N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.4
Historic motor vehicles; registration, license plates, display.
Status: in_force

2. An owner of an historic motor vehicle who is a resident of this State may register the motor vehicle under the provisions of P.L.1964, c.195 (C.39:3-27.3 et seq.). Application for registering an historic vehicle shall be on forms prescribed by the chief administrator. Upon proper application and payment of the prescribed fee, the chief administrator shall issue a special nonconventional registration and special license plate for each historic motor vehicle registered in this State. The registration and license plate shall be valid during the period of time that the vehicle is owned by the registrant. The fee for the registration and license plate shall be $25. The license plate shall bear the word "historic" and shall be of such design and colors as the chief administrator may determine. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.39:3-33 or any other law to the contrary, an owner of a vehicle registered as an historic vehicle, or any vehicle manufactured before 1945, shall not be required to display more than one special license plate issued for that vehicle, which plate shall be displayed on the rear of the vehicle. L.1964, c.195, s.2; amended 1999, c.305; 2017, c.259, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-12 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-12
Illegal securing of driver's license; punishment
Status: in_force

No applicant for a driver's license shall employ or procure the employment of another person to take the license examination for him, and no person shall take a driver's license examination in the name of or in the place of the applicant. No person shall procure or attempt to procure a driver's license without taking the examination therefor as herein provided, nor shall a person procure or attempt to procure a driver's license for another who has not taken an examination therefor. A person who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than two hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or imprisonment for not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days, or both, at the discretion of the court.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-30d — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-30d
Concurrent suspension; application for reinstatement
Status: in_force

A suspension issued pursuant to this act shall not run concurrently with any other suspension issued pursuant to law. A licensee may apply to the director for reinstatement of his license following the period of suspension issued. L.1982, c. 85, s. 4, eff. Oct. 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-6.20 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-6.20
"Proportional Registration Distributive Fund"
Status: in_force

30. a. The Division of Motor Vehicles shall distribute the registration fees collected for participating jurisdictions in accordance with the International Registration Program Agreement. b. There is created within the State Treasury a special account to be known as the "Proportional Registration Distributive Fund" into which all fees collected for other jurisdictions shall be deposited and held in trust until distributed pursuant to subsection a. of this section. c. Funds collected for other jurisdictions pursuant to the International Registration Plan shall not be considered funds of the State of New Jersey and shall not be appropriated for purposes other than distribution pursuant to subsection a. of this section. L.1995,c.157,s.30.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5H-10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5H / Section 5H-10
Automobile insurance required.
Status: in_force

10. a. On or before the effective date of P.L.2017, c.26 (C.39:5H-1 et seq.), a transportation network company driver, transportation network company, or any combination of the two shall maintain primary automobile insurance that recognizes that the driver is a transportation network company driver, or otherwise uses a personal vehicle to provide prearranged rides, and covers the driver: (1) while the driver is logged on to the transportation network company's digital network but is not providing a prearranged ride; or (2) while the driver is providing a prearranged ride. b. Whenever a transportation network company driver is logged on to the transportation network company's digital network and is available to receive a prearranged ride request, but is not providing a prearranged ride, the transportation network company driver, transportation network company, or any combination of the two shall maintain the following insurance coverage: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $50,000 for death or bodily injury per person, $100,000 for death or bodily injury per incident, and $25,000 for property damage; (2) primary personal injury protection benefits that provide coverage amounts selected pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4); and (3) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to the extent required pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1968, c.385 (C.17:28-1.1). c. Whenever a transportation network company driver is providing a prearranged ride, the transportation network company driver, transportation network company, or any combination of the two shall maintain the following insurance coverage: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; (2) primary automobile insurance for medical payments benefits in an amount of at least $10,000 per person per incident, which shall only apply to and provide coverage for the benefit of the transportation network company driver; and (3) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000. d. If the insurance coverage maintained by a transportation network company driver pursuant to subsections b. and c. of this section has lapsed or does not provide the required coverage, insurance maintained by the transportation network company shall provide the coverage required by subsections b. and c. of this section beginning with the first dollar of a claim and the transportation network company shall have the duty to defend the claim. e. Coverage under an automobile insurance policy maintained by the transportation network company shall not be dependent upon a private passenger automobile insurer first denying a claim nor shall a private passenger automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. f. Insurance coverage required by this section may be obtained from an insurance company duly licensed to transact business under the insurance laws of this State or by an eligible surplus lines insurer under section 11 of P.L.1960, c.32 (C.17:22-6.45). g. The coverage required pursuant to subsections b. and c. of this section shall be deemed to meet the financial responsibility requirements of the "Motor Vehicle Security-Responsibility Law," P.L.1952, c.173 (C.39:6-23 et seq.), P.L.1972, c.197 (C.39:6B-1 et seq.), and P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-1 et seq.). h. A transportation network company driver shall carry proof of insurance required pursuant to subsections b. and c. of this section at all times while using a personal vehicle in connection with a transportation network company's digital network. In the event of an accident, a transportation network company driver shall, upon request, provide insurance coverage information to the directly interested parties, automobile insurers, and investigating law enforcement officers. The insurance coverage information may be displayed or provided in either paper or electronic form as provided in R.S.39:3-29. A transportation network company driver shall, upon request, disclose to the directly interested parties, automobile insurers, and investigating law enforcement officers whether the driver was logged on to a digital network as a driver or whether the driver was providing a prearranged ride at the time of the accident. i. If a transportation network company's insurer makes a payment for a claim for damage to a motor vehicle in which a lienholder holds a security interest, then the transportation network company shall cause its insurer to issue the payment directly to the business repairing the motor vehicle or jointly to the owner of the motor vehicle and the primary lienholder on the covered motor vehicle. j. The limitation on lawsuit option set forth in subsection a. of section 8 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-8) shall not be assertable by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, or be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride. L.2017, c.26, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-140 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-140
Designation of through highways, stop intersections and yield intersections; erection of stop or yield signs
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Transportation, with reference to State highways, may by regulation and the local authorities, with reference to any highway under their jurisdiction, may by ordinance or resolution, subject to the approval of the commissioner, except as otherwise provided in R.S. 39:4-8, designate through highways and erect "stop" signs or "yield" signs at specified entrances thereto, or may designate any intersection as a stop intersection or as a yield intersection and may erect "stop" signs or "yield" signs at one or more entrances to such intersections. The commissioner on his own motion may designate through streets, stop intersections and yield intersections, and upon the designation shall give notice thereof to the board or body charged with the maintenance of such streets or intersections. The board or body shall thereupon comply with section 39:4-141 of this Title. The commissioner may by appropriate order withdraw the designation of through streets, stop intersections or yield intersections and thereafter cause the removal of "stop" signs or "yield" signs indicating such streets or intersections. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 101, s. 79; L.1956, c. 107, p. 486, s. 3; L.1958, c. 114, p. 587, s. 2; L.1971, c. 428, s. 1, eff. Feb. 1, 1972; L.1983, c. 227, s. 3, eff. June 27, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-207.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-207.2
Person with an intellectual disability defined.
Status: in_force

1. For purposes of this act "person with an intellectual disability" means a person in a state of significant subnormal intellectual development with reduction of social competence which state shall have existed prior to adolescence and is expected to be of lifelong duration. L.1984, c.50, s.1; amended 2010, c.50, s.63.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.112 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.112
Notification to eligible motorists.
Status: in_force

6. The director shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain Deborah Heart and Lung Center 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 consultation with the Deborah Hospital Foundation's Board of Directors. L.1999,c.354,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.18a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.18a
Valid license required to operate autobus; violations, fines.
Status: in_force

1. The owner of an autobus shall not knowingly allow, require, permit, or authorize an operator of an autobus to operate the vehicle without a valid commercial driver license. An owner who is convicted of a violation of this section shall be subject to a fine of $1,500 for a first violation, $3,000 for a second violation, and $5,000 for a third or subsequent violation. For the purposes of this section, the terms "owner," "operator," and "autobus" shall have the meanings provided in section 4 of P.L.2013, c.224 (C.56:16-2). L.2013, c.224, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-36.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-36.1
Fee for dishonored check or payment
Status: in_force

31. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall collect a $25 fee from a person who issues or passes to the division a check, or similar sight order for the payment of money, which is not honored by the drawee. This fee shall be in addition to all other fees owed by the person to the division. The amount sought to be satisfied by such dishonored check, or similar sight order for the payment of money, shall not be deemed paid until such amount and the fee required under this section are paid. This section shall be applicable to any check or similar sight order for the payment of money, made to the division. L.1994,c.60,s.31.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-7
Suspension, revocation, denial of registration, reciprocity privilege for unsafe vehicles
Status: in_force

39:8-7. Except as otherwise provided pursuant to R.S.39:3-5, the director may suspend, revoke or deny the registration of a motor vehicle registered or required to be registered in this State, or the reciprocity privilege of a motor vehicle registered in another state, if the motor vehicle is subject to the inspection requirement of this State and operated or parked on any public road, street or highway or any public or quasi-public property in this State, and: a. Does not have displayed upon it a current certificate of approval , current rejection sticker or current waiver certificate issued in accordance with this chapter; or b. Has not successfully passed inspection or been granted a waiver within the time period prescribed by the director; or c. Is shown by the inspection to be incapable of being placed in a proper condition to make its use safe on the highway or incapable of being brought within the emission standards or requirements established by law or regulation, and for which a certificate of approval or waiver certificate cannot be issued. Amended 1995,c.112,s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-23.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-23.1
Comparative premium data
Status: in_force

Within nine months of the effective date of this 1988 amendatory and supplementary act, the Commissioner of Insurance shall cause to have published a representative sample of the premiums being charged by insurers in each territory to facilitate price comparison by insureds or prospective insureds who are seeking new coverage. The commissioner may act to make comparative premium data available to all insureds and prospective insureds. L. 1988, c. 119, s. 36.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-64.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-64.1
Signs informing of consequences of violation
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall cause to be erected on the highways such signs as he deems necessary to inform those people using the highways of the consequences of violating the provisions of R.S. 39:4-64. L.1975, c. 154, s. 2, eff. July 15, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-82 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-82
Keeping to right
Status: in_force

Upon all highways of sufficient width, except upon one-way streets, the driver of a vehicle shall drive it on the right half of the roadway. He shall drive a vehicle as closely as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway, unless it is impracticable to travel on that side of the roadway, and except when overtaking and passing another vehicle subject to the provisions of sections 39:4-84 and 39:4-85 of this Title. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 81, s. 43.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-65 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-65
Letting off or taking on persons
Status: in_force

No operator of a vehicle shall stop the vehicle on the highway for the purpose of letting off or taking on a person, other than at the curb or side of the road or highway, or knowingly permit a person to alight from or enter upon the vehicle while it is in motion.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-25 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-25
Legal representation.
Status: in_force

25. The Attorney General shall provide legal representation to the commission and its employees to the same extent as representation is provided to other State agencies and their employees. L.2003,c.13,s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-8.5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-8.5
Imposing, collection of annual fees, zero-emission vehicles, registration.
Status: in_force

8. a. In addition to the registration fees imposed pursuant to Article 2 of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes: (1) beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission shall impose and collect an additional annual fee of $250 upon every zero emission vehicle to be registered; (2) beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission shall impose and collect an additional annual fee of $260 upon every zero-emission vehicle to be registered; (3) beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission shall impose and collect an additional annual fee of $270 upon every zero-emission vehicle to be registered; (4) beginning July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2028, the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission shall impose and collect an additional annual fee of $280 upon every zero-emission vehicle to be registered; and (5) beginning July 1, 2028, and for each year thereafter, the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission shall impose and collect an additional annual fee of $290 upon every zero-emission vehicle to be registered. b. The fee established pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall accrue and shall be collectible upon each zero-emission vehicle under the same circumstances and shall be payable in the same manner and times as apply to vehicle registrations under the provisions of Article 2 of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, provided the fee shall be paid in full for the then current year at the time any zero-emission vehicle is first registered in a calendar year. c. Fees collected pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be credited to the "Transportation Trust Fund Account," established pursuant to section 20 of P.L.1984, c.73 (C.27:1B-20), in accordance with the provisions of subsection e. of section 20 of P.L.1984, c.73 (C.27:1B-20). d. As used in this section, "zero-emission vehicle" means a vehicle certified as a zero-emission vehicle pursuant to the California Air Resources Board zero-emission vehicle standards for the applicable model year, but shall not include any other type of vehicle that may be delivered by a manufacturer for sale or lease to satisfy the zero-emission vehicle requirement established by the California Air Resources Board in lieu of a vehicle that qualifies as a pure zero-emission vehicle. L.2024, c.7, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-138.5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-138.5
Display required; permit fees
Status: in_force

3. A motor vehicle shall not be permitted to be parked in front of a private driveway unless the owner of the private driveway or a member of the owner's household has been issued a valid permit and the permit is properly displayed, or unless the owner has authorized another party to use and display the owner's permit for parking in front of the private driveway, and the permit is valid and properly displayed. A municipality may, by ordinance, establish a fee for these permits. L.1991,c.297,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-5
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education is hereby authorized to make rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Title or any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto, concerning the construction, design, equipment, maintenance, operation and inspection of any bus subject to the provisions of section 1 of this act. Such rules and regulations shall be filed with the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and, upon such filing, shall be enforced by the director in the same manner as all other rules and regulations made pursuant to this Title. Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to limit the existing authority of the State Board of Education to make rules and regulations governing the transportation of school pupils, pursuant to Title 18 of the Revised Statutes. L.1965, c. 119, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-35 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-35
Return or surrender of suspended or revoked driver's license or registration certificate and registration plates
Status: in_force

Any person, whose driver's license or registration certificate has been suspended or revoked, who fails to return it or them to the director, together with any registration plates issued under such certificate, within five days of the date of suspension or revocation of such license or certificate, or both, or who fails to surrender it or them upon demand of an authorized representative of the Division of Motor Vehicles, member of the State Police or other police officer who has been directed to secure possession thereof, shall be fined not more than $25.00. Amended L.1983, c. 403, s. 23, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10j — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10j
Findings, declaration concerning commercial driver's licenses.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds that: a. On September 20, 1988, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation granted the states of this nation the authority to exempt certain drivers from the licensing provisions of the "Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986," Pub.L.99-570 (49 U.S.C. s.2701 et seq.). b. The "Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986" requires a commercial driver's license for anyone who operates a vehicle that has a gross weight rating in excess of 26,000 pounds, carries 15 or more passengers or transports hazardous materials. c. While that act's objectives to regulate and improve the traffic safety of the commercial trucking industry are laudable, it could have an unintended, and largely adverse, impact upon certain non-commercial drivers. d. Unless the State of New Jersey, in accordance with the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation's directive, exercises its exemption authority, certain operators of firefighting apparatus, operators of emergency or rescue equipment operated for the purposes of a first aid, ambulance or rescue squad or for disaster control, non-civilian operators of military vehicles owned or operated by the United States Department of Defense or the National Guard, and farmers operating farm vehicles will be obligated to secure commercial driver's licenses under that act. e. There appears to be no significant evidence that the operators of firefighting apparatus, operators of emergency or rescue equipment operated for the purposes of a first aid, ambulance or rescue squad or for disaster control, non-civilian operators of military vehicles owned or operated by the United States Department of Defense or the National Guard, or farmers operating farm vehicles in and about their regular agricultural activities pose or have created any safety hazards on the public highways which would warrant their being licensed under the provisions of the "Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986." The Legislature, therefore, declares that it is altogether fitting and proper to authorize, in accordance with the directives issued by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, that the designated operators of firefighting apparatus, operators of emergency or rescue equipment operated for the purposes of a first aid, ambulance or rescue squad or for disaster control, non-civilian operators of military vehicles owned and operated by the United States Department of Defense or the National Guard, and operators of farm vehicles under certain circumstances be exempted from the licensing requirements set forth in the "Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986." L.1989,c.164,s.1; amended 1990, c.103, s.36; 1991, c.11, s.1; 1991, c.126, s.1; 1997, c.269, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.151 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.151
Requirements for issuance of "Equality" license plates.
Status: in_force

