shall be in writing and shall be retained by the organization for a period of no less than five years. d. The medical review organization may review the medical treatment or treatments in dispute to determine whether: (1) the treatment or diagnostic test being given for the injury or the services provided in connection with the injury is medically necessary; (2) the treatment is in accordance with or compatible with medically recognized standard protocols, professional standards, and commonly accepted medical practice in the same health care discipline as the treating provider; (3) the treatment is consistent with the symptoms or diagnosis of the injury; (4) the treatment or health care service is related to the injury sustained in the insured event, or is required for the diagnosis, evaluation or confirmation of the injury; (5) the treatment is of a palliative, rather than restorative, nature; and (6) medical procedures, treatment, or testing which have been repeated are medically necessary and consistent with standard practice. e. Cases referred by a dispute resolution professional for medical review shall be referred to appropriate certified medical reviewers affiliated with the certified medical review organization by a dispute resolution organization. The dispute resolution organization shall forward the referrals to certified medical reviewers on a random basis, so that there is a relatively equal apportionment among all medical reviewers. Referrals shall be made in such a manner so as not to disclose to the medical reviewers the identity of the insurer, nor shall the identity of the reviewer be disclosed to the insurer. f. When appropriate in the context of its review of services or treatments under dispute, a medical reviewer may request and shall receive a written report or copy of the provider's records regarding the case history, treatment dates, or the dates diagnostic tests or other services were performed, and the provider's projected treatment plan. The injured person or provider, as applicable, shall provide or make available to the medical reviewer any pertinent medical records or medical history which the medical reviewer may request. The medical reviewer shall complete its review and make a determination within 20 business days of receipt of all of the requested information from the dispute resolution professional or provider, as the case may be. The medical reviewer shall submit its determination in writing to the referring dispute resolution organization, which shall forward it to the dispute resolution professional. g. The cost of the proceedings shall be apportioned by the dispute resolution professional. Fees shall be determined to be reasonable if they are consonant with the amount of the award, in accordance with a schedule established by the New Jersey Supreme Court. If the treatment, diagnostic test, or service performed is not determined to be medically necessary or appropriate, the injured person shall not be liable to pay the provider the disputed amount. L.1998,c.21,s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-33 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-33
Contracts for ancillary services; use of revenues; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

35. a. The commission may contract for ancillary services at facilities used by the commission, including but not limited to food and beverage concessions, service concessions that would be beneficial to its customers, and information services that would be of interest or informative to its customers, such as television displays, public service displays, and the like. b. In entering into a contract pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the commission shall award a contract on the basis of competitive public bids or proposals to the responsible bidder or proposer whose bid or proposal is determined to be in the best interest of the State, price and other factors considered. c. The commission may also sell, lease, or otherwise contract for advertising in or on its equipment or facilities, in any mailing it conducts, or in any publication it produces, including, but not limited to, the New Jersey Driver Manual distributed pursuant to R.S.39:3-41. d. The commission is authorized to receive funds from contracts entered into pursuant to subsections a. and c. of this section and shall have the right to use the same. The revenue shall not be subject to appropriation as Direct State Services by the Legislature. In addition, this revenue shall not be restricted from use by the commission in any manner except as provided by law. This revenue shall be used in the furtherance of commission purposes. This revenue shall be considered revenue of the commission and shall not 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). e. In accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.401 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the commission shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section, including, but not limited to, the criteria for determining the appropriateness of any advertising and the suitability of any advertising message. L.2003, c.13, s.35; amended 2009, c.298, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.11a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.11a
Certain requirements for drivers of vehicles in connection with funeral services.
Status: in_force

3. Notwithstanding the exemption of motor vehicles which are owned directly by businesses engaged in the practice of mortuary science from the provisions of P.L.1990, c.103(C.39:3-10.9 et seq.), pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1990, c.103 (C.39:3-10.11) as amended by section 2 of P.L.2004, c.124, the driver or operator of such a motor vehicle shall fulfill all of the requirements of a medical examination required of those holding a commercial driver license as provided under 49 C.F.R. s.391.41 et seq. L.2004,c.124,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:12-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-2.1
Recognition of behind-the-wheel instructional experience for drivers' school license.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a person who is employed as a driving instructor in a public or non-public secondary school shall receive hour-for-hour credit from the Division of Motor Vehicles for the person's behind-the-wheel instructional experience towards the fulfillment of any behind-the-wheel hourly instructional requirement necessary to obtain a drivers' school license. The principal of the high school or superintendent of the school district shall affirm, in the form of an affidavit, the person's total number of hours of behind-the-wheel instructional experience. For the purposes of this act, behind-the-wheel instructional experience for courses taught only on public highways and streets is applicable to fulfillment of any behind-the-wheel hourly instructional requirement. Instructional experience using simulator devices and driving ranges shall not be applicable to the provisions of this act. L.1998,c.76,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.71 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.71
Notification to motorists.
Status: in_force

