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NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-90 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-90 - Right of way at intersections

39:4-90. Right of way at intersections  The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right of way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection. When 2 vehicles enter an intersection at the same time the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the driver of the vehicle on the right. The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield to a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard, but the driver having so yielded, and having given a signal when and as required by law, may make the left turn; and other vehicles approaching the intersection from the opposite direction shall yield to the driver making the left turn. Amended by L.1958, c. 114, p. 587, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-90.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-90.1 - Limited access highways, driving onto or from

39:4-90.1. Limited access highways, driving onto or from  No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any limited-access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority. L.1951, c. 23, p. 85, s. 51.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-91 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-91 - Right of way of emergency vehicles; liability of drivers.

39:4-91 Right of way of emergency vehicles; liability of drivers.  39:4-91. a. The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall yield the right of way to any authorized emergency vehicle when it is operated on official business, or in the exercise of the driver's profession or calling, in response to an emergency call or in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law and when an audible signal by bell, siren, exhaust whistle or other means is sounded from the authorized emergency vehicle and when the authorized emergency vehicle, except a police vehicle, is equipped with at least one lighted lamp displaying a red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front of the vehicle. b. This section shall not relieve the driver of any authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall it protect the driver from the consequences of his reckless disregard for the safety of others. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any immunity or defense otherwise provided by law. Amended 1951, c.23, s.49; 1997, c.423, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-92 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-92 - Authorized emergency vehicles; clearance for; following or parking near

39:4-92. Authorized emergency vehicles; clearance for; following or parking near  Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle giving audible signal, and equipped, as required by section 39:4-91 of this Title, and unless otherwise directed by a police or traffic officer, (a) The driver of every vehicle shall immediately drive to a position as near as possible and parallel to the right-hand edge or curb of the highway, clear of an intersection of highways, and shall stop and remain in that position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed and (b) The driver or person in control of a street car shall immediately stop the car clear of an intersection of highways and keep it stationary until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed. No driver of any vehicle other than one on official business shall follow any authorized emergency vehicle, traveling in response to an emergency call, closer than 300 feet, or drive nearer to, or park the vehicle within 200 feet of, where any fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 85, s. 50; L.1962, c. 148, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-92.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-92.1 - Fire department vehicle returning to fire station; flashing red light

39:4-92.1. Fire department vehicle returning to fire station; flashing red light  It shall be lawful for any fire department vehicle when returning to its fire station from an emergency call to display a flashing red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of at least 500 feet to the rear of the vehicle and no driver of any vehicle other than one on official business shall follow any such vehicle displaying said light closer than 300 feet. L.1966, c. 289, s. 1, eff. Oct. 6, 1966.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-92.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-92.2 - Procedure for motorist approaching certain stationary vehicles.

39:4-92.2 Procedure for motorist approaching certain stationary vehicles.  1. a. The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle as defined in R.S.39:1-1 that is displaying a flashing, blinking, or alternating red or blue light , or any configuration of lights containing one of these colors, shall approach the authorized emergency vehicle with due caution and shall, absent any other direction by a law enforcement officer, proceed as follows:  (1) Make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the authorized emergency vehicle if possible in the existing safety and traffic conditions; or (2) If a lane change pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section would be impossible, prohibited by law or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which speed shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop. b. The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary tow truck as defined in section 1 of P.L.1999, c.396 (C.39:3-84.6) that is displaying a flashing amber light, a stationary highway maintenance or emergency service vehicle that is operated by the State, an authority, or a county or municipality and displaying flashing yellow, amber, or red lights, or a stationary sanitation vehicle displaying a flashing amber warning light pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2011, c.3 (C.39:3-54.27) shall approach the vehicle with due caution and shall, absent any other direction by a law enforcement officer, proceed as follows:  (1) Make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the tow truck, highway maintenance or emergency service vehicle, or sanitation vehicle if possible in the existing safety and traffic conditions; or  (2) If a lane change under paragraph (1) of subsection b. of this section would be impossible, prohibited by law or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which speed shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop.  c. A person who violates this section shall be fined not less than $100 and not more than $500.  In addition to the fine imposed pursuant to this subsection, a person convicted of three or more offenses under this section that occur within a 12-month period shall be assessed two motor vehicle penalty points pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5). A motor vehicle operator shall not be assessed motor vehicle penalty points unless the stationary vehicle is displaying flashing, blinking, or alternating lights in accordance with this section at the time of the third or subsequent violation . L.2009, c.5, s.1; amended 2017, c.43, s.2; 2019, c.370, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-92.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-92.3 - Public awareness campaign.