2. a. State or public funds shall not be used by the commission for the initial cost of: (1) designing, producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of "Equality" license plates; or (2) any computer programming changes which may be necessary to implement the "Equality" license plate program established by P.L.2017, c.279 (C.39:3-27.150 et seq.). b. Garden State Equality, or the individual or entity designated by Garden State Equality, shall contribute non-public monies in an amount to be determined by the chief administrator, not to exceed a total of $25,000, to be used to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission for designing, producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of "Equality" license plates, and any computer programming which may be necessary to implement the program. Concerned organizations and individual donors may contribute monies to Garden State Equality to be used to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission for the "Equality" license plates authorized by P.L.2017, c.279 (C.39:3-27.150 et seq.). Any amount remaining after the payment of the initial cost shall be deposited in the "Equality License Plate Fund" established pursuant to subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2017, c.279 (C.39:3-27.150). c. The commission shall not begin designing, producing, issuing, or publicizing the availability of "Equality" license plates, or making any necessary programming changes, until the following requirements have been met: (1) Garden State Equality, or the individual or entity designated by Garden State Equality, has provided the commission with the money necessary, as determined by the chief administrator pursuant to subsection b. of this section, to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission in establishing the "Equality" license plate program; and (2) The liaison appointed by Garden State Equality pursuant to subsection g. of section 1 of P.L.2017, c.279 (C.39:3-27.150) has provided the commission with not less than 500 completed applications for "Equality" license plates. These applications shall constitute the initial order for "Equality" license plates and shall be accompanied by a fee representing the total cost of the initial order. The fee shall be determined by multiplying the number of sets of license plates being ordered by the applicable initial fee for each set of license plates as set forth in subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2017, c.279 (C.39:3-27.150). L.2017, c.279, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-4
Permanent registration number.
Status: in_force

4. Once a registration number is assigned, it shall remain with the registered snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike until the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike is destroyed, abandoned or permanently removed from the State, or until changed or terminated by the chief administrator. L.1973, c.307, s.5; amended 1985, c.375, s.5; 2009, c.275, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-204 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-204
"Person with a disability" defined.
Status: in_force

1. The phrase "person with a disability" means: a. any person who has lost the use of one or more limbs as a consequence of paralysis, amputation, or other permanent disability or who has a permanent disability as to be unable to ambulate without the aid of an assisting device or whose mobility is otherwise limited as certified by a physician with a plenary license to practice medicine and surgery in this State or a bordering State; a podiatrist licensed to practice in this State or a bordering state; a physician stationed at a military or naval installation located in this State who is licensed to practice in any state; a chiropractic physician licensed to practice in this State or a bordering state; a physician assistant licensed to practice in this State or a bordering state; or a nurse practitioner licensed to practice in this State or a bordering state ; or b. any citizen and resident of this State honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active service in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States who is adjudicated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or its successor, as being permanently 100 percent disabled. L.1949, c.280, s.1; amended 1950, c.191; 1981, c.36, s.1; 1991, c.49, s.1; 1997, c.267, s.1; 1999, c.326, s.1; 2013, c.3, s.1; 2017, c.166, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-3
Appearance, arrest process; complaint; venue.
Status: in_force

39:5-3. a. When a person has violated a provision of this subtitle, the judge may, within 30 days after the commission of the offense, issue process directed to a police officer or the chief administrator for the appearance or arrest of the person so charged and for a violation of R.S.39:4-81, issue process within 90 days after the commission of the offense. In the case of a violation enumerated in subsection b. of this section, this period shall commence upon the filing of a complaint. b. A complaint may be made to a judge for a violation of R.S.39:3-12, R.S.39:3-34, R.S.39:3-37, R.S.39:4-129 or R.S.39:10-24 at any time within one year after the commission of the offense; for a violation of R.S.39:4-50, section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a), section 5 of P.L.1990, c.103 (C.39:3-10.13), section 10 of P.L.1990 c.103 (C.39:3-10.18), section 16 of P.L.1990, c.103 (C.39:3-10.24), section 3 of P.L.1952, c.157 (C.12:7-46), section 9 of P.L.1986, c.39 (C.12:7-57), R.S.39:3-40, or section 1 of P.L.1942, c.192 (C.39:4-128.1), at any time within 90 days after the commission of the offense. c. All proceedings shall be brought before a judge having jurisdiction in the municipality in which it is alleged that the violation occurred, but when a violation occurs on a street through which the boundary line of two or more municipalities runs or crosses, then the proceeding may be brought before the judge having jurisdiction in any one of the municipalities divided by said boundary line, and in the event there shall be no judge or should no judge having such jurisdiction be available for the acceptance of bail and disposition of the case, or should the judges having such jurisdiction be disqualified because of personal interest in the proceedings, or for any other legal cause, said proceeding shall be brought before a judge having jurisdiction in the nearest municipality to the one in which it is alleged such a violation occurred. amended 1940, c.212; 1942, c.334, s.1; 1951, c.251; 1953, c.36, s.6; 1959, c.58; 1983, c.403, s.19; 2000, c.85, s.1; 2002, c.56; 2009, c.52, s.1; 2017, c.249; 2023, c.250, s.39.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5D-11 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5D / Section 5D-11
Compact administrator; expenses
Status: in_force

The compact administrator provided for in Article VII of the compact shall not be entitled to any additional compensation on account of his service as such administrator, but shall be entitled to expenses incurred in connection with his duties and responsibilities as such administrator, in the same manner as for expenses incurred in connection with any other duties or responsibilities of his office or employment. L.1966, c. 73, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.42 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.42
Special registration plates for mayor, chief executive of municipality, fee, violation, penalty, rules, regulations
Status: in_force

a. Upon the application of any person who is the mayor or chief executive of a municipality in this State, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue special registration plates bearing the word "mayor" in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification prescribed by law for display on a motor vehicle owned or leased by the applicant. Only one set of special registration plates shall be issued to an applicant. The special plates shall be displayed only on the vehicle for which they were issued. b. The special registration plates authorized by this section shall be issued upon proof to the director in the form of a notarized letter from the clerk of the municipality in which the applicant is the mayor or chief executive verifying that the applicant is the mayor or chief executive. c. The fee for the motor vehicle registration plates issued under this section shall be $25.00, in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles. The fees collected for the issuance of these special plates shall be appropriated to the Division of Motor Vehicles to fund the additional costs incurred for the issuance of the plates. d. A person possessing special registration plates issued under this section who ceases to be the mayor or chief executive of a municipality shall surrender the plates to the director within 30 days after leaving office. If the special registration plates are not surrendered to the director within 30 days, the director may revoke the registration of the motor vehicle for which the special plates were issued. e. A person who violates a provision of this section shall be fined $50.00. f. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purpose of this act. L.1991,c.168,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-57 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-57
Observance of directions of officers
Status: in_force

Drivers of vehicles, street cars or horses shall at all times comply with any direction, by voice or hand, of a member of a police department, a peace officer, or the director, when enforcing a provision of this chapter. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 78, s. 33; L.1983, c. 403, s. 15, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-54.25 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-54.25
Use of public utility company logo by employee on motor vehicle.
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1968, c.439 (C.39:3-8.1), an authorized employee of a public utility company who, as part of the official duties of a public utility employee, is required to use a motor vehicle owned or leased by him or a member of his family in the performance of his duties may affix on that motor vehicle a magnetic sign, provided by the public utility company, that displays the corporate logo of the public utility company. The sign shall be placed on the exterior of the front driver's side door of the motor vehicle. The sign may only be displayed while the motor vehicle is being used on a public highway by the authorized public utility employee in the performance of his official duties as a public employee, and shall be removed from the motor vehicle when the vehicle is not being used in the performance of these duties. L.2007,c.242,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:12-12 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-12
Violations; punishment
Status: in_force

A person who violates any of the provisions of this act shall be subject, for a first offense, to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or imprisonment for a term of not less than ten days or more than thirty days, or both, in the discretion of the magistrate. For a subsequent violation, he shall be subject to a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisonment for a period of not less than thirty days or more than three months, or both, in the discretion of the magistrate. L.1951, c. 216, p. 779, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 39:13-8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-8
Damage repairs reimbursable under insurance policy by negotiable instrument payable to insured and lienholder or lessor; statement and photograph as proof; inspection
Status: in_force

1. a. When a motor vehicle is repaired by an auto body repair facility as a result of damage to the vehicle and (1) the damage is reimbursable under a policy of insurance or is otherwise reimbursable by a third party; and (2) the proceeds of the reimbursement are in the form of a negotiable instrument issued by an insurer or other payer which is payable jointly to the owner or lessee of the vehicle and a lienholder or lessor, the auto body repair facility shall provide the lienholder or lessor with a statement of the repairs which have been made to the vehicle, which statement shall be attested by an authorized representative of the auto body repair facility. The statement shall constitute proof to the lienholder or lessor that all repairs have been made by an auto body repair facility. A color photograph of the repaired vehicle shall accompany the statement. b. In the event that any lienholder or lessor should wish to inspect any motor vehicle to which repairs have been made as provided in subsection a. of this section, the lienholder or lessor shall conduct the inspection upon the premises of the auto body repair facility within three business days after receipt of the notice by certified mail that the repair has been completed. If an inspection is not made by a lienholder or lessor within the three-day period provided herein, the lienholder or lessor shall forfeit the right to make an inspection. c. In the event a lienholder or lessor shall sell any motor vehicle to which repairs have been made as provided in subsection a. of this section prior to the payment or reimbursement of the auto body repair facility which repaired that motor vehicle, except for the amounts due that lienholder or lessor under the provisions of a perfected lien or security interest, the amount due the auto body repair facility for those repairs shall supersede and have priority over all other liens or outstanding interests, including those payable by an insurer to the owner or lessee of the repaired motor vehicle. In such cases, if the insurer or other payor has received a statement and request demanding payment from the auto body repair facility, the proceeds, or portion thereof, shall be directed by the insurer or other payor to that auto body repair facility. d. No lienholder or lessor shall deduct any amount from the aggregate proceeds of a negotiable instrument that was issued by an insurer or other payor to reimburse an auto body repair facility which, pursuant to the provisions of subsection a. of this section, repaired a damaged motor vehicle, but which is payable jointly to the owner or lessee and the lienholder or lessor, for the purpose of paying any delinquent amounts or outstanding installments that the owner or lessee may owe to the lienholder or lessor for the motor vehicle that has been repaired, nor shall any lienholder or lessor unreasonably withhold the endorsement of such instrument or, following endorsement, refuse to transmit the endorsed instrument to the owner or lessee. For the purposes of this act, "auto body repair facility" shall mean an auto body repair facility as defined in section 1 of P.L.1983, c.360 (C.39:13-1). L.1987,c.280,s.1; amended 1989, c.273; 2001, c.53, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-50 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-50
Enforcement of act; rules and regulations; review
Status: in_force

(a) The director shall administer and enforce the provisions of this act and may make rules and regulations necessary for the administration thereof and shall provide for hearings upon request of persons aggrieved by orders or acts of the director under the provisions of this act. (b) Any order or act of the director, under the provisions of this act, shall be subject to review by a proceeding in lieu of the prerogative writs. L.1952, c. 173, p. 568, s. 28.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-29 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-29
Time for moving along street railway tracks
Status: in_force

No such road building machinery, vehicle, traction engine, steam roller or other apparatus or machinery shall be operated, driven, propelled or conveyed along the tracks of a street railway excepting between the hours of nine o'clock P.M. and six o'clock A.M.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2-3.9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-3.9
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission sharing certain information with non-profit organization to improve voter registration accuracy.
Status: in_force

2. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, and to the extent not otherwise inconsistent with the federal "Drivers' Privacy Protection Act of 1994," Pub.L.103-322, and upon and consistent with a fully executed membership agreement, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission may share confidential, personal, or personally identifiable information, excluding information unrelated to voter eligibility, for use by a non-profit organization comprised solely of United States territorial governmental units, states, and the District of Columbia for the purpose of improving the accuracy of voter registration information and increasing access to voter registration for eligible individuals. The sharing of that information shall not be considered a violation of any other State law. b. The sharing of information for the purpose provided in subsection a. of this section shall be deemed a permissible use of the information by the Department of State and the Division of Elections in carrying out their functions and a permissible use of the information by a private entity acting on behalf of the Department of State and the Division of Elections in carrying out their functions. The information shall be transmitted in a manner consistent with an applicable memorandum of understanding. c. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall not share or transmit documentation or other information (1) concerning an individual who does not have a social security number or has submitted proof of identity to the commission using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, (2) that indicates that an individual is not a citizen of the United States, (3) that is a photo of a person, or (4) that includes a person's social security number beyond the last four digits thereof. The information shared, transmitted, or received pursuant to this section shall not be considered a government record under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.) or the common law concerning access to government records. 2021, c.139, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.87 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.87
Application for license plate; fee
Status: in_force

5. a. Application for issuance of a license plate authorized pursuant to section 3 of this act shall be made to the division on forms and in a manner as may be prescribed by the director. In order to be deemed complete, an application shall be accompanied by a fee of $50 payable to the division, which fee shall be in addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the registration of the motor vehicle. b. The annual fee for the registration certificate of a motor vehicle that has been issued a license plate authorized in section 3 of this act, pursuant to the provisions of this act, shall include in each year subsequent to the year of issuance a Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum license plate fee or a maritime history or marine life preservation project license plate fee in the amount of $10, which fee shall be in addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the renewal of the registration of the motor vehicle and shall be collected by the division and, as provided in section 6 of this act, deposited into the respective accounts created pursuant to section 6 of this act. L.1997,c.74,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.155 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.155
Funds for initial issuance of Humane State license plates.
Status: in_force

2. a. State or public funds shall not be used by the commission for the initial cost of: (1) designing, producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of Humane State license plates; or (2) any computer programming changes which may be necessary to implement the Humane State license plate program established by P.L.2018, c.134 (C.39:3-27.154 et seq.). b. The Animal Welfare Federation of New Jersey or an individual or entity designated by the Animal Welfare Federation of New Jersey, shall contribute non-public monies in an amount to be determined by the chief administrator, not to exceed a total of $25,000, to be used to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission for designing, producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of Humane State license plates, and any computer programming which may be necessary to implement the program. Concerned organizations and individual donors may contribute monies to the Animal Welfare Federation of New Jersey to be used to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission for the Humane State license plates authorized by P.L.2018, c.134 (C.39:3-27.154 et seq.). Any amount remaining after the payment of the initial cost shall be deposited in the "Humane State License Plate Fund" established pursuant to subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2018, c.134 (C.39:3-27.154). c. The commission shall not begin designing, producing, issuing, or publicizing the availability of Humane State license plates, or making any necessary programming changes, until the following requirements have been met: (1) The Animal Welfare Federation of New Jersey or an individual or entity designated by the Animal Welfare Federation of New Jersey, has provided the commission with the money necessary, as determined by the chief administrator pursuant to subsection b. of this section, to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission in establishing the Humane State license plate program; and (2) The liaison appointed by the Animal Welfare Federation of New Jersey pursuant to subsection g. of section 1 of P.L.2018, c.134 (C.39:3-27.154) has provided the commission with not less than 500 completed applications for Humane State license plates. These applications shall constitute the initial order for Humane State license plates and shall be accompanied by a fee representing the total cost of the initial order. The fee shall be determined by multiplying the number of sets of license plates being ordered by the applicable initial fee for each set of license plates as set forth in subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2018, c.134 (C.39:3-27.154). L.2018, c.134, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-42.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-42.1
Refund of additional insurance premiums.
Status: in_force

3. Any insurance company that charged any additional premium based on insurance points assessed against a policyholder as a result of a charge or conviction that was ordered by the court to be deleted, sealed, labeled, or corrected pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2015, c.126 (C.2C:52-32.1 et al.) shall refund those additional premiums to the policyholder upon receipt of notification of the court's order. L.2015, c.126, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-8.9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8.9
Definitions relative to speed humps, traffic calming measures.
Status: in_force

1. As used in P.L.2004, c.107 (C.39:4-8.9 et seq.): "Department" means the Department of Transportation. "Private roads" means semipublic or private roads, streets, driveways, parkways, parking areas, or other roadways owned by a private person, corporation, or institution open to or used by the public for the purposes of vehicular travel by permission of those persons, corporations, or institutions and not as a matter of public right. "Speed hump" means one of several traffic calming measures which use forces of vertical acceleration to discourage speeding. For purposes of this chapter, speed humps means all vertical speed deflectors, including but not limited to, speed tables, raised crosswalks, raised intersections, and modified speed humps. "Traffic calming measure" means the combination of physical controls and community support to reduce the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter driver behavior, and improve conditions for non-motorized users, and includes, but is not limited to, speed humps. "Vertical speed deflector" means a raised area in the roadway pavement surface extending transversely across the travel way.
L.2004, c.107, s.1; amended 2008, c.110, s.4; 2015, c.3, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5F-9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-9
Suspension of driving privilege by issuing jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction need not suspend the driving privilege of a motorist for whom a report has been transmitted. L.1983, c. 46, s. 9, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-49 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-49
Transfer of registration while owner's registration suspended
Status: in_force