5. The chief administrator shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey license plates by including a notice with all motor vehicle registration renewals and by posting appropriate posters or signs in all commission facilities and offices. The notices, posters, and signs shall be designed by the commission. L.1995, c.252, s.5; amended 2007, c.262, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-82.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-82.1
Two roadway highways; driving upon
Status: in_force

Whenever any highway has been divided into two roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed so as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway and no vehicle shall be driven over, across or within any such dividing space, barrier or section, except through an appropriate opening in such physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a cross over or intersection established by public authority. L.1951, c. 23, p. 81, s. 41.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.103 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.103
Reimbursement to Division of Motor Vehicles.
Status: in_force

12. a. Prior to the deposit of license plate fees collected pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.39:3-27.101) into the Meadowlands Conservation Trust Fund created pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.13:17-92), amounts thereof as are necessary shall be used to reimburse the Division of Motor Vehicles for all costs reasonably and actually incurred, as stipulated by the director, for: (1) producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of Meadowlands conservation license plates; and (2) any initial computer programming changes that may be necessary to implement the Meadowlands conservation license plate program established pursuant to sections 9 through 14 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.39:3-27.100 through C.39:3-27.105). b. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall annually certify to the board of trustees of the Meadowlands Conservation Trust created pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.13:17-90) the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the Division of Motor Vehicles in producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of Meadowlands conservation 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 subsection a. of section 10 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.39:3-27.101) in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of Meadowlands conservation license plates. L.1999,c.31,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-31.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-31.1
Duplicate family registration; fee.
Status: in_force

1. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, upon presentation of a statement by the holder of an original registration certificate that he requires a duplicate registration certificate for use by members of his family, shall issue a duplicate original registration certificate to the holder of the original registration certificate upon the payment to the chief administrator of a fee of $5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the fee for a duplicate registration certificate for any new passenger automobile required to be registered for a 48-month term or for any new passenger automobile leased for a term of more than 12 months pursuant to R.S.39:3-4, shall be $11. Any such duplicate original registration certificate may be used in the same manner and for the same purpose as the original registration certificate but may be used only by the holder of the original registration certificate or a member of his family. Any reference to the original registration certificate in the chapter to which this act is supplementary or in Title 39 of the Revised Statutes as amended and supplemented shall be deemed to include any and all duplicate original registration certificates issued pursuant to this act and, in the event that the holder of the original registration certificate shall be required to surrender the same by virtue of the provisions of any law, he shall also be required to surrender the duplicate original registration certificate if he shall have had such duplicate original registration certificate issued to him. The chief administrator shall make and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. This section shall also apply to registration certificates for motorized bicycles. L.1961,c.77,s.1; amended 1968, c.130, s.10; 1983, c.105, s.6; 1994, c.60, s.19; 2004, c.64, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-51 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-51
Sentence for violation of 39:4-50; service, work release; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

