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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5-27 - Authorized amount of outdoor advertising space; "State entity" defined.

27:5-27 Authorized amount of outdoor advertising space; "State entity" defined.
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation to the contrary, the commissioner shall determine the number of square feet of advertising space authorized on signs which have received permits pursuant to P.L.1991, c.413 (C.27:5-5 et seq.) which are in effect on the effective date of P.L.2004, c.42 (C.27:5-27 et al.), and which signs are located on property owned or controlled by a State entity. The total number of square feet of advertising space authorized for such signs on property owned or controlled by each State entity after the effective date of P.L.2004, c.42 (C.27:5-27 et al.) shall not exceed the total number of square feet authorized on that effective date for signs on such property of each such State entity. The limitation on the total square footage of advertising space authorized on signs on property owned or controlled by each State entity after the effective date of P.L.2004, c.42 (C.27:5-27 et al.) shall not apply to outdoor advertising signs on bus shelters or on railroad station platforms. The commissioner may adjust the total number of square feet of advertising space authorized pursuant to this section if the State entity acquires additional property after the effective date of P.L.2004, c.42 (C.27:5-27 et al.).
Each such State entity shall adopt rules and regulations, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) providing for a reduction, over time, in the total number of square feet of advertising space authorized for signs subject to the permitting procedures of P.L.1991, c.413 (C.27:5-5 et seq.) located on the property of such State entity.
As used in this section, "State entity" means a State department or agency, board, commission, corporation or authority.
L.2004,c.42,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5-28 - Disclosure statement required for outdoor advertising businesses.

27:5-28 Disclosure statement required for outdoor advertising businesses.
2. Any person who is the holder of any license to engage in the business of outdoor advertising or of any outdoor advertising permit issued pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1991, c. 413 (C.27:5-5 et seq.) which is in effect on or after the effective date of P.L.2004, c.42 (C.27:5-27 et al.) shall be subject to revocation of that license or permit unless that person files a disclosure statement with the Department of Transportation which shall include:
a. The full name and business address of the person who is the holder of the outdoor advertising license or permit, as the case may be, and of any officers, directors, or partners thereof and all persons holding any equity in or debt liability of that corporation, association, firm, partnership, sole proprietorship, trust or any other form of commercial organization, or, if the holder is a publicly traded corporation, all persons having more than 10% of the equity in or the debt liability of that corporation, association, firm, partnership, sole proprietorship, trust or any other form of commercial organization, except that where the debt liability is held by a chartered lending institution, the person need only supply the name and business address of the lending institution; and
b. The full name and business address of all officers, directors, or partners of any corporation, association, firm, partnership, sole proprietorship, trust or any other form of commercial organization disclosed in the disclosure statement and the names and addresses of all persons holding any equity in or the debt liability of any corporation, association, firm, partnership, sole proprietorship, trust or any other form of commercial organization so disclosed, or, if the corporation, association, firm, partnership, sole proprietorship, trust or any other form of commercial organization is a publicly traded corporation, all persons holding more than 10% of the equity in or the debt liability of that corporation, association, firm, partnership, sole proprietorship, trust or any other form of commercial organization, except that where the debt liability is held by a chartered lending institution, the person need only supply the name and business address of the lending institution.
The disclosure statement shall be filed within 60 days of the effective date of P.L.2004, c.42 (C.27:5-27 et al.), except for licenses or permits issued on or after the effective date of P.L.2004, c.42 (C.27:5-27 et al.), in which case the disclosure statement shall be filed within 60 days of the issuance of the license or permit.
L.2004,c.42,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5-29 - Memorial sign program.

