nj mvc title 39 toc
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Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 DEFINITIONSN.J.S.A. 39:1-1 Words and phrases de�ned
CHAPTER 2 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLESN.J.S.A. 39:2-1 Department continuedN.J.S.A. 39:2-2 Director of Division of Motor Vehicles;
appointment; term; salary; bond; oathN.J.S.A. 39:2-3 Powers and duties of commissioner
generally; collection of data; contracts;disbursements
N.J.S.A. 39:2-3.1 Repealed by L.1994, c. 182, § 45N.J.S.A. 39:2-3.2 Procedure for simultaneous application for
driver's license and registration to voteN.J.S.A. 39:2-3.3 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:2-3.4 Disclosure of personal informationN.J.S.A. 39:2-3.5 Violations; criminal penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:2-3.6 Violations; civil penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:2-3.7 Obtaining personal informationN.J.S.A. 39:2-3.8 Electronic processing; regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:2-4 Deputy director; powers; bond; oathN.J.S.A. 39:2-5 Repealed by L.2003, c. 13, § 126N.J.S.A. 39:2-6 to 39:2-9 Repealed by L.1983, c. 403, § 45, e�. Dec. 23,
1983N.J.S.A. 39:2-9.1 Abolishment of positions of chief inspector,
deputy chief inspector, inspector andspecial inspector
N.J.S.A. 39:2-9.2 Reemployment rightsN.J.S.A. 39:2-9.3 Appointment to state policeN.J.S.A. 39:2-9.4 Quali�cations of appointeeN.J.S.A. 39:2-9.5 Transfer of pension contributions and
reservesN.J.S.A. 39:2-9.6 Construction of act to preserve rights of
tenure, civil service, pension orretirements
N.J.S.A. 39:2-9.7 State agency transfer act; application to actN.J.S.A. 39:2-9.8 Construction of actN.J.S.A. 39:2-10 Records and seal; authentication of
documentsN.J.S.A. 39:2-11 O�ce facilities and suppliesN.J.S.A. 39:2-12 Repealed by L.2003, c. 13, § 126N.J.S.A. 39:2-13 Medical advisory panelN.J.S.A. 39:2-14 Appointments; term; reimbursement for
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N.J.S.A. 39:2-15 Duties; recommendations; adoption bydivision
N.J.S.A. 39:2-16 Nonliability for civil damages as a result ofproviding reports, records, etc
CHAPTER 2A NEW JERSEY MOTOR VEHICLECOMMISSIONN.J.S.A. 39:2A-1 Short titleN.J.S.A. 39:2A-2 Legislative �ndingsN.J.S.A. 39:2A-3 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 9:2A-4 New Jersey Motor Vehicle CommissionN.J.S.A. 39:2A-5 Employees of commissionN.J.S.A. 39:2A-6 Civil service credit; private employeesN.J.S.A. 39:2A-7 Probationary periodN.J.S.A. 39:2A-8 SalaryN.J.S.A. 39:2A-9 Competitive testingN.J.S.A. 39:2A-10 Deputy Chief Administrator; powers and dutiesN.J.S.A. 39:2A-11 Appointing authorityN.J.S.A. 39:2A-12 Powers and duties of boardN.J.S.A. 39:2A-13 Powers and duties of commissionN.J.S.A. 39:2A-14 Member electionsN.J.S.A. 39:2A-15 CompensationN.J.S.A. 39:2A-16 MeetingsN.J.S.A. 39:2A-17 MinutesN.J.S.A. 39:2A-18 Con�icts of interestN.J.S.A. 39:2A-19 RemovalN.J.S.A. 39:2A-20 Authorized paymentsN.J.S.A. 39:2A-21 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:2A-22 Annual reportN.J.S.A. 39:2A-23 Civil liabilityN.J.S.A. 39:2A-24 ImmunityN.J.S.A. 39:2A-25 Legal representationN.J.S.A. 39:2A-26 Advisory councilsN.J.S.A. 39:2A-27 Agency facilitiesN.J.S.A. 39:2A-28 Additional powers and duties of boardN.J.S.A. 39:2A-29 Authorized actionsN.J.S.A. 39:2A-30 Motor Vehicles A�ordability & Fairness Task
ForceN.J.S.A. 39:2A-31 Taxes and assessmentsN.J.S.A. 39:2A-32 Fingerprinting of employees; criminal history
background checkN.J.S.A. 39:2A-33 Contracts for ancillary servicesN.J.S.A. 39:2A-34 Reorganization plans; inconsistencies supercededN.J.S.A. 39:2A-35 Commercial Business Unit; functions, powers and
duties transferred to commissionN.J.S.A. 39:2A-36 Service charges; revenue
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N.J.S.A. 39:2A-36.1 Increased fees and surcharges; factors to beconsidered
N.J.S.A. 39:2A-37 Fees and revenueN.J.S.A. 39:2A-38 Additional vehicle registration fees; security
surchargeN.J.S.A. 39:2A-39 Revenues exemptN.J.S.A. 9:2A-40 Inconsistent acts supercededN.J.S.A. 39:2A-41 Severability
CHAPTER 3 MOTOR VEHICLESN.J.S.A. 39:3-1 Certain vehicles excepted from
chapterN.J.S.A. 39:3-2 Motor vehicles used on rural mail
routes not commercial carsN.J.S.A. 39:3-3 Registration and licensing agents; feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-4 Registration of automobiles and
motorcycles; application;registration certi�cates; expiration;issuance; violations
N.J.S.A. 39:3-4a Temporary registration of motorvehicle in another state by residentof New Jersey
N.J.S.A. 39:3-4b Temporary registrationN.J.S.A. 39:3-4c Rules and regulations over temporary
registration requirements; issuance;duration of license; insurance
N.J.S.A. 39:3-4d “Geographical district” de�nedN.J.S.A. 39:3-4e Rules and regulations; information by
insurersN.J.S.A. 39:3-4f Motor vehicle with registration in
foreign country; time limit onoperation after import
N.J.S.A. 39:3-4.1 Licensing motor vehicles fortransportation of passengers for hire
N.J.S.A. 39:3-5 Registration refusedN.J.S.A. 39:3-5.1 Registration of vehicles subject to
federal heavy vehicle use taxN.J.S.A. 39:3-6 Repealed by L.1995, c. 157, § 38N.J.S.A. 39:3-6.1 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.2 Authority of director to make
arrangements, agreements ordeclarations
N.J.S.A. 39:3-6.3 Registration in another jurisdiction ofvehicles located or operated frombase in such jurisdiction
N.J.S.A. 39:3-6.4 Repealed by L.1995, c. 157, § 38N.J.S.A. 39:3-6.5 Exemptions, bene�ts and privileges;
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examination of laws andrequirements of other jurisdictions
N.J.S.A. 39:3-6.6 Leased vehiclesN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.7 Vehicles registered in jurisdiction
where no agreement, arrangementor declaration is in e�ect;commercial vehicles
N.J.S.A. 39:3-6.8 Repealed by L.1995, c. 157, § 38N.J.S.A. 39:3-6.9 Written agreements, arrangements or
declarations required; �lingN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.10 Suspension or cancellation of
exemptions, bene�ts, or privilegesN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.11 De�nitions; apportioned vehiclesN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.12 International registration planN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.13 Registration of apportioned vehiclesN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.14 Registration and administrative feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.15 Preservation of operational recordsN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.16 Temporary registrationN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.17 Violations; �nesN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.18 Motor carrier audits of operational
accountsN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.19 Supersedure over other laws and
agreementsN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.20 Disbursement of fees; proportional
registration distributive fundN.J.S.A. 39:3-6.21 Reciprocity privilegesN.J.S.A. 39:3-7 Power of attorney given by
nonresident; service of processN.J.S.A. 39:3-8 Fees for registration of passenger
automobiles; license of semitrailersand trailers
N.J.S.A. 39:3-8.1 Noncommercial trucks; license;application for registration
N.J.S.A. 39:3-8.2 Collection of fees for certain programfunds
N.J.S.A. 39:3-8.3 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-8.4 Additional fees on certain passenger
automobilesN.J.S.A. 39:3-9 Repealed by L.1955, c. 8, p. 49, § 12N.J.S.A. 39:3-9a Endorsement of legal name in own
handwriting on driver's license;notice of change of name; violation;penalty
N.J.S.A. 39:3-9b Application or renewal of driver'slicense; street address of place ofresidence or business
N.J.S.A. 39:3-9c Adoption of rules and regulations
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 Driver's licenses; examination;surrender of current license;classi�cations; issuance; licenseperiods; renewals; denial of license;penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10a Restoration of suspended or revokedlicense or registration; fee
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10b Initial license; two year probationarybasis
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10c Vision screening every ten yearsN.J.S.A. 39:3-10d Implementation of vision
reexaminationN.J.S.A. 39:3-10e Involvement in two or more accidents
within 6 months with assessment ofpoints; reexamination
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10f Color photograph driver licenses;“valid without photo” license
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10f1 Veri�cation of authenticityN.J.S.A. 39:3-10f2 Release or disclosure of picturesN.J.S.A. 39:3-10f3 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-10f4 Fee for digitized pictureN.J.S.A. 39:3-10f5 Secure Driver's License FundN.J.S.A. 39:3-10g Repealed by L.1999, c. 28, § 18, e�.
Jan. 1, 2000N.J.S.A. 39:3-10h Nonalterable construction of licenseN.J.S.A. 39:3-10i Repealed by L.1981, c. 322, § 3, e�.
Dec. 9, 1981N.J.S.A. 39:3-10j Legislative �ndings and declarations
concerning exemptions fromlicensing requirements set forth inthe Commercial Motor VehicleSafety Act of 1986
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10k Farmers and designated drivers ofvolunteer �re companies andNational Guard; exempt fromlicensing provisions of CommercialMotor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10l Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-10m Applicants for license and license
renewal to be o�ered opportunity toregister to vote
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10n Chief administrator; discretion toissue temporary driver's licenses toNew Jersey licensees serving in themilitary
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.1 Driver of motor vehicle or tracklesstrolley with capacity over sixpassengers; special license
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.1a School bus drivers; examination forpresence of controlled dangeroussubstance
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.2 to 39:3-10.3 Repealed by L.1973, c. 108, § 1, e�.May 2, 1973
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.4 Report to director by physicians ofpersons subject to epileptiformseizures
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.5 Report by drivers' license applicantssubject to epileptiform seizures
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.6 Procedure for evaluation andscreening of persons subject toepileptiform seizures
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.7 Con�dentiality of reports of personssubject to epileptiform seizures
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.8 Violations of provisions requiringreports of persons subject toepileptiform seizures
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.9 Short titleN.J.S.A. 39:3-10.10 Purpose of actN.J.S.A. 39:3-10.11 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-10.11a Drivers of vehicles related to provision
of funeral services; medicalexamination required
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.12 Tests for commercial driver licenseN.J.S.A. 39:3-10.13 Operation of commercial motor vehicle
while under in�uence of alcohol orcontrolled substance
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.14 Requests to Commercial DriverLicense Information System fordriving record of applicant;provision of information to otherlicensing authorities; noti�cation ofissuance of license
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.15 Noti�cation of tra�c violations,disquali�cation or suspension
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.16 Denial, suspension or revocation ofcommercial driver license bydirector
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.17 Licensee to be domiciled in StateN.J.S.A. 39:3-10.17a Commercial drivers license applicants;
�ngerprinting and backgroundchecks
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.18 Possession of valid commercial driverlicense with applicableendorsements required; operation ofvehicle during period of refusal,suspension, revocation, prohibition,
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disquali�cation, or out of serviceorder; penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.19 Operation of commercial vehicle inthis State by person with waiver ofrequirements or license issued byother jurisdiction
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.20 Suspension or revocation ofcommercial driver license by chiefadministrator; noti�cation toCommercial Driver LicenseInformation System
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.21 Administration of commercial drivertesting
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.22 Waiver of skills testN.J.S.A. 39:3-10.23 Processing of applicants; time and
place of testingN.J.S.A. 39:3-10.24 Consent to taking samples of breath;
record of test; independent test;prohibition of use of force; refusal tosubmit to test; penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.25 Chemical analyses of breath; uniformform for reports of analyses
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.26 Operator of commercial vehiclerestricted to one license; penalty forviolation
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.27 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-10.28 Agreements, arrangements, or
declarations to carry out provisionsof act
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.29 Waiver of provisionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-10.30 Fees; duration of examination of
learner's permit; testingopportunities; expiration ofcommercial driver license
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.31 Waiver of road test for completion ofmotorcycle safety education course
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.32 Violations; disorderly persons o�enseN.J.S.A. 39:3-10.33 Request for medical review or
retesting of certain motor vehicleoperators; con�rmation of notices
N.J.S.A. 39:3-11 Driver's license with restrictions orconditions; violations; punishment
N.J.S.A. 39:3-11a Hearing impaired persons; specialdriver's license; fee
N.J.S.A. 39:3-11b Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-11.1 License to persons 16 years of age to
drive motor vehicles in agriculturalpursuits
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-11.2 Discretion as to granting license;consent of parent or guardian
N.J.S.A. 39:3-11.3 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-11.4 Repealed by L.1953, c. 127, p. 1325,
§ 1N.J.S.A. 39:3-11.5 Persons in military or naval service or
discharged or released therefrom;“in time of emergency” de�ned
N.J.S.A. 39:3-12 Illegal securing of driver's license;punishment
N.J.S.A. 39:3-12.1 Application for renewal of registrationor license
N.J.S.A. 39:3-12.2 Organ donor under the “UniformAnatomical Gift Act”; designation;real-time electronic access to donorlist
N.J.S.A. 39:3-12.3 Donate Life NJ Registry; developmentand establishment of on-linedatabase; monetary donations tofund
N.J.S.A. 39:3-12.4 Drivers license or ID card registrationor renewal; donations to Donate LifeNJ Registry via on-line portal
N.J.S.A. 39:3-12.5 Federal or private grants fordevelopment and implementation ofregistry; receipt and expenditure offunds
N.J.S.A. 39:3-13 Examination and special learner'spermit; scope and e�ect; fees
N.J.S.A. 39:3-13a Written examination administered inhigh school; student with cognitivedi�culty; grading
N.J.S.A. 39:3-13b Minor's driving record; parent orguardian's request for information
N.J.S.A. 39:3-13.1 Special learner's permit; place ofkeeping
N.J.S.A. 39:3-13.2 Scope and e�ect of special learner'spermit
N.J.S.A. 39:3-13.2a Special learner's permit; durationN.J.S.A. 39:3-13.3 Application for special permitN.J.S.A. 39:3-13.4 Examination for driver's licenseN.J.S.A. 39:3-13.5 Repealed by L.1990, c. 103, § 38, e�.