A person who has been convicted of a first or second violation of section 39:4-50 of this Title, and in pursuance thereof has been imprisoned in a county jail or workhouse in the county in which the offense was committed, shall not, after commitment, be released therefrom until the term of imprisonment imposed has been served. A person imprisoned in the county jail or workhouse may in the discretion of the court, be released on a work release program. No warden or other officer having custody of the county jail or workhouse shall release therefrom a person so committed, unless the person has been released by the court on a work release program, until the sentence has been served. A person sentenced to an inpatient rehabilitation program may upon petition by the treating agency be released, by the court, to an outpatient rehabilitation program for the duration of the original sentence. Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere in any way with the operation of a writ of habeas corpus, a proceeding in lieu of the prerogative writs, or an appeal. The chief administrator shall adopt such rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this section as he shall deem necessary. Amended 1951, c.23, s.31; 1977, c.29, s.5; 2003, c.315, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-40 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-40
Passing street car
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake and pass upon the left, a street car proceeding in the same direction, whether actually in motion or temporarily at rest, when a travelable portion of the highway exists to the right of the street car, even though that portion of the highway is occupied by traffic, but this provision shall not apply to one-way streets. The driver of a vehicle overtaking a street car, stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging a passenger, shall bring the vehicle to a full stop, at least ten feet in the rear of the nearest entrance or exit of the street car then in use, and shall remain stationary until the passenger has boarded the car or reached the adjacent sidewalk. Where a safety zone has been established, a vehicle if otherwise permitted to proceed need not be brought to a full stop before passing the street car but may proceed past the car at a speed not greater than is reasonable and proper and with due caution for the safety of pedestrians.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-8.13 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8.13
Definitions relative to traffic control signal monitoring systems; recording requirements.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Recorded image" means a digital image recorded by a traffic control signal monitoring system. "Summons" means a citation alleging a violation of a traffic control signal. "Traffic control signal" means a device, whether manually, electrically, mechanically, or otherwise controlled, by which traffic is alternatively directed to stop and to proceed, and which has been approved by the Commissioner of Transportation in accordance with the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways." "Traffic control signal monitoring system" means an integrated system or device utilizing a camera, or a multiple camera system, and vehicle sensors which work in conjunction with a traffic control signal and is capable of producing: a. high resolution color digital recorded images that show: (1) the traffic control signal while it is displaying a red light; (2) a motor vehicle unlawfully entering and continuing through the intersection while the traffic control signal is displaying a red light; and (3) a portion of the rear of the motor vehicle unlawfully in the intersection sufficient to clearly reveal the vehicle's license plate and the make and model of the vehicle; and b. a video recording of the violation that shows the violation occurring. A digital camera may be used as part of a traffic control signal monitoring system provided the violation images are captured by a digital camera, or a multiple camera system, which produces a set of at least two images for each violation. At least one of the digital color images shall contain the following: (1) the scene of the location where the violation occurred; (2) the violating motor vehicle; (3) the license plate numbers, letters, and issuing jurisdiction; (4) the day, month, and year of the violation; (5) the time of the violation in hours, minutes, and seconds; (6) the amount of time that had passed between the time the light turned red and the violation occurred; and (7) the frame sequence code. This information shall be imprinted along the bottom or top edge of the image frame so as not to obstruct the violation image. L.2007, c.348, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-33.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-33.2
License plates; words "Garden State" to be imprinted
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall, upon the occasion of the next and each subsequent general issue of passenger car motor vehicle registration license plates, cause to be imprinted thereon in addition to other markings which he shall prescribe, the words "Garden State." L.1954, c. 221, p. 834, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-65 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-65
Lamps on other vehicles and equipment
Status: in_force

All vehicles, including agricultural machinery or implements, road machinery, road rollers, traction engines and farm tractors not hereinbefore in this article specifically required to be equipped with lamps, shall be equipped during the times when lighted lamps are required with at least one lighted lamp or lantern exhibiting a white light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the front of such vehicle and with a lamp or lantern exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear, and such lamps and lanterns shall exhibit lights to the sides of such vehicle.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-31 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-31
Severability
Status: in_force

If any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this act shall, for any reason be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph or part thereof, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered. L.1973, c. 307, s. 31, eff. Dec. 14, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.22 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.22
Waiver of skills test.
Status: in_force

14. The chief administrator shall waive the skills test for a commercial driver license applicant who demonstrates that he meets the requirements for a waiver under the federal "Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986," Pub. L. 99-570 (49 U.S.C. s. 2701 et seq.), as those requirements are set forth in 49 C.F.R. s.383.77. L.1990,c.103,s.14; amended 2005, c.147, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.119 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.119
Use of additional fees
Status: in_force

4. The additional application fees collected pursuant to section 2 of this act shall first be used to reimburse the New Jersey Farm Bureau, up to the amount contributed by the Bureau pursuant to section 3 of this act, and then shall be retained by the director to reimburse the division for costs incurred in producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of "Promote Agriculture" license plates. L.2001,c.13,s.4.