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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-30.12 - Definitions

39:5-30.12. Definitions
1. As used in sections 1 through 5 of this act:
"Conviction" means a final adjudication that a violation has occurred, a final judgment on a verdict, a finding of guilt in a tribunal of original jurisdiction, or a conviction following a plea of guilty, non vult or nolo contendere accepted by a court. It also includes an unvacated forfeiture of bail, bond or collateral deposited to secure the person's appearance in court, or the payment of a fine or court costs, or violation of a condition of release without bail, regardless of whether the penalty is rebated, suspended or probated.
"Drug offense" means a conviction or an adjudication under juvenile proceedings for the possession, distribution, manufacture, cultivation, sale, transfer, or the attempt or conspiracy to possess, distribute, manufacture, cultivate, sell, or transfer any substance, the possession of which is prohibited under the federal Controlled Substances Act or a conviction or adjudication of delinquency for any violation of a law substantially similar in nature to the "Comprehensive Drug Reform Act of 1987," N.J.S.2C:35-1 et al.
"Person" means a natural person who is a resident of New Jersey at the time of the violation resulting in the conviction or adjudication of delinquency or who holds a New Jersey driver's license or permit at the time of the violation resulting in the conviction or adjudication of delinquency.
L.1993,c.296,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-30.14 - Notice of suspension, revocation, postponement; hearing request

39:5-30.14. Notice of suspension, revocation, postponement; hearing request
3. The proposed notice of suspension, revocation, or postponement shall be mailed to the person at his last address of record with the Division of Motor Vehicles. The suspension, revocation, or postponement shall become effective 20 days from the date of mailing of the notice, unless the director establishes another date for the commencement, or the person notifies the director in writing within 15 days of the mailing of the notice of his intention to challenge the suspension, revocation, or postponement. A hearing request shall contain a detailed statement of the factual and legal basis upon which the person challenges the suspension.
L.1993,c.296,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-30.15 - Responsibility of director

39:5-30.15. Responsibility of director
4. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall be responsible for the receipt of all reports of drug offense convictions submitted to this State by federal courts, courts of any other state, or courts of the District of Columbia.
L.1993,c.296,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-30.16 - Rules, regulations

39:5-30.16. Rules, regulations
5. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles may promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to implement sections 1 through 5 of this act.
L.1993,c.296,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-31 - Revocation of driver's license by director or magistrate

39:5-31. Revocation of driver's license by director or magistrate
The director or any magistrate before whom any hearing under this subtitle is had may revoke the license of any person to drive a motor vehicle, when such person shall have been guilty of such willful violation of any of the provisions of this subtitle as shall, in the discretion of the magistrate, justify such revocation.
Amended by L.1953, c. 36, p. 624, s. 30.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-32 - Validation, granting of new license.

39:5-32 Validation, granting of new license.
39:5-32. The commission shall, at all times, have the power to validate a driver's license that has been revoked, or to grant a new license to any person whose license to drive motor vehicles shall have been revoked.
Amended 2003, c.13, s.59.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-33 - Validity of new license.

39:5-33 Validity of new license.
39:5-33. If a driver of motor vehicles shall have had his license suspended or revoked, a new license granted to him shall be void and of no effect, unless it shall be granted by the commission.
Amended 2003, c.13, s.60.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-34 - Granting of new registration.

39:5-34 Granting of new registration.
39:5-34. If a registration or registration certificate shall have been suspended or revoked, a new registration or registration certificate issued shall be void and of no effect, unless the new registration shall be made and the new certificate issued under the direction of the commission.
Amended 2003, c.13, s.61.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-35 - Return or surrender of suspended or revoked driver's license or registration certificate and registration plates

39:5-35. Return or surrender of suspended or revoked driver's license or registration certificate and registration plates
Any person, whose driver's license or registration certificate has been suspended or revoked, who fails to return it or them to the director, together with any registration plates issued under such certificate, within five days of the date of suspension or revocation of such license or certificate, or both, or who fails to surrender it or them upon demand of an authorized representative of the Division of Motor Vehicles, member of the State Police or other police officer who has been directed to secure possession thereof, shall be fined not more than $25.00.
Amended L.1983, c. 403, s. 23, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-36 - Incarceration for default on certain penalties, surcharges; other actions by court.

