N.J. Stat. § 39:8-60 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-60
Definitions relative to emissions inspections.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Diesel bus" means any diesel-powered autobus or motorbus of any size or configuration, whether registered in this State or elsewhere, that is designed or used for intrastate or interstate transportation of passengers for hire or otherwise on a public road, street or highway or any public or quasi-public property in this State, and shall include, but need not be limited to: autobuses under the jurisdiction of the commission pursuant to Titles 27 or 48 of the Revised Statutes; autobuses of the New Jersey Transit Corporation and its contract carriers that are under the inspection jurisdiction of the commission; autobuses that are subject to federal motor carrier safety regulations; autobuses under the authority of the Interstate Commerce Commission or its successor agency; school buses, as defined pursuant to R.S.39:1-1; hotel, casino, charter, and special buses; and any other diesel-powered autobus or motorbus as determined by rule or regulation adopted by the commission in consultation with the Department of Transportation; "Diesel-powered motor vehicle" means a vehicle, whether registered in this State or elsewhere, that is self-propelled by a compression ignition type of internal combustion engine using diesel fuel and that (1) is designed or used for transporting persons or property on any public road, street or highway or any public or quasi-public property in this State, (2) is greater than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight, (3) is not a diesel bus or heavy-duty diesel truck, and (4) is not a 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. Diesel-powered motor vehicle shall also mean a vehicle that is designed or used for construction or farming purposes and is greater than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight, except that the commission, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, may exempt from the requirements of this act diesel-powered motor vehicles that are registered as construction vehicles under Titles 39 and 41 of the Revised Statutes or that are greater than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight and are designed or used for construction or farming purposes; "EPA" means the United States Environmental Protection Agency; "Gross vehicle weight rating" or "GVWR" means the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single or combination (articulated) vehicle. The GVWR of a combination (articulated) vehicle, commonly referred to as the "gross combination weight rating" or "GCWR," is the GVWR of the power unit plus the GVWR of the towed unit or units; "Heavy-duty diesel truck" means any diesel-powered motor vehicle, whether registered in this State or elsewhere, with a GVWR of 18,000 or more pounds that is designed or used for the transporting of property on any public road, street or highway or any public or quasi-public property in this State. Heavy-duty diesel truck shall not mean a heavy-duty diesel truck owned and operated by a county, municipality, fire district, or duly incorporated nonprofit organization for first aid, emergency, ambulance, rescue, or fire-fighting purposes; "Periodic inspection program" or "periodic inspection" means a program in which diesel buses, heavy-duty diesel trucks, and other diesel-powered motor vehicles registered in this State are periodically inspected in accordance with the provisions of this act; "Person" means a corporation, company, association, society, firm, partnership, or joint stock company, or an individual, and shall also include the State and all of its political subdivisions and any agencies, authorities, corporations, or instrumentalities of the State or any political subdivision thereof; and "Roadside enforcement program" or "roadside inspection" means a roadside examination program conducted pursuant to this act for the inspection of exhaust emissions, emission control apparatus and such other items as the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the commission and the Commissioner of Transportation, prescribes, of diesel buses, heavy-duty diesel trucks, and other diesel-powered motor vehicles along any public road, street or highway or any public or quasi-public property in this State or at such other locations as may be designated by the commission in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation. L.1995,c.157,s.2; amended 2003, c.13, s.76.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-60.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-60.3
Emergency use
Status: in_force

This act shall not apply to any rotating or flashing light used to indicate an emergency or hazardous condition. L.1970, c. 134, s. 3, eff. July 9, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-80 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-80
Impleading association in "hit-and-run" cases.
Status: in_force

20. Impleading association in "hit-and-run" cases. When an action has been commenced in respect of the death or injury of any person arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle in this State on or after April 1, 1955, the plaintiff shall be entitled to make the association a party thereto if the provisions of section 18 or 19 shall apply in any such case, and the plaintiff has made the application and the court has entered the order provided for in section 18. L.1952,c.174,s.20; amended 1955, c.1, s.11; 1985, c.148, s.13; 2003, c.89, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-12.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-12.1
Application for renewal of registration or license
Status: in_force

Any owner of a passenger automobile or motor cycle, or licensed driver may, if he so desires, apply directly to any agent of the director, as heretofore, for renewal of his registration or license, or both, as the case may be. L.1955, c. 8, p. 46, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-120 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-120
Traffic control signal devices.
Status: in_force

39:4-120. The commissioner may determine the character, type, location, placing and operation of all traffic control signal devices on the highways of this State. The commissioner may adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic control signals consistent with the provisions of this act for use upon public highways within the State. Such uniform system shall correlate with and so far as possible conform to the system then current as specified in the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways." Amended 1951, c.23, s.61; 2003, c.13, s.51.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-23 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-23
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Motor Vehicle Security-Responsibility Law." L.1952, c. 173, p. 548, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5F-27 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-27
Endorsement of amendment
Status: in_force

Adoption of an amendment shall require endorsement of all party jurisdictions and shall become effective 30 days after the date of the last endorsement. L.1983, c. 46, s. 27, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10B-5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10B / Section 10B-5
Inapplicability of act to scrap processors
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall not apply to scrap processors as defined in section 1 of this act. L.1983, c. 368. s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-85.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-85.1
Stolen motor vehicles or registration plates; notification of police
Status: in_force

Any person or persons whose motor vehicle has been stolen, and any person or persons whose registration plates have been lost or stolen, shall immediately notify the chief of police or other peace officer within whose jurisdiction the theft or loss occurred. Any person or persons who have given any such report shall immediately, upon the recovery of same, notify the chief of police or other peace officer to whom the original report had been made, of the recovery of the motor vehicle or registration plates. L.1938, c. 352, p. 880, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.165 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.165
Alumni license plate program, four-year public institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

2. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall establish and administer an alumni license plate program for each four-year public institution of higher education. Each alumni license plate program created pursuant to this section shall be subject to the provisions of sections 3 and 4 of P.L.2023, c.232 (C.39:3-27.166 and 39:3-27.167). L.2023, c.232, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-116 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-116
Special right or left turn
Status: in_force

Special right or left turn movements may be provided when approved by the director at intersections where traffic is controlled by traffic control signals, by incorporating an additional lens in the signal. This additional lens shall be a green arrow lens and shall designate the special right or left turn movement by the direction of the arrow. When a green arrow lens is incorporated in a traffic control signal and the signal is operating to control traffic at an intersection, vehicles shall make turning movements in the direction of the arrow only when the lens is illuminated. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 89, s. 58.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-75 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-75
"Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Fund."
Status: in_force

17. a. There is established in the General Fund a separate, nonlapsing, dedicated account to be known as the "Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Fund." The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Fund shall be administered by the commission. All fees and other monies collected pursuant to this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto shall be forwarded to the State Treasury for deposit into the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Fund account. The commission shall receive 40 percent of this fund annually, which monies shall be considered revenue of the commission. All remaining fees and other monies deposited in the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Fund account shall be used to fund the costs of administering the programs and activities of the Department of Law and Public Safety, the Department of Transportation, the commission and the Department of Environmental Protection established or specified in this act and in subsection f. of R.S.39:3-20, subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury. b. A municipality may be eligible for periodic grants from the fund in such amounts as the commission, in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation, may determine pursuant to rule or regulation to subsidize costs of prosecuting and trying actions pursuant to this act. L.1995,c.157,s.17; amended 2003, c.13, s.106.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-27 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-27
License exhibited to magistrate upon arrest
Status: in_force

Any driver arrested for a violation of any provision of this subtitle shall, on demand of the magistrate hearing the complaint against him, produce his license for inspection. If he fails to produce his license or to give satisfactory excuse for its nonproduction, he shall, in addition to any other penalties imposed by the magistrate, be subject to a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-128.11 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-128.11
Regulations relative to certain commercial vehicles stopping at railroad crossings.
Status: in_force

10. a. A driver of a commercial motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle that is required to stop at a railroad crossing in accordance with R.S.39:4-128, shall, upon approaching a railroad grade crossing, drive at a rate of speed that will permit the commercial motor vehicle to be stopped before reaching the nearest rail of the crossing. A driver shall not drive a commercial motor vehicle upon or over a railroad crossing until the driver has exercised due caution to ascertain that a train or other on-track equipment is not approaching the crossing. b. A driver of a commercial motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle that is required to stop at a railroad crossing in accordance with R.S.39:4-128, shall stop that commercial motor vehicle before reaching the nearest rail of the crossing, if the tracks of the crossing are not clear of other vehicles or if there is insufficient space to drive the commercial motor vehicle completely through the crossing without stopping the commercial motor vehicle. c. An employer shall not knowingly allow, require, permit or authorize a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle in violation of R.S.39:4-128, section 68 of P.L.1951, c.23 (C.39:4-127.1), or this section. An employer who is convicted of any such violation shall be fined not more than $10,000. L.2005, c.147, s.10; amended 2019, c.422, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-74 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-74
Default and consent judgments.
Status: in_force

14. No claim shall be allowed and ordered to be paid out of the fund if the court shall find, upon the hearing for the allowance of the claim, that it is founded upon a judgment which was entered by default unless (1) the claimant shall have complied with the requirements of section 5, and (2) prior to the entry of such judgment the association shall have been given notice of intention to enter the judgment and file a claim thereon against the fund and shall have been afforded an opportunity to take such action as it shall deem advisable. If the court, upon a hearing for the allowance of any claim against the fund, finds that it was a claim which was not assigned by the association for defense, or that the action upon such claim was not fully and fairly defended, or that the judgment thereon was entered upon the consent or with the agreement of the defendant, the court shall allow such claim but shall order it to be paid only in such sum as the court shall determine to be justly due and payable out of the fund, on the basis of the actual amount of damages for which the defendant was liable to the plaintiff under the cause of action, upon which the judgment was rendered and reduced by any amount received from any person mentioned in subparagraph (m) of section 10, notwithstanding that the judgment is for a greater amount. L.1952,c.174,s.14; amended 1955, c.1, s.7; 2003, c.89, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4f — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-4f
Vehicles registered in foreign country, operation by owner permitted temporarily
Status: in_force

A resident owner of any motor vehicle which has been registered in accordance with the laws respecting the registration of motor vehicles in a foreign country may operate the motor vehicle in this State for 20 days after the owner imports the motor vehicle into this State in the same manner and to the same extent as though the motor vehicle was registered in this State, provided the registration number is conspicuously displayed on the motor vehicle. L.1989, c.210, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-139.7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-139.7
Answer to parking ticket or failure to appear notice
Status: in_force

a. In answer to a parking ticket or failure to appear notice, a person to whom a parking ticket or failure to appear notice was issued may: (1) Admit the commission of the parking offense by payment of the fine and penalty due; or (2) Deny liability and appear in court in accordance with the instructions on the summons or otherwise as provided by court rule. b. A person to whom a parking ticket or failure to appear notice has been issued may answer by personal appearance or by mail in accordance with instructions on the summons. c. A person who admits the commission of a parking offense shall, at the same time he submits his answer, pay the civil fine and any additional penalties established pursuant to local ordinance or regulation, which may be due for failure to answer within the time required. L. 1985, c. 14, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-37 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-37
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The director shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) he deems advisable to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1983, c. 323, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-88 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-88
Traffic on marked lanes.
Status: in_force

When a roadway has been divided into clearly marked lanes for traffic, drivers of vehicles shall obey the following regulations: a. A vehicle shall normally be driven in the lane nearest the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway when that lane is available for travel, except when overtaking another vehicle or in preparation for a left turn. b. A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from that lane until the driver has first ascertained that the movement can be made with safety. c. Upon a highway which is divided into 3 lanes, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking or passing another vehicle or in preparation for a left turn or unless the center lane is at the time allocated for traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is signposted to give notice of that allocation. d. The State Highway Commissioner may by regulation or local authorities may by resolution or ordinance with respect to highways under their jurisdiction designate right-hand lanes for slow moving traffic and inside lanes for traffic moving at the speed designated for the district as provided under this chapter, and when the lanes are signposted or marked to give notice of the designation a vehicle may be driven in any lane allocated to traffic moving in the direction in which it is proceeding, but when traveling within the inside lanes the vehicle shall be driven at approximately the speed authorized in such lanes and speed shall not be decreased unnecessarily so as to block, hinder or retard traffic. e. When such roadway had been divided in such a manner that there are three or more lanes for traffic in any one direction, no truck of 10,000 pounds registered gross weight or over shall be driven in the farthest left-hand lane, except: (1) when and to the extent necessary to prepare for a left turn; a truck may be driven in the farthest left lane for up to one mile to prepare for a left hand turn as authorized under this paragraph; (2) when necessary to enter or leave such roadway by entrance or exit to or from the left lane; a truck may be driven in the farthest left lane for up to one mile to prepare to enter or leave the roadway as authorized under this paragraph; (3) when reasonably necessary in response to emergency conditions; for the purposes of this paragraph, "emergency conditions" shall include, but not be limited to: poor visibility, snow, accidents, or the presence of emergency vehicles. amended 1951, c.23, s.47; 1968, c.432; 2013, c.86, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-18 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-18
Violations, penalties
Status: in_force

A person who affixes a private inspection approval sticker to a motor vehicle without having reinspected the specific item for which the vehicle was initially rejected, or without having determined that the condition of the item conforms to standards established by law or regulation, shall be guilty of violating the provisions of this chapter, and shall be fined not less than $1,000.00 or more than $1,500.00 and shall have the license suspended for a period of at least one year but not more than three years for a first offense or not less than $2,000.00 or more than $3,500.00 and shall have the license permanently revoked for a subsequent offense. This section shall be enforced pursuant to R.S. 39:8-9. A person who charges a fee for repair work not performed or performed unnecessarily and affixes a private inspection approval sticker shall be punished under the terms of P.L. 1960, c. 39 (C. 56:8-1 et seq.), and any regulation adopted thereunder. L. 1975, c. 156, s. 10, eff. July 16, 1975. Amended by L. 1986, c. 22, s. 11, eff. June 2, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.131 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.131
"Fund" defined
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act, "fund" means the "Rewards for Justice License Plate Fund" created pursuant to section 4 of this act. L.2002,c.52,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-58 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-58
Expense of administering Motor Vehicle Security-Responsibility Law; ascertainment; certifying annually
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury shall, on or before September first in each year, ascertain and certify to the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance the total amount of expense incurred by the State in connection with the administration of the Motor Vehicle Security-Responsibility Law during the preceding fiscal year, which expenses shall include, in addition to the direct cost of personal service, the cost of maintenance and operation, the cost of retirement contributions made and workmen's compensation paid for and on account of personnel, rentals for space occupied in State owned or State leased buildings and all other direct and indirect costs of the administration thereof. L.1952, c. 176, p. 598, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-33b — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-33b
Subsequent personalized, courtesy, special license plates permitted.
Status: in_force

1. a. The lessee in a motor vehicle leasing agreement or the owner of a motor vehicle who obtains a base set of personalized, courtesy or special license plates with special identifying marks may obtain and use subsequent sets in a series for use upon other motor vehicles if they are owned or leased from the same or different lessor by that person, provided that there is sufficient space for the series' subscript. b. The fees for the subsequent sets in a series shall be prescribed by the director. c. The administrator may promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L. 2001, c.35, s.1; amended L.2004,c.91.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3i.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3i.2
Proof of ownership; falsifying information.
Status: in_force

8. a. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission may accept as proof of ownership an affidavit from the owner of a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle if: (1) the low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle was not required to be registered in this State prior to the effective date of P.L.2025, c.285 (C.39:6A-4.8 et al.); (2) the low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle was purchased prior to the effective date of P.L.2025, c.285 (C.39:6A-4.8 et al.); (3) there is no bill of sale or other formal proof of ownership available for the low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle; and (4) the affidavit sets forth with reasonable specificity the acquisition of ownership of the low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle, together with any supporting documents, as proof of ownership of the low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle. b. It shall be a crime of the fourth degree for a person to knowingly submit a false bill of sale, false receipt of purchase, or any other false proof of ownership, or to knowingly submit any false affidavit or false supporting document regarding proof of ownership of a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle. L.2025, c.285, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-5.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-5.1
Dispute resolution provided regarding recovery of personal injury protection benefits.
Status: in_force