39:4-92.3 Public awareness campaign.  2. The Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall establish a public awareness campaign to inform the general public concerning: (1) the importance of motor vehicle operators reducing the speed of their vehicles and changing lanes when approaching an authorized emergency vehicle; tow truck; or highway maintenance, emergency service, or sanitation vehicle that is displaying flashing, blinking, or alternating emergency lights as required pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2009, c.5 (C.39:4-92.2); (2) the risks associated with the failure of a motor vehicle operator to comply with the provisions of section 1 of P.L.2009, c.5 (C.39:4-92.2); and (3) the penalties and fines that are imposed on a motor vehicle operator who violates section 1 of P.L.2009, c.5 (C.39:4-92.2). L.2019, c.370, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-92.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-92.4 - Definitions; procedures.

39:4-92.4 Definitions; procedures.  1. a. As used in this section:  "Bicycle" shall have the same meaning as set forth in R.S.39:4-14.5. "Low-speed electric bicycle" shall have the same meaning as set forth in R.S.39:1-1. "Low-speed electric scooter" shall have the same meaning as set forth in R.S.39:1-1.  "Pedestrian" shall include, but not be limited to, a pedestrian as defined in R.S.39:1-1, a person in a wheelchair or motorized wheelchair as defined in R.S.39:1-1, a person employed by or who contracts with any public utility company in this State, a property maintenance worker, or any other person who is permitted by law to be upon the roadway for work or recreation.  b. The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a pedestrian, bicycle, low-speed electric bicycle, low-speed electric scooter, or any other lawful personal conveyance located or operating in an area designated for pedestrians or those conveyances, as appropriate, on the roadways of this State shall approach with due caution and shall, absent any other direction by a law enforcement officer, proceed as follows: (1) when possible under existing safety and traffic conditions, make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the pedestrian or personal conveyance;  (2) if a lane change cannot be made pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, leave a reasonable and safe distance of not less than four feet while approaching the pedestrian or personal conveyance and maintain a distance of at least four feet until the motor vehicle has safely passed the conveyance; or (3) if it is not possible, prohibited by law, or unsafe to make a lane change pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection or to leave a reasonable and safe distance of not less than four feet pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the motor vehicle operator shall reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to 25 miles per hour or a lower posted speed and be prepared to stop; the operator may pass the pedestrian or personal conveyance only if, considering the size and speed of the motor vehicle, traffic conditions, weather, visibility, and the surface and width of the roadway, passing does not endanger the safety of a pedestrian, operator of the personal conveyance, or any other person on the roadway.  c. A person who commits a violation of the provisions of this section which results in bodily injury as defined in N.J.S.2C:11-1 shall be fined $500 and assessed two motor vehicle penalty points; if no bodily injury results, the violator shall be fined $100 and shall not be assessed any penalty points.  d. Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude or limit a prosecution or conviction for a violation of any offense defined by the laws of this State or for any violation of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes.  L.2021, c.194.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-93 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-93 - Processions

39:4-93. Processions  If a procession takes longer than five minutes to pass a given point, it shall be interrupted every five minutes for the passage of traffic which may be waiting. Authorized emergency vehicles, United States mail vehicles and physicians vehicles shall have the right of way through a procession. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 86, s. 53.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-94 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-94 - Railroad blocking highway

39:4-94. Railroad blocking highway  No employee of a steam or electric railroad company shall operate a locomotive, train or crossing gate in such a manner as to unnecessarily prevent or interfere with the use of a highway for the purpose of travel.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-94.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-94.2 - State, county or municipal highway, road or street closed with posted notice and barricade; violations; penalty

39:4-94.2. State, county or municipal highway, road or street closed with posted notice and barricade; violations; penalty  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-95 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-95 - "Vehicle" defined

39:4-95. "Vehicle" defined  As used in this article, the word "vehicle" includes street cars.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-96 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-96 - Reckless driving; punishment

39:4-96. Reckless driving; punishment  39:4-96. A person who drives a vehicle heedlessly, in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, in a manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, a person or property, shall be guilty of reckless driving and be punished by imprisonment in the county or municipal jail for a period of not more than 60 days, or by a fine of not less than $50.00 or more than $200.00, or both.  On a second or subsequent conviction he shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than three months, or by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500, or both.  Amended 1955,c.220,s.1; 1982,c.45,s.3; 1995,c.70,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-97 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-97 - Careless driving

39:4-97. Careless driving  39:4-97. A person who drives a vehicle carelessly, or without due caution and circumspection, in a manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, a person or property, shall be guilty of careless driving.  Amended 1951,c.23,s.54; 1955,c.220,s.2; 1995,c.70,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-97a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-97a - Agricultural, recreational property protected

39:4-97a. Agricultural, recreational property protected  No person shall operate a motor vehicle, except a motor vehicle operated for emergency purposes by a fire department or ambulance or rescue squad, in a manner which causes the destruction of agricultural crops, fences, fields or other agricultural or recreational property. "Recreational property" means any public or private property used as a golf course, park, or other similar purpose.  L. 1985, c. 154, s. 1, eff. April 25, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-97.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-97.1 - Slow speeds as blocking traffic

39:4-97.1. Slow speeds as blocking traffic  No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law. L.1955, c. 220, p. 869, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-97.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-97.2 - Driving, operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner, offense created; fines; surcharges.