39:5-36 Incarceration for default on certain penalties, surcharges; other actions by court.
a. The court may incarcerate in the county jail or workhouse of the county where the offense was committed any person upon whom a penalty or surcharge pursuant to subsection f. of section 1 of P.L.2000, c.75 (C.39:4-97.2) has been imposed for a violation of any of the provisions of this subtitle where the court finds that the person defaulted on payment of the penalty or surcharge pursuant to subsection f. of section 1 of P.L.2000, c.75 (C.39:4-97.2) without good cause and that the default was willful. Incarceration ordered under this subsection shall not reduce the amount owed by the person in default. In no case shall such incarceration exceed one day for each $50 of the penalty or surcharge so imposed, nor shall such incarceration exceed a period of 90 consecutive days.
b. Except where incarceration is ordered pursuant to subsection a. of this section, if the court finds that the person has defaulted on the payment of a penalty the court may take one or more of the following actions:
(1) the court shall take appropriate action to modify or establish a reasonable schedule for payment;
(2) if the court finds that the circumstances that warranted the penalty have changed or that it would be unjust to require payment, the court may revoke or suspend the penalty or the unpaid portion of the penalty; or
(3) if the defendant has served jail time for default on a penalty, the court may order that credit for each day of confinement be given against the amount owed. The amount of the credit shall be determined at the discretion of the court but shall be not less than $50 for each day of confinement served.
When such person shall have been confined for a sufficient number of days to establish credits equal to the aggregate amount of such penalties and costs, and is not held by reason of any other sentence or commitment, he shall be discharged from such imprisonment by the officer in charge of the county jail or workhouse.
c. For the purposes of this section, "penalty" means any fine, statutorily-mandated assessment, surcharge, or other financial penalty imposed by a court pursuant to this subtitle, but does not include a surcharge imposed pursuant to subsection f. of section 1 of P.L.2000, c.75 (C.39:4-97.2).
amended 1942, c.334, s.7; 1963, c.142, s.4; 1975, c.144, s.4; 2013, c.180, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-36.1 - Fee for dishonored check or payment

39:5-36.1. Fee for dishonored check or payment
31. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall collect a $25 fee from a person who issues or passes to the division a check, or similar sight order for the payment of money, which is not honored by the drawee. This fee shall be in addition to all other fees owed by the person to the division. The amount sought to be satisfied by such dishonored check, or similar sight order for the payment of money, shall not be deemed paid until such amount and the fee required under this section are paid. This section shall be applicable to any check or similar sight order for the payment of money, made to the division.
L.1994,c.60,s.31.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-39 - Physician's fee in certain cases

39:5-39. Physician's fee in certain cases
The judge, either in an original proceeding or on appeal for a violation of R.S. 39:4-50, may tax in the costs a sum not exceeding $20.00, which shall be paid to any physician testifying in the proceeding. This amount, when included in the taxed costs authorized by this chapter, shall be paid as costs are now paid. If the defendant is found not guilty of the charges laid against him for a violation of R.S. 39:4-50, the costs shall be paid by the prosecutor, except in those instances in which the director, a member of the Division of State Police or a police officer has been the prosecutor.
Amended L.1983, c. 403, s. 24, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-40 - Disposition of moneys received under motor vehicle law

39:5-40. Disposition of moneys received under motor vehicle law
Except as otherwise provided by this subtitle all moneys received in accordance with the provisions of this Title, whether from fines, penalties, forfeitures, registration fees, license fees, or otherwise, shall be accounted for and forwarded to the commissioner, who shall pay the same over to the State Treasurer, to be credited to the State Highway Fund and used for the purposes of such fund as provided by section 52:22-20 of the Title, State Government, Departments and Officers.
Amended by L.1938, c. 75, p. 189, s. 1, eff. April 4, 1938; L.1942, c. 334, p. 1184, s. 8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-42 - Reports by judges to chief administrator on violations, crimes and offenses; removal of certain information.