24. a. Any dispute regarding the recovery of medical expense benefits or other benefits provided under personal injury protection coverage pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4), section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1) or section 45 of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.39:6A-3.3) arising out of the operation, ownership, maintenance or use of an automobile may be submitted to dispute resolution on the initiative of any party to the dispute, as hereinafter provided. b. The Commissioner of Banking and Insurance shall designate an organization, and for that purpose may, at his discretion, advertise for proposals, for the purpose of administering dispute resolution proceedings regarding medical expense benefits and other benefits provided under personal injury protection pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4), medical expense benefits coverage pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1) or emergency care medical expense benefits pursuant to section 45 of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.39:6A-3.3). The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations with respect to the conduct of the dispute resolution proceedings. The organization administering dispute resolution shall utilize qualified professionals who serve on a full-time basis and who meet standards of competency established by the commissioner. The commissioner shall establish standards of performance for the organization to ensure the independence and fairness of the review process, including, but not limited to, standards relative to the professional qualifications of the professionals presiding over the dispute resolution process, and standards to ensure that no conflict of interest exists which would prevent the professional from performing his duties in an impartial manner. The standards of performance shall include a requirement that the organization establish an advisory council composed of parties who are users of the dispute resolution mechanism established herein. The commissioner may contract with a consulting firm for the formulation of the standards of performance of the organization and establishment of qualifications for the persons who are to conduct the dispute resolution proceedings. The commissioner shall not advertise for bids for the consulting firm, as provided in sections 3 and 4 of P.L.1954, c.48 (C.52:34-8 and 52:34-9). Compensation to the dispute resolution professionals shall be established by the commissioner and adjusted from time to time as appropriate, with the approval of the commissioner. In no case shall compensation be paid on a contingency basis. The organization shall establish a dispute resolution plan, which shall include procedures and rules governing the dispute resolution process and provisions for monitoring the dispute resolution process to ensure adherence to the standards of performance established by the commissioner. The plan, and any amendments thereto, shall be subject to the approval of the commissioner. c. Dispute resolution proceedings under this section 24 and section 25 of this amendatory and supplementary act shall include disputes arising regarding medical expense benefits provided under subsection a. of section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4), section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1) or section 45 of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.39:6A-3.3), benefits provided pursuant to subsection b., c., d. or e. of section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4), subsection b., c., d. or e. of section 7 of P.L.1972, c.198 (C.39:6-86.1), and disputes as to additional first party coverage benefits required to be offered pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-10). Disputes involving medical expense benefits may include, but not necessarily be limited to, matters concerning: (1) interpretation of the insurance contract; (2) whether the treatment or health care service which is the subject of the dispute resolution proceeding is in accordance with the provisions of section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4), section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1) or section 45 of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.39:6A-3.3) or the terms of the policy; (3) the eligibility of the treatment or service for compensation; (4) the eligibility of the provider performing the treatment or service to be compensated under the terms of the policy or under regulations promulgated by the commissioner, including whether the person is licensed or certified to perform such treatment; (5) whether the disputed medical treatment was actually performed; (6) whether diagnostic tests performed in connection with the treatment are those recognized by the commissioner; (7) the necessity or appropriateness of consultations by other health care providers; (8) disputes involving application of and adherence to fee schedules promulgated by the commissioner; and (9) whether the treatment performed is reasonable, necessary, and compatible with the protocols provided for pursuant to P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-1.1 et al.). The dispute resolution professionals may review the entire claims file of the insurer, subject to any confidentiality requirement established pursuant to State or federal law. All decisions of the dispute resolution professional shall be in writing, in a form prescribed by the commissioner, shall state the issues in dispute, the findings and conclusions on which the decision is based, and shall be signed by the dispute resolution professional. All decisions of a dispute resolution professional shall be binding. The dispute resolution organization shall provide for the retention of all documents used in dispute resolution proceedings under this section and section 25 of this amendatory and supplementary act, including the written decision, for a period of at least five years, in a form approved by the commissioner, or for such additional time as may be established by the commissioner. The written decisions of the dispute resolution professional shall be forwarded to the commissioner, who shall establish a record of the proceedings conducted under the dispute resolution procedure, which shall be accessible to the public and may be used as guidance in subsequent dispute resolution proceedings. d. With respect to disputes as to the diagnosis, the medical necessity of the treatment or diagnostic test administered to the injured person, whether the injury is causally related to the insured event or is the product of a preexisting condition, or disputes as to the appropriateness of the protocols utilized by the provider, the dispute resolution professional shall, either at his option or at the request of any party to the dispute, refer the matter to a medical review organization for a determination. The determination of the medical review organization on the dispute referred shall be presumed to be correct by the dispute resolution professional, which presumption may be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence. Should the dispute resolution professional find that the decision of the medical review organization is not correct, the reasons supporting that finding shall be set forth in the dispute resolution professional's written decision. e. Any person submitting a matter to the dispute resolution process established herein may submit for review all or a portion of a disputed treatment or treatments or a dispute regarding a diagnostic test or tests or a dispute regarding the providing of services or durable medical goods. Any portion of a treatment or diagnostic test or service which is not under review shall be reimbursed in accordance with the provisions of section 5 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-5). If the dispute resolution proceeding results in a determination that all or part of a treatment or treatments, diagnostic test or tests or service performed, or durable medical goods provided are medically necessary and appropriate, reimbursement shall be made with interest payable in accordance with the provisions of section 5 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-5). L.1998,c.21,s.24; amended 1998, c.22, s.4; 2003, c.89, s.49.
N.J. Stat. § 39:7-1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-1
Construction of chapter
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be construed as extending the right and manner of service of process upon nonresidents, and not as limiting any other lawful manner for such service.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-22 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-22
Revoked license not restored by appeal
Status: in_force

Where a license has been revoked for a violation of section 39:4-50 of this Title, and an appeal has been taken from the judgment, the appeal shall not operate to restore the license during the pendency of the appeal, however, the license may be restored either by the trial court or the appellate court pending disposition of the appeal. Amended by L.1953, c. 36, p. 622, s. 24; L.1965, c. 237, s. 1, eff. Feb. 16, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5F-26 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-26
Amendment
Status: in_force

This compact may be amended from time to time. Amendments shall be presented in resolution form to the chairman of the Board of Compact Administrators and may be initiated by one or more party jurisdictions. L.1983, c. 46, s. 26, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-57 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-57
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect April first, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three. L.1952, c. 173, p. 570, s. 35.
N.J. Stat. § 39:7-6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-6
Record kept by commissioner
Status: in_force

The director shall keep a record of processes served pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, which shall show the day and hour of such service. Amended by L.1949, c. 190, p. 638, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-33 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-33
Validity of new license.
Status: in_force

39:5-33. If a driver of motor vehicles shall have had his license suspended or revoked, a new license granted to him shall be void and of no effect, unless it shall be granted by the commission. Amended 2003, c.13, s.60.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-6.11 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-6.11
Definitions relative to apportioned vehicles
Status: in_force

21. As used in this act: "Apportioned vehicle" means any vehicle used or intended for use in two or more member jurisdictions that register vehicles; is used for the transportation of persons for hire or is designed, used, or maintained for transportation of persons for hire or is designed, used, or maintained for transportation of property; and has a declared gross weight in excess of 26,000 pounds, or has three or more axles regardless of weight, or is used in combination when the gross vehicle weight of such combination exceeds 26,000 pounds; except that recreation vehicles, vehicles displaying restricted plates, city pick-up and delivery vehicles, buses used in transportation of chartered parties, and government-owned vehicles are not apportioned vehicles. "Base jurisdiction" means, for the purpose of fleet registration, the jurisdiction where the registrant has an established place of business, where mileage is accrued by the fleet vehicles and where operational records for the vehicles are maintained or can be made available. "Fleet" means one or more apportioned vehicles. "In-jurisdiction miles" means the total number of miles operated by a fleet of apportioned vehicles in a jurisdiction during the preceding year. Mileage of New Jersey registered vehicles accrued in jurisdictions that are not member jurisdictions shall be counted as in-jurisdiction miles operated in New Jersey. "International Registration Plan" means a registration reciprocity agreement among the signatory states of the United States and provinces of Canada providing the payment of registration fees on the basis of fleet miles operated in each jurisdiction. "Interstate operations" means apportioned vehicle movement between or through two or more jurisdictions. "Jurisdiction" means a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a state, province or territory of a country. "Member jurisdiction" means a jurisdiction which is a party to the International Registration Plan. "Motor carrier audit" means a physical examination of a motor carrier's operational records including source documentation to verify fleet mileage and accuracy of the carrier's record keeping system. "Negotiable title" means a title issued by a jurisdiction that documents ownership of a vehicle and can be used to transfer ownership. "Operational records" means documents supporting miles traveled in each jurisdiction and total miles travelled, such as, but not limited to fuel reports, trip sheets, and logs. "Owner" means a person, business firm, or corporation holding the negotiable title to a vehicle or in whom the legal right of possession or control of the vehicle is vested. "Preceding year" means the period of twelve consecutive months immediately before July 1 of the year preceding the commencement of the registration year for which apportioned registration is sought. "Reciprocity" means that an apportioned vehicle properly registered in New Jersey shall be exempt from further registration requirements by any other member jurisdictions. "Reciprocity agreement" means the agreement, arrangement or understanding governing the reciprocal grant of rights and privileges to vehicles that are based in and properly registered under the applicable laws of the jurisdiction that are parties to the International Registration Plan. "Registrant" means a person, business firm, or corporation in whose name a vehicle or fleet of vehicles is registered. "Registration year" means the 12-month period when the registration plates issued by the base jurisdiction are valid according to the laws of the base jurisdiction. "Restricted plate" means a registration plate that has restrictions of time, geographic area, mileage or commodities or persons which may be hauled, such as a dealer plate or a farm plate. "Total miles" means the total number of miles accumulated in all jurisdictions during the preceding year by all vehicles of the fleet while they were a part of the fleet. Mileage accumulated by the fleet that did not engage in interstate operations shall not be included in total miles. L.1995,c.157,s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 39:13-7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-7
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

The director shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L. 1983, c. 360, s. 7. Amended by L. 1985, c. 148, s. 28, eff. April 24, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5F-22 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-22
Effective upon adoption by at least two jurisdictions
Status: in_force

This compact shall become effective when it has been adopted by at least two jurisdictions. L.1983, c. 46, s. 22, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-8.15 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8.15
Review of recorded images by law enforcement official; issuance of summons.
Status: in_force

4. a. In any municipality where the governing body has authorized the installation and use of a traffic control signal monitoring system, a law enforcement official of such municipality shall review the recorded images produced by the traffic control signal monitoring system. In conducting such review, the law enforcement official shall determine whether there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a traffic control signal violation has occurred and shall issue, within 90 days from the date on which the violation occurred, a summons where it is deemed appropriate. A traffic control signal violation summons issued pursuant to a traffic control signal monitoring system established in accordance with this act shall be served by a law enforcement official in accordance with the Rules of Court. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the recorded images produced by the traffic control signal monitoring system shall be available for the exclusive use of any law enforcement official for the purposes of discharging the official's duties pursuant to P.L.2007, c.348 (C.39:4-8.12 et seq.). Any recorded image or information produced in connection with the traffic control signal monitoring system shall not be deemed a public record under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.) or the common law concerning access to public records. The recorded images shall not be discoverable as a public record by any person, entity, or governmental agency, except upon a subpoena issued by a grand jury or a court order in a criminal matter, nor shall they be offered in evidence in any civil or administrative proceeding not directly related to a traffic control signal violation. Any recorded image or information produced in connection with the traffic control signal monitoring system pertaining to a specific violation shall be purged and not retained later than 60 days after the collection of any fine or penalty. If a law enforcement official does not issue a summons for a traffic control signal violation within 90 days, all recorded images and information collected pertaining to that alleged violation shall be purged within three days. Any municipality operating a traffic control signal monitoring system shall certify compliance with this subsection in the report required to be filed with the Commissioner of Transportation pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2007, c.348 (C.39:4-8.17). b. Except as provided in subsection c. of this section, the owner and operator shall be jointly liable for a traffic control signal violation summons issued pursuant to a traffic control signal monitoring system established in accordance with this act, 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 traffic control signal violation issued pursuant to a traffic control signal monitoring system shall have the right to recover that sum from the operator in a court of competent jurisdiction. c. The owner of a motor vehicle who is a lessor shall not be liable for a traffic control signal violation summons issued pursuant to this act when the motor vehicle is under the control or in the possession of the lessee, if upon notice of a traffic control signal violation, the owner of the motor vehicle which was leased at the time of the offense notifies the clerk of the court where the case is pending, by an affidavit of the name and address of the lessee. The affidavit shall be in a form prescribed by the Administrative Director of the Courts. After providing the name and address of the lessee, the owner shall not be required to attend a hearing of the offense, unless otherwise notified by the court. d. In no case shall motor vehicle points or automobile insurance eligibility points pursuant to section 26 of P.L.1990, c.8 (C.17:33B-14) be assessed against any person for a violation occurring under the provisions of this act. e. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.52) L.2007, c.348, s.4; amended 2009, c.52, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-38 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-38
Counterfeiting or using other markers; placement of forged or counterfeit plate on motor vehicle; revocation of license; fine
Status: in_force

No person shall counterfeit a number plate or marker or make a substitute or temporary marker, under penalty of revocation of such person's driver's license for a period not to exceed 6 months, or a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00. No person shall use a marker other than the one issued to him by the commissioner, except as provided in R.S. 39:3-15, under penalty of a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $50.00. No person shall cause to be placed a forged or counterfeit license plate on any motor vehicle, under penalty of revocation of such person's driver's license for a period not to exceed 6 months, or a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00, or both. Amended by L.1979, c. 173, s. 1, eff. Aug. 27, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5F-30 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-30
Title of compact
Status: in_force

This compact shall be known and may be cited as the "Nonresident Violator Compact" . L.1983, c. 46, s. 30, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-19 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-19
Unlawful activities.
Status: in_force

19. It shall be unlawful for: a. Any person to operate or ride as a passenger on any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike without wearing a protective helmet approved by the chief administrator. Any helmet shall be of a type acceptable for use in conjunction with motorcycles as provided in sections 6 to 9 of P.L.1967, c.237 (C.39:3-76.7 through 39:3-76.10). b. Any person to operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike that is not equipped with working headlights, taillights, brakes, and proper mufflers as supplied by the motor manufacturer for the particular model, without modifications, nor shall any person operate any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike in any manner as to cause a harsh, objectionable, or unreasonable noise. c. Any person to operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike at any time and in any manner intended or reasonably to be expected to harass, drive, or pursue any wildlife. d. Any person to operate any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike during the hours from 1/2 hour before sunset to 1/2 hour after sunrise without having lighted headlights and lighted taillights. e. Any person to operate any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike on the land of another without first securing the permission of the landowner or the landowner's duly authorized representative. f. Any person to operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike upon railroad or right-of-way of an operating railroad, except railroad personnel in the performance of their duties. g. Any person to violate any provision of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.) or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.). L.1973, c.307, s.19; amended 1985, c.375, s.19; 2009, c.275, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-130 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-130
Immediate notice of accident; written report.
Status: in_force

39:4-130. The driver of a vehicle or street car involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person, or damage to property of any one person in excess of $500.00 shall by the quickest means of communication give notice of such accident to the local police department or to the nearest office of the county police of the county or of the State Police, and in addition shall within 10 days after such accident forward a written report of such accident to the commission on forms furnished by it. Such written reports shall contain sufficiently detailed information with reference to a motor vehicle accident, including the cause, the conditions then existing, the persons and vehicles involved and such information as may be necessary to enable the chief administrator to determine whether the requirements for the deposit of security required by law are inapplicable by reason of the existence of insurance or other circumstances. The chief administrator may rely upon the accuracy of the information contained in any such report, unless he has reason to believe that the report is erroneous. The commission may require operators involved in accidents to file supplemental reports of accidents upon forms furnished by it when in the opinion of the commission, the original report is insufficient. The reports shall be without prejudice, shall be for the information of the commission, and shall not be open to public inspection. The fact that the reports have been so made shall be admissible in evidence solely to prove a compliance with this section, but no report or any part thereof or statement contained therein shall be admissible in evidence for any other purpose in any proceeding or action arising out of the accident. Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of giving immediate notice or making a written report of an accident as required in this section and there was another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the accident capable of giving notice or making a report, such occupant shall make or cause to be made said notice or report not made by the driver. Whenever the driver is physically incapable of making a written report of an accident as required by this section and such driver is not the owner of the vehicle, then the owner of the vehicle involved in such accident shall make such report not made by the driver. In those cases where a driver knowingly violates the provisions of this section by failing to make a written report of an accident, there shall be a permissive inference that the registered owner of the vehicle which was involved in that accident was the person involved in the accident; provided, however, if that vehicle is owned by a rental car company or is a leased vehicle, there shall be a permissive inference that the renter or authorized driver pursuant to a rental car contract or the lessee, and not the owner of the vehicle, was the person involved in the accident, and the requirements and penalties imposed pursuant to this section shall be applicable to that renter or authorized driver or lessee and not the owner of the vehicle. Any person who suppresses, by way of concealment or destruction, any evidence of a violation of this section or who suppresses the identity of the violator shall be subject to a fine of not less than $250 or more than $1,000. A written report of an accident shall not be required by this section if a law enforcement officer submits a written report of the accident to the commission pursuant to R.S.39:4-131. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who knowingly violates this section shall be fined not less than $30 or more than $100. The chief administrator may revoke or suspend the operator's license privilege and registration privilege of a person who violates this section. For purposes of this section, it shall not be a defense that the operator of the motor vehicle was unaware of the existence or extent of personal injury or property damage caused by the accident as long as the operator was aware that he was involved in an accident. Amended 1951, c.23, s.72; 1953, c.187; 1967, c.189, s.2; 1983, c.193, s.1; 1994, c.183, s.2; 2007, c.266, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2-16 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-16
Nonliability for civil damages as a result of providing reports, records, etc.
Status: in_force