Nov. 9, 1990N.J.S.A. 39:3-13.6 Evaluation and report regarding new
driver performanceN.J.S.A. 39:3-13.7 Adoption of rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-13.8 Speci�c violations of certain permits
or licenses
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-13.9 Public education campaignN.J.S.A. 39:3-14 O�cial drivers licensed free; special
certi�cate; termination andsurrender
N.J.S.A. 39:3-15 Operation of motor vehicle bynonresident; touring privileges;seasonal permits; violations; �nes
N.J.S.A. 39:3-15.1 Rules and regulations; formsN.J.S.A. 39:3-16 Authority of commissioner; suspension
of touring privilegesN.J.S.A. 39:3-17 Touring privileges of nonresident
chau�eurs or driversN.J.S.A. 39:3-17.1 Continuation of nonresident driving
rights after becoming resident;vehicle registration after certaindate; criminal penalties; repeato�enses
N.J.S.A. 39:3-18 General registration; “D” or temporaryplates; fees
N.J.S.A. 39:3-19 Omnibus registration; fees; markers;application for registration
N.J.S.A. 39:3-19.1 Penalty for violating omnibusregistration requirements
N.J.S.A. 39:3-19.2 School vehicles; fees; exemptionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-19.3 Inapplicability of act to certain buses
and vehiclesN.J.S.A. 39:3-19.4 Vehicle used for summer day or
residence camps; inspection; liabilityinsurance coverage
N.J.S.A. 39:3-19.5 Autocab, limousine or livery service;special registration plates; fees
N.J.S.A. 39:3-19.6 Fee for operating period from October1 through September 30 forpassenger limousines
N.J.S.A. 39:3-20 Commercial motor and motor-drawnvehicles other than omnibuses;registration year; fees; gross weight;de�nition; violations; penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:3-20.1 Empty trucks, tractors, trailers andsemitrailers; “in-transit empty”registration plates; fees
N.J.S.A. 39:3-20.2 Misuse of “in-transit empty”registration; penalty
N.J.S.A. 39:3-20.3 Operation of commercial motor vehicleexceeding gross weight limit onregistration certi�cate unlawful;penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:3-20.4 Highway Safety Fund established
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-21 Motorcycle registration; feeN.J.S.A. 39:3-22 Repealed by L.1971, c. 215, § 1, e�.
June 17, 1971N.J.S.A. 39:3-22a Reduction of fees on or after October 1N.J.S.A. 39:3-22.1 Persons in military or naval service;
refund of registration fees;application
N.J.S.A. 39:3-22.2 Warrant for refundN.J.S.A. 39:3-23 Rubber tires or tires of approved
material requiredN.J.S.A. 39:3-23.1 Approval of tires of material other
than rubberN.J.S.A. 39:3-24 Farm tractors and traction equipment;
motor vehicles used as farmmachinery or farm implements;registration; operation; fee
N.J.S.A. 39:3-24.1 Repealed by L.1961, c. 71, p. 598, § 3,e�. June 3, 1961
N.J.S.A. 39:3-25 License plates for farmers' trucks; fee;expiration
N.J.S.A. 39:3-26 Traction or tractor well-drill machinesor well-drilling equipment; truckswith powered feed impregnatingmachines; fee
N.J.S.A. 39:3-26.1 Self-propelled unregistered vehicleused solely on private property;highway crossing permit
N.J.S.A. 39:3-26.2 Application; issuance; contentsN.J.S.A. 39:3-26.3 Unauthorized use of highway by
unregistered vehicles; penaltyN.J.S.A. 39:3-26.4 Fees; refund; duration of permit;
renewalN.J.S.A. 39:3-26.5 Death, bodily injury or property
damage involving vehicle on publichighway; application of MotorVehicle Security-Responsibility Law
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27 Free registration of certain vehicles;expiration; transfer to other motorvehicle
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.1 Free registration of vehicles owned byresident blind or disabled veteransor holder of Medal of Honor
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.2 Special registration for passengerautomobiles used in connection withconvention, pageant or parade
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.3 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.4 Registration of historic motor vehicles
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.5 Amateur radio call letter registrationplates
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.6 Application; form; feeN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.7 Revocation or expiration; noti�cation
of directorN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.8 Special license plate; �re department,
�rst aid or rescue squad; member,spouse, parent or business �rm
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.9 Issuance; proof of membership; feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.10 Termination of association; return of
special plateN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.11 Unauthorized usesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.12 Violations; �neN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.13 Member of national guard; special
license plate; feeN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.14 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.15 Disabled veteran; special license plateN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.16 Issuance; feeN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.17 Unauthorized use; prohibitionN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.18 Violations; �neN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.19 Commuter vans; registration
certi�cate and plates; feeN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.20 Termination of use; surrender of
special plateN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.21 Unauthorized use of special plateN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.22 Violations; �neN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.23 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.24 P.O.W. license plates; feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.25 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.26 Repealed by L.1983, c. 56, § 2, e�. Feb.
4, 1983N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.27 Street rod license plates; fees; display
of National Street Rod Associationsafety inspection sticker; violations;�ne
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.28 Disposition of feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.29 O�cers and elected o�cials of
counties; special license platesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.30 Issuance; feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.31 Surrender on leaving o�ceN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.32 Disposition of feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.33 Members of military reserve unit;
special license platesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.34 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.35 Special organization vehicle
registration plates for members ofnonpro�t community, alumni orservice organizations; issuance
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.36 Conditions for issuanceN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.37 Authority for �nal decision of approval
of organizationN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.38 Right to suspend approvalN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.39 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.40 E�ect on existing laws and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.41 Surviving spouse of purple heart
veteran; retention of specialorganization vehicle registrationplates
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.42 Special license plates issued to mayoror chief executive; fee; surrender ofplates; violation
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.43 Active members of Military Order ofPurple Heart authorized to a�xapproved emblem to license plate
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.44 Rules and regulations; use; design;placement on license plates
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.45 Special license plates for Silver Starmedal recipients; retention of plateby surviving spouse; rules andregulations
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.46 Special license plates for CombatInfantryman Badge recipients; fee;retention of plate by survivingspouse; rules and regulations
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.47 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.48 Coastal protection license plates;
designN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.49 Application for coastal protection
license plates; feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.50 Coastal Protection Trust Fund; use of
monies collected; special emergencyreserve account; use of monies
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.51 Fees used to reimburse division forcosts
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.52 Appropriations from fundN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.53 Noti�cation of availability of coastal
protection license platesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.54 Interagency memorandum of
agreementN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.55 Animal welfare license plates;
applicationN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.56 Fees to be deposited in Animal
Population Control FundN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.57 Noti�cation of availability of animal
welfare license plates
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.58 Interagency memorandum ofagreement
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.59 Emergency medical technician-ambulance license plates;application; fees
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.60 Fees for special license plates to covercosts of implementation
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.61 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.62 Olympic license plates authorizedN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.63 Application and fee for olympic license
plateN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.64 Garden state games trust fund createdN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.65 Garden state games trust fund;
allocation of fundsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.66 Notice of availability of olympic
license platesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.67 Issuance of Battleship U.S.S. New
Jersey license platesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.68 Application; feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.69 Battleship New Jersey Memorial FundN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.70 Use of license plate feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.71 Noti�cation of motoristsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.72 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.73 Historic preservation license plates;
slogans and emblems displayedN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.74 Application; fee; additional fee with
registrationN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.75 Historic Preservation License Plate
Fund; fees depositedN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.76 Reimbursement for costs incurred by
historic preservation license plateprogram; average cost per licenseplate
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.77 Notice to motorists of availability oflicense plates
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.78 Interagency memorandum ofagreement
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.79 Shade tree and community forestpreservation license plates
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.80 Application for shade tree andcommunity forest preservationlicense plate
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.81 Shade tree and community forestpreservation license plate fund
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.82 Use of license plate fees;reimbursement for costs related toissuance of plates
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.83 Methods used to notify motorists ofavailability of license plates
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.84 Interagency memorandum ofagreement
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.85 Pinelands preservation license plates;application fee; use of proceeds
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.86 Issuance of Barnegat Bay Decoy andBaymen's Museum license plates
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.87 Application for license plates; feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.88 Reimbursement of division for certain
costs; annual certi�cation of cost perlicense plate; discontinuance if costexceeds application fee
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.89 Noti�cation of motorists; availabilityof special plates
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.90 Conquer cancer license plates;application; fees
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.91 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.92 Liberty State Park license plates;
issuance; descriptionN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.93 Liberty State Park license plates;
application; feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.94 Liberty State Park License Plate Fund
establishedN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.95 Liberty State Park License Plate
Fund; amounts depositedN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.96 Liberty State Park license plates;
notice of eligibilityN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.97 Interagency memorandum of
agreementN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.98 License plates; submarine veterans
emblemN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.99 Rules and regulations; submarine
veteran license plate emblemsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.100 Meadowlands conservation license
platesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.101 Application and feeN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.102 Fees; deposited in trustN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.103 Division of Motor Vehicles;
reimbursement of costsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.104 Availability of license plates;
noti�cation to motoristsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.105 Interagency agreementN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.106 Navy Cross license plates; description;
feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.107 Deborah Heart and Lung Center
license plates
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.108 ApplicationN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.109 Deborah Hospital Foundation FundN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.110 Center contributionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.111 Fees; reimbursementN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.112 Noti�cation to eligible motoristsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.113 Memorandum of agreementN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.114 Special registration plates; municipal
mayorN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.115 Special registration plates; former
members of New Jersey StateLegislature
N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.116 “Promote Agriculture” license platesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.117 FeesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.118 FundingN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.119 Use of fees collectedN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.120 Average cost per license plateN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.121 Noti�cation of eligible motoristsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.122 Procedure for carrying out provisions
of this actN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.123 Design; fees; cost; noti�cation of
eligible motoristsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.124 Monies contributed; law enforcement
memorial license platesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.125 Funds annually appropriated;
reimbursementsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.126 Procedures for carrying out provisions
of actN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.127 “Be An Organ Donor” special license
platesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.128 Contributions to o�set initial costsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.129 Notice to motorists; proceduresN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.130 Certi�cation of average cost;
discontinuance of issuanceN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.131 Rewards for Justice License Plate
FundN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.132 United We Stand license platesN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.133 Application for United We Stand
license plates; feeN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.134 FundingN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.135 Contribution to fundN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.136 Use of fundsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.137 Noti�cation of eligible motoristsN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.138 Memorandum of agreement;
proceduresN.J.S.A. 39:3-27.139 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-28 Licenses and registrations indexed;
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certi�ed copies of applications asevidence; destruction of applicationsand copies