39:4-97.2 Driving, operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner, offense created; fines; surcharges.  1. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, it shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner likely to endanger a person or property. b. A person convicted of a first offense under subsection a. of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50.00 or more than $150.00 and shall not be assessed any motor vehicle penalty points pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5). c. A person convicted of a second offense under subsection a. of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $250.00 and shall not be assessed any motor vehicle penalty points pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5). d. A person convicted of a third or subsequent offense under subsection a. of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200.00 or more than $500.00 and shall be assessed motor vehicle penalty points pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5). e. An offense committed under this section that occurs more than five years after the prior offense shall not be considered a subsequent offense for the purpose of assessing motor vehicle penalty points under subsection d. of this section. f. In addition to any fine, fee or other charge imposed pursuant to law, the court shall assess a person convicted of an offense under subsection a. of this section a surcharge of $250 which shall be collected by the court and distributed to the Division of Revenue in the Department of the Treasury as a New Jersey Merit Rating Plan surcharge pursuant to subparagraph (a) of paragraph (2) of subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.1983, c.65 (C.17:29A-35). The surcharge shall be assessed for offenses occurring on or after July 24, 2000 but before the first day of the first month next following the date the written notification required pursuant to subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.2019, c.301 (C.52:9S-3.1) is transmitted to the State Treasurer and the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission. The commission shall have no legal authority to collect any surcharge, together with any interest and administrative fees, that have been assessed but remain unpaid, or that may be levied and required to be paid, on or after that date. L.2000, c.75, s.1; amended 2004, c.69; 2019, c.301, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-97.2a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-97.2a - Disposition of certain surcharges.

39:4-97.2a Disposition of certain surcharges.  6. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, all debts, including bonds, refunding bonds, notes, and other obligations and the costs thereof which remain outstanding as of the effective date of P.L.2019, c.301 (C.52:9S-3.1 et al.) and that have a pledge of revenues derived specifically from a surcharge imposed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2000, c.75 (C.39:4-97.2), shall continue to be paid until those debts have been repaid in full pursuant to the terms of those debt contracts. b. After the effective date of P.L.2019, c.301 (C.52:9S-3.1 et al.), no new debts, including bonds, notes, and other obligations shall be issued which pledges or includes revenues derived from a surcharge imposed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2000, c.75 (C.39:4-97.2) as a source of funding for the repayment of those new bonds, so that once the debts outstanding as of the effective date of P.L.2019, c.301 (C.52:9S-3.1 et al.) have been retired, the revenues collected pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2000, c.75 (C.39:4-97.2) shall not be encumbered by a debt of any sort.  c. The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the State from refinancing or refunding any outstanding debts, including bonds, refunding bonds, notes, and other obligations, which remain outstanding as of the effective date of P.L.2019, c.301 (C.52:9S-3.1 et al.) and that have a pledge of revenues derived specifically from a surcharge imposed pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2000, c.75 (C.39:4-97.2), as long as such refinancing or refunding does not extend the maturity date beyond January 1, 2035. L.2019, c.301, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-97.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-97.4 - Inapplicability of act to certain officials.

39:4-97.4 Inapplicability of act to certain officials.  2. The prohibitions set forth in this act shall not be applicable to any of the following persons while in the actual performance of their official duties: a law enforcement officer; a member of a paid, part-paid, or volunteer fire department or company; or an operator of an authorized emergency vehicle.  L.2003,c.310,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-97.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-97.5 - Supersedure, preemption of local ordinances.

39:4-97.5 Supersedure, preemption of local ordinances.  3. This act supersedes and preempts all ordinances of any county or municipality with regard to the use of a wireless telephone or electronic communication device by an operator of a motor vehicle. L.2003, c.310, s.3; amended 2007, c.198, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-98.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|Section 39:4-98.1 - Designation of lower maximum speed limits for trucks of registered gross weight of 10,000 pounds and over

39:4-98.1. Designation of lower maximum speed limits for trucks of registered gross weight of 10,000 pounds and over  In accordance with the provisions of section 39:4-98 of the Revised Statutes, the State Highway Commissioner may, by regulation and identification by appropriate signs, designate lower maximum speed limits for trucks of a registered gross weight of 10,000 pounds and over, at a differential of 5 miles per hour, on State highways, or appropriate portions thereof, having 4 or more traffic lanes, where the legal speed limit is 50 miles per hour or greater. L.1960, c. 100, p. 588, s. 1.