27:5-29 Memorial sign program.
1. a. The Department of Transportation shall establish, consistent with federal law, a fallen police officer, sheriff's officer, EMS worker, and firefighter memorial sign program that shall honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty. The program shall include a process allowing a municipal or law enforcement official or the next of kin of a police officer, sheriff's officer, EMS worker, or firefighter to apply to the department to sponsor a sign memorializing the police officer, sheriff's officer, EMS worker, or firefighter.
b. The applicant shall complete a fallen police officer, sheriff's officer, EMS worker, and firefighter memorial sign program application furnished by the department. The applicant shall include with the application the following information:
(1) The name and title of the individual who was fatally injured as it should appear on the memorial;
(2) The date of the fatality;
(3) The location of the fatality;
(4) An affidavit by the applicant that the individual to be memorialized was a fallen police officer, sheriff's officer, EMS worker, or firefighter who died in the line of duty;
(5) Any police reports or other legal documentation related to the fatality available to the applicant at the time of the application;
(6) The requested location of the proposed memorial sign;
(7) Any other information the Commissioner of Transportation may deem reasonably necessary to include with the application.
c. The department shall, within 180 days of receipt of a properly completed application submitted pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of this section, make an inspection of the location of the proposed memorial site and send a written decision to the applicant as to whether a sign may be installed at the location of the proposed memorial site in compliance with P.L.2015, c.227 (C.27:5-29 et seq.).
d. The department may charge an application fee to cover necessary costs associated with the department's administration of the fallen police officer, sheriff's officer, EMS worker, and firefighter memorial sign program established pursuant to this section.
L.2015, c.227, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5-30 - Installation of sign.

27:5-30 Installation of sign.
2. a. Within 90 days of reaching an agreement, pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2015, c.227 (C.27:5-31), for payment of the costs to have installed a memorial sign honoring a fallen police officer, sheriff's officer, EMS worker, or firefighter, the department shall install a sign, designed and fabricated by the department, which sign shall be consistent with applicable federal regulations and installed in the department-maintained, State-owned right-of-way, at cost to the applicant, at the location agreed upon by the department and the applicant and facing the oncoming traffic, without obstructing the visibility of an existing traffic sign.
b. Signs installed pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall not be placed on on-ramps or off-ramps, in close proximity to highway exits, in any other location where installation would, in the department's determination, be hazardous or a distraction to motorists, or in a location that conflicts with applicable federal or State laws.
c. The department shall retain the authority to remove any signs where removal is necessary to ensure traffic safety and safety of department personnel, notwithstanding that the signs were installed with department approval.
d. The department shall administer the program in compliance with all applicable federal laws or regulations, including, but not limited to, any restrictions related to the State's receipt of transportation funding under any federally administered program.
L.2015, c.227, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5-31 - Funding for signs.

27:5-31 Funding for signs.
3. No State or other public funds shall be used for producing, purchasing, or erecting memorial signs pursuant to P.L.2015, c.227 (C.27:5-29 et seq.). The Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to receive gifts, grants, or other financial assistance from private sources for the purpose of funding or reimbursing the Department of Transportation for the administrative and other costs associated with inspecting the proposed memorial site and producing, purchasing, and erecting memorial signs pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2015, c.227 (C.27:5-29) and entering into agreements related thereto, with private sources, including but not limited to non-governmental non-profit, educational or charitable entities or institutions. No work shall proceed and no funding shall be accepted by the Department of Transportation until an agreement has been reached with a responsible party for paying the costs associated with producing, purchasing, erecting, and maintaining the memorial signs.
L.2015, c.227, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5-32 - Rules, regulations.

27:5-32 Rules, regulations.
4. The Commissioner of Transportation shall, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2015, c.227 (C.27:5-29 et seq.).
L.2015, c.227, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5-33 - Marketing, advertising campaign for State wineries, viticulture attractions.

27:5-33 Marketing, advertising campaign for State wineries, viticulture attractions.
1. a. The Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State, in consultation with the Department of Transportation and the Department of Agriculture, shall establish a marketing and advertising campaign to attract the State's residents and visitors to wineries and viticulture attractions in the State through the erection of outdoor displays or advertising on real property within public view.
b. (1) A person may apply to the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State to participate in the marketing and advertising campaign and to have outdoor displays or advertising erected identifying and directing the State's residents and visitors to the person's winery or viticulture attraction.
(2) The Director of the Division of Travel and Tourism, in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation, shall establish reasonable fees to be charged to participating wineries and viticulture attractions for the fabrication, erection, and maintenance of outdoor displays or advertising erected pursuant to this section, including the cost of acquiring rights-of-way and replacing damaged or missing displays.
c. The New Jersey State Council on the Arts in the Department of State, in consultation with the Division of Travel and Tourism and the Garden State Wine Growers Association, shall establish a visual arts competition for aesthetically pleasing, original art to be displayed as outdoor displays or advertising pursuant to this section. The New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Garden State Wine Growers Association shall establish the rules of the competition and the Department of Transportation shall assist the council in formulating submission criteria for the competition to ensure that the original art considered by the council complies with applicable federal and State laws. The council shall publicize the competition. The council and Garden State Wine Growers Association shall select the artwork to be displayed, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation, provided the artwork is:
(1) submitted in accordance with the rules of the competition, established pursuant to this subsection;
(2) reflective of the intent of this section; and
(3) reproducible on outdoor displays or advertising on real property within public view.
d. The Division shall erect outdoor displays and advertising pursuant to this section in a manner consistent with applicable federal and State laws and the provisions of the "Roadside Sign Control and Outdoor Advertising Act," P.L.1991, c.413 (C.27:5-5 et seq.).
L.2019, c.241.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5A-1 - Military reservations, roads in; supervision

