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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-14.16 - Operation of low-speed electric bicycle or scooter.

39:4-14.16 Operation of low-speed electric bicycle or scooter.
2. a. A low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter, as defined in R.S.39:1-1, may be operated on the streets, highways, roadways, and bicycle paths of this State, except as otherwise provided in this section, and may be parked on a sidewalk provided that the low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter does not impede the normal movement of pedestrian or other traffic upon the sidewalk.
b. On and after January 1, 2019, manufacturers and distributors of low-speed electric bicycles shall apply a label that is permanently affixed, in a prominent location, to each low-speed electric bicycle. The label shall contain the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage of the low-speed electric bicycle, and shall be printed in Arial font in at least 9-point type.
c. A person shall not tamper with or modify a low-speed electric bicycle so as to change the motor-powered speed capability or engagement of a low-speed electric bicycle, unless that person appropriately replaces the label indicating the classification required in subsection b. of this section.
d. A low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter may be operated on bicycle paths, except that a local government entity or State agency may prohibit the operation of low-speed electric bicycles or low-speed electric scooters on bicycle paths under its jurisdiction.
e. Unless permitted by a local government entity or State agency with jurisdiction, a low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter shall not be operated on a trail designated for non-motorized traffic if such trail has a natural surface tread made by clearing and grading the soil and no surfacing materials have been added.
f. The operator of a low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter shall not be required to register the low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter, furnish proof of insurance, or have a driver's license.
g. Except as otherwise provided by this section, all statutes, including the provisions of chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to bicycles, as defined in section 1 of P.L.1991, c.465 (C.39:4-10.1), shall apply to low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters, except those provisions which by their very nature may have no application to low-speed electric bicycles or low-speed electric scooters.
h. A low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter shall be considered a motor vehicle to the extent required by 23 U.S.C. s.154.
L.2019, c.121, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-15 - Sleigh bells on horses attached to a sleigh

39:4-15. Sleigh bells on horses attached to a sleigh
No person shall drive a horse attached to a sleigh or sled on a highway unless there are a sufficient number of bells attached to the horse's harness to give warning of its approach.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-16 - Unattended horses; precautions used

39:4-16. Unattended horses; precautions used
No horse shall be left unattended in a highway unless securely fastened or unless the wheels of the vehicle to which he is harnessed are securely tied, fastened or chained, and the vehicle is of sufficient weight to prevent its being dragged at a dangerous speed with the wheels so secured.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-18 - Removing part of vehicle or harness

39:4-18. Removing part of vehicle or harness
No person shall remove a wheel, pole shaft, whiffletree, swinglebar or a part of a vehicle or harness likely to cause accident if the horse starts, without first unhitching the horse attached to the vehicle.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-19 - Obstructing sidewalk with tie rope, etc., prohibited

39:4-19. Obstructing sidewalk with tie rope, etc., prohibited
No person shall fasten a horse in such a manner that the tie rope, reins, or lines are an obstruction to the free use of a sidewalk or crosswalk.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-20 - Hitching horses to pole, post, tree or hydrant prohibited

39:4-20. Hitching horses to pole, post, tree or hydrant prohibited
No horse shall be hitched or fastened to a pole carrying any wires, a public lamp-post, or pole, a shade tree or its protecting box or casing, or to a water hydrant in a street.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-21 - Racing on highway prohibited; exception

39:4-21. Racing on highway prohibited; exception
No person shall run or race a horse on a highway, whether the running, racing or trotting is for trial of speed or for the purpose of passing another horse or vehicle. This section shall not apply where permission for racing is given by the proper municipal authorities and the portion of the highway which is devoted to the racing is properly closed to other traffic.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-23 - Mistreatment of horse, violations, disorderly person; certain acts, crime of fourth degree

39:4-23. Mistreatment of horse, violations, disorderly person; certain acts, crime of fourth degree
39:4-23. No person shall either ill-treat, overdrive, override or unnecessarily or cruelly beat a horse. A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense, except that a person who unnecessarily or cruelly beats a horse shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree, and shall be subject to the provisions of R.S.4:22-17, R.S.4:22-21, and R.S.4:22-26, as appropriate.
Amended 1998, c.105, s.1; 2001, c.229, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-25 - Lights on animal-drawn vehicles