N.J.S.A. 39:3-29 License, registration certi�cate andinsurance identi�cation card;possession; exhibit upon request;violations; �ne; defense
N.J.S.A. 39:3-29.1 Insurance identi�cation cards; rulesand regulations
N.J.S.A. 39:3-29.1a Failure to provide proof of insurance;impoundment and sale of vehicle
N.J.S.A. 39:3-29.2 Short titleN.J.S.A. 39:3-29.3 Quali�cations; data; signature and
veri�cationN.J.S.A. 39:3-29.4 Standard license form; color; “For
Identi�cation Only”N.J.S.A. 39:3-29.5 Duration of card; renewal; feeN.J.S.A. 39:3-29.6 Duplicate cardN.J.S.A. 39:3-29.7 FeesN.J.S.A. 39:3-29.8 Prohibited actsN.J.S.A. 39:3-29.9 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-29.10 Violation of provisionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-30 Transfer of ownership or destruction
of motor vehicle; use on anothermotor vehicle; death of registeredowner; joint registration
N.J.S.A. 39:3-30.1 Registration in names of husband andwife; title; presumption; procedureupon death
N.J.S.A. 39:3-30.1a A�davit that registrants husband andwife
N.J.S.A. 39:3-30.2 Rights of creditors; constructionagainst waiver of inheritance taxrequirements
N.J.S.A. 39:3-30.3 Operation of motor vehicles registeredin name of decedent
N.J.S.A. 39:3-31 Duplicate certi�cates and licenses;fees
N.J.S.A. 39:3-31.1 Duplicate certi�cate for use bymembers of family; fee
N.J.S.A. 39:3-32 Loss, destruction or defacement oflicense plates; reissuance orreplacement of surrendered plates;replacement fees
N.J.S.A. 39:3-33 Identi�cation mark or marks; display;registration plate inserts; issuance;requirements; use of �ctitious
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numbers or plate withadvertisement; violations; penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:3-33a Additional application feesN.J.S.A. 39:3-33b Personalized, courtesy or specialty
license plates; second setN.J.S.A. 39:3-33.1 Veterans buying motor vehicles from
United States; temporaryidenti�cation markers
N.J.S.A. 39:3-33.2 License plates; words “Garden State”to be imprinted
N.J.S.A. 39:3-33.3 Special identifying marks; issuance ofplates
N.J.S.A. 39:3-33.4 Additional fees for courtesy andpersonalized identifying marks
N.J.S.A. 39:3-33.5 Restrictions upon issuanceN.J.S.A. 39:3-33.5a Issuance of courtesy marksN.J.S.A. 39:3-33.6 Disposition of fundsN.J.S.A. 39:3-33.7 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-33.8 E�ective dateN.J.S.A. 39:3-33.9 Re�ectorized registration plates;
phase-in program; re�ectorizedlicense plate selection commission;additional annual fee; duration;rules and regulations; annualprogress report
N.J.S.A. 39:3-33.10 Special wildlife conservation licenseplates; fees; establishment ofWildlife Conservation Fund
N.J.S.A. 39:3-33.11 Renewal fee for wildlife conservationlicense plates
N.J.S.A. 39:3-34 Application for certi�cate or licenseduring suspension, revocation orprohibition period forbidden
N.J.S.A. 39:3-35 Lending or using registrationcerti�cate or plates on other vehicleprohibited; �ne
N.J.S.A. 39:3-36 Notice of change of address; penaltyfor failure
N.J.S.A. 39:3-37 Falsifying application, examination orwaiver certi�cate; knowingly sell,loan or give identi�cation documentto unquali�ed person; punishment;revocation of registration or license
N.J.S.A. 39:3-37.1 Use of license or vehicle by unlicenseddriver prohibited
N.J.S.A. 39:3-38 Counterfeiting or using other markers;placement of forged or counterfeit
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plate on motor vehicle; revocation oflicense; �ne
N.J.S.A. 39:3-38.1 to 39:3-39 Repealed by L.1999, c. 28, § 18, e�.Jan. 1, 2000
N.J.S.A. 39:3-40 Driving when license refused,suspended, revoked or prohibited;motor vehicle license revoked;punishment
N.J.S.A. 39:3-40.1 Revocation of registration certi�cateand plates
N.J.S.A. 39:3-40.2 Issuance of temporary registrationcerti�cate and plates to spouse,child, dependent or legal guardianof violator or to owner or lessee ofvehicle
N.J.S.A. 39:3-40.3 Impoundment of motor vehicle subjectto registration restriction
N.J.S.A. 39:3-40.4 Sale or transfer of vehicle subject toregistration restrictions
N.J.S.A. 39:3-40.5 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-40.6 Release of impounded vehicle; proof of
insuranceN.J.S.A. 39:3-41 Driver's manual; distributionN.J.S.A. 39:3-41.1 Driver's manual; distribution of
remaining copies before reprintingN.J.S.A. 39:3-42 Compliance with chapter su�cientN.J.S.A. 39:3-43 Powers of commissionerN.J.S.A. 39:3-44 Scope and e�ectN.J.S.A. 39:3-45 Certain vehicles exceptedN.J.S.A. 39:3-46 Words and phrases de�nedN.J.S.A. 39:3-47 Certain acts forbiddenN.J.S.A. 39:3-48 VisibilityN.J.S.A. 39:3-49 HeadlampsN.J.S.A. 39:3-50 Color of lights, permits; cancellation
or revocation of permitsN.J.S.A. 39:3-51 Auxiliary driving lampsN.J.S.A. 39:3-52 Additional lighting equipmentN.J.S.A. 39:3-53 Spot lampsN.J.S.A. 39:3-54 Special restrictions on lamps,
emergency warning lightingN.J.S.A. 39:3-54.1 to 39:3-54.6 Repealed by L.1977, c. 223, § 8N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.7 Members of certain organizations;
display of emergency warning lightsN.J.S.A. 39:3-54.8 Time of operationN.J.S.A. 39:3-54.9 Speci�cationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-54.10 Placement on motor vehicleN.J.S.A. 39:3-54.11 Display of emergency warning lights;
identi�cation cards
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.12 Rights of motor vehicle withemergency warning lights inoperation
N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.13 Violations; penaltyN.J.S.A. 39:3-54.14 Special identi�cation lights; vehicles of
licensed private detectivebusinesses; permits; penalty forviolation
N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.15 Red emergency warning lights onmotor vehicles owned by activevolunteer �re chief or �rst assistantchief
N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.16 Placement of red emergency warninglights
N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.17 Placement of sirensN.J.S.A. 39:3-54.18 Identi�cation cards for chief or �rst
assistant chief; issuance; purposeN.J.S.A. 39:3-54.19 Operation of motor vehicles with red
emergency warning lights or sirens;yielding right of way
N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.20 Unlawful use of red emergencywarning lights or sirens; penalty
N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.21 Use of amber warning lights byUnited States Postal Serviceemployees
N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.22 Permit to display emergency warninglights; application to CountyEmergency ManagementCoordinator
N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.23 Permit to display emergency warninglights; application to MunicipalEmergency ManagementCoordinator
N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.24 Amber warning lights for use by anauthorized public utility companyemployee; permit authorizingdisplay; fees; approved operation
N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.25 Magnetic sign with utility logo a�xedon to vehicle; authorized display
N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.26 Violation of authorized use of amberwarning lights or magnetic sign;penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:3-55 Alternate road lighting equipmentN.J.S.A. 39:3-56 Number of driving lamps required or
permittedN.J.S.A. 39:3-57 Single-beam road lightingN.J.S.A. 39:3-58 Multiple-beam road lightingN.J.S.A. 39:3-59 Beam indicator lights
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-60 Use of multiple-beam road lightingequipment
N.J.S.A. 39:3-61 Lamps and re�ectors required onparticular vehicles
N.J.S.A. 39:3-61.1 Mounting of lamps and re�ectorsN.J.S.A. 39:3-61.2 Combination of lighting devices and
re�ectors; prohibited combinationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-61.3 Stop lamps; construction, placement
and useN.J.S.A. 39:3-61.4 Overhang loads; placement and use of
red lamps and �agsN.J.S.A. 39:3-62 Lamps on parked vehiclesN.J.S.A. 39:3-63 Regulations governing lamps, turn
signals and re�ectors; promulgationby commissioner
N.J.S.A. 39:3-64 Vehicular tra�c hazard warningsignals
N.J.S.A. 39:3-64.1 Itinerant vendors' vehicleN.J.S.A. 39:3-64.2 Signaling system; �ashing
simultaneouslyN.J.S.A. 39:3-64.3 Signals to �ash simultaneously when
stopped for purpose of transactingbusiness
N.J.S.A. 39:3-64.4 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-65 Lamps on other vehicles and
equipmentN.J.S.A. 39:3-66 Maintenance of lamps, re�ectors, etcN.J.S.A. 39:3-66.1 Repealed by Laws 1964, c. 136, § 14N.J.S.A. 39:3-66.2 Punishment for violationN.J.S.A. 39:3-67 Brake equipment requiredN.J.S.A. 39:3-68 Brake performanceN.J.S.A. 39:3-68.1 Towing vehicle and towed vehicle
de�nedN.J.S.A. 39:3-68.2 Emergency stopping system for
vehicles using compressed air atwheels for application of servicebrakes; requirement
N.J.S.A. 39:3-69 Horns and audible warning devicesN.J.S.A. 39:3-70 Mu�ersN.J.S.A. 39:3-70.1 Air pollution control; testsN.J.S.A. 39:3-70.2 Idling and operation of motor vehicles
and school buses; emission of smokeand other air contaminants;penalties; exceptions
N.J.S.A. 39:3-71 MirrorsN.J.S.A. 39:3-71.1 Backup monitoring device or rear
cross-view mirrors
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-72 Tire equipmentN.J.S.A. 39:3-73 Tire-chainsN.J.S.A. 39:3-74 Windshields must be unobstructed
and equipped with cleanersN.J.S.A. 39:3-75 Safety glassN.J.S.A. 39:3-75.1 Regular transport of persons with
medical conditions; application forwindshield treatment
N.J.S.A. 39:3-75.2 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-75.3 Violations and penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:3-76 Dangerous exhaust gasesN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.1 Use of sign “Press” on motor vehicleN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2 Safety belts or restraining devicesN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2a Child passenger restraint system; use;
failure to use not contributorynegligence; inadmissibility inevidence
N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2b Repealed by L.2001, c. 244, § 3N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2c Informational materialN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2d Fines; suspension of �neN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2e Short titleN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2f Seat belt usage requirements; persons
5 to 18; responsibility of driverN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2g Exceptions to seat belt usage
requirementsN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2h Personal injury or death actions; e�ect
of actN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2i Repealed by L.1999, c. 422, § 4N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2j Violations; �nesN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2k Informational booklet; availability to
publicN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2l Wheelchair passengers; restraint and
securement systems in passengervehicles
N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2m Violations; �nesN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.3 Motorcycles; height of handle bar
gripsN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.3a Motorcycle operation; conformance to
federal standards; NHTSAcerti�cation
N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.4 Mu�er systems for motorcyclesN.J.S.A. 39:3-76.5 Permanent seat; passengers; seat,
handholds and footrests; helmets;method of riding; violations;penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.6 Rules and regulations; motorcycleequipment
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.7 Protective helmet of proper size to beworn by operator and passenger;points not assessed for violations
N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.8 Goggles or face shield to be worn bymotorcycle operator
N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.9 Wind screen; goggles or face shield notnecessary
N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.10 Sale of helmets, goggles or faceshields; type and speci�cationsapproved by director
N.J.S.A. 39:3-77 Selling or using unapproved devices orequipment
N.J.S.A. 39:3-77.1 Use of national school bus chromepaint on motor vehicles
N.J.S.A. 39:3-77.2 Motor vehicles to which personsadmitted to purchase merchandiseor view exhibit; exit door
N.J.S.A. 39:3-78 Construction of articleN.J.S.A. 39:3-79 Fine for violating articleN.J.S.A. 39:3-79.1 Devices to prevent throwing of dirt on
windshields of following vehiclesN.J.S.A. 39:3-79.2 ViolationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-79.3 E�ective dateN.J.S.A. 39:3-79.4 Motor vehicle powered by compressed
or liqui�ed gaseous fuel;identi�cation with diamond shapedlabel; fee
N.J.S.A. 39:3-79.5 Diamond shaped label; requirements;rules and regulations on placementand appearance
N.J.S.A. 39:3-79.6 Inspection for compliance withprovisions of act
N.J.S.A. 39:3-79.7 Failure to comply; penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:3-79.8 Prohibition of supplying fuel to vehicle
without label; violations; penaltyN.J.S.A. 39:3-79.9 Publicity of provisions of actN.J.S.A. 39:3-79.10 Intermodal chassis; de�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-79.11 Intermodal equipment provider;
violationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-79.12 Systematic maintenanceN.J.S.A. 39:3-79.13 Identi�cation of out-of-service
intermodal chassis; tags; repair ofdefects
N.J.S.A. 39:3-79.14 Events triggering full SMC eight-pointinspection
N.J.S.A. 39:3-79.15 Quali�cations of SMC inspectorsN.J.S.A. 39:3-79.16 Driver request for repair or
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replacement of intermodal chassis;driver compensation; complaint;penalty
N.J.S.A. 39:3-79.17 Maintenance of recordsN.J.S.A. 39:3-79.18 Intermodal equipment providers;
registration; annual certi�cation;audits; compliance and penalty
N.J.S.A. 39:3-79.19 Roadside inspection; summons,complaint or violation report
N.J.S.A. 39:3-79.20 Interference with motor carrier ordriver, intermodal equipmentprovider or SMC inspector; penalty
N.J.S.A. 39:3-79.21 Intermodal chassis; rules andregulations
N.J.S.A. 39:3-79.22 Omnibus owner or operators without acerti�cate of public convenience andnecessity; additional �ne
N.J.S.A. 39:3-79.23 Omnibus Safety Enforcement Fundwithin the Department of Treasury;deposit and utilization of funds
N.J.S.A. 39:3-79.24 Omnibus Safety Enforcement Fundwithin the Motor VehicleCommission; deposit and utilizationof funds
N.J.S.A. 39:3-80 Rubber tires or tires of approvedmaterial required; penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:3-81 Sale, possession or use of tires of typeapproved by director; regulations;penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:3-82 Tires on commercial vehicles, tractorsand motordrawn vehicles;distribution of load; �ne forviolation of section
N.J.S.A. 39:3-83 Repealed by L.1950, c. 142, p. 283, § 4N.J.S.A. 39:3-84 Dimensional restrictions; outside
width; height; overall length;weight; special written permit forexceptions
N.J.S.A. 39:3-84a Repealed by L.1983, c. 349, § 5, e�.April 6, 1983
N.J.S.A. 39:3-84.1 Application of weight limitationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-84.2 RepealedN.J.S.A. 39:3-84.3 Violations as to weights and
measurements of vehiclesN.J.S.A. 39:3-84.4 Damage to highways or structures by
overweight vehicles; liabilityN.J.S.A. 39:3-84.5 Partial invalidityN.J.S.A. 39:3-84.6 De�nitions
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N.J.S.A. 39:3-84.7 Issuance of distinctive markersN.J.S.A. 39:3-84.8 Tow truck registration; application
contentsN.J.S.A. 39:3-84.9 System for licensureN.J.S.A. 39:3-84.10 Suspension, revocation or refusal of
registrationN.J.S.A. 39:3-84.11 Proper display of license plates or
markersN.J.S.A. 39:3-84.12 Preemption of certain political
subdivision actionsN.J.S.A. 39:3-84.13 Violations; �nesN.J.S.A. 39:3-84.14 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-85 Repealed by L.1950, c. 142, p. 283, § 4N.J.S.A. 39:3-85.1 Stolen motor vehicles or registration
plates; noti�cation of policeN.J.S.A. 39:3-85.2 Report to Superintendent of State
Police and Commissioner of MotorVehicles
N.J.S.A. 39:3-85.3 Record of stolen motor vehicles andregistration plates
N.J.S.A. 39:3-85.4 Partial invalidityN.J.S.A. 39:3-85.5 Program to combat theft of motor
vehicles; establishment; consentagreement; decal
N.J.S.A. 39:3-85.6 Authority of law enforcement o�cer tostop vehicle displaying decal
N.J.S.A. 39:3-85.7 Form of consent agreementN.J.S.A. 39:3-85.8 Recording of participants in programN.J.S.A. 39:3-85.9 Fees for consent forms and decalsN.J.S.A. 39:3-85.10 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3-86 Penalty where no speci�c penalty
providedN.J.S.A. 39:3-87 Expenditure of receipts,
apportionment
CHAPTER 3A ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENTREGULATIONSN.J.S.A. 39:3A-1 Television set with screen visible to driver of vehicle
prohibitedN.J.S.A. 39:3A-2 Punishment for violations
CHAPTER 3B SCHOOL BUSES, EQUIPMENT ANDREGULATIONSN.J.S.A. 39:3B-1 Electric identi�cation and warning lampsN.J.S.A. 39:3B-1.1 Installation of crossing control arms on school
busesN.J.S.A. 39:3B-1.2 School districts to be reimbursed for installation
costs; amount of reimbursements
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N.J.S.A. 39:3B-1.3 List of vehicles used to transport students to besubmitted to commissioner; application forreimbursement