27:5A-1. Military reservations, roads in; supervision
Whenever any public road or highway is located wholly or in part within the limits of a United States military reservation, the United States military authorities shall have the power, within the limits of such reservations, to police such roads and highways, to regulate traffic thereon, and to exercise such supervisory powers over such roads and highways as they may deem necessary to protect life and property on such military reservations.
L.1941, c. 312, p. 847, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5A-2 - Power to continue until terminated by Governor

27:5A-2. Power to continue until terminated by Governor
The power hereby conferred upon and granted to any United States military authority shall continue in full force and effect until the same shall be terminated by proclamation of the Governor of this State.
L.1941, c. 312, p. 847, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5B-1 - Acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair or operation of projects

27:5B-1. Acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair or operation of projects
The State Highway Commissioner may, under contract with any Authority in the State Highway Department, undertake and perform any acts in connection with the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair or operation of any project or projects of such Authority, at the sole expense of such Authority.
L.1952, c. 19, p. 104, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5D-1 - Co-operative agreements by state highway commissioner for acquisition and clearance of property in blighted or urban redevelopment areas

27:5D-1. Co-operative agreements by state highway commissioner for acquisition and clearance of property in blighted or urban redevelopment areas
In addition to the powers now vested in the State Highway Commissioner for the acquisition of lands by virtue of any statute, he shall have power to enter into a co-operative agreement with any municipal housing authority or redevelopment agency relating to the acquisition and clearance, and the equitable sharing of the costs of such acquisition and clearance, of property deemed necessary for the effectuation of any of the purposes of this act which lies within the municipality in which such authority or agency was created and within or immediately adjacent to a blighted or urban redevelopment area, as defined in the Local Housing Authorities Law being chapter 14A of Title 55 added to the Revised Statutes by P.L.1938, c. 19 or in the Redevelopment Agencies Law, P.L.1949, c. 306, C. 40:55C-1 etc. When the acquisition of such property as is deemed necessary for highway purposes would result in consequential damages to the owners remaining property and all or a portion of such remaining property lies within a blighted or urban redevelopment area in a municipality, the commissioner may acquire such remaining property and transfer the same to the municipal housing authority or redevelopment agency upon payment by the municipality to the State, pursuant to the terms of a co-operative agreement as herein authorized, of an equitable share of the cost of the acquisition of such property and the clearance thereof where such clearance is deemed necessary or appropriate by the commissioner. Such co-operative agreements may also provide for the acquisition and clearance of such property, necessary for highway purposes, by the municipal housing authority or redevelopment agency and the transfer thereof to the State upon payment by the State to the municipality of an equitable share of the cost of such acquisition, and clearance, if any.
L.1963, c. 126, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5D-2 - Power of housing authority or redevelopment agency to contract and convey realty; approval of agreements by municipality

27:5D-2. Power of housing authority or redevelopment agency to contract and convey realty; approval of agreements by municipality
Any municipal housing authority or redevelopment agency of the State, notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into any such co-operative agreement and grant and convey real estate to the State to effectuate the purposes of this act and without the necessity for any advertisement, order of court, or other action or formality, other than the authorizing resolution of the governing body of the municipal housing authority or redevelopment agency concerned, provided however, that no such co-operation agreement shall take effect until and unless the same is approved by resolution of the municipality in which the lands affected are located.
L.1963, c. 126, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5E-2 - Declaration of policy