(a) The owner's registration of a vehicle involved in an accident to which this act applies shall not be transferred nor the vehicle, in respect to which such registration was issued, registered in any other name until the provisions of this act relating to the deposit of security are complied with, unless such provisions are inapplicable because of the exceptions stated in section three or because of other exceptions specified in this act, or until the director is satisfied that such transfer is proposed in good faith and not for the purpose or with the effect of defeating the purposes of this act. (b) If an owner's registration has been suspended hereunder, such registration shall not be transferred nor the vehicle, in respect to which such registration was issued, registered in any other name until the director is satisfied that such transfer of registration is proposed in good faith and not for the purpose or with the effect of defeating the purposes of this act. (c) Nothing in this section shall in anywise affect the rights of any conditional vendor, chattel mortgagee or lessor of such a vehicle registered in the name of another as owner who becomes subject to the provisions of this act. (d) The director shall suspend the registration of any vehicle transferred in violation of the provisions of this section. L.1952, c. 173, p. 568, s. 27.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-4.1
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The director may promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1975, c. 157, s. 2, eff. July 16, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.30 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.30
Fees; duration of commercial driver license.
Status: in_force

22. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.39:3-14 or any other sections of law which permit or require the issuance of a driver's license without charge, the required fee for a commercial driver license examination or learner's permit shall be $35. A permit issued before April 1, 1992 shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance, unless another time period is established for such permits in federal regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation. The permit holder shall have unlimited testing opportunities consistent with the scheduling obligations of the Division of Motor Vehicles and the need to provide testing opportunities to all persons affected by this act. For an examination or learner's permit issued on or after April 1, 1992, the director may limit the permit's validity to a specific length of time or number of testing opportunities. After the issuance of a commercial driver license, the examination or learner's permit fee for an additional endorsement or license class shall be $10 per endorsement or class. In addition to fees for a basic driver license and any non-commercial endorsement and renewals thereof, the required fee for a 48-month licensing period shall be $18 for each commercial driver license and renewal thereof and $2 for each endorsement and renewal thereof. In addition, the director shall charge a fee of $6 for a digitized picture of the licensee. The commercial driver license shall expire on the last day of the 48th calendar month following the calendar month in which the license was issued. However, the director may, at his discretion, issue licenses and endorsements which shall expire on a date fixed by him. The fee for such licenses or endorsements shall be fixed in amounts proportionately less or greater than the fee otherwise established. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or change any expiration date on any New Jersey commercial driver license issued prior to the operative date of P.L.2001, c.391 (C.39:3-10f4 et al.) and, unless a licensee's driving privileges are otherwise suspended or revoked, except as provided in R.S.39:3-10, the license shall remain valid until its expiration date. L.1990,c.103,s.22; amended 1999, c.28, s.5; 2001, c.391, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-33.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-33.6
Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

For a period commencing with the effective date of this act and terminating upon the completion of the first full fiscal year thereafter, all moneys received by the director pursuant to this act shall be forthwith deposited as received with the State Treasurer, and the expenses of administration incurred by the director in carrying out the provisions of this act, during the aforementioned period are hereby appropriated to such purposes and shall be disbursed by the State Treasurer out of such funds in the same manner as other State expenses are paid. Upon the termination of the first full fiscal year after the effective date of this act, any excess of the moneys deposited with the State Treasurer as heretofore provided and over the amount of the expenses of administration during the period heretofore set forth, shall become a part of the General State Fund, and all moneys received thereafter by the director pursuant to this act, shall become a part of the General State Fund. L.1959, c. 56, p. 165, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.116 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.116
Issuance of "Promote Agriculture" license plates
Status: in_force

1. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall, upon proper application therefor, issue "Promote Agriculture" license plates for any motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in the State. Under this act, any motor vehicle shall include, in addition to passenger motor vehicles, all commercial, farm use and farm vehicles issued registration or license plates pursuant to R.S.39:3-20, R.S.39:3-24 or R.S.39:3-25. In addition to the registration number and other markings prescribed by law, a "Promote Agriculture" license plate shall display the words "Garden State" and an emblem indicating interest in agriculture in New Jersey except for a "Promote Agriculture" license plate issued to a commercial, farm use or farm vehicle which, in addition to the registration number and other markings prescribed by law, shall display an emblem indicating interest in agriculture in New Jersey. The license plate shall be designed by the director, in consultation with the New Jersey Farm Bureau. Issuance of the "Promote Agriculture" 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.2001,c.13,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-11b — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11b
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1983, c. 493, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-76.10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-76.10
Sale of helmets, goggles or face shields; type and specifications approved by director
Status: in_force

No person shall sell, offer for sale or distribute any protective helmets, goggles or face shields for use by the operators of motorcycles, or protective helmets for the use of passengers thereon, unless they are of a type and specifications approved by the director and appear on the list of approved devices maintained by the director. L.1967, c. 237, s. 9, eff. Jan. 1, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-76.3a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-76.3a
Motorcycles, conformance to federal standards, NHTSA certification.
Status: in_force

5. No motorcycle shall be operated on the public highways or roadways of this State unless the motorcycle was manufactured in compliance with applicable Federal Motor Safety Standards that were in effect on the day the motorcycle was manufactured and the motorcycle has a certification label, in the format prescribed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, attesting to that compliance, permanently affixed by the original manufacturer. L.2005,c.159,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3h — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3h
Suspension of privilege; second violation
Status: in_force

Any person under the age of 17 who commits a second violation of the provisions of P.L.1975, c. 250 (C. 39:4-14.3) or P.L.1977, c. 267 (C. 39:4-14.3a et seq.) or any other provision of chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes shall have his privilege to operate a motorized bicycle suspended for a period of 30 days from the date of conviction. For a subsequent violation a person shall have his privilege to operate a motorized bicycle suspended until he reaches the age of 17. L.1982, c. 28, s. 1, eff. April 29, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-41 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-41
Severability; liberal construction.
Status: in_force

123. The provisions of this act shall be deemed to be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this act is declared to be unconstitutional or the applicability thereof to any person is held invalid, the remainder of this act shall not thereby be deemed to be unconstitutional or invalid. This act shall be liberally construed to obtain the objectives and effect the purposes thereof. L.2003,c.13,s.123.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-26 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-26
Moving heavy machinery, apparatus, etc.; registration fee; permits; reciprocity
Status: in_force

A person may move along or across a public road or highway, road building machinery, vehicles, traction engines, rollers, structural units incapable of dismemberment or other apparatus or machinery of unusual size or weight, on trailers or semitrailers, after registering the trailers or semitrailers with the Director of Motor Vehicles and paying him a registration fee of $200.00 and obtaining a permit therefor from the director for the State highways traversed by them, or from the county supervisor or supervisors of roads of the county or counties for the county roads traversed by them or from the duly authorized official or officials of the municipality or municipalities for the municipal roads traversed by them, subject to the provisions of this article, provided, however, that the provisions for registration and registration fee shall not apply to such vehicles duly registered in any other State or Federal district which grants exemption from registration and registration fee to vehicles properly registered in New Jersey under provisions of this article, traversing the roads of said other State or Federal district. A trailer or semitrailer, having a width in excess of 96 but not more than 144 inches, used to transport divisible loads for industrial processing or storage may be registered with the director at a fee of $200.00. A trailer or semitrailer so registered may be operated on any public highway, except limited access highways, provided the distance operated on the highway is not more than 1,000 feet from the point of entrance to the point of exit and further provided that a permit valid for the duration of the registration year is obtained from the director. Such movements may be made at any hour of any day of the year and no escort vehicles shall be required. The limitation as to distance operated shall not apply when the vehicle is empty and proceeding to or from an inspection, service, maintenance, or repair facility. The director, board of chosen freeholders and a municipality, may be regulation in the case of the director and by resolution in the case of the board of freeholders or municipality, adopt general rules and regulations with respect to the issuance and use of permits, but not contrary to those stated above, and may impose reasonable fees therefor provided that no permit shall be issued unless the said director, county supervisor or authorized municipal official is reasonably satisfied as to the financial responsibility of the applicant for permit to meet any claims for damages which may arise and reasonable evidence of such financial responsibility is filed with the said director, supervisor or municipal official. Amended by L.1941, c. 260, p. 690, s. 1; L.1951, c. 23, p. 72, s. 20; L.1952, c. 149, p. 508, s. 1; L.1960, c. 13, p. 33, s. 1; L.1961, c. 113, p. 707, s. 4; L.1971, c. 310, s. 1, eff. Sept. 2, 1971; L.1975, c. 180, s. 10, eff. Jan. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.72 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.72
Definitions relative to issuance of historic preservation license plates
Status: in_force

1. As used in P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.72 et seq.): "Department" means the Department of State; "Director" means the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation; "Division" means the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation; "Fund" means the "Historic Preservation License Plate Fund" created pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.75); "Historic resources" means the historic resources in New Jersey, and shall include, but need not necessarily be limited to, buildings, sites, and structures listed in or eligible for listing in the New Jersey Register of Historic Places, and museums and library collections related to New Jersey history; and "Secretary" means the Secretary of State. L.1995,c.368,s.1; amended 1999, c.152, s.52.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.4
Report to director by physicians of persons subject to epileptiform seizures
Status: in_force

Each physician treating any person 16 years of age or older for recurrent convulsive seizures or for recurrent periods of unconsciousness or for impairment or loss of motor coordination due to conditions such as, but not limited to, epilepsy in any of its forms, when such conditions persist or recur despite medical treatments, shall, within 24 hours after his determination of such fact, report the same to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles. The director, in consultation with the State Commissioner of Health, shall prescribe and furnish the forms on which such reports shall be made. L.1970, c. 195, s. 1, eff. Sept. 4, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-85.10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-85.10
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

The Superintendent of the Division of State Police shall promulgate pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1990,c.98,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-21 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-21
Establishment of school bus enhanced safety inspection program.
Status: in_force

4. a. The chief administrator shall establish a school bus enhanced safety inspection program which shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: (1) an in-terminal school bus inspection program which provides for the semi-annual or annual inspection of school buses by commission inspectors; (2) standards and requirements pertaining to the equipment, maintenance, and repair of school buses subject to inspection pursuant to this act; all in-terminal inspections, including those involving diesel vehicles, shall include an emission inspection to determine whether that vehicle meets the State's emission specifications and standards; (3) standards and requirements pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of school bus maintenance, repair, and inspection records for all school buses in the operator's fleet; and (4) standards and requirements pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of driver employment records, including records which demonstrate a driver's compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements for authorization to operate a school bus, and any other records and credentials deemed necessary by the chief administrator for school bus drivers employed by the operator. The records shall be made available to commission inspectors during each in-terminal inspection. b. If an operator does not have adequate terminal facilities to allow for a proper and thorough in-terminal inspection, the chief administrator shall designate an in-lieu-of terminal site and direct the operator to present his buses and records to that site for inspection on such terms and conditions as determined by the chief administrator. c. The time and location of any inspection or reinspection conducted pursuant to this section shall be determined by the chief administrator. Unless an owner agrees to a different time schedule, the chief administrator shall schedule a reinspection within three days of the date of the inspection that necessitated the reinspection. L.1999, c.5, s.4; amended 2009, c.331, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-19.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-19.3
Inapplicability of act to certain buses and vehicles
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall not apply to buses used in common carrier line service and school transportation service whose owner meets the qualifications prescribed in R.S. 39:3-19 or to any vehicle with a seating capacity of 16 or less which is solely used to transport children to or from summer day camps or summer residence camps from May 15 to September 15 of any year. L.1974, c. 162, s. 3, eff. Dec. 2, 1974. Amended by L.1980, c. 115, s. 1, eff. Sept. 19, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-6.9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-6.9
Written agreements, arrangements or declarations required; filing
Status: in_force

All agreements, arrangements or declarations, or amendments thereto, shall be in writing and shall be filed in the office of the director. A copy of each agreement, arrangement or declaration, or amendment thereto, shall be filed by the director in the office of the Secretary of State within 10 days after execution, or the effective date of the instrument whichever is later. L.1969, c. 119, s. 11, eff. July 1, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-47 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-47
Violations of article; fine
Status: in_force

A person violating this article shall be fined not more than ten dollars ($10.00). In default of the payment thereof he shall be imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding ten days. Moneys received from fines under this article shall be accounted for and forwarded to the director and by him paid over to the State Treasurer, to be used as a fund for the repair of the improved roads throughout the State, regard being had to the repair of the most improved roads and the distribution of the benefits of this article throughout the several counties of the State. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 76, s. 29.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3i — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3i
Registration; requirements; form and content of certificate; expiration; renewal.
Status: in_force

In addition to the requirements of section 2 of P.L.1975, c.250 (C.39:4-14.3) , P.L.1977, c.267 (C.39:4-14.3a et seq.), and section 2 of P.L.2019, c.121 (C.39:4-14.16), no low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle, as those terms are defined by R.S. 39:1-1, shall be operated on the public highways or on public lands of this State unless registered by the owner thereof as provided by this act and P.L.2025, c.285 (C.39:6A-4.8 et al.). The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is authorized to grant a registration to the owner of a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle who is at least 15 years of age, provided that the application for registration has been properly made, the registration fee has been paid, and the motorized bicycle is of a type approved by the chief administrator. The form and contents of the registration certificate shall be prescribed by the chief administrator. The chief administrator shall maintain a record of all registration certificates issued and their contents. The registration shall expire and the registration certificate shall become void on the last day of the 11th calendar month following the calendar month in which the certificate was issued, except that the chief administrator may suspend or revoke a registration for any violation of this act or any of the rules promulgated hereunder. The chief administrator shall issue registration certificates for the following registration period, on and after the first day of the calendar month immediately preceding the commencement of the registration period, the registration certificates to be effective immediately. Application forms for all renewals of registrations for low-speed electric bicycles and motorized bicycles shall be mailed by the chief administrator from the division to the last address of the owner of a motorized bicycle as it appears on the records of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. L.1983, c. 105, s. 9; amended 2025, c.285, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-101 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-101
Speedways
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall apply to a speedway, constructed with the permission of the local authorities or the board of freeholders, as the case may be, of the county or counties in which the speedway is located, and built or intended for the exclusive use of motor vehicles, if the speedway at no point crosses a highway, railroad or railway at grade.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5B-18 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5B / Section 5B-18
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Certificate of handling" means a written document issued by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the terms of P.L.1977, c. 233 (C. 26:2D-18 et seq.), approving the use of certain specified New Jersey highways for the transport of specified quantities of radioactive materials. b. "Certificate number" means the number associated with the certificate of handling issued by the Department of Environmental Protection. L.1983, c. 102, s. 1, eff. March 14, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3r — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3r
Dealer licensed as motor vehicle dealer; inapplicability of restrictions contained in Municipal Land Use Law
Status: in_force

Requiring a motorized bicycle dealer to be licensed as a motor vehicle dealer under R.S. 39:10-19 for the purposes of this act shall not mean that he is a motor vehicle dealer for the purpose of meeting any restrictions or regulations contained in a planning or zoning ordinance under the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c. 291 (C. 40:55D-1 et seq.). L.1983, c. 105, s. 18.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-8.21 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8.21
Construction of curb extension, bulbout on certain private roads.
Status: in_force

3. A county, municipality, or the board of directors or the board of trustees of any corporation or other institution of a public or semipublic nature, not for pecuniary profit, having control over private roads subject to the provisions of Title 39, may construct, without the approval of the Commissioner, a curb extension or a bulbout on any street under its jurisdiction. L.2009, c.107, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-10.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-10.6
Violations, penalties, disposition of fines collected.
Status: in_force

2. a. A person who violates the provisions of section 1 of this act by failing to wear an approved helmet shall be warned of the violation by the enforcing official. The parent or legal guardian of the violator may be fined a maximum of $25 for a first offense and a maximum of $100 for a subsequent offense. The penalties provided under the provisions of this subsection for failing to wear an approved helmet may be waived if the parent or legal guardian of the violator presents suitable proof that an approved helmet or appropriate personal protection equipment has been purchased since the violation occurred. b. All moneys collected as fines under subsection a. of this section shall be deposited in the "Bicycle and Skating Safety Fund" pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.465 (C.39:4-10.2). L.1997,c.411,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-59 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-59
Begging rides prohibited
Status: in_force

No person shall stand in a highway for the purpose of or while soliciting a ride from the operator of any vehicle other than an omnibus or a street car. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 78, s. 34.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.59 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.59
Issuance of EMT-A special license plates
Status: in_force