No member of the Medical Advisory Panel, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles or his employees, or any physician or optometrist licensed to practice in this State shall be liable for any civil damages as a result of providing any reports, records, examinations, opinions or recommendations pursuant to the act to which this act is a supplement. L.1980, c. 173, s. 1, eff. Dec. 29, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-56.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-56.6
Abandonment of vehicle on private property; removal by owner of property; costs; sale of vehicle.
Status: in_force

1. No person shall park or leave unattended a vehicle on private property without the consent of the owner or other person in control or possession of the property or for a period in excess of that for which consent was given, except in the case of emergency or disablement of the vehicle in which case the owner or operator thereof shall arrange for the expeditious removal of the vehicle. This section shall not apply to manufactured or mobile homes left unattended and for which there exists or existed a rental agreement to occupy a space on the property. Subject to the requirements of section 7 of P.L.2007, c.193 (C.56:13-13), the owner or other person in control or possession of the property on which a vehicle is parked or left unattended in violation of this section may remove or hire another person to remove and store the vehicle. It shall be the obligation of the owner of the vehicle to pay the reasonable costs for the removal and for any storage which may result from such removal before he shall be entitled to recover the possession of the vehicle. If the owner of the vehicle refuses to pay such costs or fails to make any claim for the return of the vehicle within 90 days after such removal, the vehicle may be sold at public auction in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.2A:44-20 through N.J.S.2A:44-31. L.1973, c.137, s.1; amended 1999, c.340, s.10; 2007, c.1993, s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-13.7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-13.7
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

12. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Director of the Office of Highway Traffic Safety shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), any rules and regulations each determines to be necessary to effectuate their respective responsibilities under this act. L.1998,c.108,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-78 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-78
Report.
Status: in_force

20. On the first day of the forty-eighth month after this act takes effect, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, the commission, and the Commissioner of Transportation, shall submit to the Governor and to the members of the Legislature a report assessing the effectiveness of the programs required by this act and the necessity and feasibility of providing for periodic centralized emissions inspections of diesel buses, heavy-duty diesel trucks, and other diesel-powered motor vehicles. L.1995,c.157,s.20; amended 2003, c.13, s.91.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-32 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-32
Trial de novo; fee
Status: in_force

9. Except in the case of an arbitration decision vacated by the court or offers of judgment made pursuant to court rules, the party petitioning the court for a trial de novo shall pay to the court a trial de novo fee in an amount established pursuant to the Rules of Court, which shall be utilized by the judiciary to pay the costs of arbitration including the fees of the arbitrators. L.1983,c.358,s.9; amended 1993,c.88,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-84.13 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-84.13
Violations, fine.
Status: in_force

8. A towing company operating a light-medium duty tow truck without displaying a proper marker or valid tow truck license plate as required by this act or violating section 6 of this act shall be subject to a fine of $600 for the first offense and a fine of $900 for each subsequent offense and a towing company operating a heavy-duty tow truck without displaying a proper marker or valid tow truck license plate as required by this act or violating section 6 of this act shall be subject to a fine of $1,200 for the first offense and a fine of $1,800 for each subsequent offense. A person or towing company knowingly displaying a false tow truck marker or license plate or using fraud or deception in securing tow truck registration under this act shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $7,500. L.1999,c.396,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-47 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-47
Seizure, sale of stolen motor vehicles.
Status: in_force

39:5-47. The commission may authorize the seizure of a motor vehicle operated over the highways of this State when it has reason to believe that the motor vehicle has been stolen or is otherwise being operated under suspicious circumstances and may retain it in the name of the commission until such time as the identity of ownership is established, whereupon it shall order the release of the motor vehicle to its owner. After the expiration of ninety days from the date the motor vehicle came into the possession of the commission by seizure or otherwise, it shall sell it at public sale, upon notice of the sale being first published for the space of two weeks in one or more newspapers published and circulating in this State, and also by posting the notice in five public places in this State. The newspapers and places of posting shall be designated by the commission. Upon the sale of the motor vehicle all claims for interest therein shall be forever barred and the proceeds realized therefrom shall become the sole property of the State, to be used as other moneys received under chapter 3 of this title (R.S.39:3-1 et seq.). Amended 2003, c.13, s.63.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-51 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-51
Auxiliary driving lamps
Status: in_force

Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed two auxiliary driving lamps mounted on the front at a height not less than twelve inches nor more than forty-two inches above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands, and every such auxiliary driving lamp or lamps shall be so aimed and used that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam will be directed to the left of the prolongation of the extreme left side of the vehicle nor more than one hundred feet ahead of the vehicle.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.96 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.96
Notices to eligible motorists
Status: in_force

6. The director shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain Liberty State Park 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, as may be provided by the department. The notices, posters, and signs shall be designed by the commissioner. The designs shall be subject to the approval of the director, and the commissioner shall supply the division with the notices, posters, and signs to be circulated or posted by that division. L.1997,c.195,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-86 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-86
Penalty when no specific penalty provided.
Status: in_force

1. For a violation of a provision of chapter three of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes for which no specific penalty is provided, the offender shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $25 or more than $500 or imprisonment for a term of not exceeding fifteen days or both. L.1941,c.343,s.1; amended 1999, c.28, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10B-1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10B / Section 10B-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety. b. "Major motor vehicle component part" or "component part" means the following parts of any motor vehicle: (1) engine; (2) cowl; (3) transmission; (4) frame; (5) each door; (6) third member or rear end assembly; (7) each front fender or each rear fender of a rear panel; (8) front end assembly; (9) rear clip; and (10) any other parts of a motor vehicle designated by the director. c. "Manufacturer's part number" means the original manufacturer's number located on a major motor vehicle component part. d. "Scrap processor" means a person who, from a fixed location, utilizes machinery and equipment for processing and manufacturing iron, steel, or nonferrous metallic scrap, which is or has been a motor vehicle or component part, into prepared grades for sale for remelting purposes, and who does not sell the materials as motor vehicles or major motor vehicle component parts. L.1983, c. 368, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-24 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-24
Farm tractors, traction equipment; registration; operation; emblem; fee.
Status: in_force

39:3-24. (a) The chief administrator shall register farm tractors and traction equipment used for farm operation to travel upon the public highways. The fee for registration shall be $5 per annum, whether the registration is issued for the yearly period or only a portion thereof. Traction equipment or farm tractors may draw farm machinery and implements while in transit from one farm to another without additional registration therefor. (b) The chief administrator may register motor vehicles, not for hire, used exclusively as farm machinery or farm implements, to travel upon the public highways, from one farm, or portion thereof, to another farm, or portion thereof, both owned or managed by the registered owner of the vehicle or vehicles. The fee for registration shall be $5 per annum, whether the registration is issued for a yearly period or only a portion thereof. Any vehicle registered and any truck, van, sport utility vehicle, or similar vehicle registered pursuant to the provisions of R.S.39:3-25 may draw not more than one vehicle used exclusively on the farm and a vehicle so drawn need not be registered. A vehicle registered pursuant to this section or R.S.39:3-25 may be used under contract with a municipality to remove snow upon a public highway. (c) No vehicle registered pursuant to this section shall be operated on a public highway at any time from sunset to sunrise, except a vehicle being operated under contract with a municipality to remove snow or a vehicle equipped with proper safety lighting during the three hours before sunrise and the three hours after sunset. Every vehicle registered pursuant to this section, when operated on a public highway, shall have means adequate to control the movement of, to stop, and to hold the vehicle on any up or down grade and shall be operated in accordance with uniform rules and regulations prescribed by the chief administrator. The rules and regulations shall specify the coverings that may be used on the wheels of vehicles registered pursuant to this section; the days, hours, and conditions under which vehicles registered pursuant to this section can be operated; the circumstance under which escort vehicles shall be required; the distance that may be traveled upon the public highways, which shall not be less than 50 miles; and vehicle equipment or other requirements or restrictions as may be necessary to protect the safety of the users of the public highways. Motor vehicles, not for hire, which are used exclusively as farm tractors, traction equipment, farm machinery, or farm implements which cannot be operated at a speed in excess of 35 miles per hour shall not be required to be registered under this section.
(d) A slow moving vehicle emblem shall be affixed, in the manner prescribed by the chief administrator pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2015, c.292 (C.39:3-24.2), to the rear of any motor vehicle, not for hire, used exclusively as a farm tractor, traction equipment, farm machinery, or farm implement, and any farm tractor, traction equipment, farm machinery, or farm implement drawn by a motor vehicle when operated on the roadways of this State. A motor vehicle, not for hire, used exclusively as a farm tractor, traction equipment, farm machinery, or farm implement or any farm tractor, traction equipment, farm machinery, or farm implement drawn by a motor vehicle shall not be operated on the roadways of this State unless a slow moving vehicle emblem is displayed in the manner prescribed by the chief administrator pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2015, c.292 (C.39:3-24.2). (e) As used in this section, the term "sport utility vehicle" means any vehicle that is designed to be used both on and off roadways and is equipped with available all wheel drive and raised ground clearance. amended 1938, c.66, s.7; 1947, c.317; 1961, c.71, s.2; 1963, c.128, s.1; 1968, c.130, s.8; 1994, c.60, s.16; 1996, c.31, 1996, c.119, s.1; 2015, c.292, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-33 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-33
Recovery of stolen vehicle; conditions for issuance of certificate of ownership
Status: in_force

If a motor vehicle reported as being stolen is subsequently recovered, a certificate of ownership for the vehicle which had been surrendered to the director by a person pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of this act may be issued by the director to that person only if: a. The person presents to the director a salvage certificate of title for the motor vehicle; b. The person presents to the director a report from the law enforcement agency which recovered the vehicle; and c. The vehicle passes an inspection at a State inspection facility to determine the accuracy of its vehicle identification number. L.1983, c. 323, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-10
Additional personal injury protection coverage.
Status: in_force

10. Additional personal injury protection coverage. Insurers shall make available to the named insured electing the standard automobile insurance policy and covered under section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4), and, at his option, to resident relatives in the household of the named insured, suitable additional first party coverage for income continuation benefits, essential services benefits, death benefits and funeral expense benefits, but the income continuation and essential services benefits shall cease upon the death of the claimant, and shall not operate to increase the amount of any death benefits payable under section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4) and such additional first party coverage shall be payable only to the extent that the claimant establishes that the amount of loss sustained exceeds the coverage specified in section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4). Insurers may also make available to named insureds electing a standard automobile insurance policy and covered under section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4), and, at their option, to resident relatives in the household of the named insured or to other persons provided medical expense benefits coverage pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4), or both, additional first party medical expense benefits coverage. The additional coverage shall be offered by the insurer at least annually as part of the coverage selection form applicable to the standard automobile insurance policy and required by section 17 of P.L.1983, c.362 (C.39:6A-23). Income continuation in excess of that provided for in section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4) shall be provided as an option by insurers for disabilities, as long as the disability persists, up to an income level of $35,000.00 per year, provided that a. the excess between $5,200.00 and the amount of coverage contracted for shall be written on the basis of 75% of said difference, and b. regardless of the duration of the disability, the benefits payable shall not exceed the total maximum amount of income continuation benefits contracted for. Death benefits provided pursuant to this section shall be payable without regard to the period of time elapsing between the date of the accident and the date of death, if death occurs within two years of the accident and results from bodily injury from that accident to which coverage under this section applies. The Commissioner of Banking and Insurance is hereby authorized and empowered to establish, by rule or regulation, the amounts and terms of income continuation insurance to be provided pursuant to this section. L.1972,c.70,s.10; amended 1972, c.203, s.8; 1981, c.533, s.1; 1985, c.520, s.16; 1990, c.8, s.11; 1998, c.21, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-34 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-34
Assessment of costs for trial de novo
Status: in_force

The party having filed for a trial de novo shall be assessed court costs and other reasonable costs of the other party to the judicial proceeding, including attorney's fees, investigation expenses and expenses for expert or other testimony or evidence, which amount shall be, if the party assessed the costs is the one to whom the award is made, offset against any damages awarded to that party by the court, and only to that extent; except that if the judgment is more favorable to the party having filed for a trial de novo, the court may reduce or eliminate the amount of the assessment in accordance with the extent to which the decision of the court is more favorable to that party than the arbitration decision, and as best serves the interest of justice. The court may waive an assessment of costs required by this section upon a finding that the imposition of costs would create a substantial economic hardship as not to be in the interest of justice. L.1983, c. 358, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-7
Probationary period for certain employees.
Status: in_force

7. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes and the rules promulgated thereunder to the contrary, all employees entering or returning to State service other than those on a Special Reemployment List as employees of the commission following employment with a private motor vehicle agency, who have been employed with the private motor vehicle agency on or before January 1, 2003, and assigned to the career service shall be subject to a special probationary period unless they have already completed a probationary period during their previous State service employment. The special probationary period shall have a duration of six months from the date that the employees enter or return to State service as employees of the commission. Each employee's work performance shall be evaluated to determine whether the employee can satisfactorily perform the duties of the title to which the employee is appointed and progress reports shall be provided to the employee as provided by the rules of the Civil Service Commission. An employee who is determined to have satisfactorily performed the duties of the employee's career service title shall attain permanent status in that title at the conclusion of the special probationary period. An employee who is determined not to have satisfactorily performed the duties of that title during or at the conclusion of the special probationary period shall be immediately separated from State service and shall not have any right of appeal regarding the separation to the Civil Service Commission. L.2003, c.13, s.7; amended 2008, c.29, s.94.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-56.7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-56.7
Issuance of summons for violation by law enforcement officer
Status: in_force

Any law enforcement officer may in the performance of his duty enter upon the property upon request of the property owner wherein a vehicle is parked in violation of section 1 of this act for the purpose of issuing a summons for such violation. L.1973, c. 137, s. 2, eff. May 17, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-21 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-21
The New Jersey Automobile Insurance Risk Exchange; membership, board of directors.
Status: in_force

15. The New Jersey Automobile Insurance Risk Exchange; membership, board of directors. There shall be created, within 45 days of the operative date of this act, an unincorporated association, to operate on a nonprofit-nonloss basis, to be known as the New Jersey Automobile Insurance Risk Exchange, with its headquarters to be located within the State of New Jersey. Every insurer licensed to transact private-passenger automobile insurance in this State shall be a member of the exchange and shall be bound by the rules of the exchange as a condition of the authority to transact insurance business in this State. Any insurer which ceases to transact automobile insurance business in this State shall remain liable for any amounts due to the exchange for business transacted prior to the effective date of its cessation of business in the State. The exchange shall adopt a plan of operation which shall become effective upon approval by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance. The business affairs of the exchange shall be governed by a board of directors to be comprised of 12 members. Nine members shall be appointed, from a list of names submitted by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, of whom two shall represent the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, or its successor organization; two shall represent the American Insurance Association, or its successor organization; two shall represent the independent companies; two shall represent New Jersey domiciled insurance companies as nominated to the commissioner by the exchange; and one shall be a public member. If no name is submitted by an aforementioned association or company to serve as its representative on the board of the exchange, the exchange shall submit to the commissioner the name of an individual employed by an insurer transacting automobile insurance in this State. Additionally, the Governor, the Speaker of the General Assembly and the President of the Senate shall each appoint one public member. The board shall elect a chairman who shall be a representative of an insurer domiciled in New Jersey. No insurer shall represent more than one organization on the board of directors of the exchange. All appointments made on or after the effective date of this amendatory act shall be for five-year terms. A director shall serve until his successor is appointed. Vacancies on the board of directors of the exchange shall be filled for the remainders of the terms in the same manner as the original appointments. Public members shall be compensated in an amount to be determined by the commissioner, and shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of their duties. All expenses incurred by the board shall be payable from moneys collected by the exchange. L.1983, c.362, s.15; amended 1985, c.520, s.10; 2000, c.66; 2007, c.72.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-78 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-78
Carrying metals
Status: in_force