39:5-42 Reports by judges to chief administrator on violations, crimes and offenses; removal of certain information.
39:5-42. a. Every judge shall make a report, in such form as the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission may require, to the Chief Administrator: (1) of all cases heard before him for violation of this title, or for any other violation in which a motor vehicle was used in any way, and (2) of the conviction of any person of having committed a crime or offense in the commission of which a motor vehicle was used, within three days after the disposition of the case before him as a judge. The report shall state the nature of the violation, the full facts concerning the use of the motor vehicle in the commission of the crime or offense, the disposition of the case by the judge, and any recommendations which the judge may deem of value to the Chief Administrator in determining whether action should be taken against the driving, registration, or other privilege of the driver or owner of the motor vehicle.
b. Upon receipt of an order issued pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2015, c.126 (C.2C:52-32.1) or other appropriate notice from the court requiring the deletion, sealing, labeling, or correction of a person's name and other personal identifying information from a record, the Chief Administrator shall promptly remove such information that may have been entered into the records of the Motor Vehicle Commission. The Chief Administrator shall, upon request, provide the victim with a certified corrected driver history. Where appropriate, the Chief Administrator shall also reinstate any driver's license that may have been suspended or revoked and shall remove any motor vehicle penalty points from the victim's driving record that may have been assessed as a result of a conviction against the victim which the court has ordered vacated pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2015, c.126 (C.2C:52-32.1). Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no fee shall be charged to a victim for services provided by the Chief Administrator pursuant to this section.
amended 1941, c.60; 1942, c.334, s.10; 1990, c.103, s.34; 2015, c.126, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-42.1 - Refund of additional insurance premiums.

39:5-42.1 Refund of additional insurance premiums.
3. Any insurance company that charged any additional premium based on insurance points assessed against a policyholder as a result of a charge or conviction that was ordered by the court to be deleted, sealed, labeled, or corrected pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2015, c.126 (C.2C:52-32.1 et al.) shall refund those additional premiums to the policyholder upon receipt of notification of the court's order.
L.2015, c.126, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-43 - Failure to pay over fines collected; penalty

39:5-43. Failure to pay over fines collected; penalty
Any person who, having collected any fine for any violation of this subtitle, fails, within 30 days, to return the same to the director or the proper financial officer of the county or municipality, as the case may be, shall be subject to a penalty not exceeding $500.00 for the first offense, and a penalty of $1,000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both, at the discretion of the court, upon any subsequent conviction.
Amended by L.1982, c. 31, s. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-44 - Record of fines payable to county; inspection

39:5-44. Record of fines payable to county; inspection
Every court having jurisdiction to hear complaints for violations of the provisions of this Title shall keep a record of the disposition of all complaints under this subtitle, for which a fine may be imposed which record shall be open to inspection by the treasurer or auditor of a county or his duly authorized representative, or by the director or his duly authorized representative, or by the financial officers of the respective municipalities which are entitled to fines imposed by the court.
Amended by L.1942, c. 334, p. 1185, s. 11; L.1953, c. 36, p. 624, s. 33; L.1982, c. 31, s. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-45 - Itemized receipt.

39:5-45 Itemized receipt.
Any person who collects fines, costs or cash bail, for a violation of this subtitle, shall deliver to the defendant a proper itemized receipt, which may be either a "proper itemized manual receipt" or a "proper itemized computer generated receipt." Such receipt shall be created either manually or by computer. In the event that the payment was made by mail, the defendant shall only be entitled to a copy of the receipt if the defendant provides the court with a stamped self-addressed envelope. If a manual receipt is issued, a copy of that receipt shall be filed with the case. For the purposes of this section, a "proper itemized manual receipt" is one that is pre-numbered and which includes: the name and signature of the person who received the payment, the date the payment was received, the name of the defendant, the amount paid and the complaint or docket number. A "proper itemized computer generated receipt" is one that is pre-numbered and which includes: the identifying code of the person who received the payment, the date and time the payment was received, the name of the defendant, the amount paid and the complaint or docket number. Any outstanding charges against an offender may be immediately dismissed upon the offender's presentation of a proper itemized receipt issued pursuant to this section evidencing the payment of the required fines and costs. Properly itemized receipts, for use by municipal courts, may contain supplemental information as appropriate, but shall be on a form approved by the Administrative Director of the Courts.
Amended 1942, c.334, s.12; 1999, c.423, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-46 - Report to commission of stolen produce.