1. a. Upon application by a person who has been certified by the Commissioner of Health as an Emergency Medical Technician-Ambulance, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue for the motor vehicle owned or leased by the applicant special vehicle registration plates bearing the letters "EMT-A." The plates shall also include the vehicle registration number and other markings or identification prescribed by law, including the "Tree of Life" insignia for an Emergency Medical Technician-Ambulance in a design approved by the director. Only one set of special registration plates shall be issued to an applicant. The special plates shall be displayed only on the vehicle for which they were issued. b. The special vehicle registration plates authorized by this section shall be issued upon proof satisfactory to the director that the applicant meets the condition specified in subsection a. of this section. A person who has been issued special vehicle registration plates under this section shall return the special plates when that person no longer meets the qualification in subsection a. of this section. c. The fee for the motor vehicle registration plates issued under this section shall be $25, in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles. d. A person who violates a provision of this section shall be fined $50. e. The director may adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), governing the issuance and use of the special vehicle registration plates authorized by this section. L.1994,c.29,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.13 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.13
National Guard registration plates
Status: in_force

a. Upon the application of any person who is an active member of the New Jersey National Guard, or former active member who has been honorably separated from the New Jersey National Guard, as certified in either case by the Adjutant General, New Jersey Department of Defense, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue for the motor vehicle owned by such person special registration plates, of a design and at a fee to be prescribed by the director, identifying the holder as a member or former member of the "Air National Guard" or "Army National Guard," as the case may be, in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law. b. The director shall permit any person who is an active member of the New Jersey National Guard with special National Guard registration plates to affix a National Guard "Minuteman" emblem, of a design approved by the director and the Adjutant General, New Jersey Department of Defense, to their registration plates in a manner approved by the director. L. 1979, c. 456, s. 1. Amended by L. 1983, c. 132, s. 1; L. 1985, c. 488, s. 1, eff. Jan. 17, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-70 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-70
Mufflers.
Status: in_force

39:3-70. Every motor vehicle having a combustion motor shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and no person shall use a muffler cut-out, bypass, or similar device upon a motor vehicle on a highway. amended 2009, c.331, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-91 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-91
Prohibition of checkpoints limited to specific vehicle types.
Status: in_force

1. A law enforcement agency shall not conduct a roadside checkpoint or other systematic inspection of vehicles along any public road, street, or highway of this State if the roadside checkpoint or systematic inspection is established for the sole purpose of inspecting motorcycles. This section shall not be construed to restrict or limit in any capacity any other type of checkpoint, inspection, or roadblock conducted by a law enforcement agency for legitimate public safety reasons. L.2015, c.27, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-37 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-37
Regulating crossing at intersections by local authorities
Status: in_force

Local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may regulate by ordinance, which shall first be approved by the director, the crossing of pedestrians at intersections of roadways where traffic on the roadways is controlled by traffic control signals. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 75, s. 27.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-11.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-11.4
Requirements for bidders.
Status: in_force

3. In addition to the provisions of chapter 34 of Title 52 of the Revised Statutes concerning the qualifications of bidders, an applicant seeking to enter into a contract with the State to establish and implement an electronic lien and titling system shall have a demonstrated history of directly providing both electronic lien services to state motor vehicle departments or agencies and electronic lien software and services to lienholders. L.2017, c.308, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-8.18 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8.18
Effective date, expiration date.
Status: in_force

7. This act shall take effect ninety days following enactment and shall expire upon the submission of the Commissioner of Transportation's fifth and final report to the appropriate parties pursuant to section 6 of this act. L.2007, c.348, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-20 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-20
Return of records
Status: in_force

Any licensee who discontinues operation of a private inspection center, or whose license has been suspended or revoked, or whose renewal thereof has been denied, shall forthwith deliver to the director the license, all unused private inspection approval stickers, all reinspection records and other items issued to the licensee or required by the director to be kept in connection with the operation of the private inspection center. Any person who fails to deliver these items to the director is a disorderly person. L. 1975, c. 156, s. 12, eff. July 16, 1975. Amended by L. 1986, c. 22, s. 13, eff. June 2, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-8.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8.6
Continuance, adoption of rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

5. a. Rules or regulations adopted pursuant to chapter 4 of this Title before the effective date of this act and in effect on the effective date thereof and dealing with the regulation of traffic or parking on public highways or transportation systems under the jurisdiction of the commissioner shall continue in effect and shall be enforceable under the provisions of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes and all other applicable statutes, in any court of competent jurisdiction, until superseded by order of the commissioner pursuant to this act. b. The Commissioner of Transportation shall, within 60 days of the effective date of this act, issue an order which shall in substance include all rules and regulations adopted pursuant to chapter 4 of this Title before the effective date of this act and in effect on the effective date thereof and dealing exclusively with the regulation of traffic or parking on public highways or transportation systems under the jurisdiction of the commissioner, which order shall be final and effective on the date of issuance, without the requirement of any other action or proceeding, notwithstanding the provisions of this act to the contrary. Upon the issuance of the order the rules and regulations included in substance therein shall be superseded. The commissioner shall forbear from adopting any rule or regulation dealing with the regulation of traffic or parking on public highways or transportation systems under the jurisdiction of the commissioner from the effective date of this act until the issuance of the order required by this subsection. c. Sixty days after the effective date of this act, the Office of Administrative Law may remove from the New Jersey Administrative Code any rule or regulation which deals exclusively with the regulation of traffic and parking on public highways or transportation systems under the jurisdiction of the commissioner and which has been superseded by order of the commissioner. L.1998,c.28,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-3.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-3.3
Establishment of special automobile insurance policy.
Status: in_force

45. a. In order to assist certain low income individuals in this State and encourage their greater compliance in satisfying the mandatory private passenger automobile insurance requirements, the Legislature intends to establish a special automobile insurance policy. The special automobile insurance policy shall be offered only to individuals who qualify for and are actively covered by designated government subsidized programs in the State. For the purpose of this section, "eligible low income individual" means an individual who meets the income criteria established by the commissioner by regulation. In setting the low income criteria, the commissioner shall limit availability to those persons eligible and enrolled in the federal Medicaid program. b. As an additional option to the mandatory coverage provided in sections 3 and 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-3 and 39:6A-4) or the alternative covered provided in section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1), an owner or registered owner of an automobile registered or principally garaged in this State, who is an eligible low income individual, may elect a special automobile insurance policy providing the following coverage: (1) Emergency personal injury protection coverage, for the payment of benefits without regard to negligence, liability or fault of any kind, only to the named insured and dependent members of his family, as defined by the federal Medicaid program, residing in his household, who sustain bodily injury as a result of an accident while occupying, entering into, alighting from or using an automobile, or as a pedestrian, caused by an automobile or by an object propelled by or from an automobile, and to other persons sustaining bodily injury while occupying, entering into, alighting from or using the automobile of the named insured, with the permission of the named insured. "Emergency personal injury protection coverage" issued pursuant to this section means and includes only payment of treatment for emergency care in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per person per accident. "Emergency care" means all medically necessary treatment of a traumatic injury or a medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that absence of immediate attention could reasonably be expected to result in: death; serious impairment to bodily functions; or serious dysfunction of a bodily organ or part. Such emergency care shall include all medically necessary care immediately following an automobile accident, including, but not limited to, immediate pre-hospitalization care, transportation to a hospital or trauma center, emergency room care, surgery, critical and acute care. Emergency care extends during the period of initial hospitalization until the patient is discharged from acute care by the attending physician. Emergency care shall be presumed when medical care is initiated at a hospital within 120 hours of the accident. "Emergency personal injury protection coverage" shall also include all medically necessary treatment of permanent or significant brain injury, spinal cord injury or disfigurement after the patient is discharged from acute care. In the event benefits paid by an insurer pursuant to this subsection are in excess of $75,000 on account of bodily injury to any one person in any one accident covered by a policy issued or renewed prior to January 1, 2004, that excess shall be paid by the insurer and shall be reimbursable to the insurer from the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1977, c.310 (C.39:6-73.1); (2) Death benefit in the amount of $10,000; (3) The tort option provided in subsection a. of section 8 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-8) shall apply to every named insured and any other person to whom the special automobile insurance policy applies. c. A special automobile insurance policy shall not provide liability, collision, comprehensive, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. d. The policy form for special automobile insurance policies shall be subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance and shall clearly and conspicuously set forth the limitations on benefits provided under the policy. e. The commissioner shall approve the rating system to be used for a special automobile insurance policy, which shall be administered by the plan created pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1970, c.215 (C.17:29D-1), to provide a uniform Statewide rate to be utilized by all insurers providing coverage through a special automobile insurance policy. The rate established by the commissioner shall be sufficient to reimburse the insurer for the cost of writing the policy and an amount set by the commissioner to be forwarded to the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund to offset claims paid by the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund. The commissioner may adjust the rate annually. f. Special automobile insurance policies shall be assigned to insurers pursuant to the apportionment methodology of the plan created pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1970, c.215 (C.17:29D-1). The number of policies assigned pursuant to this subsection shall not be included in the determination of a competitive market pursuant to subsection d. of section 27 of P.L.1990, c.8 (C.17:33B-15). L.2003,c.89,s.45.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-3.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-3.2
Issuance, renewal of automobile insurance policies, required coverage.
Status: in_force

5. a. All automobile insurance policies issued or renewed on or after the effective date of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-1.1 et al.) shall be issued or renewed including at least the coverages required pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-3 and 39:6A-4), unless the named insured elects a basic automobile insurance policy pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1) or, after the effective date of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.17:30A-2.1 et al.), a special automobile insurance policy pursuant to section 45 of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.39:6A-3.3). Election of a basic automobile insurance policy or a special automobile insurance policy shall be in writing and signed by the named insured on the coverage selection form required by section 17 of P.L.1983, c.362 (C.39:6A-23). The coverage selection form shall contain a statement, clearly readable and in 12-point bold type, in a form approved by the commissioner, that: (1) election of a basic automobile insurance policy will result in less coverage than the $250,000 medical expense benefits coverage mandated prior to the effective date of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-1.1 et al.); or (2) election of a special automobile insurance policy will result in coverage only for emergency care. Furthermore, the coverage election form shall contain a statement, clearly readable and in 12-point bold type, in a form approved by the commissioner, that election of a special automobile insurance policy, or a basic automobile insurance policy without the optional $10,000 liability coverage provided for in section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1) may subject the named insured to a claim or judgment for noneconomic loss which is not covered by the basic or special automobile insurance policy, and which may place his assets at risk, and in the event the named insured is sued, the insurer shall not provide legal counsel. b. The insurance coverages provided for in section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1) shall be offered by every insurer which writes insurance coverages pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-3 and 39:6A-4) for a period of five years after the effective date of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-1.1 et al.). The commissioner shall require every company writing such insurance coverage to report to him annually during that five-year period as to the number of policies written pursuant to this subsection in the previous year, the number of policies with the coverage offered pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4) which have been converted to policies with the coverage offered pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1) and any other information the commissioner may require such as, but not limited to, the age of the policyholders and the territories in which the policyholders reside. The commissioner shall then report to the Governor and the Legislature regarding the acceptance of the basic automobile insurance policy by the automobile insurance consumers of this State annually for the first four years the basic policy is sold. On or before January 1, 2003, the commissioner shall make a final, cumulative report which shall include recommendations as to the continuation of the basic policy to the Governor and the Legislature. c. The insurance coverages provided for in section 45 of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.39:6A-3.3) shall be offered or provided pursuant to subsection f. of that section for a period of five years after the effective date of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.17:30A-2.1 et al.). On or before January 1, 2008, the commissioner shall make a final report which shall include recommendations as to the continuation of the special policy to the Governor and the Legislature. L.1998,c.21,s.5; amended 2003, c.89, s.46.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-76 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-76
Receivable account
Status: in_force

18. The State Treasurer shall establish a receivable account for the sole purpose of defraying the expenses incurred for program implementation and administration of this act. The receivable account shall be relieved by monies deposited into the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Fund established pursuant to section 17 of this act. L.1995,c.157,s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-86.7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-86.7
Provision of personal injury protection benefits, certain pedestrians.
Status: in_force

35. The Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund created pursuant to P.L.1952, c.174 (C.39:6-61 et seq.) shall provide personal injury protection benefits pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1972, c.198 (C.39:6-86.1) to a pedestrian sustaining bodily injury in this State caused by an automobile, other than to a named insured or a member of the named insured's family residing in his household, if that pedestrian is entitled to personal injury protection coverage under an automobile insurance policy. L.2003,c.89,s.35.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-26 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-26
Advisory council.
Status: in_force

26. There is created within the commission one advisory council, which shall provide the board with advice, technical expertise, information, guidance, and recommendations in the area of security and privacy. The board shall designate the appropriate State and local government representatives, interest group representatives, technical experts, and constituent representatives as appropriate to serve on the council. Federal government representatives and representatives of national organizations shall be asked to serve, and if willing, may be designated by the board to serve. All council members shall be designated by board action. The Chair, or the Chair's designee, shall serve on the council. The council shall meet and report to the board as frequently as the board requests. The council is as follows: a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.298). b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.298). c. The Security and Privacy Advisory Council, which shall: advise the board as to how to effectively maintain the commission's system and business processes in the securest manner; help the board to address the commission's most serious security breaches; advise as to new or modified programs needed to achieve heightened security; and recommend methods to curtail fraudulent and criminal activities that present threats to the State's security as well as measures to protect the privacy of driver information, including but not limited to the Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994, Pub.L.103-322. d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.298). e. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.298). In addition to the council created above, the chief administrator may create and establish as necessary within the commission any other advisory council to examine issues affecting or identified by the commission. The members of such councils shall be designated, serve, meet and report to the board as provided for the members of the council created above. The Chair or Chair's designee shall serve on each council. The Safety Advisory Council, the Customer Service Advisory Council, the Business Advisory Council, and the Technology Advisory Council are abolished. L.2003, c.13, s.26; amended 2007, c.335, s.13; 2009, c.298, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-75.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-75.1
Certain tinting materials on windshields, windows of motor vehicles, permitted for medical reasons
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the owner or lessee of a motor vehicle that is driven by or is used to regularly transport a person who has a medical condition involving ophthalmic or dermatologic photosensitivity may apply to the director for permission to have the windshield and windows of that vehicle covered by or treated with a product or material that increases its light reflectance or reduces its light transmittance. The application shall be in a form and manner prescribed by the director and shall include, but not be limited to, a written certification by a certified ophthalmologist or a physician with a plenary license to practice medicine and surgery in this State or a bordering state that the person for whom the application is submitted has a medical condition involving ophthalmic or dermatologic photosensitivity. For the purposes of this act, medical conditions involving ophthalmic or dermatologic photosensitivity shall include: a. polymorphous light eruption; b. persistent light reactivity; c. actinic reticuloid; d. porphyrins; e. solar urticaria; f. lupus erythematosus; and g. such other photosensitive disorders or conditions as the director shall determine. L.1999,c.308,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:13-2.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-2.3
Review of applications for licensure
Status: in_force

9. Applications for a new or renewal full service auto body repair facility license or a motor vehicle dealer sublet license shall be reviewed by the director and a license issued or denied within 90 days following receipt by the director of the completed application and supporting documents. Applicants for renewal or initial licensure filed after the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act shall certify that the applicant has met the requirements of the act. Auto body repair facilities holding a license issued prior to the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act shall be subject to the provisions of the act on the first renewal date of the license established by the director. The director may extend licenses issued under the provisions of P.L.1983, c.360 (C.39:13-1 et seq.), pending renewal of the licenses pursuant to the terms and conditions established by this amendatory and supplementary act. No later than the 45th day following the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act, the director shall notify all licensed auto body repair facilities of the terms, conditions and requirements of the act. L.2001,c.53,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-77 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-77
Assignment of judgments to association.
Status: in_force

17. Assignment of judgments to association. The association shall not pay any sum from the fund, in compliance with an order made for that purpose, in any case in which the claim is founded upon a judgment, except a judgment obtained against the association under this act, until the applicant assigns the judgment to the association and, thereupon, the association shall be deemed to have all the rights of the judgment creditor under the judgment and shall enforce and collect the same for the full amount thereof with interest and costs and if more money is collected upon any such judgment than the amount paid out of the fund, the association shall pay the balance, after reimbursing the fund, to the judgment creditor. Upon assignment of a judgment to the association the association may enter into agreement with the defendant for reimbursement of the fund by lump sum or installment payments, including waiver of interest and subordination of the lien of the judgment where the same is determined to be advantageous in obtaining reimbursement of payments made by the fund. Any such agreement may be annexed to an application for a court order made pursuant to section 27(b). L.1952,c.174,s.17; amended 1955, c.1, s.8; 1968, c.323, s.6; 1985, c.148, s.10; 2003, c.89, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.31 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.31
Motorcycle road test, waiver.
Status: in_force

6. The Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission may waive the written law and knowledge and road test portion of the examinations required for a motorcycle license or endorsement under R.S.39:3-10 for the holder of an examination permit who has successfully completed a motorcycle safety education course established under the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c.452 (C.27:5F-36). L.1991, c.452, s.6; amended 2011, c.13, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.169 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.169
Provisions of funds for State Animal license plates.
Status: in_force