27:5E-2. Declaration of policy
The purposes of this act are to promote the public safety, health, welfare, convenience and enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment in public highways, and to preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of lands bordering public highways. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this State to regulate and restrict the establishment, operation, and maintenance of junkyards in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary highway systems within this State.
L.1970, c. 152, s. 2, eff. July 24, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5E-3 - Definitions

27:5E-3. Definitions
As used in this act:
(a) "Junk" shall mean old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper, trash, rubber debris, waste, or junked, dismantled, or wrecked automobiles, or parts thereof, iron, steel, and other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous material.
(b) "Automobile graveyard" shall mean any establishment or place of business which is maintained, used, or operated, for storing, keeping, buying, or selling wrecked, scrapped, ruined, or dismantled motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts.
(c) "Junkyard" shall mean an establishment or place of business which is maintained, operated, or used for storing, keeping, buying, or selling junk, or for the maintenance or operation of an automobile graveyard, and the term shall include garbage dumps and sanitary fills.
(d) "Interstate system" means that portion of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways located within this State, as officially designated, or as may hereafter be so designated, by the Commissioner of Transportation, and approved by the Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to the provisions of Title 23 of the United States Code.
(e) "Primary system" means that portion of connected main highways, as officially designated, or as may hereafter be so designated, by the Commissioner of Transportation, and approved by the Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to the provisions of Title 23 of the United States Code.
L.1970, c. 152, s. 3, eff. July 24, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5E-4 - Establishment, operation and maintenance of junkyard

27:5E-4. Establishment, operation and maintenance of junkyard
No person shall establish, operate, or maintain a junkyard, any portion of which is within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, except the following:
(a) Those which are screened by natural objects, plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from the main-traveled way of the interstate and primary systems, or otherwise removed from sight;
(b) Those located within areas which are zoned for industrial use under authority of law;
(c) Those located within unzoned industrial areas, which areas shall be determined from actual land uses and defined by regulations to be promulgated by the Commissioner of Transportation after public hearing.
(d) Those which are not visible from the main-traveled way of the system.
L.1970, c. 152, s. 4, eff. July 24, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5E-5 - Screening of junkyard

27:5E-5. Screening of junkyard
Any junkyard lawfully in existence on the effective date of this act which is within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main-traveled way of any highway on the interstate or primary systems, shall be screened, if feasible, by the Department of Transportation at locations on the highway right-of-way or in areas acquired for such purposes outside the right-of-way so as not to make such a junkyard visible from the main-traveled way of such highways. When the Commissioner of Transportation determines that it is in the best interest of the State he may acquire such lands, or interests in lands, as may be necessary to provide adequate screening of such junkyards.
L.1970, c. 152, s. 5, eff. July 24, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5E-6 - Rules and regulations for screening or fencing

27:5E-6. Rules and regulations for screening or fencing
The Commissioner of Transportation shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing the location, planting, construction and maintenance, including the materials used, in screening or fencing required by this act.
L.1970, c. 152, s. 6, eff. July 24, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5E-7 - Relocation, removal or disposal of junkyards

27:5E-7. Relocation, removal or disposal of junkyards
When the Commissioner of Transportation determines that the topography of the land adjoining the highway will not permit adequate screening of such junkyards or determines that the screening of such junkyards would not be economically feasible, the Commissioner of Transportation shall have the authority to acquire by gift, purchase, exchange, or condemnation, such interests in lands as may be necessary to secure the relocation, removal, or disposal of the junkyards; and to pay for the costs of relocation, removal, or disposal, thereof.
L.1970, c. 152, s. 7, eff. July 24, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5E-8 - Relocation, removal or disposal of junkyards; acquisition of lands

27:5E-8. Relocation, removal or disposal of junkyards; acquisition of lands
Junkyards which do not conform to the requirements of this act are declared to be public nuisances. The Commissioner of Transportation may apply to the Superior Court, Chancery Division in the county in which said junkyards may be located for an injunction to abate such nuisance.
L.1970, c. 152, s. 8, eff. July 24, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5E-9 - County and municipal ordinances; effect

27:5E-9. County and municipal ordinances; effect
Nothing in this act shall be construed to abrogate or affect the provisions of any lawful ordinance, regulation, or resolution of any county or municipality, which is more restrictive than the provisions of this act.
L.1970, c. 152, s. 9, eff. July 24, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5E-10 - Federal cooperation