No person shall load a vehicle or drive a vehicle so loaded with iron or other material that may strike together, unless it is properly deafened so as to cause no unnecessary noise.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.86 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.86
Issuance of Barnegat Bay Decoy, Baymen's Museum license plates
Status: in_force

3. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall, upon proper application therefor, issue Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum license plates or such other maritime history or marine life preservation project license plates as the Department of Environmental Protection selects pursuant to section 4 of this act for any motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in the State. In addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, the license plate shall display words or a slogan and an emblem indicating support for, or an interest in, the Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum or a maritime history or marine life preservation project selected by the department pursuant to section 4 of this act. The words or slogan and emblem shall be chosen by the director, who shall solicit, in conjunction with the Legislature, input from the general public on the design of the plate and shall review the submissions prior to choosing the design. Issuance of special license plates in accordance with this section shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise specifically provided. L.1997,c.74,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-75.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-75.3
Violations, fines
Status: in_force

3. a. A person who violates the provisions of subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1999, c.308 (C.39:3-75.2) shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100; provided, however, if a person charged with such a violation can exhibit a certificate or card which was valid on the day he was charged to the judge of the municipal court before whom he is summoned to answer the charge, the judge may dismiss the charge. The judge, however, may impose court costs. b. A person who violates the provisions of the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection c. or d. of section 2 of P.L.1999, c.308 (C.39:3-75.2) shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 for a first offense and not to exceed $5,000 for a second or subsequent offense. L.1999,c.308,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-69 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-69
Riding on part not intended for passengers prohibited
Status: in_force

No person shall ride on, and no operator shall knowingly allow a person to ride on a street car or vehicle, or on a portion thereof not designed or intended for the conveyance of passengers. This section shall not apply to an employee engaged in the necessary discharge of a duty. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 79, s. 36.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-94.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-94.2
State, county or municipal highway, road or street closed with posted notice and barricade; violations; penalty
Status: in_force

Whenever by order of the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, a State highway, or by resolution of a county governing body, a county public road, or by appropriate action of the governing body of a municipality, a municipal street or road is declared closed to traffic for any lawful purpose, and a notice of the closing has been posted at the beginning and ending points of the closed section of the highway, road, or street, and a barricade erected at those points, any person who without the permission of the commissioner or governing body of the county, or municipality, as the case may be: a. Mutilates or removes the notice, or damages, destroys or removes any warning sign or signal, or removes the barricade placed or posted by the commissioner or county or municipal governing body, at any point along the highway, road or street in connection with or relating to the closed portion thereof; or b. Drives a vehicle over or upon the closed section of the highway, road or street which he knows or should have reason to know has been closed to traffic; or c. Violates any rule or regulation for the use of the highway, road or street duly made by the commissioner or county or municipal governing body, as authorized by law, he shall be subject to a fine of not more than $100.00. L.1981, c. 229, s. 1, eff. July 27, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10f2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10f2
Release, disclosure of licensee's picture prohibited; exceptions.
Status: in_force

16. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.) or any other law to the contrary, a licensee's picture shall not be released or otherwise disclosed by the director, except, subject to the approval of the director, for use by a governmental agency, including any court or law enforcement agency in carrying out its functions, or, subject to the approval of the director, for use by any private person or entity acting on behalf of a federal, State or local agency in carrying out its functions. L.1999,c.28,s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 39:11-10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-10
Review of action.
Status: in_force

39:11-10. A person aggrieved by the action of the governing body or zoning commission of a municipality under this chapter, or a person aggrieved by an action of the commission or its authorized representative under this chapter, may obtain a review in the Superior Court by a proceeding in lieu of prerogative writ. Amended 1953, c.36, s.36; 2003, c.13, s.72.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-26 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-26
School buses equipped with certain sensors.
Status: in_force

2. Each school bus as defined in R.S.39:1-1 shall be equipped with a sensor to determine the presence of objects in the front or back of the bus. The design and installation of the sensor shall conform to regulations to be promulgated by the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in the Department of Transportation, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2015, c.266, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-85.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-85.6
Authorization to stop motor vehicle
Status: in_force

Whenever any law enforcement officer shall see a motor vehicle displaying a decal issued pursuant to the provisions of section 1 of this act being operated upon the public highways of this State between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., the officer is hereby authorized to stop that motor vehicle and to request the driver thereof to produce a valid driver's license, motor vehicle registration card, and insurance identification card. Whenever the operator of a motor vehicle displaying such a decal is unable to produce the documentation set forth in this section, the police officer shall investigate further to determine if the person operating the motor vehicle is the registered owner or has the authorization of the owner to operate the vehicle. L.1990,c.98,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-21 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-21
Possession of title papers by dealer; seizure and sale for nonconformity
Status: in_force

All dealers for both new and used motor vehicles in this State shall have a certificate of origin, certificate of ownership, or writing provided in R.S. 39:10-6 for all motor vehicles in their possession. The director, either personally or by his agent, may demand production of, and examine, the certificate of origin, certificate of ownership, or writing provided in R.S. 39:10-6 for any motor vehicle in a dealer's possession, and examine and inspect any motor vehicle in his possession. If the demand is not complied with, or there is no certificate of origin, certificate of ownership or writing provided in R.S. 39:10-6 for a motor vehicle in the possession of a dealer, or if it is not in conformity with this chapter, the director or his agent may seize and take possession of the motor vehicle, and hold it until the certificate of origin, certificate of ownership or writing provided in R.S. 39:10-6 is produced or is corrected, if defective, or ownership of the motor vehicle is established according to law. After the expiration of 90 days from the date the motor vehicle came into his possession, the director may sell it at public sale, upon at least 10 days' written notice of sale to the dealer, served personally or by registered mail, addressed to the dealer at his last known place of business, and notice of the sale being published for a space of two weeks, once a week, making three insertions in all, in one or more newspapers published and circulating in the county where the dealer has his established place of business and also by posting the notice in five public places in the county. The newspapers and places of posting shall be designated by the director. Upon the sale of the motor vehicle, all valid liens and claims for interest therein, if any, shall be transferred from the vehicle to the proceeds of sale, which, subject thereto, shall become the sole property of the State, to be used as other moneys received by the director. Amended by L.1946, c. 136, p. 635, s. 17; L.1983, c. 403, s. 32, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-40.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-40.2
Issuance of temporary registration certificate, plates
Status: in_force

3. a. The director may issue a temporary registration certificate and temporary registration plates for a motor vehicle for which the registration certificate and registration plates have been revoked under the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1995, c.286 (C.39:3-40.1) if: (1) the name of the applicant for the temporary registration appeared upon the revoked registration certificate as a joint owner or joint lessee of the motor vehicle; or (2) the applicant for the temporary registration is the spouse, child, dependent, parent or legal guardian of the violator or owner and certifies, in a manner prescribed by the director, that the operation of the motor vehicle is necessary for specified employment, educational, health or medical purposes. The application shall be in a manner and form prescribed by the director. The application also shall include a signed certification that the applicant shall not knowingly permit the violator to operate the motor vehicle until the violator's license and driving privileges have been restored by the director and that any violation of this provision shall result in the revocation of the temporary registration issued for the motor vehicle under the provisions of this section, that the motor vehicle shall be ineligible for the temporary registration authorized under this act, and that the motor vehicle may be impounded in accordance with the provisions of section 4 of P.L.1995, c.286 (C.39:3-40.3) and the temporary registration certificate and temporary registration plates seized. b. The director shall issue a temporary registration certificate and temporary registration plates for a motor vehicle registered under the provisions of this section. As prescribed by the director, the temporary registration plates shall bear a special series of numbers or letters so as to be readily identifiable by law enforcement officers. c. The director may issue a new registration to a lessor of a vehicle for which the registration has been revoked pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.286 (C.39:3-40.1) provided that the vehicle is not leased to the same lessee. d. The temporary registration authorized under this section shall expire and become void on the last day of the sixth month following the calendar month in which it was issued. All such temporary registrations may be renewed, upon application, by the director. The fee schedule for the temporary registration authorized under this section shall be prescribed by the director. The schedule may provide for differing fees based upon the manufacturer's shipping weight and the model year of the motor vehicle; provided, however, that no such temporary registration fee shall exceed $75. The registrant also shall pay a non-recurring $25 fee for the temporary registration plates issued by the director. L.1995,c.286,s.3; amended 2000, c.83, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-84.8 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-84.8
Information contained in application for tow truck registration.
Status: in_force

3. a. An application for tow truck registration shall contain the following information: (1) The name and address of the towing company's principal owner or owners; (2) The address of the principal business office of the towing company; (3) The location of any garage, parking lot, or other storage area, where motor vehicles or other objects moved by the towing company may be stored or placed; (4) A valid certificate of insurance and a schedule of insured vehicles that are to be utilized by the towing company from an insurer authorized to do business in the State, including the amounts of the garage keeper's legal liability coverage and any "on hook" coverage as an endorsement or contained in a separate schedule, and liability insurance coverage, including in the case of each light-medium duty tow truck, motor vehicle liability insurance coverage for the death of, or injury to persons and damage to property for each accident or occurrence in the amount of at least $750,000 single limit, and in the case of each heavy-duty tow truck, motor vehicle liability insurance coverage for the death of, or injury to, persons and damage to property for each accident or occurrence in the amount of at least $1,000,000 single limit; and (5) Documentation of the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating for each tow truck. Except as otherwise provided in this act, the registration for these vehicles shall be issued and renewed pursuant to the provisions of this Title. L.1999, c.396, s.3; amended 2007, c.193, s.18; 2009, c.39, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2-9.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-9.4
Qualifications of appointee
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 53:1-9, the Superintendent of the Division of State Police may establish the qualifications of a person appointed to the State Police under this act. L.1983, c. 403, s. 4, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-32 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-32
Definitions.
Status: in_force

32. As used in sections 33 and 34 of P.L.2009, c.275 (C.39:3C-33 and C.39:3C-34): "Off-road vehicle" means any motorized vehicle with two or more wheels or tracks that is capable of being operated off of regularly improved and maintained roads including, but not limited to, motorcycles as defined in R.S.39:1-1, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes as defined in section 5 of P.L.1991, c.496 (C.2A:42A-6.1). "Public land" means all land owned, operated, managed, or maintained, or under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Protection, including any and all land owned, operated, managed, maintained, or purchased jointly by the Department of Environmental Protection with any other party and any land so designated by municipal or county ordinance. Public land shall also mean any land used for conservation purposes, including, but not limited to, beaches, forests, greenways, natural areas, water resources, wildlife preserves, land used for watershed protection, or biological or ecological studies, and land exempted from taxation pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1974, c.167 (C.54:4-3.64). "Vehicle" means every device in, upon or by which a person or property is or may be transported upon a highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks or motorized bicycles. L.2009, c.275,s.32.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Sections 1 through 30, 32 through 35, 40, 41, 105, 109, 110 and 120 through 123 of this act shall be known and may be cited as "The Motor Vehicle Security and Customer Service Act." L.2003,c.13,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3e — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3e
Compulsory liability insurance coverage
Status: in_force

Every owner of a motorized bicycle principally garaged or operated in this State and every person in the business of renting motorized bicycles shall maintain liability insurance coverage, under provisions approved by the Commissioner of 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, operation or use of a motorized bicycle. The Commissioner of Insurance, in consultation with the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, shall by regulation fix the amounts and limits of coverage of, and requirements for, such insurance. L.1977, c. 267, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5F-6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-6
Personal recognizance
Status: in_force

Personal recognizance is acceptable only if not prohibited by law. If mandatory appearance is required, it shall take place immediately following issuance of the citation. L.1983, c. 46, s. 6, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-54.7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-54.7
Mounting and operation of emergency warning lights.
Status: in_force

1. a. An active member in good standing of any of the following organizations may mount and operate, on a motor vehicle operated by that member, an emergency warning light or lights as provided in P.L.1977, c.223 (C.39:3-54.7 et seq.): (1) a volunteer fire company or a volunteer first aid or rescue squad recognized by and rendering service in any municipality; or (2) any county or municipal volunteer Office of Emergency Management recognized by and rendering service in any county or municipality, provided the member's official duties include responding to a fire or emergency call. b. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall not require the member to specify on which motor vehicles the emergency warning light or lights may be mounted. L.1977,c.223,s.1; amended 1979, c.71, s.1; 1995, c.37, s.1; 2005, c.34, s.2; 2005, c.218, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-40 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-40
Disposition of moneys received under motor vehicle law
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this subtitle all moneys received in accordance with the provisions of this Title, whether from fines, penalties, forfeitures, registration fees, license fees, or otherwise, shall be accounted for and forwarded to the commissioner, who shall pay the same over to the State Treasurer, to be credited to the State Highway Fund and used for the purposes of such fund as provided by section 52:22-20 of the Title, State Government, Departments and Officers. Amended by L.1938, c. 75, p. 189, s. 1, eff. April 4, 1938; L.1942, c. 334, p. 1184, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-4.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-4.6
Medical fee schedules.
Status: in_force

10. a. The Commissioner of Banking and Insurance shall, within 90 days after the effective date of P.L.1990, c.8 (C.17:33B-1 et al.), promulgate medical fee schedules on a regional basis for the reimbursement of health care providers providing services or equipment for medical expense benefits for which payment is to be made by an automobile insurer under personal injury protection coverage pursuant to P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-1 et seq.), by an insurer under medical expense benefits coverage pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.154 (C.17:28-1.6), or for payment of unreimbursed medical expenses that are admissible as uncompensated economic loss pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-12). These fee schedules shall be promulgated on the basis of the type of service provided, and shall incorporate the reasonable and prevailing fees of 75% of the practitioners within the region. If, in the case of a specialist provider, there are fewer than 50 specialists within a region, the fee schedule shall incorporate the reasonable and prevailing fees of the specialist providers on a Statewide basis. The commissioner may contract with a proprietary purveyor of fee schedules for the maintenance of the fee schedule, which shall be adjusted biennially for inflation and for the addition of new medical procedures. b. The fee schedule may provide for reimbursement for appropriate services on the basis of a diagnostic-related (DRG) payment by diagnostic code where appropriate, and may establish the use of a single fee, rather than an unbundled fee, for a group of services if those services are commonly provided together. In the case of multiple procedures performed simultaneously, the fee schedule and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto may also provide for a standard fee for a primary procedure, and proportional reductions in the cost of the additional procedures. c. No health care provider may demand or request any payment from any person in excess of those permitted by the medical fee schedules established pursuant to this section, nor shall any person be liable to any health care provider for any amount of money which results from the charging of fees in excess of those permitted by the medical fee schedules established pursuant to this section. This subsection shall apply to unreimbursed medical expenses that are subject to the medical fee schedules and admissible as uncompensated economic loss pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-12). L.1988, c.119, s.10; amended 1988, c.156, s.4; 1990, c.8, s.7; 1991, c.154, s.6; 1997, c.151, s.33; 2019, c.245, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-30.1a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-30.1a
Affidavit that registrants husband and wife
Status: in_force

The Division of Motor Vehicles shall accept as proof that the registrants were husband and wife on the date of death, an affidavit to that effect, executed by the survivor, the form of which affidavit shall be prescribed by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles. L.1965, c. 183, s. 2, eff. Nov. 29, 1965.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10c — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10c
Vision screening
Status: in_force

The division shall require every licensed driver to take and successfully pass a screening of his vision at least once every 10 years as a condition for the renewal of his driver's license and of any endorsement thereon. The vision screening may be certified by the division or by any licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist, licensed ophthalmic dispenser or by any person licensed to practice medicine and surgery. If the screening shows a need for corrective eyeglasses or any other corrective action, the renewal of the applicant's license shall be conditioned upon his compliance with such need. The division may require a road test of any applicant to determine the adequacy of, or the applicant's adaptation to the required corrective action. The division shall, by regulation, prescribe minimum standards with respect to the equipment to be used for screenings. L. 1977, c. 28, s. 1; amended 1979,c.446; 1989,c.15,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:12-6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-6
Denial of license, endorsement applications
Status: in_force