39:4-25. Lights on animal-drawn vehicles
Every vehicle drawn by a horse or other beast shall carry, during the period from thirty minutes after sunset and thirty minutes before sunrise, and when fog renders it impossible to see a long distance, at least one lighted lamp on the front of the vehicle. The lamp shall show a white light and shall be of such a nature and so displayed that it may be seen from a point at least five hundred feet distant in the direction toward which the vehicle is proceeding. There shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle two lighted lamps showing a red light visible for a distance of at least five hundred feet in the direction from which the vehicle is proceeding.
Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 72, s. 18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-25.1 - Rights and duties of persons riding or driving animals

39:4-25.1. Rights and duties of persons riding or driving animals
Every person riding an animal or driving any animal-drawn vehicle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by chapter four of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes and all supplements thereto, except those provisions thereof which by their very nature can have no application.
L.1951, c. 23, p. 72, s. 19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-27 - Loading and operation of trailer; permittee's responsibility in damages

39:4-27. Loading and operation of trailer; permittee's responsibility in damages
In the transportation of any such road building machinery, vehicle, traction engine, roller, structural unit incapable of dismemberment or other apparatus or machinery in accordance with the provisions of section 39:4-26 of this Title, such trailer or semitrailer shall be so loaded and operated as not to cause damage to the surface of any public road, street, highway, bridge or railroad crossing. When operated the gross weight of the combination of vehicle and load shall be limited to eight hundred pounds for each inch of width of the tires on all wheels.
Every permittee shall be responsible in money damages to the municipality, county, State Highway Commissioner or railroad company maintaining a highway, bridge or railroad crossing by reason of the failure of the permittee to comply with the statutes or posted regulations governing the use of the said highway, bridge or crossing or the rules and regulations governing the movement authorized under said permit.
Amended by L.1941, c. 260, p. 690, s. 2; L.1952, c. 149, p. 509, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-28 - Height; overhead wires

39:4-28. Height; overhead wires
No such road building machinery, vehicle, traction engine, steam roller or other apparatus or machinery having a height, including load or equipment or apparatus connected therewith, in excess of fourteen feet shall be operated, driven, propelled or conveyed along or across a public road or highway in which is located overhead wires of a street railway, traction company or electric light or power company at any time, unless employees of the street railway, traction company or electric light or power company are present prepared to superintend the necessary movement or change in the wires, or to make immediate repairs thereof in case of injury thereto.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-29 - Time for moving along street railway tracks

39:4-29. Time for moving along street railway tracks
No such road building machinery, vehicle, traction engine, steam roller or other apparatus or machinery shall be operated, driven, propelled or conveyed along the tracks of a street railway excepting between the hours of nine o'clock P.M. and six o'clock A.M.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-30 - Exceptions to application of article; "temporary" or "in-transit" registration plates

39:4-30. Exceptions to application of article; "temporary" or "in-transit" registration plates
Nothing in this article shall apply to any road building machinery, vehicle, traction engine, steam roller or other apparatus or machinery running upon railroad or street railway tracks, or a private railroad or railway, spur track or switch, nor shall a license hereunder be required for any road building machinery, vehicle, traction engine, steam roller or other apparatus or machinery while actually used in any type of construction; provided, further, however, that any such road building machinery, vehicle, traction engine, roller or other apparatus or machinery of the kind may be operated or drawn, subject to the following conditions:
Any person, partnership or corporation may, with regard to such road building machinery, vehicle, traction engine, roller or other apparatus or machinery of the kind owned or controlled by it, obtain general registration and registration plates therefor of the style and kind provided for in this article, with the word "temporary" or "in-transit" stated thereon, but only if the director is satisfied as to the financial responsibility of such person, partnership or corporation to meet any claim for damages arising out of an accident and satisfactory evidence of such responsibility has been filed with him.
The annual fee for the issuance of a certificate of registration, or duplicates thereof and five sets of "temporary" or "in-transit" plates bearing a number, corresponding to the number on the certificate of registration shall be $100.00.
Such plates can be placed on any such road building machinery, vehicle, traction engine, roller or other apparatus or machinery, owned or operated by the person, partnership or corporation to whom the registration is issued, only in moving to and from the location of any type of construction.
Amended by L.1941, c. 257, p. 686, s. 1; L.1949, c. 250, p. 804, s. 1; L.1951, c. 23, p. 73, s. 21; L.1968, c. 130, s. 11, eff. Aug. 1, 1968; L.1975, c. 180, s. 11, eff. Jan. 1, 1976.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-31 - Violations of article; fine