27:5E-10. Federal cooperation
The Commissioner of Transportation is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with the United States Secretary of Transportation as provided by Title 23, United States Code, relating to the control of junkyards in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary systems, and to take action in the name of the State to comply with the terms of such agreement.
L.1970, c. 152, s. 10, eff. July 24, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5E-11 - Severability

27:5E-11. Severability
If any section, subsection or other provision of this act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this act and the application of such section, or other provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
L.1970, c. 152, s. 11, eff. July 24, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5E-12 - Violations; penalty

27:5E-12. Violations; penalty
Whosoever shall hereafter establish and maintain any junkyards in violation of the provisions of this act shall, after conviction, be liable to a penalty of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each instance of violation.
L.1970, c. 152, s. 12, eff. July 24, 1970.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-13.1 - Medical aid

27:5F-13.1. Medical aid
The life saving medical services provided by first aid, rescue or ambulance squad members and by licensed physicians and surgeons have proven to be vitally important to the health, safety, and welfare of injured persons in this State.
A law enforcement officer shall permit any first aid, rescue or ambulance squad member, or any physician or surgeon licensed to practice medicine or surgery under chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, to provide medical aid that the member, physician or surgeon considers appropriate to an injured person, unless in the judgment of the law enforcement officer in charge, considerations of the public health, safety and welfare are of overriding concern in a particular situation.
Law enforcement officers shall recognize and implement the public policy set forth in this section.
L. 1987, c. 122, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-19 - Findings, determinations

27:5F-19. Findings, determinations
The Legislature hereby finds and determines that the toll of deaths and injuries resulting from highway accidents is a matter of State concern. Although the State and local governments presently are active in virtually all areas of highway safety, a formal mechanism should exist for the integration and coordination of existing safety efforts. The establishment of a Statewide highway traffic safety program under the guidance and direction of the Governor will provide this needed mechanism to coordinate State and local efforts in the struggle to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
L. 1987, c. 284, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-20 - Definitions.

27:5F-20 Definitions.
3. As used in this act:
a. "State highway traffic safety program" means all highway traffic safety programs conducted by the State, political subdivisions of the State, and qualifying nonprofit organizations.
b. "Local highway traffic safety program" means a highway traffic safety program established or submitted to the Governor by a political subdivision and qualifying nonprofit organizations pursuant to the provisions of this act.
c. "Political subdivision" means any local political subdivision of this State, including but not limited to a municipality, a county, a township, a district, or a special district.
d. "Governor" means the Governor of the State of New Jersey.
e. "Director" shall mean the Director of the Office of Highway Traffic Safety of the State of New Jersey.
f. "Volunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squad" means a first aid, rescue and ambulance squad which provides emergency medical services without receiving payment for those services.
g. "Nonvolunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squad" means a first aid, rescue and ambulance squad which provides emergency medical services on a paid basis.
h. "Nonprofit organization" means a nonprofit organization which provides services throughout the State and is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. s.501(c)(3)), and is not a private foundation as defined in section 509(a) of the federal Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. s.509(a)).
L.1987,c.284,s.3; amended 2007, c.84, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-21 - Coordination by Governor.

27:5F-21 Coordination by Governor.
4. a. The Governor shall coordinate the highway traffic safety activities of State and local agencies, other public and private agencies, nonprofit organizations, and interested organizations and individuals and shall be the official of this State having the ultimate responsibility of dealing with the federal government with respect to the State highway traffic safety program. In order to effectuate the purposes of this act he shall:
(1) Prepare for this State, the New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Program which shall consist of a comprehensive plan in conformity with the laws of this State to reduce traffic accidents and deaths, injuries, and property damage resulting therefrom.
(2) Promulgate rules and regulations establishing standards and procedures relating to the content, coordination, submission, and approval of local highway traffic safety programs.
(3) Contract and do all things necessary or convenient on behalf of the State in order to insure that all departments of State government, local political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations, to the extent that nonprofit organizations qualify for highway traffic safety grants pursuant to the provisions of section 12 of P.L.1987, c.284 (C.27:5F-29) as amended by section 6 of P.L.2007, c.84, secure the full benefits available under the "U.S. Highway Safety Act of 1966," Pub.L. 89-564 (23 U.S.C. ss. 401-404), and any acts amendatory or supplementary thereto.
(4) Adopt training programs, guidelines and standards for members of nonvolunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squads providing emergency medical service programs.
b. The New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Program, and rules and regulations, training programs, guidelines, and standards shall comply with uniform standards promulgated by the United States Secretary of Transportation in accordance with the "U.S. Highway Safety Act of 1966," Pub.L. 89-564 (23 U.S.C. ss. 401-404), and any acts amendatory or supplementary thereto.
L.1987,c.284,s.4; amended 2007, c.84, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-22 - Training programs