6. The director may deny the application of any person for an instructor's license or for a motorcycle safety education instructor endorsement to an instructor's license if, in his discretion, he determines that: a. the applicant has made a material false statement or concealed a material fact in connection with his application therefor; b. the applicant has failed to furnish satisfactory evidence of the facts required of him in section five of this act; or c. the applicant for an instructor's license is not of good moral character; that he has not held a license to drive a motor vehicle within the State for the past three consecutive years; that he has not had a driving record satisfactory to the director; that he has been convicted of crime; that he is disqualified for a motorcycle safety education instructor endorsement for any reason set forth in section 2 of P.L.1991, c.452 (C.27:5F-37). L.1951,c.216,s.6; amended 1952,c.296,s.2; 1991,c.452,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2A-5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A-5
Transfer of employees; retirement system, health benefits.
Status: in_force

5. a. Upon the abolishment of the division, all career service employees serving in the division on that date shall be employees of the commission and shall be transferred to the commission pursuant to the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.) and shall retain their present career service employment status and their collective bargaining status, including all rights of tenure, retirement, pension, disability, leave of absence, or similar benefits. Future employees of the commission shall be hired consistent with the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes and the rules promulgated thereunder. b. Upon action of the commission, all agency employees shall become employees of the commission. Such employees shall be assigned to appropriate titles by the Civil Service Commission. Those private motor vehicle agency employees who were employed by the agency on or before January 1, 2003 and who are assigned to career service titles upon employment with the commission shall, upon completion of the special probationary period described in section 7 of P.L.2003, c.13 (C.39:2A-7), attain permanent, regular appointments in their respective titles. No special probationary period shall be required for those who have previously completed a probationary period during their previous State service employment. Except for managerial and confidential employees as defined by the "New Jersey Employer - Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.), such employees shall be covered under the State of New Jersey's collective bargaining agreements and shall obtain all employment and collective bargaining rights consistent therewith. c. Officers and employees of the commission shall be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement System and shall be eligible to participate in the State Health Benefits Program established pursuant to the "New Jersey State Health Benefits Program Act," P.L.1961, c.49 (C.52:14-17.25 et seq.). L.2003, c.13, s.5; amended 2008, c.29, s.93.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.130 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.130
Annual certification of cost per license plate.
Status: in_force

4. a. The director shall annually certify to the Commissioner of Transportation the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the Division of Motor Vehicles in producing, issuing, renewing and publicizing the availability of organ donor license plates. The annual certification of the average cost per license plate shall be approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee. b. In the event that the average cost per license plate, as certified by the director and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in section 1 of this act in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of the organ donor license plates. L.2001,c.164,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-23 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-23
Limited exemptions.
Status: in_force

23. Snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes operated at special events shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter concerning registration and lights during the time of operation of the special event, including all prerace practice at the location of the meet. In addition, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes operated at special events shall be exempt from the provisions of subsection c. of section 16 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-16) and subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-9); however, subsection b. of section 16 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-16) shall apply to persons operating snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes at special events and prerace practice. L.1973, c.307, s.23; amended 1985, c.375, s.23; 1991, c.322, s.6; 2009, c.275, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-5.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-5.3
Definitions relative to electronic submission of certain automobile insurance claims.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Complete electronic medical bill" means a medical bill that meets all of the following criteria: (1) it is submitted in the correct uniform billing format, with the correct uniform billing code sets, transmitted in compliance with the guidelines; (2) the bill and electronic attachments provide all information required under the guidelines established by this act; and (3) the health care provider or its billing representative has provided all information that the insurance carrier or its third party administrator requested. "Electronic bill" means a communication between computerized data exchange systems that complies with the guidelines enumerated; or a mutually agreed upon electronic data exchange plan established between health care providers or their billing representatives and insurance companies or their third party administrators. "Guidelines" means the current version of the ASC X12 005010 format. "Insurance carrier" means any company underwriting personal injury protection coverage benefits payable under a standard automobile insurance policy pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.34:6A-4); a basic automobile insurance policy pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1); or emergency care medical expense benefits payable under a special automobile insurance policy pursuant to section 45 of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.39:6A-3.3), and shall include any managed care organization associated with the carrier. L.2017, c.369, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-38 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-38
Sale of motorcycles permitted on Sunday, certain circumstances.
Status: in_force

1. Any dealer engaged in the business of selling motorcycles and licensed pursuant to R.S.39:10-19 and who holds a franchise from a manufacturer of new motorcycles may engage in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging motorcycles in this State on any day of the week, except that such a dealer shall not be permitted to engage in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging motorcycles on a Sunday in any county where Sunday sales are prohibited pursuant to sections 14 through 18 of P.L.1999, c.90 (C.40A:64-1 et seq.). Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect the sale of automobiles, nor shall it be construed to require a dealer to conduct business on any particular day of the week. L.2011, c.29, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.121 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.121
Notification of eligible motorists
Status: in_force

6. The director shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain "Promote Agriculture" 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 New Jersey Farm Bureau. L.2001,c.13,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-120.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-120.1
Official traffic control signals
Status: in_force

Official traffic control signals 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 traffic. L.1951, c. 23, p. 90, s. 62.
N.J. Stat. § 39:2-10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-10
Records and seal; authentication of documents
Status: in_force

The director shall keep a record of all his official acts, shall preserve copies of all decisions, rules and orders made by him and shall adopt an official seal. Copies of any act, rule, order or decision made by him and of any paper filed in his office may be authenticated under such seal, at a cost not to exceed $5.00 for each authentication, and when so authenticated shall be evidence the same as the original. Amended by L.1975, c. 180, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10.7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10.7
Confidentiality of reports of persons subject to epileptiform seizures
Status: in_force

Reports submitted pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be for the information of the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in enforcing State motor vehicle laws and shall be kept in the confidence of the Division of Motor Vehicles and shall not be revealed or used by the division in any manner or any circumstances except for the purpose of determining the eligibility of any person to operate a motor vehicle on the highways of this State. L.1970, c. 195, s. 4, eff. Sept. 4, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-18 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-18
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "School Bus Enhanced Safety Inspection Act." L.1999,c.5,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-50.11 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-50.11
Victims' rights
Status: in_force

Victims shall have the right to: a. Make statements to law enforcement officers regarding the facts of the motor vehicle accident and to reasonable use of a telephone; b. Receive medical assistance for injuries resulting from the accident; c. Contact the investigating officer and see copies of the accident reports and, in the case of a surviving spouse, child or next of kin, the autopsy reports; d. Be provided by the court adjudicating the offense, upon the request of the victim in writing, with: (1) Information about their role in the court process; (2) Timely advance notice of the date, time and place of the defendant's initial appearance before a judicial officer, submission to the court of any plea agreement, the trial and sentencing; (3) Timely notification of the case disposition, including the trial and sentencing; (4) Prompt notification of any decision or action in the case which results in the defendant's provisional or final release from custody; and (5) Information about the status of the case at any time from the commission of the offense to final disposition or release of the defendant; e. Receive, when requested from any law enforcement agency involved with the offense, assistance in obtaining employer cooperation in minimizing loss of pay and other benefits resulting from their participation in the court process; f. A secure waiting area, after the motor vehicle accident, during investigations, and prior to a court appearance; g. Submit to the court adjudicating the offense a written or oral statement to be considered in deciding upon sentencing and probation terms. This statement may include the nature and extent of any physical harm or psychological or emotional harm or trauma suffered by the victim, the extent of any loss of earnings or ability to work suffered by the victim and the effect of the offense upon the victim's family. When a need is demonstrated, the information in this section shall be provided in the Spanish as well as the English language. L. 1985, c. 442, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-58 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-58
Nonapplicability of act
Status: in_force

18. The provisions of P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-41 et al.) shall not apply to violations committed prior to its effective date, and prosecutions and dispositions for such violations shall be governed by the prior law, which is continued in effect for that purpose, as if P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-41 et al.) were not in force. L.1995,c.112,s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-26 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-26
Inapplicability of requirements as to security and suspension
Status: in_force

The requirements as to security and suspension in section 3 of this act shall not apply: (a) to the operator or the owner of a motor vehicle involved in an accident wherein no injury or damage was caused to the person or property of any one other than such operator or owner; (b) to the operator or the owner of a motor vehicle legally parked at the time of the accident; (c) to the owner of a motor vehicle if at the time of the accident the vehicle was being operated without his permission, express or implied, or was parked by a person who had been operating such motor vehicle without such permission; or to the operator if he was a chauffeur or operator employed by the owner of the motor vehicle and was operating with the permission of the owner. (d) if, prior to the date that the director would otherwise suspend license and registration or nonresident's operating privilege under section 3 of this act, there shall be filed with the director evidence satisfactory to him that the person who would otherwise have to file security has been released from liability or been finally adjudicated not to be liable or has executed a duly acknowledged written agreement providing for the payment of an agreed amount in installments, with respect to all claims for injuries or damages resulting from the accident and with respect to an accident involving an automobile, required to have coverage for personal injury protection benefits pursuant to P.L.1972, c. 70, has also reimbursed or executed a duly acknowledged written agreement to pay an agreed amount in installments to reimburse the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund for the payments it has made or shall make pursuant to section 7 or section 10 of P.L. , c. (Assembly Bill No. 803 presently pending in the Legislature) by reason of the failure of such person to have the requisite insurance coverage in effect. L.1952, c. 173, p. 551, s. 4. Amended by L.1972, c. 199, s. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-31 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-31
Confirming arbitration decision
Status: in_force

Unless one of the parties to the arbitration petitions the court, within 30 days of the filing of the arbitration decision with the court, a. for a trial de novo, or b. for the modification or vacation of the arbitration decision for any of the reasons set forth in chapter 24 of Title 2A of the New Jersey Statutes, or an error of law or factual inconsistencies in the arbitration findings, the court shall, upon motion of any of the parties, confirm the arbitration decision, and the action of the court shall have the same effect and be enforceable as a judgment in any other action. L.1983, c. 358, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.127 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.127
Issuance of "Be An Organ Donor" license plates; application; fees.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles may issue for a motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in the State special license plates bearing, in addition to the marking or identification otherwise required by law, the slogan "Be An Organ Donor." These plates shall be designed by the director, in consultation with the New Jersey Transplant Association, to educate the public about the urgent need for organ donation and the life saving benefits of organ transplants. Opportunity for comment on the design of the plates shall be afforded to the organ procurement organizations designated by the federal government to provide services in this State. b. Application for issuance of "Be An Organ Donor" license plates shall be made to the director on such forms and in such manner as may be prescribed by the director. The director shall collect for each set of plates issued an application fee of $50 and an annual renewal fee of $10, in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles. c. Monies collected from the additional application and renewal fees for organ donor license plates shall be deposited in the Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Education Fund established by P.L.1999, c.386 (C.54A:9-25.17 et seq.). These monies shall be allocated from the fund in the following order of priority: (1) to reimburse the amount of contributions provided pursuant to section 2 of this act; (2) to reimburse the Division of Motor Vehicles for any additional costs, including computer programming changes, incurred in producing, issuing, reviewing and publicizing the availability of organ donor license plates; and (3) for the purposes of the fund as designated in section 2 of P.L.1999, c.386 (C.54A:9-25.18). L.2001,c.164,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-11.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-11.2
Electronic lien, titling system for motor vehicles.
Status: in_force

1. a. Within 60 days of the effective date of this act, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall complete a study to determine whether the commission has the resources and capability to establish and implement, within 12 months of the effective date of this act, an electronic lien and titling system to process and administer, in a cost-effective manner, the notification, recording, and release of security interests and title information by the lienholders of motor vehicles in lieu of a paper based system used for those purposes. b. If the chief administrator determines that the commission has the resources and capability to establish and implement an electronic lien and titling system, the commission shall establish and implement an electronic lien and titling system within 12 months of the effective date of this act. c. If the chief administrator determines that the commission does not have the resources and capability to establish and implement an electronic lien and titling system, the commission shall contract with a qualified bidder to establish and implement an electronic lien and titling system for the State. A contract entered into pursuant to this subsection shall be offered, advertised, and awarded in the manner prescribed in chapter 34 of Title 52 of the Revised Statutes and consistent with the provisions of sections 2 and 3 of this act. L.2017, c.308, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-9
Identification lettering, color and warning lights.
Status: in_force

2. In addition to owner identification, lettering shall be permitted on van type II school vehicles to identify the vehicles as school vehicles and all such vehicles shall be painted school bus yellow and equipped with warning lights. With respect to any such vehicle transporting pupils with disabilities, the International Symbol of Access may also be imprinted on the lower right side of the rear door. L.1980, c.148, s.2; amended 2017, c.131, s.154.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-8.7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8.7
Orders not considered rule, regulation pursuant to C.52:14B-1 et seq.
Status: in_force

6. Any provision of chapter 4 of this Title authorizing or requiring the commissioner to provide for the regulation of traffic or parking on public highways or transportation systems under the jurisdiction of the commissioner by means of rule or regulation shall on and after the effective date of this act be construed as authorizing or requiring the commissioner to proceed by order, as the case may be, pursuant to the provisions of this act. Such an order, however, shall not be considered a rule or regulation pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.1998,c.28,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-33.10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-33.10
Issuance of wildlife conservation license plates; establishment of "Wildlife Conservation Fund"
Status: in_force

1. a. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles may issue for a motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in the State, wildlife conservation license plates bearing, in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, words or a slogan and an emblem, to be designed by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and approved by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, indicating support for, or an interest in, wildlife conservation. Issuance of wildlife conservation license plates in accordance with this subsection shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise specifically provided. b. Application for issuance of a wildlife conservation license plate shall be made to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles on such forms and in such 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 Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles. The $50 fee for a wildlife conservation license plate shall be in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles. Monies collected from the fees for wildlife conservation license plates shall be deposited into a non-lapsing, interest-bearing "Wildlife Conservation Fund," which is herewith established in the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife. Interest or other income earned on monies deposited into the Wildlife Conservation Fund shall be credited to the fund for use as set forth in this section for other monies in the fund. c. Except as provided in section 1 of P.L.1995, c.241 (C.39:3-33.11), monies in the Wildlife Conservation Fund shall be utilized by the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife: (1) to reimburse the Division of Motor Vehicles for all costs incurred by that division, as stipulated by the director of that division, in producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of wildlife conservation license plates; and (2) for endangered and nongame species conservation, including effectuating the purposes of "The Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act," P.L.1973, c.309 (C.23:2A-1 et seq.). The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall annually certify to the Director of the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the Division of Motor Vehicles in producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of wildlife conservation license plates. d. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain wildlife conservation 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, as may be provided by the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife. 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 of the Division of Motor Vehicles, and the Director of the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife shall supply the Division of Motor Vehicles with the notices, posters, and signs to be circulated or posted by that division. e. The directors of the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife and the Division of Motor Vehicles shall develop and enter into an interagency memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed by the two divisions in carrying out their respective responsibilities under this act. L.1993,c.119,s.1; amended 1995,c.241,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-23.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-23.1
Use of non-rubber tires.
Status: in_force

3. The commission may in its discretion approve the use of any particular type of tire, of a material other than rubber, on vehicles operated upon the highways of this State, if it finds the said tire will not damage the public highways and that the use of said tire is not likely to be hazardous to the public safety. L.1942,c.227,s.3; amended 2003, c.13, s.102.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-11.1 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-11.1
Certificate of ownership for mobile or manufactured home in mobile home park; cancellation on relocation on land with interest or title in owner
Status: in_force

A person who has a certificate of ownership issued by the director for a mobile or manufactured home located in a mobile home park that shall be relocated on land which the owner of the home has an interest in or the title to, shall, at least 10 days prior to that relocation, file with the director a notice of relocation in a form and with evidence as the director shall prescribe. If the director shall accept the notice as complete, the director shall cancel the certificate of ownership on the date of relocation. L.1983, c. 387, s. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-197.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-197.4
Angle parking ordinances; exemption from approval by state; conditions
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of the chapter to which this act is a supplement, or any supplement to said chapter, no ordinance adopted by any municipality designating any street or streets under the jurisdiction of any such municipality for angle parking shall require the approval of the Commissioner of the State Department of Transportation or of any other State officer or employee, and any such ordinance shall be of full force and effect from the date of its adoption or from any effective date prescribed therein if the street or streets designated in said ordinance have been marked or signed for angle parking by the municipality for a period of not less than 10 consecutive years prior to the adoption of the said ordinance or for a period not less than any 20 years during which such street or streets have been under the jurisdiction of the municipality. L.1975, c. 152, s. 1, eff. July 9, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-35 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-35
Lending or using registration certificate or plates on other vehicle prohibited; fine
Status: in_force