N.J.S.A. 39:3B-1.4 Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 80, § 4, e�. Aug. 14,1998
N.J.S.A. 39:3B-2 Signs or legends displayed on busN.J.S.A. 39:3B-3 Information on back of certi�cates of approvalN.J.S.A. 39:3B-4 Convex mirror or other device for observing road
condition in front of busN.J.S.A. 39:3B-5 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3B-5.1 Duration of use of school busesN.J.S.A. 39:3B-5.2 Duration of use of school buses with gross vehicle
weight over 25,000 poundsN.J.S.A. 39:3B-5.3 Inspection of school busesN.J.S.A. 39:3B-5.4 Retired school buses; use to transport children or
senior citizens to certain programs and events;safety regulations
N.J.S.A. 39:3B-6 ViolationsN.J.S.A. 39:3B-7 RepealN.J.S.A. 39:3B-8 Van type II school vehicleN.J.S.A. 39:3B-9 Identi�cation lettering, color and warning lightsN.J.S.A. 39:3B-10 Seats, seat belts and child restraint systems;
regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3B-11 Use of seat belts or child restraint systems during
operation of bus; liability of owner or operatorN.J.S.A. 39:3B-12 Emergency exits on type I school busN.J.S.A. 39:3B-13 De�nitions relating to liqui�ed petroleum gasN.J.S.A. 39:3B-14 Liqui�ed petroleum gas; alternative fuel for school
busesN.J.S.A. 39:3B-15 School bus conversion or modi�cation; use of
liqui�ed petroleum gasN.J.S.A. 39:3B-16 Limited immunity from civil liability for use of
liqui�ed petroleum gasN.J.S.A. 39:3B-17 Adoption of rules and regulations; use of liqui�ed
petroleum gas in school busesN.J.S.A. 39:3B-18 Short titleN.J.S.A. 39:3B-19 Legislative �ndingsN.J.S.A. 39:3B-20 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:3B-21 Inspection program; elementsN.J.S.A. 39:3B-22 Violations; enforcement of penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:3B-23 Removal from serviceN.J.S.A. 39:3B-24 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:3B-25 Wireless telephones
CHAPTER 3C SNOWMOBILESN.J.S.A. 39:3C-1 De�nitions
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N.J.S.A. 39:3C-2 Director and commissioner; powers, duties andauthority
N.J.S.A. 39:3C-3 Registration; necessity; fee; expirationN.J.S.A. 39:3C-4 Duration of registration numberN.J.S.A. 39:3C-5 Registration; issuance; inspection of certi�cate;
display of number; transfer of ownershipN.J.S.A. 39:3C-6 Exemptions; operation on private property;
payment of fee by governmentsN.J.S.A. 39:3C-7 Exemptions; nonresidentsN.J.S.A. 39:3C-8 Display of registration numberN.J.S.A. 39:3C-9 Production of registration certi�cate for
inspection; persons under 18 to producecerti�cate of completion of safety course
N.J.S.A. 39:3C-10 Notice of change of addressN.J.S.A. 39:3C-11 Transfer of ownership or discontinuance of useN.J.S.A. 39:3C-12 Destruction, theft or removal from state; notice to
divisionN.J.S.A. 39:3C-13 Licensing or registration by political subdivision;
prohibitionN.J.S.A. 39:3C-14 Rules and regulations of commissioner; public
lands to be designated for all-terrain vehiclesafety training
N.J.S.A. 39:3C-15 Rules and regulations of director; establishmentof all-terrain vehicle safety education andtraining program
N.J.S.A. 39:3C-16 Minimum age to be operatorN.J.S.A. 39:3C-17 Prohibition of operation on highways, streets and
right-of-way limits; exceptionsN.J.S.A. 39:3C-18 Prohibition of operation on private property
without consentN.J.S.A. 39:3C-19 Unlawful actsN.J.S.A. 39:3C-20 Liability insuranceN.J.S.A. 39:3C-21 Report of accidentsN.J.S.A. 39:3C-22 Special eventsN.J.S.A. 39:3C-23 Special events; exemption from registration and
light requirementsN.J.S.A. 39:3C-24 EquipmentN.J.S.A. 39:3C-25 Inspection and testingN.J.S.A. 39:3C-26 Sale of vehicle not in compliance with provisions
of law; prohibitionN.J.S.A. 39:3C-27 Law enforcement o�cers; dutiesN.J.S.A. 39:3C-28 Violations; penaltyN.J.S.A. 39:3C-29 Deposit of moneys to credit of general treasury;
allocation to defray cost of all-terrain vehicleeducation and training manuals or programs
N.J.S.A. 39:3C-30 Other laws applicable to operation on publichighways and lands; violations; penalties
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N.J.S.A. 39:3C-30.1 All-terrain vehicles; operation and use on golfcourses; operation on public lands, waters orhighways as incident to adjacent farmoperations
N.J.S.A. 39:3C-31 Severability
CHAPTER 4 TRAFFIC REGULATION
ARTICLE 1 CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTERN.J.S.A. 39:4-1 Application of chapter
ARTICLE 2 GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OFCOMMISSIONERN.J.S.A. 39:4-2 Transfer of powers and duties of
commissioner to director of Division ofMotor Vehicles
N.J.S.A. 39:4-3 to 39:4-5 Repealed by L.2003, c. 13, § 126N.J.S.A. 39:4-6 Director's dutiesN.J.S.A. 39:4-7 Director's hearings; subpoenasN.J.S.A. 39:4-8 Municipal or county regulatory actions
governing tra�c or tra�c conditions;commission approval; certain authorizedaction permitted without commissionerapproval
N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.1 Handicapped parking spaces and signs;inspection by municipal engineer
N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.2 De�nitions relating to tra�c and parking onpublic highways or transportation systems
N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.3 Regulation of tra�c and parking on publichighways and transportation systems
N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.4 Contents of order, mailing and publicationrequirements
N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.5 Maintenance of o�cial and informationalrecords of orders
N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.6 Continued e�ectiveness of orders issuedprior to the e�ective date of this act
N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.7 Regulation provisions of Title 39 under thejurisdiction of the commissioner
N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.8 Authority of the commissionerN.J.S.A. 39:4-8.9 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-8.10 Construction of speed hump on residential
streets; construction of tra�c calmingmeasures
N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.11 Design and construction of speed humpsN.J.S.A. 39:4-8.12 Legislative �ndings and declarations; tra�c
control signal monitoring systems; pilotprogram
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.13 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-8.14 Five-year pilot program; municipal
participation in program; authorization toinstall and utilize tra�c control signalmonitoring systems; public awareness
N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.15 Recorded data to be reviewed by designatedlaw enforcement o�cial; issuance of asummons; public access to data; ownerliability for violations
N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.16 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:4-8.17 Annual reports by municipalities; reports to
the legislature and governorN.J.S.A. 39:4-8.18 Expiration of pilot programN.J.S.A. 39:4-8.19 Consultation with commissioner at request
of municipality or county; authority togive advisory review; fees
N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.20 Fines paid to the municipal court;distribution of funds
N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.21 Construction of a curb extension or bulbout;municipal authority
N.J.S.A. 39:4-9 Repealed by L.1967, c. 189, § 6, e�. July 27,1967
N.J.S.A. 39:4-9.1 Exchange of information between statesconcerning certain violations
ARTICLE 3 BICYCLES AND ROLLERSKATESN.J.S.A. 39:4-10 Lights and re�ectors on bicyclesN.J.S.A. 39:4-10.1 Bicycle operators and passengers under age 17
required to wear helmetsN.J.S.A. 39:4-10.2 Violation of bicycle helmet requirement; �nesN.J.S.A. 39:4-10.3 Posting of sign regarding bicycle helmet
requirement; penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:4-10.4 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:4-10.5 De�nitions relating to roller skating and
skateboardingN.J.S.A. 39:4-10.6 Violations by roller skaters or skateboarders;
�nesN.J.S.A. 39:4-10.7 Personal injury or wrongful death actionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-10.8 Sale of roller skates or skateboards; protective
gear warningN.J.S.A. 39:4-10.9 Sale or rental of roller skates or skateboards;
notice of helmet requirementN.J.S.A. 39:4-10.10 Rights and duties of roller skaters and
skateboardersN.J.S.A. 39:4-10.10a Municipal ordinances; skateboards and roller
skatesN.J.S.A. 39:4-10.10b Maintenance or construction of roadways;
accommodation of roller skates or skateboards
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-10.11 Rules of operation of roller skates andskateboards on roadways
N.J.S.A. 39:4-10.12 Nonapplicability of act; roller skating rinksN.J.S.A. 39:4-10.13 Adoption of rules and regulations; roller skates
and skateboardsN.J.S.A. 39:4-11 Audible signalN.J.S.A. 39:4-11.1 Brake requiredN.J.S.A. 39:4-12 Position of hands and feet; carrying another
personN.J.S.A. 39:4-13 Repealed by L.1951, c. 23, p. 120, § 119N.J.S.A. 39:4-14 Hitching on vehicles prohibitedN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.1 Rights and duties of persons on bicyclesN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.2 Keeping to right; exceptions; single �leN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3 Motorized bicycles; limitations on use; age of
operator; license to operate; issuance;examination; learner's permit; fee; possession;exhibit on request; violations; �ne; applicabletra�c regulations
N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3a Retail sales; conformance of bicycles to act andregulations
N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3b Violations; penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3c Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3d Operator only on bicycleN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3e Compulsory liability insurance coverageN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3f Accident reportsN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3g Operation by person under in�uence of liquor or
drugs; penaltyN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3h Suspension of privilege; second violationN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3i Registration; requirements; form and content of
certi�cate; expiration; renewalN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3j Form completed by dealer at original sale;
content; temporary registration; temporarylicense plates; registration; fee
N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3k License plateN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3l Removal from state, destruction, theft or
discontinued usage; notice; transfer ofownership
N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3m Display of licenseN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3n Make and model numbers; certi�cation; list of
approved bicyclesN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3o Nonresident motorized bicycle owner;
registrationN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3p Proof of ownership; bicycle purchased prior to
e�ective date of actN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3q HelmetN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3r Dealer licensed as motor vehicle dealer;
inapplicability of restrictions contained inMunicipal Land Use Law
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3s Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3t Violations; �neN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3u Ownership acquired prior to e�ective date of act;
compliance with actN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3v Education program for safe operation; fundN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3v1 Educational program for safe operation of
bicycles; fundN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3w Disposition of feesN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3x Emerging from or entering alley, driveway,
garage, or private road or driveway; violation;penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.4 Sale or rent of bicycle; equipment with re�ectorsN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.4a Rules and regulations for promotion of bicycle
helmetsN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.5 Bicycle de�nedN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.6 Inapplicability of act to person not regularly
engaged in selling or renting bicyclesN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.7 Equipment; rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.7a Statement promoting use of helmet to be a�xed
to bicycle or to carton of unassembled bicycleN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.8 Violations; penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.9 Enforcement; collection of penalties; jurisdiction;
processN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.10 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.11 Failure to comply with act; �nesN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.12 Restrictions on operation of motorized scooterN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.13 Violations; penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:4-14.14 Operation of motorized scooters in designated
locations permitted by municipal ordinance orcounty resolution; requirements
N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.15 Conditions for operation of motor scooter onpublic streets
ARTICLE 4 HORSES AND HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLESN.J.S.A. 39:4-15 Sleigh bells on horses attached to a sleighN.J.S.A. 39:4-16 Unattended horses; precautions usedN.J.S.A. 39:4-17 Unbitted horsesN.J.S.A. 39:4-18 Removing part of vehicle or harnessN.J.S.A. 39:4-19 Obstructing sidewalk with tie rope, etc., prohibitedN.J.S.A. 39:4-20 Hitching horses to pole, post, tree or hydrant
prohibitedN.J.S.A. 39:4-21 Racing on highway prohibited; exceptionN.J.S.A. 39:4-22 Reins held in handsN.J.S.A. 39:4-23 Ill-treatment of horsesN.J.S.A. 39:4-24 Use of whipN.J.S.A. 39:4-25 Lights on animal-drawn vehicles
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ARTICLE 5 MACHINERY, VEHICLES OR APPARATUSOF UNUSUAL SIZE OR WEIGHTN.J.S.A. 39:4-25.1 Rights and duties of persons riding or driving
animalsN.J.S.A. 39:4-26 Moving heavy machinery, apparatus, etc.;
registration fee; permits; reciprocityN.J.S.A. 39:4-27 Loading and operation of trailer; permittee's
responsibility in damagesN.J.S.A. 39:4-28 Height; overhead wiresN.J.S.A. 39:4-29 Time for moving along street railway tracksN.J.S.A. 39:4-30 Exceptions to application of article; “temporary” or
“in-transit” registration plates
ARTICLE 5A LOW SPEED VEHICLESN.J.S.A. 39:4-31 Violations of article; �neN.J.S.A. 39:4-31.1 Operation of low-speed vehicles on public roads;
conditionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-31.2 Maintenance and equipment requirements for low-
speed vehicles operated on public roads; violationN.J.S.A. 39:4-31.3 Valid driver's license required for operation of low-
speed vehicle; registration; insurance; licenseplates; safety information decal; violation
N.J.S.A. 39:4-31.4 Certi�cate of origin of low-speed vehicle; waiverand certi�cation by purchaser
N.J.S.A. 39:4-31.5 Low-speed vehicle exempt from inspection
ARTICLE 6 PEDESTRIANSN.J.S.A. 39:4-32 Crossing roadway; signalsN.J.S.A. 39:4-33 Use of designated crosswalk; keeping to rightN.J.S.A. 39:4-34 Pedestrians to cross within crosswalk or at right
angles; facing tra�c; sidewalksN.J.S.A. 39:4-35 Pedestrian's right to complete crossingN.J.S.A. 39:4-36 Driver to yield to pedestrian at crosswalk;
exceptions; vehicles approaching stopped vehiclefrom rear; yield of right-of-way by pedestrian;penalties; portion of �ne deposited in PedestrianSafety Enforcement and Education Fund
N.J.S.A. 39:4-36.1 Crossing having pedestrian tunnel or overheadcrossing; right of way
N.J.S.A. 39:4-36.2 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement and EducationFund
N.J.S.A. 39:4-36.3 Legislative �ndingsN.J.S.A. 39:4-36.4 Identi�cation of intersections controlled by tra�c
control signals presenting demonstratedpedestrian safety problems
N.J.S.A. 39:4-37 Regulating crossing at intersections by localauthorities
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-37.1 Blind persons; right of way
ARTICLE 7 STREET CARSN.J.S.A. 39:4-38 Vehicles travelling upon street car route to give way
to street car; intersections; overtaking and passingstreet cars
N.J.S.A. 39:4-39 Distance to be kept behind street carN.J.S.A. 39:4-40 Passing street carN.J.S.A. 39:4-41 Driving through safety zones prohibitedN.J.S.A. 39:4-42 Action of motorman on collisionN.J.S.A. 39:4-43 Crossing signalsN.J.S.A. 39:4-44 Car stopsN.J.S.A. 39:4-45 Obstruction of crosswalks by street cars
ARTICLE 8 DISPLAY OF NAME AND PLACE OF OWNEROF COMMERCIAL VEHICLEN.J.S.A. 39:4-46 Commercial vehicles to display name and
municipality of owner and gross vehicle weightrating; exception; exemption from municipalityrequirement
N.J.S.A. 39:4-47 Violations of article; �ne
ARTICLE 9 OPERATION OF OR ACTS AFFECTINGOPERATION OF VEHICLES AND STREET CARSN.J.S.A. 39:4-48 Operating or using motor vehicle
without consent of owner; �neN.J.S.A. 39:4-49 Tampering with vehicle; �neN.J.S.A. 39:4-49.1 Operating motor vehicle with controlled
dangerous substance or prescriptionlegend drug in possession or in motorvehicle
N.J.S.A. 39:4-49.2 Exemption; physicians, dentists, etcN.J.S.A. 39:4-49.3 Exemption; common carriers,
warehousemen, etcN.J.S.A. 39:4-50 Driving while intoxicatedN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.1 Repealed by L.1990, c. 103, § 38, e�.