39:4-31. Violations of article; fine
A person violating a provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, pay such fine as may be imposed by the court, not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each violation. In default of the payment thereof, the court imposing the fine may cause him to be imprisoned in the county jail of the county for a term not exceeding ninety days.
The fine shall be paid over to the board or body charged with the maintenance of the road or highway upon which the violation occurs.
Amended by L.1953, c. 36, p. 618, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-31.2 - Requirements for low-speed vehicles operated on public road, highway.

39:4-31.2 Requirements for low-speed vehicles operated on public road, highway.
3. a. Low-speed vehicles operated upon any public road or highway in this State shall be maintained in proper condition and comply with the equipment requirements and standards as set forth in 49 CFR s. 571.500, as amended and supplemented.
Low-speed vehicles operated upon any public road or highway in this State shall be equipped with the following additional equipment:
(1) Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop such vehicle;
(2) An odometer;
(3) A speedometer; and
(4) The original manufacturer's vehicle identification number die stamped upon the body, or frame, or either or both of them, of the vehicle or the original manufacturer's vehicle identification number die stamped upon the engine or motor of the vehicle.
b. All low-speed vehicles shall have a safety information decal as provided by the manufacturer affixed in a conspicuous place on the rear of the vehicle which shall display in prominent lettering "25 MPH Vehicle."
c. Any person operating a low-speed vehicle without the equipment prescribed in this section shall, on conviction, be fined for each violation as provided in R.S.39:3-79.
L.2005,c.273,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-31.3 - Valid driver's license required for operation of low-speed vehicle; registration, insurance.

39:4-31.3 Valid driver's license required for operation of low-speed vehicle; registration, insurance.
4. a. Any person operating a low-speed vehicle in this State authorized pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2005, c.273 (C.39:4-31.1) shall be in possession of a valid driver's license pursuant to the applicable provisions of R.S.39:3-10.
b. Low-speed vehicles operated on the roads and highways of this State shall be properly registered and insured in accordance with the provisions of R.S.39:3-4. All low-speed vehicles operated on the roads and highways of this State shall properly display a license plate issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission or issued pursuant to the laws of another state.
The driver's license, the registration certificate of a motor vehicle and an insurance identification card shall be in the possession of the driver or operator at all times when he is in charge of a low-speed vehicle on the highways of this State.
c. Every person operating a low-speed vehicle upon a public road, street or highway shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, and chapter 11 and chapter 12 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes applicable to the drivers of motor vehicles.
L.2005,c.273,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-31.4 - Certificate of origin of low-speed vehicle; waiver of liability by purchaser.