No person shall lend the registration certificate or registration plates for use on a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued, or use the same for a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued. Any person who violates this section shall be fined not less than twenty-five nor more than fifty dollars.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10A-5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-5
Sale as barring claims of interest; remission of proceeds of sale
Status: in_force

Upon the sale of a motor vehicle pursuant to the provisions of this act all claims of interest therein shall be forever barred and the proceeds realized therefrom after payment of the expenses of possession and sale, shall be remitted to the treasury of the public agency as its sole property. L.1964, c. 81, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-4.5 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-4.5
Loss of right to sue for failure to insure, for DWI, for intentional acts.
Status: in_force

14. a. Any person who, at the time of an automobile accident resulting in injuries to that person, is required but fails to maintain medical expense benefits coverage mandated by section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4), section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1) or section 45 of P.L.2003, c.89 (C.39:6A-3.3) shall have no cause of action for recovery of economic or noneconomic loss sustained as a result of an accident while operating an uninsured automobile. b. Any person who is convicted of, or pleads guilty to, operating a motor vehicle in violation of R.S.39:4-50, section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a), or a similar statute from any other jurisdiction, in connection with an accident, shall have no cause of action for recovery of economic or noneconomic loss sustained as a result of the accident. c. Any person acting with specific intent of causing injury to himself or others in the operation or use of an automobile shall have no cause of action for recovery of economic or noneconomic loss sustained as a result of an accident arising from such conduct. L.1985,c.520,s.14; amended 1988, c.119, s.4; 1997, c.151, s.13; 1998, c.21, s.8; 2003, c.89, s.47.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-2.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-2.3
Possession of property in advance of compensation
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers now vested in the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles under section 39:8-2 of the Revised Statutes for the acquisition of property by the power of eminent domain, the Director, upon or after exercising the right of condemnation by instituting an action in the Superior Court in the manner provided by chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Revised Statutes, may in advance of making compensation therefor take immediate possession of and occupy, use and improve the property, notwithstanding any other law. L.1956, c. 120, p. 514, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-121.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-121.2
Expenses paid from state highway fund
Status: in_force

The state highway commissioner may expend such moneys as may be necessary to install and maintain traffic lights at the places mentioned in section 39:4-121.1 of this title, said moneys to be withdrawn from those appropriated to the state highway commissioner from the state highway fund.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3s — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3s
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The director shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1983, c. 105, s. 19.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-203.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-203.4
Conviction for violation after Jan. 1, 1983; petition for reduction in sentence
Status: in_force

A juvenile convicted of a violation of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes pertaining to pedestrians or bicycles, which violation occurred on or after January 1, 1983, may petition the sentencing court for reduction of the sentence in accordance with the provisions of this act. The court shall sentence pursuant to the provisions of this act unless, for good cause shown, it determines that the original sentence was proper under the circumstances. L.1984, c. 90, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.88 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.88
Reimbursement to division
Status: in_force

7. a. Prior to the deposit of license plate fees collected pursuant to section 5 of this act into the accounts, amounts thereof as are necessary shall be used to reimburse the division for all costs reasonably and actually incurred, as stipulated by the director, for producing, issuing, renewing, making computer programming changes in connection with and publicizing the availability of Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum and other maritime history or marine life preservation project license plates. b. The director shall annually certify to the commissioner the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the division in producing, issuing, renewing, making computer programming changes in connection with and publicizing the availability of Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum and other maritime history or marine life preservation project license plates. The annual certification of the average cost per license plate shall be approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor. c. In the event that the average cost per license plate as certified by the director and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in subsection a. of section 5 of this act in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum and other maritime history or marine life preservation project license plates. L.1997,c.74,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-56.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-56.3
Suspension of registration
Status: in_force

The registration of any motor vehicle which is used by any person in violation of section 1 of this act shall be suspended for not less than 90 days nor more than 1 year unless the owner thereof can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director of Motor Vehicles that said vehicle was used in such a manner without his knowledge and consent. In fixing the period of suspension, the director shall give consideration to the threat to public safety and the public inconvenience caused by the use of said vehicle. L.1964, c. 18, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-34 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-34
Granting of new registration.
Status: in_force

39:5-34. If a registration or registration certificate shall have been suspended or revoked, a new registration or registration certificate issued shall be void and of no effect, unless the new registration shall be made and the new certificate issued under the direction of the commission. Amended 2003, c.13, s.61.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.80 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.80
Application, fee for shade tree, community forest preservation license plate
Status: in_force

11. a. Application for issuance of a shade tree and community forest preservation license plate shall be made to the Division of Motor Vehicles 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 of Motor Vehicles, 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 shade tree and community forest preservation license plate pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1996, c.135 (C.39:3-27.79 et al.) shall include in each year subsequent to the year of issuance a 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 of Motor Vehicles and deposited in the Shade Tree and Community Forest Preservation License Plate Fund created pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1996, c.135 (C.39:3-27.81). L.1996,c.135,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.128 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.128
Contribution from New Jersey Transplant Association.
Status: in_force

2. The New Jersey Transplant Association shall contribute an amount to be determined by the director, not to exceed a total of $50,000, to be used to offset the initial costs incurred by the division for producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of special organ donor license plates. To help offset the initial costs incurred by the division for the special license plates authorized by this act, other concerned organizations and individual donors may assist by contributing monies to the association for this purpose. Any amount remaining after the payment of the initial costs shall be returned to the contributors. L.2001,c.164,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-13 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-13
Definitions relative to school buses fueled by liquified petroleum gas
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Conventional fuel" means gasoline or diesel fuel; "Governmental entity" means the State, any agency, authority, or employee thereof, or any political subdivision of the State, including but not limited to any county, municipality, or school district, or any agency, authority, or employee thereof; "Liquefied petroleum gas" means LPG, butane, butylene, propane, or propylene, or other related or similar compounds commonly regarded to be liquefied petroleum gases as prescribed by rule or regulation adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.); and "School bus" means a school bus as defined pursuant to R.S.39:1-1. L.1997,c.367,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-39 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-39
Physician's fee in certain cases
Status: in_force

The judge, either in an original proceeding or on appeal for a violation of R.S. 39:4-50, may tax in the costs a sum not exceeding $20.00, which shall be paid to any physician testifying in the proceeding. This amount, when included in the taxed costs authorized by this chapter, shall be paid as costs are now paid. If the defendant is found not guilty of the charges laid against him for a violation of R.S. 39:4-50, the costs shall be paid by the prosecutor, except in those instances in which the director, a member of the Division of State Police or a police officer has been the prosecutor. Amended L.1983, c. 403, s. 24, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-17 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-17
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

5. The Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Education, may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), any rules or regulations necessary to implement this act. L.1997,c.367,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-44 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-44
Official inspection facilities, options, contracts, specifications, etc.
Status: in_force

4. a. The State Treasurer shall either: (1) Assign to the State the full responsibility for the design, construction, renovation, equipment, establishment, maintenance, and operation of official inspection facilities and other aspects of the inspection and maintenance program, including safety inspections; (2) Enter into a contract or contracts with a private contractor or contractors for the design, construction, renovation, equipment, establishment, maintenance, and operation of official inspection facilities and other aspects of the inspection and maintenance program, including safety inspections; or (3) Assign to the State partial responsibility and enter into a contract or contracts with a private contractor or contractors for the remaining responsibility for the design, construction, renovation, equipment, establishment, maintenance, and operation of official inspection facilities and other aspects of the inspection and maintenance program, including safety inspections. The State Treasurer shall choose one of the options pursuant to this subsection based on a determination of the best interests of the citizens of New Jersey. At least seven business days prior to the award of a contract that includes the operation or maintenance of an official inspection facility pursuant to this section, the State Treasurer shall issue a notice of intent to award the contract and shall submit to the Legislature the notice of intent and a report describing the option chosen, which shall include an economic analysis of the three options listed in this subsection with respect to the operation or maintenance portion of the contract. b. (1) A contract authorized by this section may, subject to the provisions of subsection f. of R.S.39:8-2, include the purchase, lease or sale of an interest in real or personal property. The State Treasurer is authorized to exercise all authority of the Directors of the Division of Purchase and Property and of the Division of Building and Construction to award the contract or contracts authorized by this section as a single contract, multiple branch contracts or multiple single contracts. Any contract awarded pursuant to this section shall be awarded in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1954, c.48 (C.52:34-6 et seq.) and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to that act. The provisions of R.S.52:32-2 shall not apply to any contract authorized by this section. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 35 of Title 52 of the Revised Statutes, the State Treasurer is not required to limit bids to persons who are prequalified. The State Treasurer is authorized to require each person who submits a bid for a contract pursuant to this section to submit statements under oath in response to a questionnaire that develops fully that person's financial ability, adequacy of plant and equipment, organization, prior experience and any other facts pertinent and material to qualification, including qualification of any subcontractors, for the contract sought. Any such questionnaire required shall be standardized with respect to, and shall be set forth in, each invitation to bid. (3) Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, and subject to guidelines for conflict of interest established by the Attorney General, for the purposes of this section a State officer or employee or a group of State officers or employees may enter into a contract or contracts as a private contractor. A State officer or employee having any duties or responsibilities in connection with the evaluation or awarding of a contract pursuant to this section shall not individually or through any person or entity acting on behalf of that officer or employee bid on or enter into a contract as a private contractor. (4) A contractor for the operation of an official inspection facility, or any of its officers or employees, may not be engaged in the business of selling, maintaining, or repairing motor vehicles or selling motor vehicle replacement or repair parts. A contractor's employees shall not be deemed employees of the State for any purpose. c. A contract for the operation of an official inspection facility shall provide for motor vehicle inspection services that are consumer-friendly to the maximum extent feasible. A contract shall at a minimum specify that: (1) New or relocated inspection facilities shall be sited close to population centers, but in locations that remain convenient for suburban and rural residents; (2) An inspection facility shall be open for inspections, exclusive of holidays, at least 55 hours each week, including hours prior to 9:00 am or after 5:00 pm on weekdays and hours on the weekend, except that the facility may lessen or expand these hours based on the results of a survey of persons who use the facility for motor vehicle inspections; (3) An inspection facility shall maintain a climate-controlled waiting area for persons whose motor vehicles are being inspected; (4) At least one lane at each inspection facility shall be reserved to the extent practicable for reinspections, although this lane may be opened to initial inspections whenever there are no reinspections being performed; (5) The number of inspection lanes provided for in the contract to be constructed may be increased to meet the standards set by the director pursuant to subsection d. of this section only if the contractor can show that this increase is more cost-effective than extending the hours of operation; (6) A toll-free telephone number and a network of computerized signs shall be established, and public service announcements shall be aired to advise motorists of the length of lines at inspection facilities. Periodic surveys concerning hours and methods of operation shall be conducted. Each motor vehicle operator who arrives at a facility for an inspection shall be provided with a written document containing the following statement: "The motor vehicle emission test being conducted at this facility has been imposed on the residents of this State by an act of the Congress of the United States and the regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency." In addition, the written document shall include the name and address of the Administrator of the federal Environmental Protection Agency and of each member of Congress elected from this State. A contractor shall spend not less than one percent of its operating budget to provide an ongoing public information program; and (7) All qualified full-time employees whose employment with the division is terminated as a result of P.L.1995, c.112 (C.39:8-41 et al.) shall be offered full-time employment. If more than one contract for the operation of official inspection facilities is awarded, each contractor shall offer full-time employment to a percentage of the number of such employees that is equal to the percentage of the total number of inspection lanes that will be operated by that contractor. d. The director shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), regulations to establish the conduct of inspections by any person who has entered into a contract with the State pursuant to subsection a. of this section, and may issue directives or guidelines or enter into contracts or agreements for the oversight and regulation of any person who has entered into a contract with the State pursuant to subsection a. of this section. The director shall establish standards that are designed to achieve average wait times of 30 minutes or less and to keep the overall operating cost of the facilities to a minimum. The director shall develop a system of incentives that are designed to achieve average wait times of 15 minutes or less. Data generated at any official inspection facility shall be the property of the State and shall be fully accessible to the division at any time. e. If a dispute over contract compliance, performance or termination cannot be resolved by the State Treasurer and the private contractor pursuant to the procedures set forth in a contract entered into pursuant to the provisions of this section, either party to the contract may file with the Superior Court a request either for an order either to terminate the contract or for an order for other appropriate relief to the dispute. Any provision of N.J.S.59:13-5 to the contrary notwithstanding, the State Treasurer may consent to the filing of such a request prior to the expiration of 90 days from the date that the notice of claim is received. The court may take such action as it may deem necessary to facilitate the expeditious resolution of the dispute and an expeditious response to the request, including ordering the parties to undertake dispute resolution, mediation, or arbitration as provided in N.J.S.59:13-7. Within 90 days after the filing of a request, the court shall either grant the request or deny the request. If the request is granted, the court shall order such appropriate relief measures or remedies as it deems appropriate and necessary. f. (1) A person whose employment with the Division of Motor Vehicles is terminated as a result of a contract entered into pursuant to subsection a. of this section, who does not accept an offer of employment with a contractor pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection c. of this section, and who undergoes counseling pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-7), may apply for a training grant pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-6). (2) Any provision of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-1 et al.) to the contrary notwithstanding, the Workforce Development Program in the Department of Labor may provide a training grant to each person who applies pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection for a training grant to pay for employment and training services as provided pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1992, c.43 (C.34:15D-6). L.1995,c.112,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.76 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.76
Use of funds to reimburse division
Status: in_force

5. a. Prior to the deposit of license plate fees collected pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.74) into the fund, amounts thereof as are necessary shall be used to reimburse the division for all costs reasonably and actually incurred, as stipulated by the director, for: (1) producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of historic preservation license plates; and (2) any initial computer programming changes that may be necessary to implement the historic preservation license plate program established by P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.72 et seq.). b. The director shall annually certify to the secretary the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the division in producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of historic preservation license plates. The annual certification of the average cost per license plate shall be approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor. c. In the event that the average cost per license plate as certified by the director and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.74) in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of historic preservation license plates. L.1995,c.368,s.5; amended 1999, c.152, s.54.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-61 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-61
Title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund Law." L.1952, c. 174, p. 570, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:8-9 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-9
Enforcement; violations, penalties
Status: in_force