39:5-46 Report to commission of stolen produce.
39:5-46. The clerk of every court wherein a person licensed to operate a motor vehicle in this or another state is convicted of stealing produce from a farm in this state, shall, within three days after the conviction, make a report in writing to the commission of all such cases heard before the court, upon blanks provided by the commission for the purpose. The report shall state the name and address of the person convicted, the date thereof, the sentence imposed by the court and any recommendations the court may deem of value to the commission in determining whether action should be taken against the convicted person's license.
Amended 2003, c.13, s.62.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-47 - Seizure, sale of stolen motor vehicles.

39:5-47 Seizure, sale of stolen motor vehicles.
39:5-47. The commission may authorize the seizure of a motor vehicle operated over the highways of this State when it has reason to believe that the motor vehicle has been stolen or is otherwise being operated under suspicious circumstances and may retain it in the name of the commission until such time as the identity of ownership is established, whereupon it shall order the release of the motor vehicle to its owner.
After the expiration of ninety days from the date the motor vehicle came into the possession of the commission by seizure or otherwise, it shall sell it at public sale, upon notice of the sale being first published for the space of two weeks in one or more newspapers published and circulating in this State, and also by posting the notice in five public places in this State. The newspapers and places of posting shall be designated by the commission. Upon the sale of the motor vehicle all claims for interest therein shall be forever barred and the proceeds realized therefrom shall become the sole property of the State, to be used as other moneys received under chapter 3 of this title (R.S.39:3-1 et seq.).
Amended 2003, c.13, s.63.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-51 - Information to municipal court judges

39:5-51. Information to municipal court judges
In a municipal court case which involves a violation of the motor vehicle and traffic laws as set forth in Title 39 of the Revised Statutes or in any other case which involves directly or indirectly a motor vehicle accident, the municipal prosecutor shall inform the municipal court judge in writing during the initial appearance of a defendant before the court of the death of any person or the extent of any personal injury sustained by a person as a result of the violation of the motor vehicle or traffic laws by the defendant or as a result of a motor vehicle accident which occurred during the violation of any other law by the defendant.
L. 1987, c. 307, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-52 - Information to victim

39:5-52. Information to victim
A victim of a motor vehicle accident as defined in this section shall, upon his request, be provided in writing by the court adjudicating any offense committed during that motor vehicle accident with the following information:
(1) Information about the victim's role in the court process;
(2) Timely advance notice of the date, time, and place of the defendant's initial appearance before a judicial officer, submission to the court of any plea agreement, the trial and sentencing;
(3) Timely notification of the case disposition, including the trial and sentencing;
(4) Prompt notification of any decision or action in the case which results in the defendant's provisional or final release from custody; and
(5) Information about the status of the case at any time from the commission of the offense to final disposition or release of the defendant.
As used in this section, "victim" means, unless otherwise indicated, a person who suffers death, or any personal, physical, or psychological injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident. In the case of death, "victim" means a surviving spouse, child, or the next of kin.
When a need is demonstrated, the information in this section shall be provided in the Spanish as well as the English language.
b. A victim shall be provided with an opportunity to consult with the prosecutor prior to a dismissal of a case or the filing of a proposed plea negotiation with the court if a victim suffered death or sustained bodily injury or serious bodily injury as defined in N.J.S. 2C:11-1.
c. This section shall not be construed to alter or limit the authority or discretion of the Supreme Court to regulate the practice of plea agreements in municipal court, or alter or limit the authority or discretion of a prosecutor.
L. 1987, c. 307, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-53 - Definitions relative to diplomatic immunity for certain offenses

39:5-53. Definitions relative to diplomatic immunity for certain offenses
1. As used in this act:
"Motor vehicle moving violation" means any violation of the motor vehicle laws of this State for which motor vehicle points are assessed by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles pursuant to P.L.1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5).
"Person with diplomatic immunity" means a person who displays to a law enforcement officer a driver's license issued by the United States Department of State or who otherwise claims immunities or privileges under Title 22, chapter 6 of the United States Code.
L.2003,c.23,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-54 - Procedure for law enforcement officer stopping person with diplomatic immunity.