39:4-31.4 Certificate of origin of low-speed vehicle; waiver of liability by purchaser.
5. a. When a new low-speed vehicle is delivered in this State by the manufacturer to his agent or a dealer, or a person purchasing directly from the manufacturer, the manufacturer shall execute and deliver to his agent or a dealer, or a person purchasing directly from the manufacturer, a certificate of origin, and no person shall bring into this State any new low-speed vehicle unless he has in his possession the certificate of origin. The certificate of origin shall contain the manufacturer's vehicle identification number and the motor number, if available, when the vehicle is sold, the name of the manufacturer, the manufacturer's shipping weight, and identify the vehicle as a low-speed vehicle, and provide a general description of the body, if any, the type and model and the gross vehicle weight rating.
When a new low-speed vehicle is sold in this State, the manufacturer, his agent or a dealer shall execute and deliver to the purchaser an assignment of the certificate of origin, with the genuine names and business or residence addresses of both stated thereon, and certified to have been executed with full knowledge of the contents and with the consent of both purchaser and seller. If, in connection with such sale, a security interest is taken or retained by the seller to secure all or a part of the purchase price of the vehicle, or is taken by a person who by making an advance or incurring an obligation gives value to enable the purchaser to acquire rights in the motor vehicle, the name and the business or residence address of the secured party or his assignee shall be noted on the manufacturer's certificate of origin. Nothing in this section shall apply to security interests in motor vehicles which constitute inventory held for sale, but such interests shall be subject to chapter 9 of Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes.
b. Each purchaser of a new low-speed vehicle in this State shall execute a waiver and certify to have purchased a low-speed vehicle with full knowledge of the potentially hazardous characteristics of such vehicles as detailed by the manufacturer or his agent or dealer. The waiver shall be prepared by the manufacturer and kept in the possession of the manufacturer and his agent or dealer of low-speed vehicles. An executed copy shall be provided to the purchaser. The signing of this waiver by the purchaser shall serve to eliminate any liability of the manufacturer and his agent or dealer of low-speed vehicles.
L.2005,c.273,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-31.5 - Low-speed vehicle exempt from inspection.

39:4-31.5 Low-speed vehicle exempt from inspection.
6. No low-speed vehicle shall be subject to a motor vehicle inspection by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The registered owner of a low-speed vehicle shall be required to maintain the vehicle in proper condition as required by section 3 of this act.
L.2005,c.273,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-31.6 - Pedicab operation, conditions.

39:4-31.6 Pedicab operation, conditions.
1. a. A pedicab operator shall be permitted to operate a pedicab under the following conditions:
(1) operation of a pedicab is authorized by ordinance adopted by the governing body of the municipality in which the pedicab operates;
(2) the pedicab operator shall be at least 21 years of age and shall possess a valid driver's license issued by New Jersey or another state;
(3) the pedicab shall be equipped with seatbelts for all passengers, seat backs, brakes, reflectors, a headlight, and grab rails;
(4) the owner of the pedicab shall maintain a general liability insurance policy in a minimum amount of $500,000 of coverage per accident;
(5) the pedicab operator shall not operate the pedicab on any highway with a posted speed limit in excess of 30 miles per hour, except to cross the highway at an intersection;
(6) the pedicab operator shall operate a pedicab as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when necessary to overtake another vehicle, to avoid a stationary object, or when preparing to make a left turn; and
(7) the pedicab owner, pedicab operator, and pedicab meet any other requirements as may be required by ordinance adopted by the governing body of the municipality in which the pedicab operates, except that a municipality shall not restrict a pedicab operator from permitting the consumption of alcoholic beverages in accordance with subsection b. of this subsection.
b. A pedicab operator authorized to operate a pedicab in accordance with subsection a. of this section may permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages by passengers of the pedicab under the following conditions:
(1) the operator of the pedicab does not consume alcoholic beverages while operating the pedicab;
(2) each passenger of the pedicab is at least 21 years of age;
(3) alcoholic beverages are limited to single-serving sealed containers of: beer; wine; hard cider; mead; other malt beverages; other fermented beverages, such as hard seltzer and hard tea; and prepared mixed beverages made with spirits;
(4) the owner or operator of the pedicab does not sell or offer for sale to passengers food, alcoholic beverages, or any other liquid refreshments; and
(5) the pedicab is equipped with as many waste receptacles as necessary to permit each passenger to reach a waste receptacle while seated.
L.2022, c.16, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-32 - Crossing roadway; signal.

39:4-32 Crossing roadway; signal.
39:4-32. On highways where traffic is controlled by a traffic control signal or by traffic or police officers:
a. Pedestrians shall not cross a roadway against the "stop" or red signal at a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked, unless otherwise specifically directed to go by a traffic or police officer, or official traffic control device.
b. No driver of a vehicle shall fail to stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian crossing a roadway at a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon, or within one lane of, the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning during the "go" or green signal. As used in this subsection, "half of the roadway" means all traffic lanes conveying traffic in one direction of travel, and includes the entire width of a one-way roadway.
c. A pedestrian crossing or starting across the intersection on a "go" or green signal, but who is still within the crosswalk when the signal changes, shall have the right of way until the pedestrian has reached the opposite curb or place of safety.
d. No pedestrian shall leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield or stop.
e. Whenever any vehicle is stopped to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.
f. Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
g. Nothing contained herein shall relieve a driver from the duty to exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway. Nothing herein shall relieve a pedestrian from using due care for his safety.
h. In the event of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian within a marked crosswalk, or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, there shall be a permissive inference that the driver did not exercise due care for the safety of the pedestrian.
amended 1951, c.23, s.22; 2009, c.319, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-33 - Use of designated crosswalk; keeping to right