27:5F-22. Training programs
The New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Program shall, in addition to other provisions, include training programs for groups such as but not limited to police, teachers, students and public employees, which programs shall comply with the uniform standards promulgated by the United States Secretary of Transportation in accordance with the "U.S. Highway Safety Act of 1966," Pub.L. 89-564 (23 U.S.C. s.s. 401-404), and any acts amendatory or supplementary thereto.
In addition, the New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Program shall include the training program for members of volunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squads, adopted by the New Jersey State First Aid Council, which shall comply with the uniform standards promulgated by the United States Secretary of Transportation in accordance with the "U.S. Highway Safety Act of 1966," Pub.L. 89-564 (23 U.S.C. s.s. 401-404) and any amendments or supplements to it.
L. 1987, c. 284, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-23 - Qualification for federal funds.

27:5F-23 Qualification for federal funds.
6. A political subdivision or nonprofit organization shall qualify for receipt of federal funds upon application to the Governor, provided that:
a. The political subdivision or nonprofit organization submits to the Governor a local highway traffic safety program in accordance with and meeting the standards established and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this act.
b. The political subdivision or nonprofit organization submits to the Governor any other information as may be required to carry out the purposes of this act.
L.1987,c.284,s.6; amended 2007, c.84, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-24 - Grants to Treasury Department.

27:5F-24 Grants to Treasury Department.
7. The Department of the Treasury shall accept and receive any grants of money awarded to the State, its political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations under the "U.S. Highway Safety Act of 1966," Pub.L. 89-564 (23 U.S.C. ss. 401-404), and acts amendatory or supplementary thereto. All moneys so received shall be deposited by the Department of the Treasury and shall be used exclusively for establishing, administering and fulfilling highway traffic safety programs pursuant to the provisions of this act. The money shall be paid from the fund or funds upon audit and warrant of the Director, Division of Budget and Accounting, on vouchers of or certification by the Governor.
L.1987,c.284,s.7; amended 2007, c.84, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-25 - Portion to political subdivisions

27:5F-25. Portion to political subdivisions
At least 40% of the federal funds so received, or such lesser amount as may be authorized pursuant to federal law, shall be expended by or for the benefit of political subdivisions.
L. 1987, c. 284, s. 8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-26 - Emergency medical service programs.

27:5F-26 Emergency medical service programs.
9. The Governor may also accept applications from political subdivisions and qualifying nonprofit organizations made on behalf of hospitals, volunteer and nonvolunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squads, or other local entities serving a public purpose for grants of money to implement emergency medical service programs. A political subdivision or qualifying nonprofit organization shall submit all such applications to the Governor.
L.1987,c.284,s.9; amended 2007, c.84, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-27 - Certification

27:5F-27. Certification
The officers of each volunteer and nonvolunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squad providing emergency medical service programs shall be responsible for the training of its members and shall notify the governing body of the political subdivision in which the squad is located, or the person designated for this purpose by the governing body, that particular applicants for membership (qualified under sections 5 and 4 of this act respectively), ambulances, and ambulance equipment meet the standards required by this act. Upon receipt of such notification the governing body or person designated shall certify the applicant, ambulances, and ambulance equipment as being qualified for emergency medical service programs, and shall issue a certificate to that effect at no charge. Each member and piece of equipment of a volunteer and nonvolunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squad shall comply with the requirements for certification annually. Any person who is a member of a volunteer and nonvolunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squad providing emergency medical service programs on the effective date of this act shall, if application is made to the appropriate municipality within 90 days of the effective date, be certified by the governing body or designated person as being qualified for emergency medical service programs for a period of two years. At the end of that period, the person shall comply with the requirements for certification annually.
L. 1987, c. 284, s. 10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-27.1 - Standardized stroke triage assessment tool.