39:5-54 Procedure for law enforcement officer stopping person with diplomatic immunity.
2. Whenever a person with diplomatic immunity is stopped by a State, county or municipal law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that the person has violated N.J.S.2C:11-5, section 1 of P.L.2017, c.165 (C.2C:11-5.3), subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:12-1, R.S.39:4-50, section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a) or section 2 of P.L.1972, c.197 (C.39:6B-2), or has committed a motor vehicle moving violation, the law enforcement officer shall:
a. As soon as practicable, contact the United States Department of State office to verify the driver's status and immunity;
b. Record all relevant information from the person's driver's license or identification card, including a driver's license or identification card issued by the United States Department of State;
c. Within five working days after the date of the stop, forward to the Division of Motor Vehicles the following information:
(1) A vehicle accident report if the person was involved in an accident;
(2) A copy of any citation or other charging document that was issued, if any; and
(3) A written report describing the incident if no citation or charging document was issued.
L.2003, c.23, s.2; amended 2017, c.165, s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-55 - Records kept, forwarded by DMV

39:5-55. Records kept, forwarded by DMV
3. The Division of Motor Vehicles shall:
a. Keep records of each accident report, citation or other charging document, and incident report received by law enforcement officers pursuant to subsection c. of section 2 of this act;
b. Send copies of the reports and documents specified in subsection a. of this section to the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Foreign Missions in the United States Department of State.
L.2003,c.23,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5-56 - Other laws unaffected

39:5-56. Other laws unaffected
4. The provisions of this act do not prohibit or limit the application of any law to a criminal or motor vehicle violation by a person who claims immunities or privileges under Title 22 of the United States Code.
L.2003,c.23,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5A-1 - Written request; provisions made applicable.

39:5A-1 Written request; provisions made applicable.
1. Upon the filing of a written request by a person, or by the board of directors of any corporation, or by the board of trustees of any corporation or other institution of a public or semipublic character not for pecuniary profit, incorporated under Title 15 of the Revised Statutes, with the clerk of any municipality of this State within which the property of such person, corporation or institution is situate, that the provisions of subtitle 1, Title 39, of the Revised Statutes shall be made applicable to the semipublic or private roads, streets, driveways, trails, terraces, bridle paths, parkways, parking areas, or other roadways open to or used by the public, tenants, employees, and the members of such institutions for purposes of vehicular travel by permission of such persons, corporations, or institutions and not as matter of public right, the provisions of subtitle 1, Title 39, of the Revised Statutes, shall, in the discretion of the municipal authorities vested with the police powers in the locality within which the property of such persons, corporations, or institutions is situate, be made applicable thereto. Such written request shall contain the name and post office address of the person, corporation or institution and shall designate with reasonable accuracy the semipublic or private roads, streets, driveways, trails, terraces, bridle paths, parkways, parking areas, or other roadway open to or used by vehicular traffic, to be affected thereby.
L.1945, c.284, s.1; amended 1954, c.139, s.2; 1964, c.204; 1970, c.315, s.1; 2008, c.110, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5A-2 - Rescission of request

39:5A-2. Rescission of request
Any such institution may rescind any request filed by it in conformity with the provisions of the foregoing section, by filing with the clerk of the municipality in which the original request was filed, a written rescission of such request, and thereupon the provisions of subtitle one, Title 39, of the Revised Statutes shall cease to be applicable to the road, street, driveway, trail, terrace, bridle-path, parkway or other roadway, used by vehicular traffic, set forth in such written rescission, effective as of the first day of January in the year next ensuing the filing of the said rescission; provided, however, that no rescission may be filed in the same year in which a request has been filed pursuant to section one of this act.
L.1945, c. 284, p. 835, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5A-3 - Request not dedication; prohibition of use; different or additional conditions