39:4-33. Use of designated crosswalk; keeping to right
At intersections where traffic is directed by a police officer or traffic signal, no pedestrian shall enter upon or cross the highway at a point other than a crosswalk. Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks.
Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 74, s. 23.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-34 - Pedestrians to cross within crosswalk or at right angles; facing traffic; sidewalks

39:4-34. Pedestrians to cross within crosswalk or at right angles; facing traffic; sidewalks
Where traffic is not controlled and directed either by a police officer or a traffic control signal, pedestrians shall cross the roadway within a crosswalk or, in the absence of a crosswalk, and where not otherwise prohibited, at right angles to the roadway. It shall be unlawful for a pedestrian to cross any highway having roadways separated by a medial barrier, except where provision is made for pedestrian crossing. On all highways where there are no sidewalks or paths provided for pedestrian use, pedestrians shall, when practicable, walk only on the extreme left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing approaching traffic.
Where sidewalks are provided it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.
Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 74, s. 25; L.1970, c. 156, s. 1, eff. July 24, 1970; L.1981, c. 220, s. 1, eff. July 20, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-36.1 - Crossing having pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing; right of way

39:4-36.1. Crossing having pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing; right of way
Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
L.1951, c. 23, p. 74, s. 24.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-36.2 - "Pedestrian Safety Enforcement and Education Fund."

39:4-36.2 "Pedestrian Safety Enforcement and Education Fund."
1. There is created in the Division of Highway and Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety a nonlapsing revolving fund to be known as the "Pedestrian Safety Enforcement and Education Fund." This fund shall be a repository for moneys provided pursuant to subsection c. of R.S.39:4-36 and shall be administered by the Division of Highway and Traffic Safety. Moneys deposited in the fund, and any interest earned thereon, shall be used for the purpose of making grants to municipalities and counties with pedestrian safety problems. Priority in awarding grants shall be given to municipalities and counties requesting funds in order to take remedial steps for intersections that have been identified as demonstrating pedestrian safety problems in accordance with P.L.2005, c.158 (C. 39:4-36.3 et al.).
L.2005,c.86,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-36.3 - Findings, declarations relative to pedestrian safety.

39:4-36.3 Findings, declarations relative to pedestrian safety.
1. The Legislature finds and declares:
a. every year almost 5,000 pedestrians are killed in automobile accidents in the United States, accounting for roughly 12 percent of all persons killed in motor vehicle crashes;
b. in New Jersey, from 1996 to 2001, the number of pedestrian fatalities declined by an average of seven percent per year; but this promising trend ended in 2002 when the number of pedestrian deaths in the State increased 26 percent from 2001;
c. the 183 pedestrian fatalities in 2002 constitute 23 percent of all traffic-related deaths in the State, the highest rate since 1993; and
d. therefore, it is fitting and appropriate that this State assess the safety of its intersections and take steps to increase the safety of its pedestrians.
L.2005,c.158,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-36.4 - Identification of problem intersections.

39:4-36.4 Identification of problem intersections.
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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-37 - Regulating crossing at intersections by local authorities

39:4-37. Regulating crossing at intersections by local authorities
Local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may regulate by ordinance, which shall first be approved by the director, the crossing of pedestrians at intersections of roadways where traffic on the roadways is controlled by traffic control signals.
Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 75, s. 27.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-37.1 - Right-of-way crossing intersection for blind person, guide dog instructor.