Nov. 9, 1990N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2 Consent to taking samples of breath;
record of test; independent test;prohibition of use of force; informingaccused
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2a Guidelines to promote uniformenforcement
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.3 Method of analyses; approval oftechniques; certi�cation of analysts;reports; forms
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4 Repealed by L.1981, c. 512, § 3, e�. Jan.12, 1982
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a Refusal to submit to chemical test;penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.5 SeverabilityN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.6, 39:4-50.7 Repealed by L.1977, c. 29, § 8N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.8 Conviction for violation of 39:4-50;
surcharge; distributionN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.9 Short titleN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.10 Victim de�nedN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.11 Victims' rightsN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.12 Consultation with prosecutor prior to
dismissal or plea negotiationN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.13 E�ect on New Jersey Tort Claims ActN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.14 Operation of motor vehicle by person
who has consumed alcohol but isunder the legal age to purchasealcoholic beverages; penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.15 Additional de�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.16 Legislative �ndingsN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.17 Ignition interlock device as an additional
penaltyN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.17a Fees for ignition interlock device
installationN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.18 Noti�cation of the Director of the
Division of Motor VehiclesN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.19 Failure to install interlock device;
penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.20 Certi�cation of ignition interlock devicesN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.21 Rules and regulations; consistency with
federal modelN.J.S.A. 39:4-50.22 Criminal and civil liability for
permitting or facilitating the arrestee'soperation of a motor vehicle; contentand form of the written statement andacknowledgment
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.23 Vehicle impoundment; detainment, andrelease; fees
N.J.S.A. 39:4-51 Sentence for violation of section 39:4-50must be served; release on workrelease program
N.J.S.A. 39:4-51a Consumption of alcoholic beverage byoperator or passenger; prohibition;presumption; violations; penalty
N.J.S.A. 39:4-51b Open container; occupants of motorvehicle
N.J.S.A. 39:4-52 Racing on highway prohibited; �neN.J.S.A. 39:4-53 Leaving vehicle with engine running
prohibited; �ne
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-54 Trailers; number permitted; towingmethods; auxiliary axles; converterdolly
N.J.S.A. 39:4-55 Action on steep grades and curvesN.J.S.A. 39:4-56 Delaying tra�c prohibitedN.J.S.A. 39:4-56.1 Willfully causing vehicle to become
disabled; abandonment of vehicle uponpublic highway
N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.2 Violations; penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:4-56.3 Suspension of registrationN.J.S.A. 39:4-56.4 Legislative �ndings and declarationsN.J.S.A. 39:4-56.5 Abandonment of motor vehicles; penaltyN.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6 Abandonment of vehicle on private
property; removal by owner ofproperty; costs; sale of vehicle
N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.7 Issuance of summons for violation bylaw enforcement o�cer
N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.8 De�nitions; removal of disabled motorvehicles by towing service undercontract; failure to remove debrissurrounding vehicle; penalty
N.J.S.A. 39:4-57 Observance of directions of o�cersN.J.S.A. 39:4-57.1 Vehicle stopped by law enforcement
o�cer; activation of interior lightN.J.S.A. 39:4-58 Driving vehicle with view to rear and
sides obstructedN.J.S.A. 39:4-59 Begging rides prohibitedN.J.S.A. 39:4-60 Soliciting trade or contributions
prohibited; designation of particularhighway as hazardous for suchpurposes; signs
N.J.S.A. 39:4-60.1 Certain rotating or �ashing lightsprohibited
N.J.S.A. 39:4-60.2 Removal without noticeN.J.S.A. 39:4-60.3 Emergency useN.J.S.A. 39:4-61 Tailboard ridingN.J.S.A. 39:4-62 Leaving curbN.J.S.A. 39:4-63 Placing, throwing or depositing from
motor vehicle, injurious substance onhighway; �ne; forfeiture of right tooperate motor vehicle
N.J.S.A. 39:4-64 Throwing or dropping bundles, objects ordebris from vehicles; �ne; rebuttablepresumption
N.J.S.A. 39:4-64.1 Signs informing of consequences ofviolation
N.J.S.A. 39:4-65 Letting o� or taking on persons
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-66 Emerging from alley, driveway, garage,or private road or driveway
N.J.S.A. 39:4-66.1 Entering alley, driveway, garage, orprivate road or driveway fromhighway over sidewalk
N.J.S.A. 39:4-66.2 Operation of motor vehicles on public orprivate property to avoid tra�c signalsor signs prohibited; exceptions;penalties for violations
N.J.S.A. 39:4-67 Obstructing passage of other vehicles orstreet cars prohibited; clearance ofintersections
N.J.S.A. 39:4-68 Doors of street car or autobus closedN.J.S.A. 39:4-69 Riding on part not intended for
passengers prohibitedN.J.S.A. 39:4-70 Repealed by L.1964, c. 136, § 14N.J.S.A. 39:4-71 Driving on sidewalkN.J.S.A. 39:4-72 Operating motor vehicle near horses;
violation and penalties
ARTICLE 10 LOAD AND LOADING OF VEHICLESN.J.S.A. 39:4-73 Repealed by L.1950, c. 142, p. 283, § 4N.J.S.A. 39:4-74 BlankN.J.S.A. 39:4-75 Driving overweight vehicles on intrastate bridges;
approaching signs; �nes; liability for damage tobridges
N.J.S.A. 39:4-76 Driving overweight vehicles on interstate bridges;penalty; liability for damages; disposition ofpenalties
N.J.S.A. 39:4-77 Loading so as to spill prohibited; minimum safetystandards; penalty
N.J.S.A. 39:4-77.1 Snow or ice falling o� moving vehicle; damage tovehicles or property; penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:4-77.1 Snow or ice accumulated on motor vehicles; duty toremove; penalties; commercial vehicles; damageto other vehicles; public awareness campaign
N.J.S.A. 39:4-77.2 Motor Vehicle Snow and Ice Removal Safety FundN.J.S.A. 39:4-78 Carrying metalsN.J.S.A. 39:4-79 Backing to curb
ARTICLE 11 LAW OF ROAD AND RIGHT OF WAYN.J.S.A. 39:4-80 Tra�c control by o�cersN.J.S.A. 39:4-80.1 School crossing guards; duty to obey;
penaltyN.J.S.A. 39:4-81 Observing tra�c signalsN.J.S.A. 39:4-82 Keeping to rightN.J.S.A. 39:4-82.1 Two roadway highways; driving upon
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-83 Keeping to right at intersections;exception on one-way roadway
N.J.S.A. 39:4-84 Passing to right when proceeding inopposite directions
N.J.S.A. 39:4-85 Passing to left when overtaking;passing when in lines; signalling topass; passing upon right
N.J.S.A. 39:4-85.1 One-way tra�c, designation ofhighways for; signs
N.J.S.A. 39:4-86 Overtaking and passing vehicles;crossing “No Passing” lines
N.J.S.A. 39:4-86.1 to 39:4-86.3 Repealed by L.1951, c. 23, p. 120,§ 122
N.J.S.A. 39:4-87 Overtaken vehicle to give wayN.J.S.A. 39:4-87.1 Right of way for bussesN.J.S.A. 39:4-88 Tra�c on marked lanesN.J.S.A. 39:4-89 Following; space between trucksN.J.S.A. 39:4-90 Right of way at intersectionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-90.1 Limited access highways, driving onto
or fromN.J.S.A. 39:4-91 Right of way of emergency vehicles;
liability of driversN.J.S.A. 39:4-92 Authorized emergency vehicles;
clearance for; following or parkingnear
N.J.S.A. 39:4-92.1 Fire department vehicle returning to�re station; �ashing red light
N.J.S.A. 39:4-92.2 Authorized emergency vehiclesdisplaying �ashing, blinking oralternating lights; driver duty whenapproaching stationary emergencyvehicles; penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:4-93 ProcessionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-94 Railroad blocking highwayN.J.S.A. 39:4-94.1 Repealed by L.1989, c. 32, § 30N.J.S.A. 39:4-94.2 State, county or municipal highway,
road or street closed with postednotice and barricade; violations;penalty
ARTICLE 12 SPEEDN.J.S.A 39:4-95 “Vehicle” de�nedN.J.S.A. 39:4-96 Reckless driving; punishmentN.J.S.A. 39:4-97 Careless drivingN.J.S.A. 39:4-97a Motor vehicle operation causing property
destruction; prohibition; exception; recreationalproperty de�ned
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.1 Slow speeds as blocking tra�cN.J.S.A. 39:4-97.2 Driving or operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe
manner; endangering persons or property; �nes;surcharges
N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.3 Use of hands-free and hand-held wirelesscommunication devices while driving; whenpermitted; penalty
N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.4 Application to law enforcement, �re departmentand emergency personnel
N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.5 Construction with other lawsN.J.S.A. 39:4-98 Rates of speedN.J.S.A. 39:4-98.1 Designation of lower maximum speed limits for
trucks of registered gross weight of 10,000pounds and over
N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.2 Counties or municipalities; reduction of regularspeed limit for 72 hours for maintenance orrepairs; notice to commissioner
N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.3 Short titleN.J.S.A. 39:4-98.4 De�nitions relative to 65 mph speed limitN.J.S.A. 39:4-98.5 Speed limit of 65 mph established, certain
highwaysN.J.S.A. 39:4-98.6 Certain �nes doubled where speed limit is 65 mphN.J.S.A. 39:4-98.7 Speeding 20 mph or more over limit; �nes;
certain; doubledN.J.S.A. 39:4-98.8 Study to determine e�ect of 65 mph speed limit;
report; implementationN.J.S.A. 39:4-98.9 Temporary changes to speed limit; emergency
ordersN.J.S.A. 39:4-99 Exceeding speed limitations; speed speci�ed in
chargeN.J.S.A. 39:4-100 Rate of speed across sidewalkN.J.S.A. 39:4-101 SpeedwaysN.J.S.A. 39:4-102 Speeding by physicians in emergenciesN.J.S.A. 39:4-103 Exemptions from speed regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:4-103.1 Use of photo radar to enforce speeding laws
prohibitedN.J.S.A. 39:4-104 Violations of article; penalty
ARTICLE 13 TRAFFIC SIGNALSN.J.S.A. 39:4-105 Color systemN.J.S.A. 39:4-106 Sequence of lightsN.J.S.A. 39:4-107 Period or cycleN.J.S.A. 39:4-108 SemaphoresN.J.S.A. 39:4-109 Position of lensesN.J.S.A. 39:4-110 Height of signalsN.J.S.A. 39:4-111 Power of lightsN.J.S.A. 39:4-112 Visibility of signals to tra�c at intersections
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-113 Continuously controlled highwayN.J.S.A. 39:4-114 Tra�c signal in paved roadway or poles in
crosswalk lanes prohibitedN.J.S.A. 39:4-115 Making right or left turnN.J.S.A. 39:4-116 Special right or left turnN.J.S.A. 39:4-117 Special pedestrian intervalN.J.S.A. 39:4-118 Beacon or �ashing signalN.J.S.A. 39:4-119 Tra�c control signals operating as �ashing
mechanisms; red; amberN.J.S.A. 39:4-120 Director to determine signals; uniform systemN.J.S.A. 39:4-120.1 O�cial tra�c control signalsN.J.S.A. 39:4-120.2 Flashing mechanism; use by municipalitiesN.J.S.A. 39:4-120.3 Submission of written information to
commissionerN.J.S.A. 39:4-120.4 Ordinance, regulation or resolution; e�ective
dateN.J.S.A. 39:4-120.5 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-120.6 O�cial tra�c control device erected at public-
private intersectionN.J.S.A. 39:4-120.7 Public-private intersection containing state or
local highway; approval by commissioner orlocal authority
N.J.S.A. 39:4-120.8 Tra�c device to be installed and maintained byowner of private road
N.J.S.A. 39:4-120.9 Motorists required to obey tra�c control deviceat public-private intersection
N.J.S.A. 39:4-120.10 Violations; penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:4-120.11 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:4-121 Tra�c lights on state roads in suburban districts
at location of �re engine houses; installationby state highway commission
N.J.S.A. 39:4-121.1 Dangerous intersections in counties ormunicipalities; tra�c lights
N.J.S.A. 39:4-121.2 Expenses paid from state highway fundN.J.S.A. 39:4-121.3 Counties or municipalities; agreements with
department of transportation for installation,alteration or maintenance of tra�c controldevice
N.J.S.A. 39:4-122 Signal by police whistle
ARTICLE 14 TURNS, HAND SIGNALS, STARTING ANDSTOPPINGN.J.S.A. 39:4-123 Right and left hand turnsN.J.S.A. 39:4-124 Method of turning at intersection; local
authorities may determineN.J.S.A. 39:4-125 Turning on curve, grade or place where view
obstructed or highway marked with “no Uturn” sign
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-126 Signaling before starting, turning or stoppingN.J.S.A. 39:4-127 Backing or turning in streetN.J.S.A. 39:4-127.1 Railroad crossings; stoppingN.J.S.A. 39:4-127.2 Movable span bridgesN.J.S.A. 39:4-128 Vehicles required to stop at grade crossings;
method of crossing; exceptions; notice torailroad of intention to cross with certainvehicles or machinery; violations; penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:4-128.1 Buses used for transportation of childrenstopped to receive or discharge passengers;duty of motorists and of bus driver; violations;penalties
N.J.S.A. 39:4-128.2 Repealed by L.1989, c. 36, § 1, e�. March 9, 1989N.J.S.A. 39:4-128.3 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-128.4 Approaching or overtaking stopped frozen
dessert truck; stoppingN.J.S.A. 39:4-128.5 Frozen dessert truck; equipmentN.J.S.A. 39:4-128.6 Stopped frozen dessert truck; duty of driverN.J.S.A. 39:4-128.7 Conditions for vendingN.J.S.A. 39:4-128.8 Backing up truck to make sale; prohibitionN.J.S.A. 39:4-128.9 Riding in or on frozen dessert truck; authorized
persons onlyN.J.S.A. 39:4-128.10 Violations; penaltyN.J.S.A. 39:4-128.11 Railroad crossings; requirements for certain
commercial motor vehicles; employer liabilityfor violations
ARTICLE 15 ACCIDENTS AND REPORTSN.J.S.A. 39:4-129 Action in case of accidentN.J.S.A. 39:4-130 Report of accidents; notice when person is injured
or killedN.J.S.A. 39:4-131 Reports; forms; use as evidence; inspection;
con�dentialityN.J.S.A. 39:4-131.1 Inconsistent rule, regulation, resolution or
ordinance inconsistent with act or establishingfee in excess of fee under Right to Know Law;supersedure
N.J.S.A. 39:4-132 Certain damages reported by repairmanN.J.S.A. 39:4-133 Repealed by L.1967, c. 189, § 6, e�. July 27, 1967N.J.S.A. 39:4-134 Report of death to directorN.J.S.A. 39:4-134.1 Application of article
ARTICLE 16 PARKINGN.J.S.A. 39:4-135 Parking; direction and side of street; angle
parking; one-way streetN.J.S.A. 39:4-136 Parking on highway; removing vehicle; disabled
vehicle
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-137 Vehicle without driver; brakes set; motorstopped; wheels turned to curb
N.J.S.A. 39:4-138 Places where parking prohibited; exceptions;moving vehicle not under one's control intoprohibited area
N.J.S.A. 39:4-138.1 “No parking” zones on highwaysN.J.S.A. 39:4-138.2 Repealed by L.1999, c. 319, § 2, e�. Jan. 6, 2000N.J.S.A. 39:4-138.3 Ordinance permitting parking in front of
private drivewayN.J.S.A. 39:4-138.4 Issuance of permit for parking in front of
driveway; application; number of permitsN.J.S.A. 39:4-138.5 Display of permit required; feesN.J.S.A. 39:4-139 Loading or unloading passengers or materials;
period at certain placesN.J.S.A. 39:4-139.1 Repealed by L.1985, c. 14, § 14N.J.S.A. 39:4-139.2 Short titleN.J.S.A. 39:4-139.3 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-139.4 Uniform tra�c ticket; complaint and summons;
contents; personal serviceN.J.S.A. 39:4-139.5 Joint liability of owner and operator; recovery
by owner against operator; leased vehiclesN.J.S.A. 39:4-139.6 Failure to answer or appear; rule applicable;
procedures; noticeN.J.S.A. 39:4-139.7 Answer to parking ticket or failure to appear
noticeN.J.S.A. 39:4-139.8 Evidence; submission to court; presence of
o�cer; default judgment after failure toanswer or pay �ne and penalties; e�ect;assessment of costs; appeals; limitation ofactions
N.J.S.A. 39:4-139.9 Distribution of $2.00 of parking penalty tomunicipal court; civil contempt for failure topay �ne, penalty or costs
N.J.S.A. 39:4-139.10 Failure to respond to a failure to appear noticeor to pay parking judgment; notice todivision; suspension of driver's license ormotor vehicle registration; record