39:5A-3. Request not dedication; prohibition of use; different or additional conditions
The filing of a written request, in pursuance of section 1 of this act, shall not be deemed to constitute a dedication to public use, of any such roads, streets, driveways, trails, terraces, bridle paths, parkways, parking areas, or other roadways open to or used by vehicular traffic, nor shall it be construed to prevent such persons, corporations or institutions, as owners of such property open to or used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel by permission of such persons, corporations or institutions and not as a matter of public right, from prohibiting such use or from requiring other or different or additional conditions than those specified in subtitle 1, Title 39, of the Revised Statutes, or otherwise regulating such use as may seem best to such persons, corporations or institutions.
L.1945, c. 284, p. 835, s. 3. Amended by L.1954, c. 139, p. 640, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5A-4 - Application of motor vehicle and traffic laws

39:5A-4. Application of motor vehicle and traffic laws
The provisions of subtitle one of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes shall be applicable to the semipublic or private roads, streets, driveways, trails, terraces, bridle paths, parkways or other roadways open to or used by the public for purposes of vehicular traffic, either as a matter of right or otherwise, within any park maintained in whole or in part by any municipality.
L.1953, c. 400, p. 2038, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5B-18 - Definitions

39:5B-18. Definitions
As used in this act:
a. "Certificate of handling" means a written document issued by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the terms of P.L.1977, c. 233 (C. 26:2D-18 et seq.), approving the use of certain specified New Jersey highways for the transport of specified quantities of radioactive materials.
b. "Certificate number" means the number associated with the certificate of handling issued by the Department of Environmental Protection.
L.1983, c. 102, s. 1, eff. March 14, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5B-19 - Radioactive material; production of certificate of handling, certificate number or other documents upon request

39:5B-19. Radioactive material; production of certificate of handling, certificate number or other documents upon request
For the transport of certain types and quantities of radioactive material as specified by P.L.1977, c. 233 (C. 26:2D-18 et seq.), the driver or operator of the motor vehicle shall produce the certificate of handling or certificate number when requested to do so by any State Police officer or any representative of the State Department of Environmental Protection, while in the performance of his office, and shall also produce any other documents in such manner as may be required by law so that the officer or representative may thereby determine the identity of the certificate holder.
L.1983, c. 102, s. 2, eff. March 14, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5B-20 - Placard on vehicle

39:5B-20. Placard on vehicle
Where a radioactive material shipment has been certified pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1977, c. 233 (C. 26:2D-18 et seq.), and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, and it does not require placarding on the outside of the shipping vehicle pursuant to federal law or regulations, the driver or operator of the vehicle shall conspicuously post a placard in the cab to be readily visible from outside the cab of the vehicle bearing the conventional radiation symbol and the words:
"CAUTION: THIS VEHICLE CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL" .
Compliance with this section shall be deemed compliance with section 11 of P.L.1950, c. 128 (C. 39:5B-11).
L.1983, c. 102, s. 3, eff. March 14, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5B-21 - Possession of certificate of handling or certification number by driver or operator

39:5B-21. Possession of certificate of handling or certification number by driver or operator
In addition to any other conditions or liability imposed by law, it shall be unlawful to ship or transport, or cause to be shipped or transported, by motor vehicle over the highways of this State those types and quantities of radioactive material for which a certificate of handling is required pursuant to the terms of P.L.1977, c. 233 (C. 26:2D-18 et seq.), unless the certificate of handling or certification number is obtained from the State Department of Environmental Protection and is in the possession of the driver or operator of any motor vehicle used for the transport of the material on the highways of this State.
L.1983, c. 102, s. 4, eff. March 14, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5B-22 - Conditions of certificate of handling; deviations; prohibition

39:5B-22. Conditions of certificate of handling; deviations; prohibition
Where a certificate of handling is required by law and has been issued by the State Department of Environmental Protection, it shall be unlawful to ship or transport, or cause to be shipped or transported, by motor vehicle over the highways of this State the radioactive material in any manner or condition that constitutes a deviation from the conditions of the certificate of handling.
L.1983, c. 102, s. 5, eff. March 14, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5B-23 - Inspection

39:5B-23. Inspection
Any State Police officer or representative of the State Department of Environmental Protection, while in the performance of the duties of his office, is authorized to inspect any motor vehicle to investigate any actual or suspected source of radiation for the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of, or the need for, a certificate of handling.
L.1983, c. 102, s. 6, eff. March 14, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5B-24 - Violations; penalties