39:4-37.1 Right-of-way crossing intersection for blind person, guide dog instructor.
1. Any blind person using as a guide a walking cane, predominantly white or metallic in color or any blind person using as a guide a seeing-eye dog or other dog trained as a guide for the blind, equipped with a rigid "U" -shaped harness such as customarily used on dog guides or any guide dog instructor engaged in instructing a guide dog shall have the right-of-way in crossing any highway or any intersection thereof, and all drivers of vehicles shall yield the right-of-way to such blind person or guide dog instructor engaged in instructing a guide dog although traffic on said highway or intersection thereof is controlled by traffic signals, anything in the motor vehicle and traffic laws of this State to the contrary notwithstanding. The failure of a blind person or guide dog instructor to comply with the provisions of this act shall not give rise to a conclusive presumption of contributory negligence by such person. The provisions of this section shall not apply where traffic is specially directed by a traffic or police officer.
L.1939,c.274,s.1; amended 1946, c.208; 1971, c.81; 1999, c.264, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-38 - Vehicles travelling upon street car route to give way to street car; intersections; overtaking and passing street cars

39:4-38. Vehicles travelling upon street car route to give way to street car; intersections; overtaking and passing street cars
The driver or person in control of a vehicle traveling upon a regular street car route, and proceeding so as to obstruct the passage of the street car, shall immediately upon signal from the person in control thereof, give way thereto.
When a street car has lawfully entered and is crossing an intersection, no driver of a vehicle shall drive upon or across the car tracks within the intersection in front of the street car when there is hazard of a collision.
The driver of a vehicle upon overtaking and passing a street car shall not turn in front of such street car so as to interfere with or impede its movement.
Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 75, s. 28.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-40 - Passing street car

39:4-40. Passing street car
The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake and pass upon the left, a street car proceeding in the same direction, whether actually in motion or temporarily at rest, when a travelable portion of the highway exists to the right of the street car, even though that portion of the highway is occupied by traffic, but this provision shall not apply to one-way streets.
The driver of a vehicle overtaking a street car, stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging a passenger, shall bring the vehicle to a full stop, at least ten feet in the rear of the nearest entrance or exit of the street car then in use, and shall remain stationary until the passenger has boarded the car or reached the adjacent sidewalk. Where a safety zone has been established, a vehicle if otherwise permitted to proceed need not be brought to a full stop before passing the street car but may proceed past the car at a speed not greater than is reasonable and proper and with due caution for the safety of pedestrians.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-44 - Car stops

39:4-44. Car stops
Every street railway company may establish certain road intersections, street crossings or other points along its railway as regular stops, and unless otherwise ordered by the board of public utility commissioners, or by the board or body having charge of streets in a municipality it shall not be necessary for the railway company to stop its cars for the purpose of taking on or letting off passengers at any place other than at the established stops.
When the established stops are at road intersections or street crossings, the near side of the intersection or crossing shall be designated as the established stop, except that, at special intersections or crossings or under special conditions where in the judgment of the street railway company, the board of public utility commissioners or the local authorities, the convenience or safety of the public will be better served, the far side may be designated as the established stop.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-46 - Commercial motor vehicle identification; GVWR to be displayed

39:4-46. Commercial motor vehicle identification; GVWR to be displayed
39:4-46. a. Every vehicle used for commercial purposes on a street or highway, except for passenger automobiles and vehicles owned or leased by a pharmacy and utilized for the transportation or delivery of drugs, shall have conspicuously displayed thereon, or on a name plate affixed thereto, the name of the owner, lessee or lessor of the vehicle and the name of the municipality in which the owner, lessee or lessor has his principal place of business. Franchised public utilities and operators of fleets of 50 or more commercial vehicles, shall be exempted from displaying the name of the municipality, provided that their vehicles display a corporate identification number. The sign or name plate shall be in plain view and not less than three inches high. Where available space for lettering is limited, either by the design of the vehicle or by the presence of other legally specified identification markings, making a strict compliance herewith impractical, the size of the lettering required by this section shall be as close to three inches high as is possible, within the limited space area, provided the name is clearly visible and readily identifiable. In the case of a combination of two vehicles the requirements of this section will be served when either unit of the combination conforms with the above identification specifications. No person shall operate or drive or cause or permit to be operated or driven on a road or highway a commercial vehicle, except for passenger automobiles and vehicles owned or leased by a pharmacy and utilized for the transportation or delivery of drugs, which does not conform hereto.
For purposes of this section, a franchised public utility means a public utility, as defined in R.S.48:2-13, that has a defined geographical service territory approved by the Board of Public Utilities.
b. Every owner of a commercial motor vehicle as defined in section 3 of P.L.1990, c.103 (C.39:3-10.11) which has a gross vehicle weight rating or a combined gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more and is registered or principally garaged in this State shall display the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for the vehicle in the manner set forth in subsection a. of this section. For purposes of this subsection, GVWR means the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a single or combination (articulated) vehicle, or registered gross weight, whichever is greater. Any person who knowingly displays or causes to be displayed on a commercial motor vehicle a GVWR less than the actual GVWR, or an owner who knowingly permits a commercial motor vehicle owned by him to be operated in this State with a displayed GVWR less than the actual GVWR shall, for each offense, be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned for a term of not more than 90 days, or both.
Amended 1959, c.76; 1964, c.66; 1986, c.77; 1990, c.103, s.32; 1997, c.158.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-47 - Violations of article; fine