2. a. State or public funds shall not be used by the commission for the initial cost of: (1) designing, producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of State Animal license plates; or (2) any computer programming changes which may be necessary to implement the State Animal license plate program established by P.L.2023, c.292 (C.39:3-27.168 et seq.). b. An individual or entity designated by the Secretary of Agriculture shall contribute non-public monies in an amount to be determined by the chief administrator, not to exceed a total of $25,000, to be used to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission for designing, producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of State Animal license plates, and any computer programming which may be necessary to implement the program. Concerned organizations and individual donors may contribute monies to the department to be used to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission for the State Animal license plates authorized by P.L.2023, c.292 (C.39:3-27.168 et seq.). Any amount remaining after the payment of the initial cost shall be deposited in the "State Animal License Plate Fund" established pursuant to subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2023, c.292 (C.39:3-27.168). c. The commission shall not begin designing, producing, issuing, or publicizing the availability of State Animal license plates, or making any necessary programming changes, until the following requirements have been met: (1) The individual or entity designated by the Secretary of Agriculture has provided the commission with the money necessary, as determined by the chief administrator pursuant to subsection b. of this section, to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission in establishing the State Animal license plate program; and (2) The liaison appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to subsection g. of section 1 of P.L.2023, c.292 (C.39:3-27.168) has provided the commission with not less than 500 completed applications for State Animal license plates. These applications shall constitute the initial order for State Animal license plates and shall be accompanied by a fee representing the total cost of the initial order. The fee shall be determined by multiplying the number of sets of license plates being ordered by the applicable initial fee for each set of license plates as set forth in subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2023, c.292 (C.39:3-27.168). L.2023, c.292, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-98.8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-98.8
Study to determine effect of 65mph speed limit; report; implementation
Status: in_force

7. a. During the first 18 months following the establishment of 65 miles per hour speed limits on eligible public highways pursuant to section 4 of this act, the commissioner, in consultation with the Attorney General and the authorities, shall conduct a study to determine the overall impact of this act. The study shall consider public safety, environmental and cost issues, including, but not limited to speed, accident rates, fatalities, enforcement, air quality and such other issues as the commissioner deems appropriate to evaluate fully the effect of the 65 miles per hour speed limit on the State. b. A report of the study's findings and recommendations, including a recommendation as to whether the number of miles of eligible public highways should increase, decrease or remain the same, shall be submitted to the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the General Assembly no later than 21 months after the establishment of 65 miles per hour speed limits on eligible public highways pursuant to section 4 of this act. c. The commissioner shall implement the recommendations contained in the report 60 days following the report's submission to the Governor and Legislature unless the recommendations, either all or in part, are disapproved each by the Senate and the General Assembly by passage of a concurrent resolution stating, in substance, that the Legislature does not favor the recommendations. If the recommendations are disapproved in part by concurrent resolution, the commissioner shall implement those recommendations that are not disapproved. L.1997,c.415, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-52 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-52
Racing on highway prohibited; fine
Status: in_force

No person shall operate a motor vehicle upon a public highway for a wager or in a race or for the purpose of making a speed record. A person who violates this section shall be fined not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars for the first offense, and, for a subsequent offense, not less than one hundred nor more than two hundred dollars.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-90.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-90.1
Limited access highways, driving onto or from
Status: in_force

No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any limited-access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority. L.1951, c. 23, p. 85, s. 51.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5F-29 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-29
Construction; severability
Status: in_force

This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes stated herein. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party jurisdiction or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government agency, person, or circumstance, the compact shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any jurisdiction party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining jurisdictions and in full force and effect as to the jurisdiction affected as to all severable matters. L.1983, c. 46, s. 29, eff. Jan. 28, 1983. Article XI
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-11 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-11
Contribution among insurers.
Status: in_force

11. Contribution among insurers. If two or more insurers are liable to pay benefits under sections 4 and 10 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4 and 39:6A-10) under a standard automobile insurance policy for the same bodily injury, or death, of any one person, the maximum amount payable shall be as specified in those sections 4 and 10 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4 and 39:6A-10), section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1) and section 45 of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.39:6A-3.3), respectively, if additional first party coverage applies and any insurer paying the benefits shall be entitled to recover from each of the other insurers, only by inter-company arbitration or inter-company agreement, an equitable pro-rata share of the benefits paid. L.1972,c.70,s.11; amended 1998, c.21, s.15; 2003, c.89, s.54.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-183.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-183.1
Legal authority
Status: in_force

Traffic signs shall be placed only by the authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction as authorized by law and only for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic. This section, however, shall not prohibit public utility companies or other authorized persons or companies from erecting temporary MEN WORKING signs to protect construction, maintenance or repair work on or within a public highway; provided, such signs conform reasonably to the specifications included in this act. L.1941, c. 345, p. 903, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-98 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-98
Rates of speed
Status: in_force

39:4-98. Rates of speed. Subject to the provisions of R.S.39:4-96 and R.S.39:4-97 and except in those instances where a lower speed is specified in this chapter, it shall be prima facie lawful for the driver of a vehicle to drive it at a speed not exceeding the following: a. (1) Twenty-five miles per hour, when passing through a school zone during recess, when the presence of children is clearly visible from the roadway, or while children are going to or leaving school, during opening or closing hours; (2) Twenty-five miles per hour on certain portions of Route 130 in Burlington City, Burlington County, as provided by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.2019, c.5 (C.39:4-98.12); (3) Thirty-five miles per hour on certain portions of Route 130 in Burlington City, Burlington County, as provided by paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.2019, c.5 (C.39:4-98.12); b. (1) Twenty-five miles per hour in any business or residential district; (2) Thirty-five miles per hour in any suburban business or residential district; c. Fifty miles per hour in all other locations, except as otherwise provided in the "Sixty-Five MPH Speed Limit Implementation Act," pursuant to P.L.1997, c.415 (C.39:4-98.3 et al.). Whenever it shall be determined upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that any speed hereinbefore set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of a highway, the Commissioner of Transportation, with reference to State highways, may by regulation and municipal or county authorities, with reference to highways under their jurisdiction, may by ordinance, in the case of municipal authorities, or by ordinance or resolution, in the case of county authorities, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation, except as otherwise provided in R.S.39:4-8, designate a reasonable and safe speed limit thereat which, subject to the provisions of R.S.39:4-96 and R.S.39:4-97, shall be prima facie lawful at all times or at such times as may be determined, when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected at such intersection, or other place or part of the highway. Appropriate signs giving notice of the speed limits authorized under the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection b. and subsection c. of this section may be erected if the commissioner or the municipal or county authorities, as the case may be, so determine they are necessary. Appropriate signs giving notice of the speed limits authorized under the provisions of subsection a. and paragraph (2) of subsection b. of this section shall be erected by the commissioner or the municipal or county authorities, as appropriate. When designating reasonable and safe speed limits for a street under its jurisdiction pursuant to this subsection, as part of an engineering and traffic investigation, a municipality or county shall consider, but not be limited to, the following criteria: residential density; the presence, or lack, of sidewalks; the prevalence of entry and exit ways for business and commercial establishments; whether school children walk adjacent to the street on their way to and from school; and the proximity of recreational or park areas, schools, community residences, family day care homes, child care centers, assisted living facilities, or senior communities. Nothing in this paragraph shall substitute for traffic count, accident, and speed sampling data as appropriate. The driver of every vehicle shall, consistent with the requirements of this section, drive at an appropriate reduced speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing, when approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway, and when special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions. The Commissioner of Transportation shall cause the erection and maintenance of signs at such points of entrance to the State as are deemed advisable, setting forth the lawful rates of speed, the wording of which shall be within the commissioner's discretion. Amended 1939, c.211; 1942, c.325,(1942, c.325 repealed 1946, c.8); 1951, c.23, s.55; 1983, c.227, s.2; 1993, c.315, s.2; 1997, c.415, s.1; 2009, c.258; 2019, c.5, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-16 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-16
Meetings of board.
Status: in_force

16. a. The board shall meet every other month or at more frequent times at the discretion of the Chair or as a majority of the board shall decide. Meetings of the board shall be held at such times and places as the Chair may deem necessary and convenient. b. The meetings shall be subject to the provisions of the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.). c. Any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, the board shall take all necessary steps to ensure that all interested persons are given adequate notice of board meetings and the agenda of such meetings, through the utilization of media engaged in the dissemination of information. d. The powers of the board shall be vested in the members thereof. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Actions may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the board by the affirmative vote of at least four voting members. No vacancy in the membership of the board shall impair the right of a quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the board. L.2003, c.13, s.16; amended 2007, c.335, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-68 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-68
Cooperation of defendant.
Status: in_force

8. In any case in which the association has assumed under this act, the defense of any action, the defendant shall co-operate with the association in the defense of such action. In the event of his failure to do so, the association may apply to the court for an order directing such co-operation. L.1952,c.174,s.8; amended 2003, c.89, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-16 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-16
Age requirements.
Status: in_force

16. a. A person under the age of 14 years shall not operate or be permitted to operate any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike on public lands or waters or across a public highway. b. A person less than 16 years of age shall not operate on public lands or waters or across a public highway of this State an all-terrain vehicle with an engine capacity greater than 90 cubic centimeters. c. A person less than 18 years of age shall not operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike registered in this State on public lands or waters or across a public highway of this State unless the person has completed a safety education and training course established or certified by the commissioner pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-15). At all times during the operation of the snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike the person shall possess a certificate indicating successful completion of the course. L.1973, c.307, s.16; amended 1985, c.375, s.16; 1991, c.322, s.5; 2009, c.275, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-8.16 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8.16
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

5. The Commissioner of Transportation, the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, and the Superintendent of the State Police may, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. The Supreme Court of New Jersey may adopt Rules of Court appropriate or necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2007, c.348, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-208 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-208
Trenton, State's property at; regulations authorized
Status: in_force

The Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety is authorized and empowered to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles on the grounds, and roadways or highways therein, owned by the State of New Jersey at Trenton, and the board, body or officer in charge and control of any State institution may likewise regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of such institution and roadways or highways on such grounds, and for such purpose may adopt, promulgate and enforce rules and regulations to prevent traffic congestion and insure a proper, reasonable, orderly and safe use of said grounds, roadways and highways by motorists. L.1950, c. 16, p. 43, s. 1. Amended by L.1956, c. 47, p. 96, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-24 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-24
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect immediately. L.1975, c. 156, s. 16, eff. July 16, 1975. Amended by L.1977, c. 270, s. 1, eff. Oct. 20, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-22 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-22
Forms; seizure of papers; dealer to keep, store all forms, papers, records.
Status: in_force

39:10-22. The chief administrator may prepare and prescribe any or all forms necessary for the proper administration of this chapter. The chief administrator or his agent may seize and take possession of any certificate of ownership or other title papers to which the chief administrator may be entitled, for which a person is under duty to return to the chief administrator, from any person or place in this State, with all the rights, privileges and immunities conferred by law on an officer executing a writ of replevin. A licensed dealer shall keep and store all required forms, papers, and records as the Motor Vehicle Commission may by regulation require at the licensed premises. In the event a licensee operates multiple licensed dealerships under common ownership or control, such forms, papers, and records may be stored at a centralized record-keeping facility. Amended 1946, c.136, s.18; 1983, c.403, s.33; 2007, c.335, s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.37 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.37
Director as final authority
Status: in_force

The director shall have the authority to make the final decision as to whether or not an organization is approved for the issuance of special organization vehicle registration plates to its members notwithstanding the organization's compliance with section 2 of P.L.1987, c. 374 (C. 39:3-27.36). L. 1987,c.374, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-6.17 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-6.17
Violation, fines
Status: in_force

27. A person who violates any provision of sections 21 through 26 of this act shall be subject to a fine of $500 for each offense. Such fine shall be forwarded by the judge to whom the same has been paid to the State Treasurer for deposit into the State General Fund. L.1995,c.157,s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-11 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-11
Administrator considered "appointing authority."
Status: in_force

11. Except as otherwise provided by law, the administrator shall be considered the "appointing authority" for the commission within the contemplation of the civil service laws and the table of organization. The administrator may delegate such appointing authority to the deputy administrator as he deems necessary. L.2003,c.13,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-13 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-13
Discovery of facts as to personal injury protection coverage.
Status: in_force

13. Discovery of facts as to personal injury protection coverage. The following apply to personal injury protection coverage benefits payable under a standard automobile insurance policy pursuant to sections 4 and 10 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4 and 39:6A-10), medical expense benefits payable under a basic automobile insurance policy pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1) and benefits payable under a special automobile insurance policy pursuant to section 45 of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.39:6A-3.3): a. Every employer shall, if a request is made by an insurer or the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund providing personal injury protection benefits under a standard automobile insurance policy or medical expense benefits payable under a basic automobile insurance policy against whom a claim has been made, furnish forthwith, in a form approved by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, a signed statement of the lost earnings since the date of the bodily injury and for a reasonable period before the injury, of the person upon whose injury the claim is based. b. Every physician, hospital, or other health care provider providing, before and after the bodily injury upon which a claim for personal injury protection benefits or medical expense benefits is based, any products, services or accommodations in relation to such bodily injury or any other injury, or in relation to a condition claimed to be connected with such bodily injury or any other injury, shall, if requested to do so by the insurer or the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund against whom the claim has been made, furnish forthwith a written report of the history, condition, treatment, dates and costs of such treatment of the injured person, and produce forthwith and permit the inspection and copying of his or its records regarding such history, condition, treatment dates and costs of treatment. The person requesting such records shall pay all reasonable costs connected therewith. c. The injured person shall be furnished upon demand a copy of all information obtained by the insurer or the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund under the provisions of this section, and shall pay a reasonable charge, if required by the insurer and the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund. d. Whenever the mental or physical condition of an injured person covered by personal injury protection under a standard automobile insurance policy or medical expense benefits under a basic automobile insurance policy is material to any claim that has been or may be made for such past or future personal injury protection benefits or medical expense benefits, such person shall, upon request of an insurer or the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund submit to mental or physical examination conducted by a health care provider licensed in this State in the same profession or specialty as the health care provider whose services are subject to review under this section and who is located within a reasonable proximity to the injured person's residence. The injured person shall provide or make available to the provider any pertinent medical records or medical history that the provider deems necessary to the examination. The costs of any examinations requested by an insurer or the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund shall be borne entirely by whomever makes such request. Such examination shall be conducted within the municipality of residence of the injured person. If there is no qualified health care provider to conduct the examination within the municipality of residence of the injured person, then such examination shall be conducted in an area of the closest proximity to the injured person's residence. Insurers providing personal injury protection coverage under a standard automobile insurance policy or medical expense benefits under a basic automobile insurance policy are authorized to include reasonable provisions requiring those claiming personal injury protection coverage benefits or medical expense benefits to submit to mental or physical examination as requested by an insurer or the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund pursuant to the provisions of this section. Failure to submit to a mental or physical examination requested by an insurer or the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund pursuant to the provisions of this section shall subject the injured person to certain limitations in coverage as specified in regulations promulgated by the commissioner. e. If requested by the person examined, a party causing an examination to be made, shall deliver to him a copy of every written report concerning the examination rendered by an examining health care provider, at least one of which reports must set out his findings and conclusions in detail. After such request and delivery, the party causing the examination to be made is entitled upon request to receive from the person examined every written report available to him, or his representative, concerning any examination, previously or thereafter made of the same mental or physical condition. f. The injured person, upon reasonable request by the insurer or the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund, shall sign all forms, authorizations or releases for information, approved by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, which may be necessary to the discovery of the above facts, in order to reasonably prove the injured person's losses. g. In the event of any dispute regarding an insurer's or the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund's or an injured person's right as to the discovery of facts about the injured person's earnings or about his history, condition, treatment, dates and costs of such treatment, or the submission of such injured person to a mental or physical examination subject to the provisions of this section, the insurer, Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund or the injured person may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order resolving the dispute and protecting the rights of all parties. The order may be entered on motion for good cause shown giving notice to all persons having an interest therein. Such court may protect against annoyance, embarrassment or oppression and may as justice requires, enter an order compelling or refusing discovery, or specifying conditions of such discovery; the court may further order the payment of costs and expenses of the proceeding, as justice requires. L.1972,c.70,s.13; amended 1993, c.186; 1998, c.21, s.17; 2003, c.89, s.56.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-19.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-19.1
Penalty for violations of section 39:3-19; certain fines to Omnibus Safety Enforcement Fund.
Status: in_force