39:5B-24. Violations; penalties
The civil penalty for violation of this act for a first offense is not more than $250.00 and for each subsequent offense is not more than $500.00, which penalty shall be recovered in accordance with "the penalty enforcement law" (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.).
L.1983, c. 102, s. 7, eff. March 14, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5B-25 - Definitions

39:5B-25. Definitions
As used in this act:
a. "Department" means the Department of Transportation;
b. "Hazardous material" means a substance or material determined by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce and so designated pursuant to the provisions of the "Hazardous Materials Transportation Act," Pub.L. 93-633 (49 U.S.C. s. 1801 et seq.).
L.1983, c. 401, s. 1, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5B-26 - Rules and regulations

39:5B-26. Rules and regulations
The department, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Labor, the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, the Divisions of Motor Vehicles and State Police of the Department of Law and Public Safety, and other appropriate State departments and agencies shall adopt, within 12 months of the effective date of this act and pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations concerning the transportation of hazardous material, which shall, to the maximum extent practicable, conform to the requirements established by 49 CFR Parts 100-199, adopted by the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to the provisions of the "Hazardous Materials Transportation Act," Pub.L. 93-633 (49 U.S.C. s. 1801 et seq.).
L.1983, c. 401, s. 2, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5B-27 - Office of hazardous materials transportation compliance and enforcement; responsibilities

39:5B-27. Office of hazardous materials transportation compliance and enforcement; responsibilities
There is created in the Division of State Police of the Department of Law and Public Safety, an Office of Hazardous Materials Transportation Compliance and Enforcement. It shall be the responsibility of this office to coordinate the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this act and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
L.1983, c. 401, s. 3, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5B-28 - Annual report

39:5B-28. Annual report
The department, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Labor, the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, the Divisions of Motor Vehicles and State Police of the Department of Law and Public Safety, and other appropriate State departments and agencies, shall, within one year of the effective date of this act and annually thereafter, prepare and submit to the Governor and the Legislature a report detailing the incidence and means of the transportation of hazardous materials in this State, evaluating the protection afforded New Jersey citizens therefrom by all relevant federal and State statutes and regulations, and recommending executive or legislative actions necessary to insure the safe and proper transportation of hazardous materials.
L. 1983, c. 401, s. 4, eff. Dec. 23, 1983. Amended by L. 1985, c. 415, s. 4, eff. Jan. 13, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5B-30 - Transportation of hazardous materials

39:5B-30. Transportation of hazardous materials
The transportation of hazardous materials in this State shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of P.L. 1983, c. 401 (C. 39:5B-25 et seq.) and this amendatory and supplementary act, except that this section shall not be construed to limit the application or enforcement of the system of reporting the generation, transportation, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes required to be reported to the Department of Environmental Protection on the special waste manifest pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:26-7.1 et seq., or as otherwise provided by law.
L. 1985, c. 415, s. 1, eff. Jan. 13, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5B-31.1 - Annual report; rules and regulations; deposit, disbursement of fees

39:5B-31.1. Annual report; rules and regulations; deposit, disbursement of fees
3. a. Notwithstanding any provision of Title 39 or Title 48 of the Revised Statutes to the contrary, the Commissioner of Transportation shall require all railroads operating in the State of New Jersey to annually report to the department the number of placarded rail freight cars transporting hazardous materials, as defined pursuant to P.L.1983, c.401 (C.39:5B-25 et seq.), originating or terminating in the State, and shall annually pay the department a $3 fee per placarded rail freight car transporting hazardous materials which originates or terminates in this State during the reporting year.
b. After a 24-month period following the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act, the Commissioner of Transportation may, annually or less frequently, adopt regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) providing for the revision of the fee set forth is subsection a. of this section, provided, however that such fee shall not be increased by more than the increase in the consumer price index for all urban wage earners and clerical workers (CPI-W) in the Philadelphia-New Jersey Area, as reported by the United States Department of Labor for the period since the fee was last determined.
c. Moneys received from fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the General Fund and shall be disbursed to the department, subject to appropriation, to defray the expenses of the placarded rail freight car transporting hazardous materials program.
L.1993,c.124,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5C-1 - Racing or making of speed records; penalty