27:5F-27.1 Standardized stroke triage assessment tool.
3. a. No later than June 1 of each year, the Commissioner of Health shall adopt a nationally recognized standardized stroke triage assessment tool to be used by emergency medical services providers and protocols for the treatment and timely transport of acute stroke patients to the hospital with the most appropriate level of stroke care capability for the effective and efficient treatment of the patient's condition. No later than May 1 of each year, the Office of Emergency Medical Services in the Department of Health, in consultation with the Stroke Advisory Panel established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2019, c.476 (C.26:2H-12.28a), shall provide the commissioner with a non-binding list of recommendations to assist the commissioner in adopting a stroke triage assessment tool and protocols pursuant to this subsection.
b. Each emergency medical services provider in the State shall implement the nationally-recognized standardized stroke triage assessment tool adopted pursuant to subsection a. of this section. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent an emergency medical services provider from adopting, or require an emergency medical services provider to adopt, additional stroke assessment protocols.
c. Each emergency medical services provider in the State shall establish pre-hospital care protocols related to the assessment, treatment, and transport of stroke patients, which shall include, but not be limited to, plans for the triage and transport of acute stroke patients to the most appropriate primary, thrombectomy-capable, or comprehensive stroke center or, when appropriate, acute stroke ready hospital, which is capable of providing the most effective and efficient treatment within a specified timeframe following the onset of symptoms.
d. Each emergency medical services provider in the State shall incorporate training on the assessment and treatment of stroke patients in its training requirements for emergency medical services personnel.
e. As used in this section, "emergency medical services provider" means any association, organization, company, department, agency, service, program, unit, or other entity that provides pre-hospital emergency medical care to patients in this State, including, but not limited to, a basic life support ambulance service, a mobile intensive care program or mobile intensive care unit, an air medical service, or a volunteer or non-volunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squad.
L.2019, c.476, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-27.2 - Rules, regulations.

27:5F-27.2 Rules, regulations.
4. The Commissioner of Health shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement this act.
L.2019, c.476, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-28 - Allocation of federal funds

27:5F-28. Allocation of federal funds
The federal funds apportioned and allocated to the State pursuant to the "U.S. Highway Safety Act of 1966," Pub.L. 89-564 (23 U.S.C. s.s. 401-404), or any other federal law, rule or regulation shall be utilized for such highway traffic safety purposes as the Governor shall deem appropriate.
In the event that federal funds are apportioned and allocated to the State pursuant to the "U.S. Highway Safety Act of 1966," Pub.L. 89-564 (23 U.S.C. s.s. 401-404), on the basis of existing State and local highway safety traffic programs and activities, the Governor is authorized, in his discretion and subject to the approval of the appropriate federal agency with respect to the allocation and payment of the local share of such federal funds, to do whatever must be done to avail the State of the federal funds.
L. 1987, c. 284, s. 11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-29 - Office of Highway Traffic Safety.

27:5F-29 Office of Highway Traffic Safety.
12. a. There is hereby created an Office of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety.
b. The office shall be under the immediate supervision of a director who shall be qualified to direct the work of the office. The director shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Governor.
c. The director shall:
(1) Administer the work of the office under the direction and supervision of the Governor and the Attorney General;
(2) Perform such functions, in addition to the work of the office, as the Governor may prescribe;
(3) Organize and reorganize the office;
(4) Assign and reassign personnel to employment within the office;
(5) Perform or cause to be performed the work of the office in the manner and pursuant to a program as he may deem necessary and appropriate;
(6) Employ as necessary the services of several departments and agencies, in a manner and to an extent as may be agreed upon by the chief executive officer of a department or agency and the Governor;
(7) Assist the localities in the development and formulation of local highway traffic safety programs;
(8) Receive and process applications from local agencies, State agencies, and nonprofit organizations for highway traffic safety project grants, provided that grants to qualifying nonprofit organizations shall be awarded only for programs approved by the director; the director shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), criteria by which a nonprofit organization shall qualify for award of grants including, but not limited to, the requirement that a nonprofit organization be operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable or similar purposes in the public interest with a demonstrable record of conducting highway traffic programs and specifying the types of programs for which a nonprofit organization may be awarded a grant; and
(9) Cause to be made a periodic review of local highway traffic safety programs, including training programs of first aid, rescue and ambulance squads, to insure they comply with the standards, guidelines, rules and regulations provided for by this act.
L.1987,c.284,s.12; amended 2007, c.84, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-30 - Ban on first aid squad restrictions