N.J.S.A. 39:4-139.10a Parking cases; dismissalN.J.S.A. 39:4-139.11 Restoration of driver's license or motor vehicle
registration after satisfaction of �nes andpenalties; recordation
N.J.S.A. 39:4-139.12 Suspension of license; fee; depositN.J.S.A. 39:4-139.13 Impoundment or immobilization of vehicle with
outstanding warrants; authorization bymunicipalities by ordinance; sale at auction;reclamation of possession prior to sale;disposition of proceeds
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-139.14 Contracts by municipalities with public agencyor private organization for services to processparking o�enses; plan by municipality;approval by Supreme Court
ARTICLE 17 THROUGH STREETSN.J.S.A. 39:4-140 Designation of through highways, stop intersections
and yield intersections; erection of stop or yieldsigns
N.J.S.A. 39:4-141 Placing of signsN.J.S.A. 39:4-142 Repealed by L.1951, c. 23, p. 120, § 119N.J.S.A. 39:4-143 Intersecting through streetsN.J.S.A. 39:4-144 Stopping or yielding right of way before entering
stop or yield intersectionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-145 Repealed by L.2008, c. 9, § 2, e�. June 6, 2008
ARTICLE 18 SIGNSN.J.S.A. 39:4-146 to 39:4-183 Repealed by L.1941, c. 345, p. 915, § 26
ARTICLE 18A HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC SIGNS
A GENERAL PROVISIONSN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.1 Legal authorityN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.1a Municipalities; installations at school crossing
intersections; ordinance; approval bycommissioner
N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.1b Designation of older and walking impairedpersons crossing areas; appropriate signs
N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.2 Signs hereafter erectedN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.3 Display of unauthorized tra�c signsN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.4 Prohibited signs deemed a nuisance; action for
removalN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.5 Repealed by L.1998, c. 54, § 4, e�. July 10, 1998N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.6 Director to determine signs
B SPECIFICATIONSN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.7 Repealed by L.1972, c. 43, § 2N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.8 MaterialsN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.9 DimensionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.10 Message; wording and symbolsN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.11 Illumination; re�ectorization
C LOCATIONN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.12 LocationN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.13 to 39:4-183.14 Repealed by L.1972, c. 43, § 2
D MAINTENANCE
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.15 Continuous maintenance
E DETAILED DESIGN AND INSTALLATIONN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.16 to 39:4-183.21 Repealed by L.1951, c. 23, p. 120,
§ 123; L.1972, c. 43, § 2N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.21a Abandonment of line and grade
crossings; notice; removal ofrailroad advance warning signs
N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.22 Repealed by L.1972, c. 43, § 2N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.22a Construction warning signsN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.23 Repealed by L.1972, c. 43, § 2N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.24 Location and information signsN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.25 RepealN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.26 Repealed by L.1972, c. 43, § 2N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.27 Rules and regulations;
placement, speci�cations,location and maintenance oftra�c signs and markings
N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.28 RepealsN.J.S.A. 39:4-183.29 Continuance of rules and
regulations promulgated bydepartment of transportationprior to act
N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.30 E�ect of act on o�enses,liabilities, penalties orforfeitures prior to date of act
N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.31 Uncontrolled intersections havingdemonstrated pedestrian safetyproblems; posting pedestriancrossing yield signs
ARTICLE 19 CURB AND PAVEMENT MARKINGSN.J.S.A. 39:4-184 to 39:4-191 Repealed by L.1951, c. 23, p. 120, § 120
ARTICLE 19A MARKINGSN.J.S.A. 39:4-191.1 Legal authority; uniformityN.J.S.A. 39:4-191.2 Types of markingsN.J.S.A. 39:4-191.3 to 39:4-191.5 Repealed by L.1972, c. 43, § 2N.J.S.A. 39:4-191.6 Illumination and re�ectorizationN.J.S.A. 39:4-191.7 Word markings limited
ARTICLE 20 SAFETY ZONESN.J.S.A. 39:4-192 to 39:4-196 Repealed by L.1951, c. 23, p. 120, § 121
ARTICLE 20A SAFETY ZONES AND TRAFFIC ISLANDSN.J.S.A. 39:4-196.1 Local authorityN.J.S.A. 39:4-196.2 Types of safety zones and tra�c islands
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-196.3 Location, design and protection
ARTICLE 21 POWERS OF MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIESAND HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERN.J.S.A. 39:4-197 Ordinance or resolution on matters covered by
chapterN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.1 Prohibiting normal tra�c on county or state
highway; consent of board of chosenfreeholders or highway commission necessary
N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.2 County road lying within municipality;regulation of tra�c and parking
N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.3 Special tra�c regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.4 Angle parking ordinances; exemption from
approval by state; conditionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.5 Restricted parking for use by handicapped
persons; ordinances, resolutions or regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.6 Restricted parking zones in front of residences
occupied by handicapped persons; ordinance;conditions
N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.7 Permits for motor vehicle; feeN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.8 State Highway Route No. 94 in Sussex and
Warren Counties; regulations limiting useN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.9 Municipal handicapped parking enforcement
unit; creation; purposeN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.10 Eligibility for participationN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.11 Preference for participation by handicapped
personsN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.12 Reimbursement for actual expensesN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.13 Course of instruction required; curriculumN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.14 AppropriationsN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.15 Uniform and patchN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.16 State Highway Route 29; Legislative �ndingsN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.17 Truck tra�c exceeding 26,000 pounds prohibitedN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.18 ExceptionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.19 Use of prohibited portionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.20 EnforceabilityN.J.S.A. 39:4-197.21 Violation; �nesN.J.S.A. 39:4-198 Notice of ordinance, resolution or regulation by
signs; handicapped parking signsN.J.S.A. 39:4-199 Safety zones, signals, guideposts and other
structures on state highway; approval byhighway commission
N.J.S.A. 39:4-199.1 O�cial tra�c signs at tra�c islands, safetyzones and grade separations, etc
N.J.S.A. 39:4-200 Repealed by L.1951, c. 23, p. 120, § 119N.J.S.A. 39:4-201 Resolutions or ordinances regulating tra�c on
county roads; notice; penalties
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-201.1 “No passing” zones; noticeN.J.S.A. 39:4-201.2 Repealed by L.1999, c. 319, § 2, e�. Jan. 6, 2000N.J.S.A. 39:4-202 Approval of resolutions, ordinances or regulation
by commissioner
ARTICLE 22 GENERAL PENALTYN.J.S.A. 39:4-203 General penalty for violations of chapterN.J.S.A. 39:4-203.1 Indigents; �ne for tra�c o�ense; payment in
installmentsN.J.S.A. 39:4-203.2 Failure to comply with installment order;
additional penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:4-203.3 Violations pertaining to pedestrians and bicycles
by juvenile under 17; warning; penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:4-203.4 Conviction for violation after Jan. 1, 1983;
petition for reduction in sentenceN.J.S.A. 39:4-203.5 Tra�c o�enses committed in areas of highway
construction or repair; �nes doubled
ARTICLE 23 SPECIAL PRIVILEGESN.J.S.A. 39:4-204 “Handicapped person” de�nedN.J.S.A. 39:4-205 Handicapped person identi�cation cards;
application; issuance; forfeiture or revocation;inde�nite validity
N.J.S.A. 39:4-206 Placard; issuance; display on motor vehicle;temporary placards; grant upon certi�cation byphysician; renewal; fees; license plates withwheelchair symbol
N.J.S.A. 39:4-207 Parking overtime; motor vehicle with display ofplacard or wheelchair symbol license plates
N.J.S.A. 39:4-207.1 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:4-207.2 Mentally retarded person de�nedN.J.S.A. 39:4-207.3 Motor vehicles used to transport mentally
retarded persons; special insignia; issuance; fee;annual renewal; special vehicle identi�cationcards; placard for display
N.J.S.A. 39:4-207.4 Authorization to park in space marked forphysically handicapped
N.J.S.A. 39:4-207.5 Handicapped parking privileges; vehicles withpermit from another state, district or territoryof United States or Canada
N.J.S.A. 39:4-207.6 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:4-207.7 Request by eligible handicapped person to law
enforcement o�cer for removal and storage ofmotor vehicle unlawfully parked in handicappedparking space or zone
N.J.S.A. 39:4-207.8 Handicapped nursing home resident identi�cationcard and windshield placard
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N.J.S.A. 39:4-207.9 Parking spaces for handicapped motorists;maintenance
ARTICLE 24 REGULATION OF TRAFFIC AND PARKINGON STATE PROPERTYN.J.S.A. 39:4-208 Trenton, State's property at; regulations authorizedN.J.S.A. 39:4-209 Violations; penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:4-210 Jurisdiction of o�enses; disposition of �nesN.J.S.A. 39:4-211 Enforcement of regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:4-212 Cooperation in making and enforcing regulations
ARTICLE 25 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC CONTROLN.J.S.A. 39:4-213 Control of tra�c during emergency conditions;
Attorney-General's powersN.J.S.A. 39:4-214 Signals; signs; police personnelN.J.S.A. 39:4-215 Failure to obey signals, signs or directions
ARTICLE 26 REGULATION OF USE BY STATE ANDINTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM. RIGHTS OF WAY ANDREST AREASN.J.S.A. 39:4-216 Commercial activity or solicitation of contributions;
prohibition
CHAPTER 5 ENFORCEMENT AND PROCEDUREN.J.S.A. 39:5-1 EnforcementN.J.S.A. 39:5-2 Judicial powers of director; holding court;
notice to defendants; fees and costs;appeal
N.J.S.A. 39:5-3 Process for appearance or arrest;complaint; venue
N.J.S.A. 39:5-4 Repealed by L.1953, c. 36, p. 620, § 7N.J.S.A. 39:5-5 Entitling proceedings; bond to secure
costsN.J.S.A. 39:5-6 Performance of ministerial actsN.J.S.A. 39:5-7 Suspension of sentence; probationN.J.S.A. 39:5-8 Repealed by L.1953, c. 36, p. 620, § 10N.J.S.A. 39:5-9 Forfeiture of bond or cash deposit;
disposition of moneysN.J.S.A. 39:5-10 Repealed by L.1953, c. 36, p. 621, § 12N.J.S.A. 39:5-11 Appeal to Superior Court; e�ectN.J.S.A. 39:5-12 to 39:5-19 Repealed by L.1953, c. 36, p. 621, 622,
§§ 14 to 21N.J.S.A. 39:5-22 Revoked license not restored by appealN.J.S.A. 39:5-23 Repealed by L.1953, c. 36, p. 622, § 25N.J.S.A. 39:5-24 Proceedings on SundayN.J.S.A. 39:5-25 Arrest without warrant; detention of
o�ender; summons instead of arrest
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N.J.S.A. 39:5-25.1 Summons or complaint; identi�cation ofmotorist as commercial driver licenseholder
N.J.S.A. 39:5-26 Repealed by L.1953, c. 36, p. 623, § 27N.J.S.A. 39:5-27 License exhibited to magistrate upon
arrestN.J.S.A. 39:5-28 Validity, service and e�ect of summons or
warrant and arrest thereon in countyother than where issued
N.J.S.A. 39:5-29 Repealed by L.1953, c. 36, p. 624, § 29N.J.S.A. 39:5-30 Suspension or revocation of drivers's
license, registration certi�cate ornonresident reciprocity privileges;plenary hearing; preliminarysuspension without hearing
N.J.S.A. 39:5-30a Habitual o�ender de�nedN.J.S.A. 39:5-30b Suspension of license; period of time;
notice; hearingN.J.S.A. 39:5-30c Maximum suspension period;
circumstances determiningN.J.S.A. 39:5-30d Concurrent suspension; application for
reinstatementN.J.S.A. 39:5-30e Operation of motor vehicle during
suspension; �ne and imprisonmentN.J.S.A. 39:5-30.1 Suspension or revocation of driver's
license where reciprocity drivingprivilege is suspended or revoked inanother state
N.J.S.A. 39:5-30.2 Review by director; school attendance inlieu of suspension
N.J.S.A. 39:5-30.3 Repealed by L.1982, c. 43, § 9N.J.S.A. 39:5-30.4 Driver improvement program; feesN.J.S.A. 39:5-30.5 Penalty points; rules and regulations;
authority to adoptN.J.S.A. 39:5-30.5a Penalty points; motor vehicle operation
causing property destructionN.J.S.A. 39:5-30.6 Penalty points; assessment; recordN.J.S.A. 39:5-30.7 Accumulated points; noti�cationN.J.S.A. 39:5-30.8 Suspension of License; accumulated
points; notice; e�ective date; hearing;failure to appear
N.J.S.A. 39:5-30.9 Reduction of pointsN.J.S.A. 39:5-30.10 Subsequent violations; suspension; notice;
hearing; failure to appearN.J.S.A. 39:5-30.11 Initial noti�cation; defense; accumulated
pointsN.J.S.A. 39:5-30.12 De�nitions
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N.J.S.A. 39:5-30.13 Suspension of license for drug convictions;period of suspension for persons under17 years of age
N.J.S.A. 39:5-30.14 Noti�cation: e�ective date of suspension;hearing
N.J.S.A. 39:5-30.15 Responsibility of director for drugconviction reports
N.J.S.A. 39:5-30.16 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:5-31 Revocation of driver's license by director
or magistrateN.J.S.A 39:5-32 Validation of or grant of new driver's
license when same revokedN.J.S.A. 39:5-33 New license to driver whose license
suspended or revoked to be granted bycommissioner personally
N.J.S.A. 39:5-34 New registration or registration certi�catewhen old suspended or revoked to beissued under personal direction ofcommissioner
N.J.S.A. 39:5-35 Return or surrender of suspended orrevoked driver's license or registrationcerti�cate and registration plates
N.J.S.A. 39:5-36 Imprisonment on default of payment of�ne
N.J.S.A. 39:5-36.1 Fee for dishonored check or similar sightorder
N.J.S.A. 39:5-37 to 39:5-38 Repealed by L.1953, c. 36, p. 624, §§ 31,32
N.J.S.A. 39:5-39 Physician's fee in certain casesN.J.S.A. 39:5-40 Disposition of moneys received under
motor vehicle lawN.J.S.A. 39:5-41 Fines, penalties and forfeitures;
disposition; exceptionsN.J.S.A. 39:5-42 Reports by magistrate to commissioner;
motor vehicle violations; crimes inwhich a motor vehicle was used
N.J.S.A. 39:5-43 Failure to pay over �nes collected; penaltyN.J.S.A. 39:5-44 Record of �nes payable to county;
inspectionN.J.S.A. 39:5-45 Receipt for o�enderN.J.S.A. 39:5-46 Conviction of stealing produce reported to
commissionerN.J.S.A. 39:5-47 Seizure and sale of stolen motor vehiclesN.J.S.A. 39:5-48 to 39:5-50 Transferred, see N.J.S.A. 39:3-85.1 to
39:3-85.4N.J.S.A. 39:5-51 Case involving violation of law on motor
vehicles and tra�c regulation or motor
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vehicle accident; prosecutor'sresponsibility to inform court of deathof or injury to victim
N.J.S.A. 39:5-52 Information available to victim; request;“victim” de�ned; consultation withprosecutor
N.J.S.A. 39:5-53 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:5-54 Law enforcement proceduresN.J.S.A 39:5-55 Duties of Division of Motor VehiclesN.J.S.A. 39:5-56 Construction with other laws
CHAPTER 5A APPLICATION OF SUBTITLE TOHIGHWAYS OWNED BY PUBLIC OR SEMIPUBLICCORPORATIONSN.J.S.A. 39:5A-1 Written request; provisions made applicableN.J.S.A 39:5A-2 Rescission of requestN.J.S.A 39:5A-3 Request not dedication; prohibition of use; di�erent
or additional conditionsN.J.S.A 39:5A-4 Application of motor vehicle and tra�c laws
CHAPTER 5B TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUSARTICLES ON HIGHWAYN.J.S.A. 39:5B-1 to 39:5B-17 Repealed by L.1985, c. 415, § 6, e�. Jan.