39:3-19.1. Any person owning or operating a motor vehicle who shall use his motor vehicle for transportation of passengers for hire, without having an omnibus registration as provided for in section 39:3-19 of this title, shall be subject to a fine of $250 for a first offense, and the unregistered motor vehicle so used may be impounded. Any offender who shall be convicted of a second or any subsequent offense of the same violation shall be subject to a fine of $500, and the unregistered motor vehicle so used may be impounded. Any police officer is authorized to remove any such unregistered motor vehicle from the public highway to a storage space or garage, and the expense involved in such removal and storing of the vehicle shall be borne by the owner of the vehicle, except that the expense shall be borne by the lessee of a leased vehicle. In addition to and independent of any fine or other penalty provided for under law, the court shall impose a fine of $150 on any driver or operator of an omnibus, convicted of a violation of this section, who does not have a certificate of public convenience and necessity as required pursuant to R.S.48:4-3. The State Treasurer shall annually deposit the monies collected from the fines imposed pursuant to this paragraph to the "Omnibus Safety Enforcement Fund" established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2007, c.40 (C.39:3-79.23). The fine described herein shall not be deemed a fine, penalty, or forfeiture pursuant to R.S.39:5-41. Amended 2007, c.40, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-199.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-199.1
Official traffic signs at traffic islands, safety zones and grade separations, etc.
Status: in_force

Local, county and State authorities, with respect to highways under their jurisdiction, may erect and maintain appropriate official traffic signs not inconsistent with the provisions of chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, on a highway or at an intersection where the movements of traffic are regulated and controlled by traffic islands, traffic circles, channelizing islands, divisional islands, safety zones, grade separations or other physical structures which have been erected by such authority; and such authorities may erect and maintain railroad advance warning signs and other appropriate official traffic signs where any such highway crosses a railroad at grade. L.1951, c. 23, p. 120, s. 118. Amended by L.1963, c. 167, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-64.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-64.1
Plan of operation.
Status: in_force

18. a. The association may from time to time, adopt and amend a plan of operation, subject to the approval of the commissioner, necessary or desirable in connection with its functions, duties and responsibilities in administering this act. The plan of operation shall provide that the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund may (1) borrow and separately account for moneys from any source, including, but not limited to, the New Jersey Property-Liability Insurance Guaranty Association and the New Jersey Surplus Lines Insurance Guaranty Fund, in such amounts and on such terms as the board of directors may determine, are necessary or appropriate and (2) make loans, in such amounts and on such terms as the board of directors may determine are necessary or appropriate, to the New Jersey Property-Liability Insurance Guaranty Association and the New Jersey Surplus Lines Insurance Guaranty Fund. b. There shall be no liability on the part of and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against the association, its agents, employees, or the commissioner or his designees for any action taken by them in the performance of their powers and duties under P.L.2003, c.89 (C.17:30A-2.1 et al.). L.1955,c.1,s.18; amended 1961, c.69, s.1; 1985, c.148, s.6; 2003, c.89, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-45 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-45
Certain vehicles excepted
Status: in_force

The subsequent provisions of this article with respect to equipment and lights on vehicles shall not apply to agricultural machinery and implements, road machinery, road rollers, traction engines or farm tractors except as hereinafter in this article made applicable.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-111 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-111
Power of lights
Status: in_force

The light shall be of such power as to cause the signal to be visible for at least three hundred feet.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-139.8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-139.8
Evidence; submission to court; presence of officer; default judgment after failure to answer or pay fine and penalties; effect; assessment of costs; appeals; limitation of actions
Status: in_force

a. The officer issuing the ticket shall not be required to appear at the hearing of a case unless the respondent has denied that the parking offense occurred by his commission and the court determines that the officer's presence is required. The court may grant a reasonable adjournment if the officer is not available at the time of hearing. It shall not be required that evidence other than the parking ticket and information from the division identifying the owner of the vehicle be submitted to the court, and that documentation in proper form shall be considered prima facie evidence that the registered owner of the vehicle was the person who committed the parking offense. b. If a person to whom a failure to appear notice has been issued fails to answer or fails to appear at a hearing when he is required to do so, or, having admitted commission of the parking offense, fails to pay the fine and penalties assessed by the court, the court may, in addition to all other remedies and penalties currently available to the court for failure to appear, enter a judgment by default sustaining the charges, fix the appropriate fine and assess appropriate penalties and costs, if any. c. A judgment by default may be vacated by the court within one year after its entry only upon written application setting forth both a sufficient defense to the charge and an excusable neglect as to the respondent's failure to attend the hearing. If a failure to appear notice was mailed to the registered owner at the address appearing on the records of the division, the failure to receive the notice shall not be considered a defense unless the owner can prove that the division was advised of the owner's correct address prior to the date of the parking offense. d. If payment is not made within 10 days after entry of a default judgment for a parking offense, the order of the court may be filed in the office of the clerk of the Superior Court and, when filed, shall have the effect of a civil money judgment. Judgments for parking offenses shall be maintained in a separate judgment roll from other civil judgments. Execution may be levied and other measures may be taken for the collection of the judgment which are authorized for the collection of an unpaid civil judgment. The court may assess costs against a judgment debtor, not to exceed $25.00 for each violation, to be paid upon satisfaction of the judgment. e. If a notice of appeal is filed by the person against whom judgment is entered within 10 days after entry of the judgment and the payment of costs which the court shall require, a hearing de novo shall be held in accordance with the rules of the court. Service of a notice of appeal shall not stay the enforcement of a judgment appealed from unless the appellant shall have posted a bond in the amount of the judgment plus court costs at or before service of the notice of appeal. f. A default judgment under this act may be filed by the court at any time within three years after the parking ticket was issued. L. 1985, c. 14, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-50.18 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-50.18
Notification to NJMVC of ignition interlock device installation.
Status: in_force

3. a. The court shall notify the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission when a person has been ordered to install an ignition interlock device in a vehicle pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1999, c.417 (C.39:4-50.16 et al.). The commission shall require that the device be installed before restoration of the person's driver's license that has been forfeited pursuant to R.S.39:4-50 or section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a). A vendor may, without a court order, install an ignition interlock device in a vehicle that a person owns, leases, or principally operates if requested by a person who has been arrested for a violation of R.S.39:4-50 as set forth in R.S.39:4-50. Upon proof that the ignition interlock device has been installed, the commission, upon request of the licensee, shall imprint a notation on the person's driver's license pursuant to subsection b. of this section. The licensee's request shall include a copy of the interlock installer's certification and documentation of the pending charges as determined by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to be submitted no later than seven days after receipt of the documentation. b. The commission shall imprint a notation on the driver's license stating that the person shall not operate a motor vehicle unless it is equipped with an ignition interlock device and shall enter this requirement in the person's driving record. The expiration date of the device requirement shall not be imprinted on the license. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1999, c.417 (C.39:4-50.17), an ignition interlock device shall be removed on the date the person completes the installation period only if the person submits to the chief administrator a certification from the vendor that: (1) during the final 30 days of the installation period there was not more than one failure to take or pass a test with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher unless a re-test conducted within five minutes of the initial test indicates a blood alcohol concentration of less than 0.08%; and (2) the person complied with all required maintenance, repair, calibration, monitoring, and inspection requirements related to the device. d. If the vendor does not issue a certification to the person because there were two or more violations of paragraph (1) of subsection c. of this section, the vendor shall forward the violation information to the chief administrator and the court. The court shall decide whether to extend the period of ignition interlock device installation for up to 90 days or issue the certification to the chief administrator. L.1999, c.417, s.3; amended 2019, c.248, s.5; 2023, c.191, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-3
Compulsory automobile insurance coverage; limits.
Status: in_force

3. Compulsory automobile insurance coverage; limits. Except as provided by section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1), every owner or registered owner of an automobile registered or principally garaged in this State shall maintain automobile liability insurance coverage, under provisions approved by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, insuring against loss resulting from liability imposed by law for bodily injury, death and property damage sustained by any person arising out of the ownership, maintenance, operation or use of an automobile wherein such coverage shall be at least in: a. an amount or limit of $15,000.00 for plans issued or renewed prior to January 1, 2023, $25,000 for plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2023 but prior to January 1, 2026, and $35,000 for plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to, or death of, one person, in any one accident; and b. an amount or limit, subject to such limit for any one person so injured or killed, of $30,000.00 for plans issued or renewed prior to January 1, 2023, $50,000 for plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2023 but prior to January 1, 2026, and $70,000 for plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to or death of, more than one person, in any one accident; and c. an amount or limit of $25,000 for plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2023, exclusive of interest and costs, for damage to property in any one accident. No licensed insurance carrier shall refuse to renew the required coverage stipulated by this act of an eligible person as defined in section 25 of P.L.1990, c.8 (C.17:33B-13) except in accordance with the provisions of section 26 of P.L.1988, c.119 (C.17:29C-7.1) or with the consent of the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance. L.1972,c.70,s.3; amended 1972, c.203, s.2; 1988, c.119, s.9; 1990, c.8, s.3; 1998, c.21, s.3; 2022, c.87, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-114 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-114
Traffic signal in paved roadway or poles in crosswalk lanes prohibited
Status: in_force

No traffic signal shall be so located as to obstruct the paved width of the highway, nor shall poles carrying signal supports be so placed as to be in pedestrian crosswalk lanes. Where there is, or may hereafter be erected a fixed raised safety zone, the highway area covered by the raised safety zone shall not be construed to mean the paved width of the highway.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-94 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-94
Railroad blocking highway
Status: in_force

No employee of a steam or electric railroad company shall operate a locomotive, train or crossing gate in such a manner as to unnecessarily prevent or interfere with the use of a highway for the purpose of travel.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.28 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.28
Disposition of fees
Status: in_force

All fees collected as provided for herein are hereby appropriated to the Division of Motor Vehicles to fund the additional costs incurred in making such plates available. L.1981, c. 240, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10f3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10f3
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

17. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), may promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1999,c.28,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8
Certificate of approval as prerequisite for registration
Status: in_force

The director may rule that a certificate of approval shall serve as a prerequisite for obtaining a registration for the following registration period. Amended by L.1955, c. 9, p. 51, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.10
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this act is to reduce or prevent commercial motor vehicle accidents, fatalities, and injuries by strengthening licensing and testing standards for drivers of commercial motor vehicles, and by disqualifying those drivers who have committed certain serious traffic violations or other specified offenses. This act is also designed to substantially conform the laws of this State to the requirements and standards established under the federal "Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986," Pub. L. 99-570 (49 U.S.C. s. 2701 et seq.) and the regulations promulgated pursuant to that federal law. This act is a remedial law and shall be liberally construed to promote the public health, safety, and welfare. L.1990,c.103,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-20 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-20
Hitching horses to pole, post, tree or hydrant prohibited
Status: in_force

No horse shall be hitched or fastened to a pole carrying any wires, a public lamp-post, or pole, a shade tree or its protecting box or casing, or to a water hydrant in a street.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-31 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-31
Violations of article; fine
Status: in_force

A person violating a provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, pay such fine as may be imposed by the court, not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each violation. In default of the payment thereof, the court imposing the fine may cause him to be imprisoned in the county jail of the county for a term not exceeding ninety days. The fine shall be paid over to the board or body charged with the maintenance of the road or highway upon which the violation occurs. Amended by L.1953, c. 36, p. 618, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-197.20 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-197.20
Necessary signage by DOT
Status: in_force

5. The provisions of this act shall not be enforceable until the Commissioner of Transportation has caused to be erected such signage as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act, which shall be done no later than 90 days following enactment. L.2001,c.45,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-9.1
Used police patrol car; designation on certificate of ownership
Status: in_force

In every sale or transfer of a used motor vehicle which has been used as a police patrol car, whether said patrol car bore markings identifying it as such or not, the certificate of ownership shall state that said motor vehicle was used as a police patrol car, and shall continue to so state on each subsequent sale or transfer. L.1971, c. 311, s. 1, eff. Sept. 2, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-53 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-53
Definitions relative to diplomatic immunity for certain offenses
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Motor vehicle moving violation" means any violation of the motor vehicle laws of this State for which motor vehicle points are assessed by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles pursuant to P.L.1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5). "Person with diplomatic immunity" means a person who displays to a law enforcement officer a driver's license issued by the United States Department of State or who otherwise claims immunities or privileges under Title 22, chapter 6 of the United States Code. L.2003,c.23,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.17a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.17a
Fingerprinting, criminal history records check for applicants for certain commercial driver's licenses.
Status: in_force

34. a. The commission shall require the fingerprinting of all applicants for commercial driver's licenses with a hazardous material endorsement, a tank vehicle endorsement or both, at the initial application and upon renewal, in order to determine eligibility for those endorsements. The commission is hereby authorized to exchange fingerprint data with, and receive criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of State Police, consistent with the provisions of Pub.L.92-544, for use in determining eligibility. The commission shall require any person who, prior to the date of enactment of this act, has been issued a commercial driver's license with a hazardous material endorsement, a tanker vehicle endorsement or both, to undergo a criminal history record background check as a condition to continue to hold, use and renew such an endorsement. No criminal history record check shall be performed without the applicant's written consent. The applicant shall bear the cost for the criminal history record check, including all costs for administering and processing the check. Failure or refusal to submit a disclosure and fingerprints will result in an automatic disqualification. b. Upon receipt of the criminal history record information, the commission shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the applicant's qualification or disqualification for a commercial driver's license with a hazardous material endorsement, a tank vehicle endorsement or both. If the applicant is disqualified, the basis for the disqualification shall be identified in the written notice to the applicant. c. The applicant shall have 30 days from the postmarked date of the written notice of disqualification to challenge the accuracy of the criminal history record information. If no challenge is filed or if the determination of the accuracy of the criminal history record information upholds the disqualification, the applicant's disqualification for a commercial driver's license, with a hazardous material endorsement, a tank vehicle endorsement or both will stand. d. The commission, in a manner not inconsistent with appropriate federal requirements, shall provide by regulation the grounds upon which an applicant may be disqualified. L.2003,c.13,s.34.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.83 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.83
Notification of availability of shade tree, community forest preservation plates
Status: in_force

14. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain shade tree and community forest preservation license plates by including a notice with all motor vehicle registration renewals, and by posting appropriate posters or signs in all facilities and offices of the Division of Motor Vehicles. The notices, posters, and signs shall be designed by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection. The designs shall be subject to the approval of the director, and the Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall supply the Division of Motor Vehicles with the notices, posters, and signs to be circulated or posted by that division. L.1996,c.135,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-12 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-12
School bus emergency exits
Status: in_force

1. A type I school bus when used to transport children to and from school, or to and from school-related activities, shall be equipped with emergency exits to conform with emergency evacuation standards to be prescribed by rule or regulation of the State Board of Education. The emergency exits shall at a minimum consist of a rear emergency door and two roof hatches. L.1992,c.93,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-14 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-14
Election of vice-chair.
Status: in_force

14. The board shall elect annually, by a majority of the full membership of the board, one of its members, other than the Chair, to serve as Vice-Chair for the ensuing year. The Vice-Chair shall hold office until January 1 next ensuing. The Vice-Chair, acting in the capacity of presiding officer, shall carry out all of the responsibilities of the Chair of the board during the Chair's absence, disqualification, or inability to serve. L.2003, c.13, s.14; amended 2007, c.335, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-22.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-22.1
Preference to New Jersey investments
Status: in_force

Moneys collected by or available to the exchange shall be invested by the board of directors in accordance with the liabilities of the fund and the statutory limitations on insurer investments in Title 17 of the Revised Statutes; except that the board shall invest moneys of the exchange in New Jersey or in equity securities or debt obligations of businesses incorporated in New Jersey for operations in the State, if at least equivalent to any alternative investment opportunities outside New Jersey, with respect to risk exposure, rates of return and other investment objectives established by the board. The exchange shall at least annually file a report with the Commissioner of Insurance and the chairmen of the Assembly Banking and Insurance Committee and the Senate Labor, Industry and Professions Committee, or the successors of those committees, setting forth, among other things, the income, claims and investment experience of the exchange. The commissioner shall prescribe, by regulation, the contents and form of the report. L. 1985, c. 520, s. 12, eff. Jan. 21, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10f — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10f
Licenses, initial, renewal, photograph; fees.
Status: in_force