39:4-47. Violations of article; fine
A person violating this article shall be fined not more than ten dollars ($10.00). In default of the payment thereof he shall be imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding ten days.
Moneys received from fines under this article shall be accounted for and forwarded to the director and by him paid over to the State Treasurer, to be used as a fund for the repair of the improved roads throughout the State, regard being had to the repair of the most improved roads and the distribution of the benefits of this article throughout the several counties of the State.
Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 76, s. 29.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-49 - Tampering with vehicle; fine

39:4-49. Tampering with vehicle; fine
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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-49.1 - Drug possession by motor vehicle operator.

39:4-49.1 Drug possession by motor vehicle operator.
1. A person shall not operate a motor vehicle on any highway while knowingly having in the person's possession or in the motor vehicle any controlled dangerous substance as classified in Schedules I, II, III, IV and V of the "New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substances Act," P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.) or any prescription legend drug, unless the person has obtained the substance or drug from, or on a valid written prescription of, a duly licensed physician, veterinarian, dentist, or other medical practitioner licensed to write prescriptions intended for the treatment or prevention of disease in humans or animals or unless the person possesses a controlled dangerous substance pursuant to a lawful order of a practitioner or lawfully possesses a Schedule V substance.
A person who violates this section, except a person who violates the provisions of N.J.S.2C:35-10, shall be fined not less than $50.
L.1964, c.289, s.1; amended 1985, c.239; 2019, c.276, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-49.2 - Exemption; physicians, dentists, etc.

39:4-49.2. Exemption; physicians, dentists, etc.
The provisions of section 1 of this act shall not apply to a duly licensed physician, dentist, registered pharmacist, veterinarian, nurse, podiatrist, interne or resident physician of a hospital, sanitarium or other medical institution; or to a hospital, sanitarium, clinical laboratory or any other medical institution; or to a State or governmental agency; or to any manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer or regular dealer in drugs.
L.1964, c. 289, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-49.3 - Exemption; common carriers, warehousemen, etc.

39:4-49.3. Exemption; common carriers, warehousemen, etc.
The provisions of section 1 of this act shall not apply to common carriers or to warehousemen while engaged in lawfully transporting or storing such drugs or to any employee of the same acting within the scope of his employment; or to public officers or employees in the performance of their official duties requiring possession or control of these drugs; or to temporary incidental possession by employees or agents of persons lawfully entitled to possession; or to persons whose possession is for the purpose of aiding public officers in performing their official duties.
L.1964, c. 289, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-50a - and 39:4-50b have been reallocated as 39:4-50.22 and 39:4-50.23, respectively.

39:4-50a and 39:4-50b have been reallocated as 39:4-50.22 and 39:4-50.23, respectively.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-50c - Person arrested, convicted, operating, permitting another person to operate a motor vehicle under the influence, waivers, fines, not eligible.