39:8-9. a. The enforcement of this chapter shall be vested in the director and the police or peace officers of any municipality, any county or the State. b. An owner or lessee who: (1) Fails or refuses to have a motor vehicle examined within the time period prescribed by the director; or (2) After having had it examined, fails or refuses to place or display a certificate of approval, rejection sticker or waiver certificate upon the windshield or other location on the vehicle as may be prescribed by the director; or (3) Fails or refuses to place the motor vehicle in proper condition after having had the same examined; or (4) In any manner, fails to conform to the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted by the director pursuant thereto, shall be guilty of violating the provisions of this chapter, and shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100 or more than $200 or to imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or to both such fine and imprisonment. c. A person who fraudulently obtains a certificate of approval, rejection sticker or waiver certificate, or displays or has in his possession a fictitious, altered, or stolen certificate of approval, rejection sticker or waiver certificate shall be subject to a fine of $500 for each such certificate or sticker. d. The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced and all penalties for the violation thereof shall be recovered in accordance with the provisions of "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S.2A:58-1 et seq.), and in addition to the provisions and remedies therein contained, the following provisions and remedies shall be applicable in any proceeding brought for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter: (1) The several municipal courts shall have jurisdiction of such proceeding, in addition to the courts prescribed in "the penalty enforcement law"; (2) The complaint in any such proceeding may be made on information and belief by the director, or any police or peace officer of any municipality, any county or the State; (3) A warrant may issue in lieu of summons; (4) Any police or peace officer shall be empowered to serve and execute process in any such proceeding; (5) The hearing in any such proceeding shall be without a jury; (6) Any such proceeding may be brought in the name of the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety or in the name of the State of New Jersey; (7) Any sums received in payment of any fines imposed in any such proceeding shall be paid to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and shall be paid by him to the State Treasurer, who shall deposit one-half of such sums in the "Motor Vehicle Inspection Fund" established pursuant to subsection j. of R.S.39:8-2, and who shall pay the remaining one-half of such sums to the county or municipality initiating the complaint or summons or, if initiated by State law enforcement personnel, to the State Treasury; (8) The director or judge before whom any hearing under this chapter is had may revoke the registration certificate of any motor vehicle owned or leased by any person, when such person shall have been found to be in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter as shall in the discretion of the director or judge justify such revocation. e. The director may order the suspension of the registration or reciprocity privilege of any motor vehicle found to be in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. If the owner or lessee fails to surrender the license plates for that vehicle to the division within 45 days of the mailing of an order requiring their surrender, the director may order the confiscation of the license plates of the vehicle that is in violation. An order of license plate confiscation issued by the director shall include an order imposing a civil penalty of $200 on the owner or lessee of the vehicle. This civil penalty shall be paid to the State Treasurer, who shall deposit one-half of the amount in the "Motor Vehicle Inspection Fund" established pursuant to subsection j. of R.S.39:8-2 and pay the remaining one-half to any municipality or county whose law enforcement, police or peace officers confiscated the plates in accordance with the order of the director, or if the plates were confiscated by State law enforcement personnel, to the State Treasury. A civil penalty imposed pursuant to this subsection shall be in addition to any other penalty provided by this chapter. Amended 1954,c.75; 1983,c.403,s.28; 1995,c.112,s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5-36 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-36
Incarceration for default on certain penalties, surcharges; other actions by court.
Status: in_force

a. The court may incarcerate in the county jail or workhouse of the county where the offense was committed any person upon whom a penalty or surcharge pursuant to subsection f. of section 1 of P.L.2000, c.75 (C.39:4-97.2) has been imposed for a violation of any of the provisions of this subtitle where the court finds that the person defaulted on payment of the penalty or surcharge pursuant to subsection f. of section 1 of P.L.2000, c.75 (C.39:4-97.2) without good cause and that the default was willful. Incarceration ordered under this subsection shall not reduce the amount owed by the person in default. In no case shall such incarceration exceed one day for each $50 of the penalty or surcharge so imposed, nor shall such incarceration exceed a period of 90 consecutive days. b. Except where incarceration is ordered pursuant to subsection a. of this section, if the court finds that the person has defaulted on the payment of a penalty the court may take one or more of the following actions: (1) the court shall take appropriate action to modify or establish a reasonable schedule for payment; (2) if the court finds that the circumstances that warranted the penalty have changed or that it would be unjust to require payment, the court may revoke or suspend the penalty or the unpaid portion of the penalty; or (3) if the defendant has served jail time for default on a penalty, the court may order that credit for each day of confinement be given against the amount owed. The amount of the credit shall be determined at the discretion of the court but shall be not less than $50 for each day of confinement served. When such person shall have been confined for a sufficient number of days to establish credits equal to the aggregate amount of such penalties and costs, and is not held by reason of any other sentence or commitment, he shall be discharged from such imprisonment by the officer in charge of the county jail or workhouse. c. For the purposes of this section, "penalty" means any fine, statutorily-mandated assessment, surcharge, or other financial penalty imposed by a court pursuant to this subtitle, but does not include a surcharge imposed pursuant to subsection f. of section 1 of P.L.2000, c.75 (C.39:4-97.2). amended 1942, c.334, s.7; 1963, c.142, s.4; 1975, c.144, s.4; 2013, c.180, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.69 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.69
"Battleship New Jersey Memorial Fund."
Status: in_force

3. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Battleship New Jersey Memorial Fund." There shall be deposited into the fund the additional application and renewal fees collected pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.252 (C.39:3-27.68) and any interest earned thereon, less the amounts necessary to reimburse the division for administrative costs pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1995, c.252 (C.39:3-27.70). Monies deposited in the fund shall be annually appropriated to the Home Port Alliance to support the restoration, maintenance and operation of the Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey. L.1995, c.252, s.3; amended 2007, c.262, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-49 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-49
Tampering with vehicle; fine
Status: in_force

No person shall interfere or tamper with a motor vehicle or put its engine in motion while it is standing, without its owner's permission. A person who violates this section shall be fined, for a first offense, not less than ten nor more than fifty dollars, and for a subsequent offense, not less than fifty nor more than one hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than thirty days or both.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3B-23 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-23
Removal from service upon failure of inspection.
Status: in_force

6. Any school bus that fails an inspection based on out-of-service criteria as established by the director shall be immediately removed from service. L.1999,c.5,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5F-14 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-14
Effect on other laws or agreements
Status: in_force

Except as expressly required by provisions of this compact, nothing contained herein shall be construed to affect the right of any party jurisdiction to apply any of its other laws relating to license to drive to any person or circumstance, or to invalidate or prevent any driver license agreement or other cooperative arrangements between a party jurisdiction and a nonparty jurisdiction. L.1983, c. 46, s. 14, eff. Jan. 28, 1983. Article VI
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.33 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.33
Members of military reserve unit; special license plates
Status: in_force

1. a. Upon the application of any person who is a resident of this State and who is an active member of a military reserve unit, as certified by the appropriate military authority, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall issue for the motor vehicle owned by the person special registration plates, of a design to be approved by the chief administrator and at a fee to be prescribed by the chief administrator, identifying the holder as a member of a military reserve unit, in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law. b. A member of a military reserve unit who has completed at least six years of service with a military reserve unit shall not be required to surrender the registration plates issued pursuant to this section solely on the basis that the member's service with the military reserve unit has come to an end, provided that the member has been honorably discharged or discharged under general honorable conditions. L.1983, c. 165, s. 1; amended 2023, c.29, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5H-24 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5H / Section 5H-24
Driver to not solicit non-prearranged rides.
Status: in_force

24. A transportation network company driver shall not solicit or accept any ride that is not prearranged through a transportation network company's digital network. L.2017, c.26, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-41 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-41
Driver's manual made available; contents; translations.
Status: in_force

39:3-41. a. At the time of the issuance of an examination permit or a special learner’s permit to operate a motor vehicle, the chief administrator shall make available to each applicant for the examination permit or special learner’s permit a driver’s manual containing information required to be known and followed by licensed drivers relating to licensing requirements. b. At the time of any required examination for renewal of a driver’s license, the chief administrator shall upon request make available to each applicant for renewal a copy of the manual and any supplements thereto. c. The driver’s manual and any supplements thereto or any other booklet or writing prepared in connection with examinations for drivers’ licenses or for renewals of drivers’ licenses shall contain all information necessary to answer any question on an examination for a driver’s license or for a renewal of a driver’s license. The chief administrator shall publish the driver’s manual on the website of the commission in English and each of the three languages, other than English, most commonly spoken in the State, as determined by the chief administrator. The chief administrator shall periodically, and at least every five years, verify the three languages, other than English, most commonly spoken in the State. d. The chief administrator, following consultation with the organ procurement organizations designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey, shall include in the driver’s manual information explaining the provisions of the “Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act,” P.L.2008, c.50 (C.26:6-77 et al.), the beneficial uses of donated organs and tissues, and the procedure for indicating on the driver’s license the intention to make a donation pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1978, c.181 (C.39:3-12.2). The chief administrator may distribute all remaining copies of the existing driver’s manual before reprinting the manual with the information required pursuant to this subsection. e. The chief administrator, in consultation with the Nikhil Badlani Foundation, shall include in the driver’s manual information explaining the dangers of failing to comply with this State’s motor vehicle traffic laws and indicating that interested drivers may take the STOP for Nikhil Safety Pledge set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (1) The “STOP for Nikhil Safety Pledge” is as follows: “In order to ensure the safety of others on the road, passengers in my car, and myself as a driver, I pledge to obey traffic laws while operating a motor vehicle, be extra cautious, and be attentive to traffic signs and signals and road conditions. Specifically: I will come to a complete stop at every “stop” sign or red traffic light and will not proceed through a red traffic light; I will stay alert, keep two hands on the steering wheel whenever possible and keep my mind on the road; I will talk safely by using a hands-free wireless telephone while driving if I am of lawful age to do so and refrain from texting while driving and I will plan ahead and leave enough time to arrive at my destination.” (2) The chief administrator shall ensure that drivers have the option of taking the pledge set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection by filling out a standard form made available at motor vehicle offices or by following instructions publicized by the chief administrator directing interested drivers to the appropriate website to complete the pledge. (3) The chief administrator may distribute all remaining copies of the existing driver’s manual before reprinting the manual with the information required pursuant to this subsection. f. The chief administrator, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety, shall include in the driver’s manual information explaining the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from motor vehicles and techniques for the safe operation and proper maintenance of a motor vehicle. The chief administrator may distribute all remaining copies of any existing driver’s manual before reprinting the manual with the information required pursuant to this subsection. g. The chief administrator, in consultation with the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety, shall include in the driver’s manual information pertaining to the importance of operating a motor vehicle in a manner that safely shares the roadway with pedestrians, cyclists, skaters, riders of motorized-scooters, and other non-motorized vehicles, which shall include, but not be limited to, a driver’s responsibilities when approaching and passing a pedestrian or person operating a bicycle or personal conveyance on the roadway pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2021, c.194 (C.39:4-92.4) and the penalties for failing to comply with these responsibilities. h. The chief administrator, in consultation with the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety, shall include in the driver’s manual information that instructs pedestrians, cyclists, skaters, riders of motorized scooters, and riders of other non-motorized vehicles on the proper safety procedures while sharing the roadway with motorists. i. The chief administrator, in consultation with the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety, shall include in the driver’s manual information that instructs motorists on the importance of changing lanes or reducing the speed of their vehicles and being prepared to stop when approaching a stationary vehicle that is displaying flashing or blinking lights, as required by section 1 of P.L.2009, c.5 (C.39:4-92.2). amended 1941, c.341; 1977, c.24; 1992, c.110, s.2; 2008, c.50, s.26; 2015, c.78, s.2; 2016, c.81, s.3; 2019, c.271, s.24; 2025, c.103, s.3; 2025, c.248, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.62 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.62
Issuance of United States Olympic license plates
Status: in_force

2. The director shall, upon proper application therefor, issue United States Olympic license plates, for any motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in the State. In addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, a United States Olympic license plate shall display the official United States Olympic Committee logo and wording which indicates support for the advancement of excellence in amateur athletic competition in this State. The wording, design and color scheme of the plate shall be chosen by the director. L.1995,c.176,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-10s — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-10s
Digital driver's license, non-driver identification card, holder's digital wallet, data selection, verification.
Status: in_force

3. a. A digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card shall include standard technical and administrative measures, as determined by the commission, that verifiers shall use to identify and authenticate themselves to a holder's digital wallet. b. A digital wallet containing a New Jersey digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card shall display to a holder which data is being requested by a verifier and the verifier's identity and shall allow the holder to select which data is and is not transmitted to the verifier. c. A digital wallet containing a New Jersey digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card shall keep a log of each requesting verifier, the data that was requested, and the data that was transmitted to that verifier, if any. The log shall be available exclusively to the holder, who may, at will, delete any or all of the information contained in the log. d. A holder may carry a digital driver's license or digital non-driver identification card in any digital wallet of the holder's choice that complies with widely accepted standards for security, including any appropriate encryption standards, consistent with P.L.2025, c.115 (C.39:3-10q et al.) and as identified by the commission or the Attorney General, as applicable. L.2025, c.115, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 39:9-4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-4
Violations of chapter; punishment; enforcement; remedies; procedure; revocation of certificate
Status: in_force

Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon summary conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $25.00 for the first offense and, in default of payment thereof, shall undergo imprisonment for not more than five days; and for each subsequent violation shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $50.00 and, in default of such payment, shall undergo imprisonment for not more than 10 days. The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced and all penalties for the violation thereof shall be recovered in accordance with the provisions of "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.), and in addition to the provisions and remedies therein contained, the following provisions and remedies shall be applicable in any proceeding brought for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter: a. The several municipal courts shall have jurisdiction of such proceeding, in addition to the courts prescribed in "the penalty enforcement law" ; b. The complaint in any such proceeding may be made on information and belief by the director or any police or peace officer of any municipality, any county or the State; c. A warrant may issue in lieu of summons; d. Any police or peace officer shall be empowered to serve and execute process in any such proceeding; e. The hearing in any such proceeding shall be without a jury; f. Any such proceeding may be brought in the name of the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety or in the name of the State of New Jersey; g. Any sums received in payment of any fines imposed in any such proceeding shall be paid to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and shall be paid by him into the State treasury; h. The director or judge before whom any hearing under this chapter is had may revoke the license of any person to drive a motor vehicle or the registration certificate of any motor vehicle owned by any person, when such person shall have been guilty of such willful violation of any of the provisions of this chapter as shall in the discretion of the director or judge justify such revocation. Amended by L.1954, c. 76, p. 446, s. 1; L.1956, c. 51, p. 102, s. 2; L.1983, c. 403, s. 29, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-14.3k — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-14.3k
License plate
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance of the registration of the motorized bicycle, the director shall also issue to the registrant, at no additional cost, a motorized bicycle license plate to be attached to the bicycle by the registrant. Each plate shall contain a clearly visible license number to be assigned by the director and shall bear the insignia "MOPED" in clear lettering. The license plate number shall be contained on the certificate of registration. L.1983, c. 105, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-40.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-40.4
Sale, transfer of motor vehicle subject to registration restrictions
Status: in_force

5. A motor vehicle subject to the registration restrictions set forth in sections 2 and 3 of P.L.1995, c.286 (C.39:3-40.1 and C.39:3-40.2) may not be sold or its ownership transferred; and the Division of Motor Vehicles shall not issue a certificate of registration for that vehicle; during the period in which those restrictions remain in effect unless that motor vehicle is sold or transferred for a fair market value. L.1995,c.286,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5D-2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5D / Section 5D-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this compact: (a) "State" means a State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (b) "Home State" means the State which has issued and has the power to suspend or revoke the use of the license or permit to operate a motor vehicle. (c) "Conviction" means a conviction of any offense related to the use or operation of a motor vehicle which is prohibited by State law, municipal ordinance or administrative rule or regulation, or a forfeiture of bail, bond or other security deposited to secure appearance by a person charged with having committed any such offense, and which conviction or forfeiture is required to be reported to the licensing authority. L.1966, c. 73, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-64c — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-64c
Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund abolished, transfer to PLIGA.
Status: in_force

7. The Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund Board in the Department of Banking and Insurance, established pursuant to P.L.1952, c.174 (C.39:6-61 et seq.), is hereby abolished and all its functions, powers and duties, along with the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund, including all its assets, liabilities and balances, are transferred from the Department of Banking and Insurance to the New Jersey Property-Liability Insurance Guaranty Association, established pursuant to P.L.1974, c.17 (C.17:30A-1 et seq.). Wherever in any law, rule or regulation, reference is made to the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund Board, the same shall mean and refer to the New Jersey Property-Liability Insurance Guaranty Association. L.2003,c.89,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10-3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-3
Interpretation of chapter
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to regulate and control titles to, and possession of, all motor vehicles in this state, so as to prevent the sale, purchase, disposal, possession, use or operation of stolen motor vehicles, or motor vehicles with fraudulent titles, within this state.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-79.15 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-79.15
Qualifications of inspectors.
Status: in_force

6. Individuals performing SMC inspections pursuant to this act shall be qualified, at a minimum, as set forth in 49 C.F.R. sections 396.19 and 396.25. Evidence of each inspector's qualification shall be retained by the intermodal equipment provider at the intermodal equipment facility for the period of time during which the inspector is performing SMC inspections at that facility. L.2005,c.234,s.6; per s.13, act effective on September 1, 2006 and to expire on certain federal actions.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6A-4.7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-4.7
Compilation of list of valid diagnostic tests used in treatment of persons sustaining bodily injury.
Status: in_force