13, 1986N.J.S.A. 39:5B-18 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:5B-19 Radioactive material; production of
certi�cate of handling, certi�catenumber or other documents uponrequest
N.J.S.A. 39:5B-20 Placard on vehicleN.J.S.A. 39:5B-21 Possession of certi�cate of handling or
certi�cation number by driver oroperator
N.J.S.A. 39:5B-22 Conditions of certi�cate of handling;deviations; prohibition
N.J.S.A. 39:5B-23 InspectionN.J.S.A. 39:5B-24 Violations; penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:5B-25 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:5B-26 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:5B-27 O�ce of hazardous materials
transportation compliance andenforcement; responsibilities
N.J.S.A. 39:5B-28 Annual report; recommendationsN.J.S.A. 39:5B-29 Penalties and injunctive reliefN.J.S.A 39:5B-30 Transportation of hazardous materials;
applicable law; reportingrequirements of hazardous wastes
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N.J.S.A 39:5B-31 Inspection of hazardous materials beingtransported; authorized personnel;rules and regulations
N.J.S.A. 39:5B-31.1 Annual report of number of placardedrail freight cars transportinghazardous materials; fees; rules andregulations
N.J.S.A. 39:5B-32 Quali�cations of interstate motorcarrier operators and vehicles; rulesand regulations; registration;�nancial responsibility; alcohol andcontrolled substances programs
CHAPTER 5C MOTOR VEHICLE RACING ON HIGHWAYSN.J.S.A 39:5C-1 Racing or making of speed records; penalty
CHAPTER 5D INTERSTATE COMPACT; DRIVERSLICENSESN.J.S.A. 39:5D-1 Findings and declaration of policyN.J.S.A. 39:5D-2 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:5D-3 Reports of convictionN.J.S.A. 39:5D-4 E�ect of convictionN.J.S.A. 39:5D-5 Applications for new licensesN.J.S.A. 39:5D-6 Applicability of other lawsN.J.S.A. 39:5D-7 Compact administrator and interchange of
informationN.J.S.A. 39:5D-8 Entry into force and withdrawalN.J.S.A. 39:5D-9 Construction and severabilityN.J.S.A. 39:5D-10 Licensing authority de�ned; duty of furnishing
informationN.J.S.A. 39:5D-11 Compact administrator; expensesN.J.S.A. 39:5D-12 Executive head de�nedN.J.S.A 39:5D-13 Report of action suspending, revoking or otherwise
limiting licenseN.J.S.A. 39:5D-14 Suspension of enforcement against party State
CHAPTER 5E TRANSPORTATION OF BULKCOMMODITIESN.J.S.A. 39:5E-1 to 39:5E-26 Repealed by L.1995, c. 157, § 38
CHAPTER 5F NONRESIDENT VIOLATOR COMPACTN.J.S.A. 39:5F-1 Findings of party jurisdictionsN.J.S.A. 39:5F-2 Policy of party jurisdictionsN.J.S.A. 39:5F-3 PurposeN.J.S.A. 39:5F-4 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:5F-5 Collateral to secure appearance; personal
recognizance
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N.J.S.A. 39:5F-6 Personal recognizanceN.J.S.A. 39:5F-7 Report of motorists failure to comply with terms of
citationN.J.S.A. 39:5F-8 Transmission of report to home jurisdiction of
motoristN.J.S.A. 39:5F-9 Suspension of driving privilege by issuing
jurisdictionN.J.S.A. 39:5F-10 Limitation on transmission of report; date of
transmissionN.J.S.A. 39:5F-11 Limitation on transmission of report; date of
issuance of citationN.J.S.A. 39:5F-12 Suspension of drivers license by home jurisdictionN.J.S.A. 39:5F-14 E�ect on other laws or agreementsN.J.S.A. 39:5F-15 Board of compact administratorsN.J.S.A. 39:5F-16 Voting; action of boardN.J.S.A. 39:5F-17 Chairman and vice-chairmanN.J.S.A. 39:5F-18 BylawsN.J.S.A. 39:5F-19 Donations and grantsN.J.S.A. 39:5F-20 Contracts for or acceptance of services or personnelN.J.S.A. 39:5F-21 Procedures and formsN.J.S.A. 39:5F-22 E�ective upon adoption by at least two jurisdictionsN.J.S.A. 39:5F-23 Entry into compact; resolution of rati�cation;
e�ective dateN.J.S.A. 39:5F-24 WithdrawalN.J.S.A. 39:5F-25 Violations not covered by compactN.J.S.A. 39:5F-26 AmendmentN.J.S.A. 39:5F-27 Endorsement of amendmentN.J.S.A. 39:5F-28 Failure to respond as endorsementN.J.S.A. 39:5F-29 Construction; severabilityN.J.S.A. 39:5F-30 Title of compact
CHAPTER 5G LIMOUSINE OPERATION ANDENFORCEMENTN.J.S.A. 39:5G-1 Ownership and operation of a limousine; certain
violations and penalties
CHAPTER 6 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITYN.J.S.A. 39:6-1 to 39:6-22 Repealed by L.1952, c. 173, p. 570, § 34N.J.S.A. 39:6-23 Short titleN.J.S.A. 39:6-24 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:6-25 Security to satisfy judgments, damages
or claims; suspension of license;inapplicability; requirements forinsurance or surety company
N.J.S.A. 39:6-26 Inapplicability of requirements as tosecurity and suspension
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N.J.S.A. 39:6-27 Duration of suspension; default inpayment of installment
N.J.S.A. 39:6-28 Operator or owner involved in accidentwithout license or a nonresident
N.J.S.A. 39:6-29 Security, requirements as toN.J.S.A. 39:6-30 Application of security; return of deposit
or balanceN.J.S.A. 39:6-30.1 Remission of funds to state treasurer;
investmentsN.J.S.A. 39:6-31 to 39:6-34 Repealed by L.1979, c. 169, § 5, e�. Aug.
9, 1979N.J.S.A. 39:6-35 Failure to satisfy judgment; discharge in
bankruptcyN.J.S.A. 39:6-36 Nonresident; judgment unsatis�edN.J.S.A. 39:6-37 Insolvency or bankruptcy of liability
insurerN.J.S.A. 39:6-38 Partial payments which are deemed
satisfaction of judgmentN.J.S.A. 39:6-39 Payment of judgment in installmentsN.J.S.A. 39:6-40 to 39:6-41 Repealed by L.1979, c. 169, § 5, e�. Aug.
9, 1979N.J.S.A. 39:6-42 Certi�ed abstract of operating recordN.J.S.A. 39:6-43 to 39:6-47 Repealed by L.1979, c. 169, § 5, e�. Aug.
9, 1979N.J.S.A. 39:6-48 Form of liability policy; provisions to
which it is subject; binders;indorsements
N.J.S.A. 39:6-49 Transfer of registration while owner'sregistration suspended
N.J.S.A. 39:6-50 Enforcement of act; rules andregulations; review
N.J.S.A. 39:6-50.1 Self-insurance; rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:6-51 Informing persons as to contents of actN.J.S.A. 39:6-52 Self insurance; cancellationN.J.S.A. 39:6-53 Commissioner's action and �ndings and
security �led not evidence as tonegligence
N.J.S.A. 39:6-54 Exemptions; self-insurance by publicentity or group of public entities
N.J.S.A. 39:6-55 Prohibited acts; violations; enforcement;remedies; procedure; revocation oflicense
N.J.S.A. 39:6-56 RepealN.J.S.A. 39:6-57 E�ective dateN.J.S.A. 39:6-58 Expense of administering Motor Vehicle
Security-Responsibility Law;ascertainment; certifying annually
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N.J.S.A. 39:6-59 Apportionment of amount certi�edamong liability insurers
N.J.S.A. 39:6-60 E�ective dateN.J.S.A. 39:6-61 TitleN.J.S.A. 39:6-62 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:6-63 Creation and maintenance of fundN.J.S.A. 39:6-63.1 Assessment rescinded; registration of
uninsured vehicles; feeN.J.S.A. 39:6-63.2 Repealed by L.1969, c. 113, § 1, e�. June
26, 1969N.J.S.A. 39:6-64 to 39:6-64B Repealed by L.2003, c. 89, § 85, e�. June
9, 2003N.J.S.A. 39:6-64c Abolition of the Unsatis�ed Claim and
Judgment Fund Board in theDepartment of Banking andInsurance; transfer to the New JerseyProperty-Liability Insurance GuarantyAssociation
N.J.S.A. 39:6-64.1 Rules and regulations; liabilityN.J.S.A. 39:6-64.2 Transferred. See N.J.S.A. 39:6-90.1N.J.S.A. 39:6-65 Notice of accident and intention to �le
claimN.J.S.A. 39:6-66 Repealed by L.2003, c. 89, § 85, e�. June
9, 2003N.J.S.A. 39:6-67 Defense of actions against motoristsN.J.S.A. 39:6-68 Co-operation of defendantN.J.S.A. 39:6-69 Application for payment of judgmentN.J.S.A. 39:6-70 Hearing on application for payment of
judgmentN.J.S.A. 39:6-71 Order for payment of judgmentN.J.S.A. 39:6-72 Settlement of actions against motoristN.J.S.A. 39:6-73 Limitation on amounts payable from
fundN.J.S.A. 39:6-73.1 Assumption of excess payment by fund;
exceptionsN.J.S.A. 39:6-74 Default and consent judgmentsN.J.S.A. 39:6-75 Repealed by L.2003, c. 89, § 85, e�. June
9, 2003N.J.S.A. 39:6-76 Collusive judgmentsN.J.S.A. 39:6-77 Assignment of judgments to associationN.J.S.A. 39:6-78 “Hit-and-run” casesN.J.S.A. 39:6-79 Other “hit-and-run” casesN.J.S.A. 39:6-80 Impleading association in “hit-and-run”
casesN.J.S.A. 39:6-81 Defense of such actions by associationN.J.S.A. 39:6-82 Settlement of actions against the
association
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N.J.S.A. 39:6-83 Credits against judgmentN.J.S.A. 39:6-84 Judgment against commissionerN.J.S.A. 39:6-84.1 Increase in payment of maximum
amounts from fund; application toaccidents on or after January 1, 1973
N.J.S.A. 39:6-85 SubrogationN.J.S.A. 39:6-86 Repealed by L.1955, c. 1, p. 24, § 17N.J.S.A. 39:6-86.1 Unsatis�ed Claim and Judgment Fund
claims; bene�tsN.J.S.A. 39:6-86.2 Payments of bene�tsN.J.S.A. 39:6-86.3 Denial of bene�ts; groundsN.J.S.A. 39:6-86.4 Death or injury due to unidenti�able
operator or owner, or to operator usingautomobile without consent of owner;bene�ts payable; conditions
N.J.S.A. 39:6-86.5 Application for bene�ts; paymentN.J.S.A. 39:6-86.6 Recovery of bene�ts paid by fundN.J.S.A. 39:6-86.7 Personal injury protection bene�ts to
pedestriansN.J.S.A. 39:6-87 Registration, etc. not restored until fund
is reimbursedN.J.S.A. 39:6-88 Fund to be held in trustN.J.S.A. 39:6-89 Repealed by L.2003, c. 89, § 85, e�. June
9, 2003N.J.S.A. 39:6-90 Penalty for false statementsN.J.S.A. 39:6-90.1 Partial invalidityN.J.S.A. 39:6-91 Repealed by L.2003, c. 89, § 85, e�. June
9, 2003N.J.S.A. 39:6-92 to 39:6-104 Repealed by L.1975, c. 175, § 1, e�. Aug.