1. In addition to the requirements for the form and content of a motor vehicle driver's license under R.S.39:3-10 and a probationary license issued under section 4 of P.L.1950, c.127 (C.39:3-13.4), on and after the operative date of P.L.2001, c.391 (C.39:3-10f4 et al.), each initial New Jersey license, each renewal of a New Jersey driver's license, and each probationary license shall have a digitized photograph of the licensee. All licenses issued on and after January 1, 2000 shall be valid for a period of 48 calendar months. However, the chief administrator may, at the chief administrator's discretion, issue licenses and endorsements that shall expire on a date fixed by the chief administrator. The fee for those licenses or endorsements shall be fixed in amounts proportionately less or greater than the fee otherwise established. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, a person 70 years of age or older may elect to have a license issued for a period of two or four years, which election shall not be altered by the chief administrator. The fee for the two-year standard license shall be $9, in addition to the fee for a digitized photograph established in section 4 of P.L.2001, c.391 (C.39:3-10f4). The fee for a two-year REAL ID license shall be $14.50, in addition to the fee for a digitized photograph established in section 4 of P.L.2001, c.391 (C.39:3-10f4). The chief administrator may, for good cause, extend a license and any endorsement thereon beyond their expiration dates for periods not to exceed 12 additional months. The chief administrator may extend the expiration date of a license and any endorsement thereon without payment of a proportionate fee when the chief administrator determines that the extension is necessary for good cause. If any license and endorsements thereon are so extended, the licensee shall pay upon renewal the full license fee for the period fixed by the chief administrator as if no extension had been granted. Each initial driver's license issued to a person under the age of 21 after the effective date of P.L.1999, c.28 (C.39:3-10f1 et al.) shall be conspicuously distinct, through the use of color and design, from the driver's licenses issued to persons 21 years of age or older. The chief administrator, in consultation with the Superintendent of State Police, shall determine the color and the manner in which the license is designed to achieve this result. The license shall bear the words "UNDER 21" in a conspicuous manner. The chief administrator shall provide that, upon attaining the age of 21, a licensee shall be issued a replacement driver's license or a new license, as appropriate. The fee for a replacement license shall be $5 in addition to the digitized photograph fee. As a condition for the renewal of a driver's license, the chief administrator shall provide that the photograph of a licensee be updated, except that the chief administrator may elect to use a stored photograph for two consecutive four-year renewal periods for $18 for a standard license per renewal and $29 for a REAL ID license per renewal, in addition to the digitized photograph fee. The chief administrator shall not use a stored photograph for more than 12 years except as otherwise provided in this section. The holder of a standard basic driver's license who is 65 years of age or older shall not be required to update the person's driver's license photograph upon renewal and shall be eligible to use a stored photograph for each standard driver's license renewal. In addition to any other extension, the chief administrator shall allow a person to use a stored photograph to renew a license for a period not exceeding one year if the person presents documentation by a licensed physician that the person is undergoing medical treatment for an illness and the treatment results in temporary changes to the person's physical characteristics. The fee for this extension shall be $18 for a standard license and $29 for a REAL ID license and the person shall not be required to pay the digitized photograph fee pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2001, c.391 (C.39:3-10f4). Whenever a person has reconstructive or cosmetic surgery which significantly alters the person's facial features, the person shall notify the chief administrator who may require the photograph of the licensee to be updated for $5 in addition to the digitized photograph fee. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or change any expiration date on any New Jersey driver's license issued prior to the operative date of P.L.2001, c.391 (C.39:3-10f4 et al.) and, unless a licensee's driving privileges are otherwise suspended or revoked, except as provided in R.S.39:3-10, that license shall remain valid until that expiration date. Specific use of the driver's license and any information stored or encoded, electronically or otherwise, in relation thereto shall be in accordance with P.L.1997, c.188 (C.39:2-3.3 et seq.) and the federal "Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994," Pub.L.103-322. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the digitized photograph or any access thereto or any use thereof shall not be sold, leased, or exchanged for value. L.1979, c.261, s.1; amended 1981, c.322, s.1; 1985, c.264, s.1; 1990, c.103, s.26; 1999, c.28, s.3; 2001, c.391, s.3; 2003, c.204, s.1; 2009, c.38, s.3; 2015, c.306; 2019, c.271, s.10; 2020, c.77, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-6.12 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-6.12
Membership in International Registration Plan
Status: in_force

22 a. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, on behalf of the State of New Jersey, may enter into and become a member of the International Registration Plan. Such plan may provide, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) the grant of full reciprocity, in accordance with the plan, to apportioned vehicles not based in New Jersey which are operated in interstate commerce in exchange for equivalent reciprocity for New Jersey-based apportioned vehicles; (2) the exchange of audits of operational records or owners of fleets of apportioned vehicles with jurisdictions participating in the plan; and (3) Provisions for the orderly administration of the plan, including the collection and disbursement of proportional registration fees, cooperative enforcement activities and the free exchange of information. b. The director shall adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to implement the provisions of the International Registration Plan. c. The director may, by contract, agreement or otherwise, or by appointment as a motor vehicle agent or by licensing, authorize a private corporation, organization or association to register apportioned vehicles and to maintain and perform motor carrier audits of the records necessary for participation in the International Registration Plan on behalf of the Division of Motor Vehicles. L.1995,c.157,s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-183.29 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-183.29
Continuance of rules and regulations promulgated by department of transportation prior to act
Status: in_force

This act shall not affect the orders, rules and regulations heretofore made or promulgated by the Department of Transportation relating to the placing, specifications, location and maintenance of highway and traffic signs and markings, but such orders, rules and regulations shall continue with full force and effect until amended or repealed pursuant to law. L.1972, c. 43, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-50.19 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-50.19
Violation of law; penalties.
Status: in_force

4. a. A person who fails to install an interlock device ordered by the court in a motor vehicle owned, leased or regularly operated by him shall have his driver's license suspended for one year, in addition to any other suspension or revocation imposed under R.S.39:4-50, unless the court determines a valid reason exists for the failure to comply. A person in whose vehicle an interlock device is installed pursuant to a court order who drives that vehicle after it has been started by any means other than his own blowing into the device or who drives a vehicle that is not equipped with such a device shall have his driver's license suspended for one year, in addition to any other penalty applicable by law. b. A person is a disorderly person who: (1) blows into an interlock device or otherwise starts a motor vehicle equipped with such a device for the purpose of providing an operable motor vehicle to a person who has been ordered by the court to install the device in the vehicle; (2) tampers or in any way circumvents the operation of an interlock device; or (3) knowingly rents, leases or lends a motor vehicle not equipped with an interlock device to a person who has been ordered by the court to install an interlock device in a vehicle he owns, leases or regularly operates. c. The provisions of subsection b. of this section shall not apply if a motor vehicle required to be equipped with an ignition interlock device is started by a person for the purpose of safety or mechanical repair of the device or the vehicle, provided the person subject to the court order does not operate the vehicle. L.1999, c.417, s.4; amended 2009, c.201, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-197.16 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-197.16
Findings, declarations relative to prohibiting certain trucks, truck-trailer combinations from using portions of Route 29
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds that sections of State Highway Route 29, from its intersection with Interstate Route 95 to its northern terminus at State Highway Route 12, have sharp curves, minimal shoulders and limited sight distances. The Legislature further finds that the use of Route 29 between the stated points by heavy vehicles constitutes a hazard to the traveling public, as evidenced by serious accidents on that roadway, some including fatalities, and confirmed by extensive formal public comments, in recognition of which the Department of Transportation issued a traffic regulation order on November 15, 2000 temporarily prohibiting heavy trucks and truck-trailer combinations from using Route 29 between the stated points for through travel. The Legislature further finds that there are nearby alternative through routings which have significantly better overall roadway conditions and geometric designs. The Legislature finds and declares that State Highway Route 29, from its intersection with Interstate 95 to its northern terminus at State Highway Route 12, is inappropriate for through travel by truck and truck-trailer combinations which exceed 26,000 pounds in weight, and that these vehicles should be permanently prohibited from using that roadway. L.2001,c.45,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-139.5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-139.5
Joint liability of owner and operator; recovery by owner against operator; leased vehicles
Status: in_force

a. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, the owner and operator shall be jointly liable for parking offenses, unless the owner can show that the vehicle was used without his consent, express or implied. An owner who pays any fine, penalty, civil judgment, costs or administrative fees in connection with a parking offense shall have the right to recover that sum from the operator in a court of competent jurisdiction. b. (1) The owner of a motor vehicle who has leased the motor vehicle shall not be liable for a parking offense when the motor vehicle is under the control or in the possession of the lessee if, upon notice of a parking offense, the owner of a motor vehicle which was leased at the time of the offense notifies the clerk of the court where the case is pending, by a notarized statement of the name and address of the lessee. The notarized statement shall be in a form prescribed by the Administrative Director of the Courts. (2) After providing the name and address of the lessee, the owner shall not be required to attend a hearing on the offense, unless notified that the offense may have been caused by mechanical failure of the vehicle which resulted from the owner's failure to maintain the vehicle. (3) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to a parking offense which was caused by mechanical failure of the vehicle which resulted from the owner's failure to maintain the vehicle. The lessee of the motor vehicle who intends to claim the offense resulted from the owner's failure to maintain the vehicle shall notify the clerk of the court where the case is pending and the owner of the vehicle of this claim within five days after receiving notice of the offense or at least seven days prior to the date the case will be heard by the court, whichever is later. (4) If the owner of the vehicle fails to comply with the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court hearing the violation may take any action which the interests of justice require, including finding the owner of the motor vehicle liable for the parking offense. L. 1985, c. 14, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.3
Definitions.
Status: in_force

1. As used in P.L.1964, c.195 (C.39:3-27.3 et seq.): "Chief administrator" means the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. "Historic motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle which is: (1) at least 25 years old ; (2) owned as a collector's item and used solely for exhibition and educational purposes by the owner; and (3) unaltered from the manufacturer's original design, except in the case of an authorized emergency vehicle, as defined in R.S.39:1-1, if an alteration was completed in order for the vehicle to operate as an emergency vehicle. L.1964, c.195, s.1; amended 2017, c.259, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-138 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-138
Places where parking prohibited, exceptions; moving vehicle not under one's control into prohibited area.
Status: in_force

39:4-138. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a traffic or police officer or traffic sign or signal, no operator of a vehicle shall stand or park the vehicle in any of the following places: a. Within an intersection; b. On a crosswalk; c. Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within at least 20 feet of a point on the curb immediately opposite the end of a safety zone; d. In front of a public or private driveway; e. (1) Within 25 feet of the nearest crosswalk or side line of a street or intersecting highway, except at alleys and as provided in section 2 of P.L.2009, c.257 (C.39:4-138.6); or (2) Within 10 feet of the nearest crosswalk or side line of a street or intersecting highway, if a curb extension or bulbout has been constructed at that crosswalk; f. On a sidewalk; g. In any appropriately marked "No Parking" space established pursuant to the duly promulgated regulations of the Commissioner of Transportation; h. Within 50 feet of a "stop" sign except as provided in section 2 of P.L.2009, c.257 (C.39:4-138.6); i. Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant; j. Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing; k. Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 feet of said entrance, when properly signposted; l. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking would obstruct traffic when properly signposted; m. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street; n. Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway, or within a highway tunnel or underpass, or on the immediate approaches thereto except where space for parking is provided; o. In any space on public or private property appropriately marked for vehicles for persons with disabilities pursuant to P.L.1977, c.202 (C.39:4-197.5), P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), or any other applicable law unless the vehicle is authorized by law to be parked therein and a person with a disability is either the driver or a passenger in that vehicle. State, county, or municipal law enforcement officers or parking enforcement authority officers shall enforce the parking restrictions on spaces appropriately marked for vehicles for persons with disabilities on both public and private property; p. In any electric vehicle charging space if the vehicle is a non-electric vehicle or is a plug-in electric vehicle, including a battery electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, that is not actively charging and where the space is clearly marked with signage and pavement markings indicating the space is reserved for plug-in electric vehicles that are actively charging, which signage and pavement markings shall be visible during the day and night. An individual who violates the provisions of this subsection shall be subject to a fine of $55 for the first offense, $100 for the second offense, and $200 for the third and each subsequent offense. Towing of vehicles found to be in violation of this subsection shall be at the discretion of the municipality in which the electric vehicle charging space is located. In the event that a municipality exercises its discretion to tow a vehicle pursuant to this subsection, the registered owner or lessee of the vehicle shall be responsible for all towing and storage costs. No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under the person's control into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such distance as is unlawful. amended 1948, c.342, s.2; 1951, c.23, s.77; 1981, c.20, s.1; 1989, c.201, s.1; 2009, c. 107, s.2; 2009, c.257, s.1; 2017, c.131, s.157; 2025, c.155, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.4
Sale or rent of bicycle; equipment with reflectors
Status: in_force

No person shall sell or offer to sell, or rent or offer to rent, whether it be by retail, wholesale or by auction, any bicycle manufactured on or after the effective date of this act unless such bicycle is equipped with front, rear and pedal reflectors and either (a) side reflectors; or (b) retroreflective tire sidewalls which shall form a continuous circle on each sidewall, in order to permit recognition and identification under illumination from motor vehicle headlamps. Such front, rear, pedal and side reflectors shall be colored and mounted in conformity with regulations promulgated by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. L.1975, c. 328, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-8.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8.2
Definitions relative to traffic regulation.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Public highways" means public highways as defined in section 3 of P.L.1984, c.73 (C.27:1B-3). "Transportation system" means transportation system as defined in section 3 of P.L.1984, c.73 (C.27:1B-3). "Under the jurisdiction of the commissioner" means that which has been taken over, or is owned, controlled, or maintained by the Department of Transportation. L.1998, c.28, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-56 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-56
Repeal
Status: in_force

Chapter six of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes is repealed so far as it relates to any motor vehicle accident within this State, or to any conviction or forfeiture of bail, occurring on or after the effective date of this act. L.1952, c. 173, p. 570, s. 34.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-79.7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-79.7
Failure to comply; penalties
Status: in_force

Any person who fails to comply with sections 1 and 2 of this act following an inspection shall be subject to the penalties of R.S. 39:8-9. L.1984, c. 55, s. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-61 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-61
Exhaust emissions standards, test methods.
Status: in_force

3. The Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the commission and the Department of Transportation, shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) establishing exhaust emissions standards and test methods, and standards for emission control apparatus and related items, in accordance with P.L.1966, c.16 (C.26:2C-8.1 et seq.) or as may be authorized or provided otherwise by federal law, rule or regulation, for diesel buses, heavy-duty diesel trucks, and other diesel-powered motor vehicles. The test methods shall be accurate, objective, and capable of being performed routinely in the periodic inspection program and the roadside enforcement program. In adopting such standards and test methods, the Department of Environmental Protection may consider, but need not necessarily adopt, exhaust control technology current at the time of adoption of the rules and regulations, as well as guidance, standards, directives, and other information issued by the EPA, any other state, or any governmental agency, scientific research entity, or industry. The Department of Environmental Protection may provide that the standards and test methods vary according to the age of the vehicle or according to other relevant factors, and the department may provide exemptions based upon good cause, including, but not limited to, whether the vehicle has been tested within the previous six months or other reasonable period of time in accordance with the law of another state or jurisdiction and has been found to be in compliance with the exhaust emissions standards of the state or jurisdiction in which the vehicle was tested. The provisions of this act shall not apply to any heavy-duty diesel truck or other diesel-powered motor vehicle owned and operated by a county, municipality, fire district, or duly incorporated nonprofit organization for first aid, emergency, ambulance, rescue, or fire-fighting purposes. L.1995,c.157,s.3; amended 2003, c.13, s.77.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10A-10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-10
Notice to owner of intent to remove and store
Status: in_force

Prior to the removal and storage of a motor vehicle pursuant to section 2. a.(1) of this act, an authorized representative of a motor vehicle repair facility shall give the owner of the motor vehicle or other person having a legal right thereto 30 days' notice of the intent to remove and store the motor vehicle. L.1983, c. 455, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-14 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-14
Official drivers licensed free; special certificate; termination and surrender
Status: in_force

Every driver operating a state, county or city owned motor vehicle or motor cycle exclusively for the use of the state, county or city shall be licensed to do so without charge by the commissioner in accordance with this chapter. A special certificate, to be prescribed and furnished by the commissioner, shall be issued to him. The license so granted shall, unless otherwise revoked, terminate upon the licensee's ceasing to be an employee of the state, county or city, and it shall, upon demand made therefor by the commissioner, be surrendered.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-30.1c — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-30.1c
Publishing of appropriate information, forms by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
Status: in_force

2. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall publish appropriate information and forms to allow an owner, or multiple owners, of a motor vehicle to add, change, or remove a transfer on death beneficiary or multiple transfer on death beneficiaries to a certificate of ownership pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2022, c.13 (C.39:3-30.1b). The information and forms shall be available in all commission agency locations and online on the commission's Internet website. L.2022, c.13, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-18 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-18
Title papers necessary to registration
Status: in_force

The commissioner may refuse to grant a registration certificate and plates for a motor vehicle, unless there is furnished to him or his agent title papers or certificate of ownership in conformity with this chapter, in addition to the requirements of subtitle one, this Title (39:1-1 et seq.). Amended by L.1946, c. 136, p. 632, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.167 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.167
State, public funds, alumni license plates, use, restrictions.
Status: in_force