12. The professional licensing boards governing health care providers in the Division of Consumer Affairs shall promulgate, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), a list of valid diagnostic tests to be used in conjunction with the appropriate health care protocols in the treatment of persons sustaining bodily injury and subject to subsection a. of section 8 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-8). Inclusion of a test on the list of valid diagnostic tests shall be based on demonstrated medical value, and a level of general acceptance by the relevant provider community and shall not be dependent for results entirely upon subjective patient response. The initial lists shall be promulgated within 180 days of the effective date of this section and shall be revised from time to time as determined by the respective boards to reflect new testing procedures and emerging technologies enjoying a level of general acceptance within the appropriate provider community. In updating its list, a board may take action at a regularly scheduled meeting, notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, after notice as provided herein. The professional boards, individually or collectively, may enlist the services of a consulting firm to assist in compiling and updating the list. The Commissioner of Banking and Insurance may reimburse the boards for the cost of the services of the consultant. The list of valid diagnostic tests, once approved by the commissioner shall apply only to benefits under section 4 of P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-4) and section 4 of P.L.1998, c.21 (C.39:6A-3.1). The board or boards hiring a consultant shall not advertise for bids, as provided in sections 3 and 4 of P.L.1954, c.48 (C.52:34-8 and 52:34-9). Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this section to the contrary, a diagnostic test performed in an acute care facility, or extended care facility recognized by Medicare, shall not be excluded from a list of valid diagnostic tests promulgated pursuant to this section. a. For the purposes of this section, "action" includes, but is not limited to: (1) the addition or deletion of a test to the list; or (2) procedures and standards for the performance of a test. "Action" shall not include the hearing and resolution of contested cases, licensing matters, personnel matters or any other duties of a professional licensing board. b. Prior to the adoption of an action by the board, the board shall forward the notice of intended action and a detailed description of the intended action to the Office of Administrative Law for publication in the New Jersey Register. A copy of the text of the intended action shall be available in the Division of Consumer Affairs in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.). c. The board may hold a public hearing on any intended action. d. Whether or not a public hearing is held, the board shall afford all interested persons an opportunity to comment in writing on the intended action. Written comments shall be submitted to the board within the time established by the board in the notice of intended action, which time shall not be less than 10 calendar days from the date of notice. The board shall give due consideration to all comments received. A copy of the submissions shall be filed with the Office of Administrative Law for publication in the New Jersey Register. e. The board may adopt the intended action immediately following the expiration of the public comment period provided in subsection d. of this section, or the hearing provided for in subsection c. of this section, whichever date is later. The final action adopted by the board shall be submitted for publication in the New Jersey Register to the Office of Administrative Law, and shall be effective on the date of the submission or such later date as the board may establish. f. Actions filed with the Office of Administrative Law pursuant to this section shall be filed subject to the provisions of subsections (a), (c), (d) and (e) of section 5 of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-5). g. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the board from adopting any action pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). h. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs from adopting any rule or regulation pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.1998,c.21,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5H-4.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5H / Section 5H-4.2
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

5. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the Director of the Division of Taxation may adopt immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law such rules and regulations as the director determines to be necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2018, c.47 (C.39:5H-4.1 et al.), which rules and regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed 360 days following the effective date of P.L.2018, c.47 (C.39:5H-4.1 et al.) and may thereafter be amended, adopted, or readopted by the director in accordance with the requirements of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2018, c.47, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-8.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-8.3
Definitions relative to certificate of ownership for certain motor vehicles.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Environmental Protection Administration average fuel efficiency rating" means the fuel efficiency rating for a particular motor vehicle calculated by adding together the Environmental Protection Administration's city and highway miles per gallon rating for that motor vehicle and dividing the resulting sum by two. "Lease price" means the capitalized cost as stated in the agreement between a lessor and a lessee. "Sales price" means the gross selling price appearing on a contract of sale. L.2006,c.39,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:5F-23 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-23
Entry into compact; resolution of ratification; effective date
Status: in_force

a. Entry into the compact shall be made by a Resolution of Ratification executed by the authorized officials of the applying jurisdiction and submitted to the chairman of the board. b. The resolution shall be in a form and content as provided in the Compact Manual and shall include statements that in substance are as follows: (1) A citation of the authority by which the jurisdiction is empowered to become a party to this compact. (2) Agreement to comply with the terms and provisions of the compact. (3) That compact entry is with all jurisdictions then party to the compact and with any jurisdiction that legally becomes a party to the compact. c. The effective date of entry shall be specified by the applying jurisdiction, but it shall not be less than 60 days after notice has been given by the chairman of the Board of Compact Administrators or by the secretariat of the board to each party jurisdiction that the resolution from the applying jurisdiction has been received. L.1983, c. 46, s. 23, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 39:11-7 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-7
Discretion of commission relative to junk yard, business.
Status: in_force

39:11-7. The commission or its representative, in connection with a request for a hearing made by a municipal governing body or zoning commission pursuant to R.S.39:11-6, may examine the location of the motor vehicle junk yard or business proposed to be established or maintained. The commission may recommend such conditions as it deems advisable, having regard to the depreciation of surrounding property and the health, safety, and general welfare of the public. amended 2003, c.13, s.69; 2009, c.298, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-8.10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-8.10
Construction of speed humps, traffic calming measures by municipality, county.
Status: in_force

2. a. Pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2004, c.107 (C.39:4-8.11), a municipality or county may, without the approval of the commissioner, construct a speed hump on two-lane residential streets and on one-way residential streets under municipal or county jurisdiction with a posted speed of 30 mph or less and which have fewer than 3,000 vehicles per day, or fewer than 4,000 vehicles per day for any version of a speed hump with a flat top of at least 10 feet, such as a speed table. The board of directors of any corporation, 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, may construct or provide for the construction of a speed hump on any private road subject to the provisions of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, pursuant to P.L.1945, c.284 (C.39:5A-1 et seq.). b. Pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2004, c.107 (C.39:4-8.11), a municipality or county may, without the approval of the commissioner, construct traffic calming measures where appropriate, which may include, but are not limited to, speed humps on streets under municipal or county jurisdiction with a posted speed of 30 mph or less and which have fewer than 3,000 vehicles per day, or fewer than 4,000 vehicles per day for any version of a speed hump with a flat top of at least 10 feet, such as a speed table, when any road construction project or repair of a street set forth in this subsection is undertaken and located within 500 feet of that street is a school or any property used for school purposes. c. Pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2004, c.107 (C.39:4-8.11), a municipality or county may, without the approval of the commissioner, construct traffic calming measures in business districts on streets, other than on a street designated as a coastal evacuation route by the Office of Emergency Management in the Division of the State Police, under municipal or county jurisdiction. The traffic calming measure shall comply with specifications provided in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways and any other department rule or regulation governing traffic calming measures. For the purposes of this subsection, "business district" shall have the same meaning as provided in R.S.39:1-1. d. Prior to a municipality or county constructing a speed hump which places any impact on roadways in an adjoining municipality or county, the governing board or body of the municipality or county shall provide appropriate notice to the adjoining municipality or county. e. Prior to a municipality or county constructing a speed hump or other traffic calming measure which places any impact on a State roadway, the county or municipality shall obtain the approval of the commissioner. L.2004, c.107, s.2; amended 2005, c.221; 2008, c.110, s.5; 2015, c.3, s.2; 2025, c.231.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-24 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-24
Mandatory equipment.
Status: in_force

24. All snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes operating within the State of New Jersey shall be equipped with: a. Headlights. At least one white or amber headlamp having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. b. Taillights. At least one red taillamp having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. c. Brakes. A brake system in good mechanical condition. d. Reflector material. Reflector material of a minimum area of 16 square inches mounted on each side of the cowling. Registration numbers or other decorative material may be included in computing the required 16-square-inch area. e. Mufflers. An adequate muffler system in good working condition. L.1973, c.307, s.24; amended 1985, c.375, s.24; 2009, c.275, s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-98.10 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-98.10
"Antwan's Law"
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as "Antwan's Law." L.2019, c.5, s.1
N.J. Stat. § 39:3C-2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-2
Jurisdiction divided.
Status: in_force

2. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.): a. The chief administrator shall have the power, duty, and authority to administer and enforce all statutes, rules, and regulations, except as otherwise provided by statute, relating to the operation and use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes on or across a public highway or on public lands or waters, including but not limited to the following: (1) Registration, identification, numbering, and classification; (2) Equipment; (3) Standards of safety; (4) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.275); and (5) Promulgation of rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.). b. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall have the power, duty, and authority to administer and enforce all other statutes, permits, rules, and regulations relating to snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes on the public lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Protection such that: (1) snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes shall be operated only on highways and roads designated and marked for such operation, unless specifically authorized by the commissioner; and (2) snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes shall be operated only in areas designated and marked for such operation and only with a special use permit issued by the Department of Environmental Protection. L.1973, c.307, s.2; amended 1985, c.375, s.3; 2009, c.275, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-12.6 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-12.6
Development of brochure explaining dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from motor vehicles.
Status: in_force

4. a. The chief administrator, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety, shall develop a brochure with information explaining the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from motor vehicles and techniques for the safe operation and proper maintenance of a motor vehicle. b. The chief administrator shall make available at every New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission agency and regional service center, a brochure with information explaining the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from motor vehicles and techniques for the safe operation and proper maintenance of a motor vehicle, developed pursuant to subsection a. of this section. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, regulation, or order to the contrary, the commission shall require that a brochure with information explaining the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from motor vehicles and techniques for the safe operation and proper maintenance of a motor vehicle, developed pursuant to subsection a. of this section, be made available at every official inspection facility or private inspection facility in this State and on the commission's website. L.2016, c.81, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-63 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-63
Placing, throwing or depositing from motor vehicle, injurious substance on highway; fine; forfeiture of right to operate motor vehicle
Status: in_force

A person who throws, places or deposits, or who permits to be thrown, placed, or deposited from a motor vehicle, any glass or other sharp, injurious or cutting substance in or upon a public highway of this State shall, except when acting under the authority of the governing body of a municipality, be punished by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 and may forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for a period of 30 days. Amended by L.1980, c. 100, s. 1, eff. Sept. 11, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-127 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-127
Backing or turning in street
Status: in_force

No vehicle shall back or make a turn in a street, if by so doing it interferes with other vehicles, but shall go around a block or to a street sufficiently wide to turn in without backing.
N.J. Stat. § 39:6-36 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 6-36
Nonresident; judgment unsatisfied
Status: in_force

While a final judgment against a nonresident motor vehicle owner or operator is so unstayed, unsatisfied and subsisting for more than 60 days, his privilege of operating a motor vehicle, whether owned by him or not, in this State, shall be withdrawn and shall not be renewed. No operator's or chauffeur's license shall be issued to him nor shall a motor vehicle be registered in his name until every such judgment is stayed, satisfied or discharged as herein provided. L.1952, c. 173, p. 559, s. 14. Amended by L.1979, c. 169, s. 2, eff. Aug. 9, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-76.2a — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-76.2a
Child passenger restraint systems.
Status: in_force

1. Every person operating a motor vehicle, other than a school bus, equipped with safety belts or a Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children system (LATCH) who is transporting a child on roadways, streets or highways of this State, shall secure the child in a child passenger restraint system or booster seat, as described in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 213, in a rear seat as follows: a. A child under the age of two years and weighing less than 30 pounds shall be secured in a rear facing child passenger restraint system, which is equipped with a five-point harness. b. A child under the age of four years and weighing less than 40 pounds shall be secured: (1) in a rear facing child passenger restraint system, which is equipped with a five-point harness, until the child outgrows the top height or top weight recommendations made by the manufacturer of the child passenger restraint system, at which point the child shall be secured in a rear seat, in a forward facing child passenger restraint system which is equipped with a five-point harness; or (2) in a forward facing child passenger restraint system which is equipped with a five-point harness. c. A child under the age of eight years and less than 57 inches in height shall be secured: (1) in a forward facing child passenger restraint system which is equipped with a five-point harness, until the child outgrows the top height or top weight recommendations made by the manufacturer of the child passenger restraint system, at which point the child shall be secured in a rear seat, in a booster seat; or (2) in a booster seat. d. If there are no rear seats, the child shall be secured in a child passenger restraint system or booster seat in a front seat of a motor vehicle except that no child shall be secured in a rear facing child passenger restraint system in a front seat of any motor vehicle which is equipped with a passenger-side airbag that is not disabled or turned off. e. In no event shall failure to be secured in a child passenger restraint system or booster seat be considered as contributory negligence, nor shall the failure to be secured in the child passenger restraint system or booster seat be admissible as evidence in the trial of any civil action. L.1983, c.128, s.1; amended 2001, c.244, s.1; 2015, c.50, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-36.4 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-36.4
Identification of problem intersections.
Status: in_force

2. The Commissioner of Transportation shall identify intersections controlled by a traffic control signal where making a right turn upon "Stop" or "Caution" signals presents demonstrated pedestrian safety problems. If an intersection identified by the commissioner is under State jurisdiction, the commissioner shall prohibit drivers from making right turns upon "Stop" or "Caution" signals at the intersection. If an intersection identified by the commissioner is under municipal or county authority, the commissioner shall request that the relevant authority prohibit drivers from making right turns upon "Stop" or "Caution" signals at the intersection. L.2005,c.158,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-77.2 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-77.2
"Motor Vehicle Snow and Ice Removal Safety Fund."
Status: in_force

2. a. There is established in the General Fund a separate, nonlapsing, dedicated account to be known as the "Motor Vehicle Snow and Ice Removal Safety Fund." All fines imposed and collected as a result of enforcement of section 1 of P.L.1997, c.124 (C.39:4-77.1) shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer for deposit in the Motor Vehicle Snow and Ice Removal Safety Fund account. The fund shall be administered by the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety. b. Moneys in the account shall be used exclusively for the following purposes: (1) To offset the costs associated with the public awareness campaign established by the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety pursuant to subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.1997, c.124 (C.39:4-77.1); (2) To offset the costs associated with the data collection system established and maintained by the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety pursuant to subsection d. of section 1 of P.L.1997, c.124 (C.39:4-77.1); and (3) To establish a grant program to provide incentives to encourage private companies to purchase, install, and maintain equipment and technology to be used to remove snow and ice from commercial motor vehicles, as the term is defined in R.S.39:1-1. Recipients of grants provided pursuant to this subsection shall place snow and ice removal equipment and technology at locations around the State that are convenient and easily accessible to commercial motor vehicles, including, but not limited to, service areas, weigh stations, inspection facilities, ports, terminals, and other intermodal transportation facilities. L.2009, c.138, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-27.161 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-27.161
Funds for license plates contributed by The Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc.; complete applications for plates; fees.
Status: in_force

2. a. No State or other public funds shall be used by the commission for the initial cost of: (1) producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of Protect Pollinators license plates; or (2) any computer programming changes which may be necessary to implement the Protect Pollinators license plate program established pursuant to this act. b. The Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc. or other individual or entity designated by the Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc., shall contribute 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 producing, issuing, and publicizing the availability of Protect Pollinators license plates, and any computer programming which may be necessary to implement the program. To further help offset the initial costs incurred by the commission for the special license plates authorized by this act, other concerned organizations and individual donors may contribute monies to the Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc., or an individual or entity designated by the Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc., for this purpose. Any amount remaining after the payment of the initial costs shall be deposited in the "Protect Pollinators License Plate Fund," established pursuant to subsection c. of section 1 of this act. c. The commission shall not begin designing, producing, issuing, or publicizing the availability of Protect Pollinators license plates, or making any necessary programming changes, until the following requirements have been met: (1) The Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc. or the individual or entity designated by the Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc., 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 Protect Pollinators license plate program; and (2) The liaison appointed by the Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc. pursuant to subsection h. of section 1 of this act has provided the commission with not less than 500 completed applications for Protect Pollinators license plates. These applications shall constitute the initial order for Protect Pollinators license plates and shall be accompanied by a fee representing the total cost of the initial order. Such 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 this act. L.2021, c.254, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 39:4-209 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-209
Violations; penalties
Status: in_force

Any person who shall violate any of the said regulations shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1.00 nor more than $15.00; provided, however, that any person who shall violate any of said regulations concerning the altering, counterfeiting or misuse of parking permits shall be subject to a fine of not more than $50.00. L.1950, c. 16, p. 43, s. 2. Amended by L.1973, c. 116, s. 1, eff. May 7, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 39:3-30.3 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-30.3
Operation of motor vehicles registered in name of decedent.
Status: in_force

1. Any motor vehicles registered in the name of any decedent may be operated, upon the public highways of this State, by a duly licensed driver who is, or is authorized to drive the same by, the surviving spouse or other member of the family of said decedent, under and by virtue of the registration certificate of such motor vehicle issued to such decedent, until the expiration of that registration certificate. L.1964, c. 163, s. 1; amended 2023, c.171.
N.J. Stat. § 39:10A-12 — NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-12
Junk title certificate; issuance; notice
Status: in_force

If a motor vehicle repair facility determines that a motor vehicle subject to the provisions of this act is incapable of being operated safely or of being put in safe operational condition except at a cost in excess of the value thereof, an authorized representative of the motor repair facility shall so certify to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, on an application prescribed by him, and the Division of Motor Vehicles shall thereupon, without further certification or verification, issue to the motor vehicle repair facility, for a fee of $10.00, a junk title certificate for the vehicle; but no title certificate shall be issued unless the motor vehicle repair facility first gives 30 days notice of its intention to obtain a junk title certificate to the owner of the motor vehicle or other person having a legal right thereto and to the holder of any security interest in the motor vehicle filed with the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles. L.1983, c. 455, s. 5.