27:5F-30. Ban on first aid squad restrictions
This act shall not be construed to grant to the Governor or any other State or local official any power to promulgate regulations which may restrict a volunteer and nonvolunteer first aid, rescue or ambulance squad of the State in the proper performance of its duties. The provisions of this section may not be waived notwithstanding any other language of this act.
L. 1987, c. 284, s. 13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-31 - Advisory council

27:5F-31. Advisory council
The Governor shall establish a Highway Traffic Safety Policy Advisory Council. The council shall consist of the following 21 members appointed by the Governor: The Director of the Office of Highway Traffic Safety, who shall serve as chairperson of the council; one representative of the Department of Education; one representative of the Department of Health; one representative of the Department of Transportation; one representative each of the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Division of State Police, and the Police Training Commission in the Department of Law and Public Safety; one representative of the Administrative Office of the Courts; two representatives of county or municipal law enforcement agencies; two representatives of county or local governments; two members of the Governor's Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services; one representative of the New Jersey State First Aid Council; three private sector corporate representatives; and three members of the general public.
The Highway Traffic Safety Policy Advisory Council shall make recommendations to the Governor to assist him in preparing the New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Program and the rules and regulations and standards, guidelines and other programs provided for by this act.
L. 1987, c. 284, s. 14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-33 - Report to Legislature

27:5F-33. Report to Legislature
On or before December 31st each year, the Governor shall submit a report to the Legislature. The report shall include a detailed presentation of the New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Program, a statement concerning the progress made implementing the program, and recommendations concerning possible legislative action deemed necessary or desirable to implement the program.
L. 1987, c. 284, s. 16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-34 - Entities abolished

27:5F-34. Entities abolished
Executive Orders No. 31 of 1951 and 39 of 1968 are hereby superseded. The "State Coordinating Council on Traffic and Safety" established pursuant to Executive Order No. 31 of 1951 and the "Interdepartmental Highway Safety Program Committee" established pursuant to Executive Order No. 39 of 1968 are hereby abolished and the terms of office of the members thereof are hereby terminated. The functions, powers and duties of the Office of Highway Safety Liaison in the Department of Transportation established pursuant to Executive Order No. 39 of 1968 are hereby transferred to the Office of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety established hereunder.
L. 1987, c. 284, s. 17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-35 - Transfer of office

27:5F-35. Transfer of office
The Office of Highway Safety in the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety, together with its powers, functions, and duties, is transferred to the Office of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety. All references in any law, order, rule, regulation, contract, document, judicial or administrative, or otherwise, to the Office of Highway Safety in the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety or the manager thereof, shall mean the Office of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety or the director thereof. All transfers shall be made pursuant to the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L. 1971, c. 375 (C. 52:14D-1 et seq.).
L. 1987, c. 284, s. 18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:5F-37 - Instructors, certification.

27:5F-37 Instructors, certification.
2. To qualify for certification as an instructor of the motorcycle safety education course established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.452 (C.27:5F-36), a person shall:
a. be the holder of a motorcycle operator's license or endorsement issued by any state;
b. have at least two years of motorcycle riding experience;
c. have no record of a suspension or revocation of his driver's license or motorcycle license or endorsement during the past two years;
d. have no convictions for violating the provisions of R.S.39:4-50 during the past five years;
e. have accumulated no more than four points assessed against his driver's license or motorcycle license or endorsement by the chief administrator for motor vehicle offenses during the past two years;
f. be the holder of a current Motorcycle Safety Foundation certification as a motorcycle instructor; and
g. meet such other requirements as the Director of the Office of Highway Traffic Safety may deem appropriate and necessary.
Any person who meets the requirements set forth in this section may apply to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission to be certified as a motorcycle safety education instructor. The application shall be in writing and contain such information as the chief administrator shall require. No certification fee shall be charged by the chief administrator. A certification so issued shall be valid during such period as the instructor meets the requirements of subsections a. through g. of this section.
A person who holds a valid instructor's license issued pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1951, c.216 (C.39:12-5) may apply to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission for a motorcycle safety education instructor endorsement as provided for in section 5 of P.L.1951, c.216 (C.39:12-5).
L.1991, c.452, s.2; amended 2011, c.13, s.5.