39:4-50c Person arrested, convicted, operating, permitting another person to operate a motor vehicle under the influence, waivers, fines, not eligible.
8. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.39:4-50, a person who has been arrested or convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a narcotic, hallucinogenic, or habit-producing drug or permitting another person who is under the influence of a narcotic, hallucinogenic, or habit-producing drug to operate a motor vehicle owned by the person or under the person's custody or control pursuant to the provisions of R.S.39:4-50 or a person who has been convicted of operating a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1990, c.103 (C.39:3-10.13) shall not be eligible, based on the person's installation of an ignition interlock device, for any waiver of the fine or for any credit against the period that the person is required to forfeit the right to operate a motor vehicle on the highways of this State.
L.2023, c.191, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-50.2 - Consent to taking of samples of breath; record of test; independent test; prohibition of use of force; informing accused.

39:4-50.2 Consent to taking of samples of breath; record of test; independent test; prohibition of use of force; informing accused.
2. (a) Any person who operates a motor vehicle on any public road, street or highway or quasi-public area in this State shall be deemed to have given his consent to the taking of samples of his breath for the purpose of making chemical tests to determine the content of alcohol in his blood; provided, however, that the taking of samples is made in accordance with the provisions of this act and at the request of a police officer who has reasonable grounds to believe that such person has been operating a motor vehicle in violation of the provisions of R.S.39:4-50 or section 1 of P.L.1992, c.189 (C.39:4-50.14).
(b) A record of the taking of any such sample, disclosing the date and time thereof, as well as the result of any chemical test, shall be made and a copy thereof, upon his request, shall be furnished or made available to the person so tested.
(c) In addition to the samples taken and tests made at the direction of a police officer hereunder, the person tested shall be permitted to have such samples taken and chemical tests of his breath, urine or blood made by a person or physician of his own selection.
(d) The police officer shall inform the person tested of his rights under subsections (b) and (c) of this section.
(e) No chemical test, as provided in this section, or specimen necessary thereto, may be made or taken forcibly and against physical resistance thereto by the defendant. The police officer shall, however, inform the person arrested of the consequences of refusing to submit to such test in accordance with section 2 of this amendatory and supplementary act. A standard statement, prepared by the chief administrator, shall be read by the police officer to the person under arrest.
L.1966, c.142, s.2; amended 1977, c.29, s.3; 1981, c.512, s.1; 2007, c.267, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-50.2a - Guidelines for DWI and breath test refusal prosecutions

39:4-50.2a. Guidelines for DWI and breath test refusal prosecutions
3. In order to promote the uniform enforcement of R.S.39:4-50 and section 2 of P.L.1966, c.142 (C.39:4-50.2), the Attorney General shall promulgate guidelines concerning the prosecution of such violations. The guidelines shall be disseminated to county and municipal prosecutors within 120 days of the effective date of this act.
L.2004,c.8,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-50.3 - Method of analyses; approval of techniques; certification of analysts; reports; forms

39:4-50.3. Method of analyses; approval of techniques; certification of analysts; reports; forms
Chemical analyses of the arrested person's breath, to be considered valid under the provisions of this act, shall have been performed according to methods approved by the Attorney General, and by a person certified for this purpose by the Attorney General. The Attorney General is authorized to approve satisfactory techniques or methods, to ascertain the qualifications and competence of individuals to conduct such analyses, and to make certifications of such individuals, which certifications shall be subject to termination or revocation at the discretion of the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall prescribe a uniform form for reports of such chemical analysis of breath to be used by law enforcement officers and others acting in accordance with the provisions of this act. Such forms shall be sequentially numbered. Each chief of police, in the case of forms distributed to law enforcement officers and others in his municipality, or the other officer, board, or official having charge or control of the police department where there is no chief, and the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Superintendent of State Police, in the case of such forms distributed to law enforcement officers and other personnel in their divisions, shall be responsible for the furnishing and proper disposition of such uniform forms. Each such responsible party shall prepare or cause to be prepared such records and reports relating to such uniform forms and their disposition in such manner and at such times as the Attorney General shall prescribe.
L.1966, c. 142, s. 3. Amended by L.1971, c. 273, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:4-50.5 - Severability

39:4-50.5. Severability
If any provision of this act, or any particular application thereof, be found invalid, the same shall be deemed severable to the end that such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications hereof.
L.1966, c. 142, s. 5.