4. a. State or public funds shall not be used by the commission for the initial cost of: (1) designing, producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of alumni license plates; or (2) any computer programming changes which may be necessary to implement an alumni license plate program established by P.L.2023, c.232 (C.39:3-27.164 et seq.). b. An alumni association of each four-year public institution of higher education or an individual or entity designated by the alumni association, shall contribute non-public monies in an amount to be determined by the chief administrator, not to exceed a total of $25,000, to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission for designing, producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of the alumni license plates for the four-year public institution of higher education, and any computer programming which may be necessary to implement the alumni license plate program. Concerned organizations and individual donors may contribute monies to the alumni association to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission for alumni license plates authorized by P.L.2023, c.232 (C.39:3-27.164 et seq.). Any amount remaining after the payment of the initial cost shall be deposited in the special non-lapsing fund established for the applicable alumni license plate program pursuant to subsection c. of section 3 of P.L.2023, c.232 (C.39:3-27.166). c. The commission shall not begin designing, producing, issuing, or publicizing the availability of the alumni license plates for the four-year public institution of higher education, or making any necessary programming changes, until the following requirements have been met: (1) An alumni association of the four-year public institution of higher education or an individual or entity designated by the alumni association, has provided the commission with the non-public monies necessary, as determined by the chief administrator pursuant to subsection b. of this section, to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission in establishing the alumni license plate program; and (2) The liaison appointed by the director of the alumni association pursuant to subsection g. of section 3 of P.L.2023, c.232 (C.39:3-27.166) has provided the commission with not less than 500 completed applications for the alumni license plates. These applications shall constitute the initial order for the alumni license plates and shall be accompanied by a fee representing the total cost of the initial order. The fee shall be determined by multiplying the number of sets of license plates being ordered by the applicable initial fee for each set of license plates as set forth in subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.2023, c.232 (C.39:3-27.166). L.2023, c.232, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-139.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-139.2
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as "The Parking Offenses Adjudication Act." L. 1985, c. 14, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.159 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.159
Funding for "SUPPORT RECOVERY" license plates.
Status: in_force

2. a. State or public funds shall not be used by the commission for the initial cost of: (1) designing, producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of support recovery license plates; or (2) any computer programming changes which may be necessary to implement the support recovery license plate program established by P.L.2019, c.325 (C.39:3-27.158 et seq.). b. An individual or entity designated by the Department of Human Services shall contribute non-public monies in an amount to be determined by the chief administrator, not to exceed a total of $25,000, to be used to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission for designing, producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of support recovery license plates, and any computer programming which may be necessary to implement the program. Concerned organizations and individual donors may contribute monies to the Department of Human Services to be used to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission for the support recovery license plates authorized by P.L.2019, c.325 (C.39:3-27.158 et seq.). Any amount remaining after the payment of the initial cost shall be deposited in the "Support Recovery License Plate Fund" established pursuant to subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2019, c.325 (C.39:3-27.158). c. The commission shall not begin designing, producing, issuing, or publicizing the availability of support recovery license plates, or making any necessary programming changes, until the following requirements have been met: (1) The individual or entity designated by the Department of Human Services has provided the commission with the money necessary, as determined by the chief administrator pursuant to subsection b. of this section, to offset the initial costs incurred by the commission in establishing the support recovery license plate program; and (2) The liaison appointed by the Commissioner of Human Services pursuant to subsection g. of section 1 of P.L.2019, c.325 (C.39:3-27.158) has provided the commission with not less than 500 completed applications for support recovery license plates. These applications shall constitute the initial order for support recovery license plates and shall be accompanied by a fee representing the total cost of the initial order. The fee shall be determined by multiplying the number of sets of license plates being ordered by the applicable initial fee for each set of license plates as set forth in subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2019, c.325 (C.39:3-27.158). L.2019, c.325, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.12 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.12
Violations; fine
Status: in_force

Any person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be fined not less than $25.00 nor more than $50.00. L.1977, c. 369, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.24 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.24
Special "P.O.W." plates; plates to surviving spouse
Status: in_force

Upon the application of any person who served in the armed forces of the United States and who was held as a prisoner of war by an enemy of the United States during any armed conflict, as certified by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue for the motor vehicle owned by such person special plates bearing the letters "P.O.W.," in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law. There shall be no cost to the applicant for these special plates. The applicant is required to pay the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles. The surviving spouse of a former prisoner of war who is eligible to operate a motor vehicle in this State under the provision of R.S.39:3-10 may retain the special license plates obtained by the deceased spouse pursuant to this section for display on a motor vehicle registered to the surviving spouse under the provision of R.S.39:3-4. L.1981,c.236,s.1; amended 1983,c.56,s.1; 1989,c.117,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-139.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-139.6
Failure to answer or appear; rule applicable; procedures; notice
Status: in_force

The municipal court shall immediately upon expiration of time to answer or appear, with respect to residents of New Jersey, follow the procedures set forth in R. 7:6-3(a) of the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey. These procedures include the mailing of a notice of offense or a failure to appear notice to defendant. That notice shall be on a form approved by the Administrative Director of the Courts and shall inform the defendant of the parking offense charged; the time and date of the parking offense; the amount of fines, penalties and costs due; of his right to have a hearing; that a civil judgment may be entered against him for failure to appear or pay the amount due; and that his driver's license may be suspended; that his driving privileges may be revoked; and that a warrant may be issued for his arrest. The procedures set forth in R. 7:6-3(c) of the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey shall be followed in the case of a nonresident. L. 1985, c. 14, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-33.5a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-33.5a
Restrictions upon issuance of courtesy mark.
Status: in_force

2. No courtesy mark may be issued to any applicant who: a. has been convicted of a violation of either section 39:4-50, or section 39:4-96 of this Title or section 2 of P.L.1966, c.142 (C.39:4-50.2) or has been convicted of a violation of a law of a substantially similar nature in another jurisdiction; or b. has been convicted of a violation of N.J.S.2C:11-5 or section 1 of P.L.2017, c.165 (C.2C:11-5.3); or c. for the two-year period next preceding his application for a courtesy mark has had his driving privileges in this State or in another jurisdiction revoked or suspended for any reason whatsoever. L.2000, c.15, s.1; amended 2017, c.165, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-58 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-58
Driving vehicle with view to rear and sides obstructed
Status: in_force

No person shall drive a vehicle that is so constructed, loaded or covered in as to prevent its driver from having a clear view of the traffic following and at its sides, unless it is equipped with a device that will show the driver the road to the rear and side.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-41 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-41
Power of attorney documents acknowledged, electronic signature.
Status: in_force

6. a. Notwithstanding any provision of law or regulation to the contrary, during a motor vehicle transaction conducted by a licensee authorized to conduct online sales pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2021, c.462 (C.39:10-19.5), the buyer and authorized licensee may execute and acknowledge power of attorney documents by electronic signature. b. When executing power of attorney documents pursuant to this section, an electronic signature shall be attributable to a person if it is the action of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing of the efficacy of any security procedure applied to determine the person to which the electronic signature is attributable. c. The effect of an electronic signature attributed to a person under subsection b. of this section shall be determined from the context and surrounding circumstances at the time of the creation, execution, or adoption of the electronic signature, including the parties' agreement, if any, and as otherwise provided by law. d. Electronic signatures permitted under this section shall be executed in accordance with the minimum security requirements set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under 49 C.F.R. s.580.1 et seq. for Assurance Level 2. e. Nothing in sections 4 through 7 of P.L.2021, c.462 (C.39:10-39 through C.39:10-42) shall mandate the use of electronic signatures or require buyers and authorized licensees to provide electronic signatures on power of attorney documents. An electronic signature shall be a valid and acceptable alternative to a traditional ink signature for the purposes of executing power of attorney documents executed in accordance with this section. f. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall not reject power of attorney documents submitted by a licensee in accordance with this section on the basis that such documents bear electronic signatures. Nothing in this section shall permit the electronic execution of any documents for the purpose of mileage disclosure subject to R.S.39:10-9 or the federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, Pub.L.99-579 (49 U.S.C. s.32705) unless authorized by the chief administrator by regulations adopted pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2021, c.462 (C.39:10-4.1). L.2021, c.462, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-76.2o — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-76.2o
Findings, declarations relative to unattended children in motor vehicles.
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Statistics show that, on average, 38 children die each year from heat-related deaths after being trapped inside motor vehicles, and even the most well intentioned parents or caregivers can unknowingly leave a sleeping baby in a car resulting in the child's injury or even death. b. The temperature of a vehicle, even with an open window, can rise rapidly and a child may easily incur heat stroke, causing brain damage or death within minutes. c. In addition to heat stroke, the consequences of leaving a child unattended in and around a motor vehicle include the dangers of abduction, strangulation, trunk entrapment, being run over, and personal injuries caused by accidental and uncontrolled movement of the vehicle. d. While motor vehicle related injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States, the deaths and injuries caused by leaving children unattended in and around motor vehicles are predictable and preventable and can be greatly reduced with increased awareness of the risks associated with this dangerous practice. e. A public awareness campaign to provide information to, and promote educational programs for, families, teachers, and community members regarding the dangers of children being left unattended in and around motor vehicles is in the public interest and will serve the interests of public safety in this State. L.2017, c.345, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10A-20 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-20
Act as additional remedy; priority of perfected lien or security interest
Status: in_force

This act provides an additional remedy and shall not be construed to supersede procedures provided under any other act, and shall not be deemed to supersede or alter the priority of any perfected lien or security interest on an abandoned motor vehicle, which lien or security interest shall have priority over the amounts due to the motor vehicle repair facility. L.1983, c. 455, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.10
Termination of association; return of special plate
Status: in_force

Any person lawfully in possession of such special plate who resigns, is removed or otherwise terminates or is terminated from his association with such fire department or first aid or rescue squad, shall return such special plate to the division within 15 days. L.1977, c. 369, s. 3. Amended by L.1979, c. 447, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-19 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-19
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Insurance is hereby authorized and empowered to prescribe, adopt, promulgate, rescind and enforce such reasonable rules and regulations as may be required to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1972, c. 203, s. 9, eff. Dec. 26, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-15.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-15.1
Rules and regulations; forms
Status: in_force

The director may prescribe and provide forms and make such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this amendatory act. L.1956, c. 97, p. 201, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-5
Denial of registration, reciprocity
Status: in_force

39:3-5. The director may refuse registration in the case of any automobile, commercial motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, tractor or omnibus that shall not comply with the requirements of this title or that shall seem to him unsuitable for use on the roads and highways of this State. The director shall deny registration to any motor vehicle that has failed to comply with applicable inspection requirements of chapter 8 of Title 39, or of any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, within the time limits established by the director and to any vehicle subject to the inspection jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation that has failed to comply with the applicable inspection requirements of Titles 27 and 48 of the Revised Statutes or of any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The director may suspend or revoke the registration reciprocity privilege of any motor vehicle that has failed to undergo inspection in accordance with chapter 8 of Title 39 or that is subject to the inspection jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and has failed to undergo inspection in accordance with the requirements of Titles 27 and 48 of the Revised Statutes or of any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Amended 1995,c.112,s.28.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-31.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-31.4
Certificate of origin of low-speed vehicle; waiver of liability by purchaser.
Status: in_force

5. a. When a new low-speed vehicle is delivered in this State by the manufacturer to his agent or a dealer, or a person purchasing directly from the manufacturer, the manufacturer shall execute and deliver to his agent or a dealer, or a person purchasing directly from the manufacturer, a certificate of origin, and no person shall bring into this State any new low-speed vehicle unless he has in his possession the certificate of origin. The certificate of origin shall contain the manufacturer's vehicle identification number and the motor number, if available, when the vehicle is sold, the name of the manufacturer, the manufacturer's shipping weight, and identify the vehicle as a low-speed vehicle, and provide a general description of the body, if any, the type and model and the gross vehicle weight rating. When a new low-speed vehicle is sold in this State, the manufacturer, his agent or a dealer shall execute and deliver to the purchaser an assignment of the certificate of origin, with the genuine names and business or residence addresses of both stated thereon, and certified to have been executed with full knowledge of the contents and with the consent of both purchaser and seller. If, in connection with such sale, a security interest is taken or retained by the seller to secure all or a part of the purchase price of the vehicle, or is taken by a person who by making an advance or incurring an obligation gives value to enable the purchaser to acquire rights in the motor vehicle, the name and the business or residence address of the secured party or his assignee shall be noted on the manufacturer's certificate of origin. Nothing in this section shall apply to security interests in motor vehicles which constitute inventory held for sale, but such interests shall be subject to chapter 9 of Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes. b. Each purchaser of a new low-speed vehicle in this State shall execute a waiver and certify to have purchased a low-speed vehicle with full knowledge of the potentially hazardous characteristics of such vehicles as detailed by the manufacturer or his agent or dealer. The waiver shall be prepared by the manufacturer and kept in the possession of the manufacturer and his agent or dealer of low-speed vehicles. An executed copy shall be provided to the purchaser. The signing of this waiver by the purchaser shall serve to eliminate any liability of the manufacturer and his agent or dealer of low-speed vehicles. L.2005,c.273,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-40.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-40.6
Proof of valid motor vehicle insurance before release of impounded vehicle.
Status: in_force

1. No motor vehicle which has been impounded pursuant to the laws of this State shall be released by the State or local law enforcement authority which impounded the vehicle unless proof of valid motor vehicle insurance for that vehicle is presented to the law enforcement authority. The recovery or salvage of the impounded motor vehicle by, or on behalf of, an insurer, financial institution or other lending entity, shall not require proof of valid motor vehicle insurance for that vehicle. L.2000,c.61,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-70 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-70
Hearing on application for payment of judgment.
Status: in_force

10. Hearing on application for payment of judgment. The court shall proceed upon such application, in a summary manner, and, upon the hearing thereof, the applicant shall be required to show: (a) He 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) He is not a spouse, parent or child of the judgment debtor, or the personal representative of such spouse, parent or child, (c) He was not at the time of the accident a person (1) operating or riding in a motor vehicle which he had stolen or participated in stealing or (2) operating or riding in a motor vehicle without the permission of the owner, and is not the personal representative of such a person, (d) He 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, (e) He has complied with all of the requirements of section 5, (f) The judgment debtor at the time of the accident was not insured under a policy of automobile liability insurance under the terms of which the insurer is liable to pay in whole or in part the amount of the judgment, (g) He has obtained a judgment as set out in section 9 of this act, stating the amount thereof and the amount owing thereon at the date of the application, (h) He has caused to be issued a writ of execution upon said judgment and the sheriff or officer executing the same has made a return showing that no personal or real property of the judgment debtor, liable to be levied upon in satisfaction of the judgment, could be found or that the amount realized on the sale of them or of such of them as were found, under said execution, was insufficient to satisfy the judgment, stating the amount so realized and the balance remaining due on the judgment after application thereon of the amount realized, (i) He has caused the judgment debtor to make discovery under oath, pursuant to law, concerning his personal property and as to whether such judgment debtor was at the time of the accident insured under any policy or policies of insurance described in subsection (f) of this section, (j) He has made all reasonable searches and inquiries to ascertain whether the judgment debtor is possessed of personal or real property or other assets, liable to be sold or applied in satisfaction of the judgment, (k) By such search he has discovered no personal or real property or other assets, liable to be sold or applied or that he has discovered certain of them, describing them, owned by the judgment debtor and liable to be so sold and applied and that he has taken all necessary action and proceedings for the realization thereof and that the amount thereby realized was insufficient to satisfy the judgment, stating the amount so realized and the balance remaining due on the judgment after application of the amount realized, (l) The application is not made by or on behalf of any insurer by reason of the existence of a policy of insurance, whereby the insurer is liable to pay, in whole or in part, the amount of the judgment and that no part of the amount to be paid out of the fund is sought in lieu of making a claim or receiving a payment which is payable by reason of the existence of such a policy of insurance and that no part of the amount so sought will be paid to an insurer to reimburse or otherwise indemnify the insurer in respect of any amount paid or payable by the insurer by reason of the existence of such a policy of insurance, (m) Whether or not he has recovered a judgment in an action against any other person against whom he has a cause of action in respect of his damages for bodily injury or death or damage to property arising out of the accident and what amounts, if any, he has received by way of payments upon the judgment, or by way of settlement of such cause of action, in whole or in part, from or on behalf of such other person, (n) In order to recover for noneconomic loss, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-2) for accidents to which the benefits of sections 7 and 10 of P.L.1972, c.198 (C.39:6-86.1 and C.39:6-86.4) apply, the injured person shall have sustained an injury described in subsection a. of section 8 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-8). Whenever the applicant satisfies the court that it is not possible to comply with one or more of the requirements enumerated in subsections (h) and (i) of this section and that the applicant has taken all reasonable steps to collect the amount of the judgment or the unsatisfied part thereof and has been unable to collect the same, the court may dispense with the necessity for complying with such requirements. The association may appear and be heard on application and show cause why the order should not be made. L.1952,c.174,s.10; amended 1958, c.98, s.1; 1961, c.19, s.1; 1983, c.362, s.2; 1988, c.119, s.19; 2003, c.89, s.15.