39:5C-1. Racing or making of speed records; penalty
A person who shall operate or attempt or agree to operate a motor vehicle on a public highway in a race with any other motor vehicle or for the purpose of making a speed record or who shall arrange for, manage, encourage, or assist in, the holding of, or the attempting to hold, any such race or speed race event, is a disorderly person, and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00 for the first offense and for each subsequent offense a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $200.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or both.
L.1955, c. 217, p. 840, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5D-1 - Findings and declaration of policy

39:5D-1. Findings and declaration of policy
(a) The party States find that:
(1) The safety of their streets and highways is materially affected by the degree of compliance with State laws and local ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles.
(2) Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct which is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property.
(3) The continuance in force of a license to drive is predicated upon compliance with laws and ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles, in whichever jurisdiction the vehicle is operated.
(b) It is the policy of each of the party States to:
(1) Promote compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles by their operators in each of the jurisdictions where such operators drive motor vehicles.
(2) Make the reciprocal recognition of licenses to drive and eligibility therefor more just and equitable by considering the over-all compliance with motor vehicle laws, ordinances and administrative rules and regulations as a condition precedent to the continuance or issuance of any license by reason of which the licensee is authorized or permitted to operate a motor vehicle in any of the party States.
L.1966, c. 73, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5D-2 - Definitions

39:5D-2. Definitions
As used in this compact:
(a) "State" means a State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
(b) "Home State" means the State which has issued and has the power to suspend or revoke the use of the license or permit to operate a motor vehicle.
(c) "Conviction" means a conviction of any offense related to the use or operation of a motor vehicle which is prohibited by State law, municipal ordinance or administrative rule or regulation, or a forfeiture of bail, bond or other security deposited to secure appearance by a person charged with having committed any such offense, and which conviction or forfeiture is required to be reported to the licensing authority.
L.1966, c. 73, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5D-3 - Reports of conviction

39:5D-3. Reports of conviction
The licensing authority of a party State shall report each conviction of a person from another party State occurring within its jurisdiction to the licensing authority of the home State of the licensee. Such report shall clearly identify the person convicted; describe the violation specifying the section of the statute, code or ordinance violated; identify the court in which action was taken; indicate whether a plea of guilty or not guilty was entered, or the conviction was a result of the forfeiture of bail, bond or other security; and shall include any special findings made in connection therewith.
L.1966, c. 73, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5D-4 - Effect of conviction

39:5D-4. Effect of conviction
(a) The licensing authority in the home State, for the purposes of suspension, revocation or limitation of the license to operate a motor vehicle, shall give the same effect to the conduct reported, pursuant to Article III of this compact, as it would if such conduct had occurred in the home State, shall apply the penalties of the home State or of the State in which the violation occurred, in the case of convictions for:
(1) Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;
(2) Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug, or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle;
(3) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used;
(4) Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another.
(b) As to other convictions, reported pursuant to Article III, the licensing authority in the home State shall give such effect to the conduct as is provided by the laws of the home State.
(c) If the laws of a party State do not provide for offenses or violations denominated or described in precisely the words employed in subdivision (a) of this article, such party State shall construe the denominations and descriptions appearing in subdivision (a) hereof as being applicable to and identifying those offenses or violations of a substantially similar nature and the laws of such party State shall contain such provisions as may be necessary to ensure that full force and effect is given to this article.
L.1966, c. 73, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:5D-5 - Applications for new licenses

39:5D-5. Applications for new licenses
Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party State shall ascertain whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of a license to drive issued by any other party State. The licensing authority in the State where application is made shall not issue a license to drive to the applicant if:
(1) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been suspended by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such suspension period has not terminated.
(2) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been revoked by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such revocation has not terminated, except that after the expiration of 1 year from the date the license was revoked, such person may make application for a new license if permitted by law. The licensing authority may refuse to issue a license to any such applicant if, after investigation, the licensing authority determines that it will not be safe to grant to such person the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the public highways.
(3) The applicant is the holder of a license to drive issued by another party State and currently in force unless the applicant surrenders such license.
L.1966, c. 73, s. 1.