4, 1975
CHAPTER 6A COMPULSORY AUTOMOBILE LIABILITYINSURANCE—NO FAULT PROVISIONSN.J.S.A. 39:6A-1 Short titleN.J.S.A. 39:6A-1.1 Short title; legislative �ndings and declarationsN.J.S.A. 39:6A-1.2 Adoption of rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:6A-2 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:6A-3 Compulsory automobile insurance coverage;
limitsN.J.S.A. 39:6A-3.1 Alternate coverage; minimum required coveragesN.J.S.A. 39:6A-3.2 Automobile policies; minimum required coveragesN.J.S.A. 39:6A-3.3 Automobile insurance policy for low income
individualsN.J.S.A. 39:6A-4 Personal injury protection coverage, regardless of
faultN.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.1 Additional automobiles; reduced personal injury
protection premium
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N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.2 Primacy of coveragesN.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.3 Personal injury protection coverage optionsN.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.4 Application of amendment of 39:6A-4.3 by L.1984,
c. 40N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.5 Failure to maintain required medical expense
coverage; e�ect on recovery for noneconomicloss
N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.6 Medical fee schedules for reimbursement ofhealth care providers; biannual review
N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.7 Promulgation of rules and regulations; validdiagnostic tests for persons sustaining bodilyinjury
N.J.S.A. 39:6A-5 Payment of personal injury protection coveragebene�ts
N.J.S.A. 39:6A-5.1 Personal injury protection bene�ts; disputeresolution
N.J.S.A. 39:6A-5.2 Medical review organizations; certi�cationstandards
N.J.S.A. 39:6A-6 Collateral sourceN.J.S.A. 39:6A-7 ExclusionsN.J.S.A. 39:6A-8 Tort exemption; limitation on the right to
noneconomic lossN.J.S.A. 39:6A-8.1 Election of tort optionN.J.S.A. 39:6A-9.1 Recovery of personal injury protection bene�ts
from tortfeasorN.J.S.A. 39:6A-10 Additional personal injury protection coverageN.J.S.A. 39:6A-11 Contribution among insurersN.J.S.A. 39:6A-12 Inadmissibility of evidence of losses collectible
under personal injury protection coverageN.J.S.A. 39:6A-13 Discovery of facts as to personal injury protection
coverageN.J.S.A. 39:6A-13.1 Limitation of actionsN.J.S.A. 39:6A-14 Compulsory uninsured motorist protectionN.J.S.A. 39:6A-15 Penalties for false and fraudulent representationN.J.S.A. 39:6A-16 Construction and severabilityN.J.S.A. 39:6A-17 General repeal of inconsistent statutory
provisionsN.J.S.A. 39:6A-18 Mandatory reduction of bodily injury insurance
ratesN.J.S.A. 39:6A-19 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:6A-20 Powers of commissioner of insuranceN.J.S.A. 39:6A-21 The New Jersey Automobile Insurance Risk
Exchange: membership, board of directorsN.J.S.A. 39:6A-22 Powers of exchangeN.J.S.A. 39:6A-22.1 Investment of moneys; annual reportN.J.S.A. 39:6A-23 Written notice—buyer's guide and coverage
selection form
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N.J.S.A. 39:6A-23.1 Comparative premium data; publication anddistribution
N.J.S.A. 39:6A-24 Purpose and intent of actN.J.S.A. 39:6A-25 Actions to be submitted to arbitrationN.J.S.A. 39:6A-26 Tolling statute of limitationsN.J.S.A. 39:6A-27 Selection of arbitratorsN.J.S.A. 39:6A-28 Compensation and fees; rules governing o�ers of
judgmentN.J.S.A. 39:6A-29 SubpoenasN.J.S.A. 39:6A-30 Award; decision of arbitratorN.J.S.A. 39:6A-31 Con�rming arbitration decisionN.J.S.A. 39:6A-32 Arbitrators fee; paymentN.J.S.A. 39:6A-33 Admissibility of evidence at trial de novoN.J.S.A. 39:6A-34 Assessment of costs for trial de novo
CHAPTER 6B COMPULSORY MOTOR VEHICLEINSURANCEN.J.S.A. 39:6B-1 Liability insurance; amount of coverageN.J.S.A. 39:6B-2 Penalties for failure to carry motor vehicle insurance
coverage
CHAPTER 7 SERVICE OF PROCESS UPONNONRESIDENTSN.J.S.A. 39:7-1 Construction of chapterN.J.S.A. 39:7-2 Director of Division of Motor Vehicles as agent for
service of process; e�ect of serviceN.J.S.A. 39:7-2.1 Director of Division of Motor Vehicles as agent for
service of process of residents who becomenonresidents
N.J.S.A. 39:7-2.2 Manner of service; notice; feesN.J.S.A. 39:7-3 Methods of service; notice; fees and expenses of
serviceN.J.S.A. 39:7-4 Continuances to permit defendant to defendN.J.S.A. 39:7-5 Fees and expenses as taxable costsN.J.S.A. 39:7-6 Record kept by commissionerN.J.S.A. 39:7-7 Power of attorney constituting director agent for
service condition precedent to release on bailN.J.S.A. 39:7-8 Other methods of service of process
CHAPTER 8 INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLESN.J.S.A. 39:8-1 Inspection of registered motor vehicles;
exceptionsN.J.S.A. 39:8-2 Examiners of motor vehicles;
appointment; rules and regulations;annual inspections; certi�cates ofapproval; acquisition of property;random roadside inspections;
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inspections and audits of licensedprivate inspection centers; fees
N.J.S.A. 39:8-2.1 Uniforms for motor vehicle inspectorsN.J.S.A. 39:8-2.2 Inspection stations; hours open; rules and
regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:8-2.3 Possession of property in advance of
compensationN.J.S.A. 39:8-3 Issuance of certi�cates of approval;
prerequisitesN.J.S.A. 39:8-4 Adjustments, corrections or repairs to be
made; issuance of rejection sticker;certi�cate of approval; issuance; noticeto correct de�ciency
N.J.S.A. 39:8-4.1 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:8-5 Reports concerning inspectionsN.J.S.A. 39:8-6 Display of approval certi�cate on requestN.J.S.A. 39:8-7 Revocation, suspension or denial of
registration for failure to displayappropriate certi�cate; vehiclesincapable of being made safe or of beingbrought within emission standards
N.J.S.A. 39:8-8 Certi�cate of approval as prerequisite forregistration
N.J.S.A. 39:8-9 Enforcement of chapter; violations;punishment; remedies; procedure;revocation of certi�cate
N.J.S.A. 39:8-10 Authority of director; adoption of rulesand regulations for enforcement; hiringand compensation of employees
N.J.S.A. 39:8-11 Private inspection centers; license; initialmotor vehicle inspections andcerti�cation of corrections, adjustmentsor repairs; approval sticker
N.J.S.A. 39:8-12 Certi�cation or rejection of motor vehicleon initial inspection or adjustment,correction or repair of previouslyrejected vehicle
N.J.S.A. 39:8-13 Charges for certi�cation, reinspection andinitial inspection; posting schedule;repairs or adjustments at licensedprivate center; conditions
N.J.S.A. 39:8-14 Owner or lessee of 10 or more vehicles;license; certi�cation of initialinspections and reinspections; approvalsticker
N.J.S.A. 39:8-15 Annual expiration of licenseN.J.S.A. 39:8-16 Application or renewal of license; form
and contents; fee; proof of �nancialresponsibility
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N.J.S.A. 39:8-17 Private inspection approval stickers;provision to licensee; fee; records;safeguards; accounting
N.J.S.A. 39:8-18 A�xation of sticker without reinspectionor determination of conformity tostandards or after charge of fee forrepair work not performed or performedunnecessarily; penalty
N.J.S.A. 39:8-19 Denial, suspension, revocation or refusalof renewal of license; grounds
N.J.S.A. 39:8-20 Discontinuance of operation or suspensionor revocation of license; delivery ofitems to director; failure to deliver;disorderly person
N.J.S.A 39:8-21 Unauthorized display or advertisement asprivate inspection center or transfer oflicense; disorderly persons o�ense
N.J.S.A. 39:8-22 Employees and expenditures forsupervision of private inspection centers
N.J.S.A. 39:8-23 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:8-24 E�ective dateN.J.S.A. 39:8-25 to 39:8-36 Repealed by L.1986, c. 22, § 21, e�. June
2, 1986N.J.S.A. 39:8-37 Reinspection centers; redesignation as
private inspection centers; authority;renewal of license
N.J.S.A. 39:8-38 Licensed private inspection centers;emissions test equipment
N.J.S.A. 39:8-39 Quali�cations of licensee or employeeN.J.S.A. 39:8-40 Rules and regulations; encouragement of
participation in inspection programN.J.S.A. 39:8-41 Federal clean air mandate compliance act;
short titleN.J.S.A. 39:8-42 Legislative �ndings and declarationN.J.S.A. 39:8-43 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:8-44 Design, construction and operation of
inspection facilities; training grantsN.J.S.A. 39:8-45 Licensure of private inspection facilitiesN.J.S.A. 39:8-46 Inspection procedures and feesN.J.S.A. 39:8-47 Certi�cates and stickersN.J.S.A. 39:8-48 Civil penalties for improper inspectionsN.J.S.A. 39:8-49 Denial, suspension and revocation of
licensesN.J.S.A. 39:8-50 Approved testing equipmentN.J.S.A. 39:8-51 Expiration of licenses under prior lawN.J.S.A. 39:8-52 Licensure of emission inspectorsN.J.S.A. 39:8-53 Emission-related repairs
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N.J.S.A. 39:8-54 False claim of licensure; transfer oflicense
N.J.S.A. 39:8-55 WaiversN.J.S.A. 39:8-56 Voluntary emissions recalls; remedial
plansN.J.S.A. 39:8-57 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:8-58 Continuing applicability of prior lawN.J.S.A. 39:8-59 Legislative �ndings and declarationsN.J.S.A. 39:8-60 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:8-61 Exhaust emission standards and test
methods; rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:8-62 Operation of diesel-powered motor
vehiclesN.J.S.A. 39:8-63 Violations; civil penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:8-64 Periodic inspection and roadside
enforcement programsN.J.S.A. 39:8-65 Pilot roadside enforcement programN.J.S.A. 39:8-66 Test methods; procedures for periodic
inspection and roadside enforcementprograms
N.J.S.A. 39:8-67 State police o�cers to assist roadsideenforcement programs; records ofinspections
N.J.S.A. 39:8-68 Additional civil penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:8-69 Licensing of diesel emission inspection
centers; grounds for revocation orsuspension of license
N.J.S.A. 39:8-70 Amount of civil penalty; suspension ofregistration
N.J.S.A. 39:8-71 Tickets; process; proceedings on violationsN.J.S.A. 39:8-72 Action to recover civil penaltyN.J.S.A. 39:8-73 Municipal court proceedings for collection
of unpaid penalties; suspension ofregistration; placement ofadministrative out-of-service orderagainst vehicle
N.J.S.A. 39:8-74 Disbursement of fees, charges andexpenses collected
N.J.S.A. 39:8-75 Commercial vehicle enforcement fundN.J.S.A 39:8-76 Receivable account established for
expenses of program implementationand administration
N.J.S.A. 39:8-77 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:8-78 Report to governor and legislatureN.J.S.A. 39:8-79 to 39:8-89 [Reallocated to 39:3-6.11 to 39:3-6.21]
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CHAPTER 9 HOURS OF DUTY OF OPERATORS OFCERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLESN.J.S.A. 39:9-1 Citation of chapterN.J.S.A. 39:9-2 Hours of duty limited; hours o� duty; emergenciesN.J.S.A. 39:9-3 Repealed by L.1956, c. 51, p. 102, § 1N.J.S.A. 39:9-4 Violations of chapter; punishment; enforcement;
remedies; procedure; revocation of certi�cate
CHAPTER 10 PURCHASE, SALE AND TRANSFER OFMOTOR VEHICLESN.J.S.A. 39:10-1 Short titleN.J.S.A. 39:10-2 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:10-3 Interpretation of chapterN.J.S.A. 39:10-4 Chapter enforced by commissioner; rules and
regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:10-5 Sale contrary to chapter unlawfulN.J.S.A. 39:10-5.1 Lease containing terminal rental adjustment
clause not to constitute conditional sale of orsecurity interest in vehicle; de�nitions
N.J.S.A. 39:10-6 Necessary certi�catesN.J.S.A. 39:10-7 Manufacturer's numbers required on motor
vehiclesN.J.S.A. 39:10-8 Certi�cate of origin of new motor vehicle; security
interestsN.J.S.A. 39:10-9 Subsequent sales; security interestsN.J.S.A. 39:10-9.1 Used police patrol car; designation on certi�cate
of ownershipN.J.S.A. 39:10-9.2 Failure to designate; penaltyN.J.S.A. 39:10-9.3 Certi�cate of ownership to contain notice if
vehicle returned due to nonconformity withmanufacturer's warranty; penalty for violation
N.J.S.A. 39:10-9.4 Identifying markings of ambulances to beremoved prior to certain sales or transfers;enforcement; violation
N.J.S.A. 39:10-10 Delivery of certi�cate of ownership; �ling ofevidence of satisfaction of contract ortermination of security interest; penalty fornoncompliance
N.J.S.A. 39:10-11 Submitting evidence of purchase; recording;certi�cate of ownership; fee; creation of securityinterest; penalty
N.J.S.A. 39:10-11.1 Certi�cate of ownership for mobile ormanufactured home in mobile home park;cancellation on relocation on land with interestor title in owner
N.J.S.A. 39:10-12 Lost papers; duplicate certi�cate; false statementsin application
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N.J.S.A. 39:10-13 File of certi�cates kept; destruction of othercerti�cates
N.J.S.A. 39:10-14 Notations; index; certi�cates; security interests;fees; furnishing information from records
N.J.S.A. 39:10-15 Procedure and delivery of title papers uponseizure of motor vehicle
N.J.S.A. 39:10-15.1 Sale or disposal of manufactured homesN.J.S.A. 39:10-16 Defective or improper title papers or sale in other
state or country; procedure to correct or topermit receipt of title papers
N.J.S.A. 39:10-17 Repealed by L.1946, c. 136, p. 632, § 13N.J.S.A. 39:10-18 Title papers necessary to registrationN.J.S.A. 39:10-19 Motor vehicle dealer's license; eligibility; duration;
renewal; feeN.J.S.A. 39:10-19.1 De�nitions applicable to o�-site sales of new or
used recreational vehicles or used motorvehicles
N.J.S.A. 39:10-19.2 O�-site vehicle sales permitted to certain dealersN.J.S.A. 39:10-19.3 Provisional and �nal permits for o�-site vehicle
salesN.J.S.A. 39:10-19.4 O�-site vehicle sales; booth or desk at sale
premises; information required for agreementsof sale, o�erings or contracts
N.J.S.A. 39:10-20 Fines; suspension or revocation of license; notice;subpoenas; depositions; review
N.J.S.A. 39:10-21 Possession of title papers by dealer; seizure andsale for nonconformity
N.J.S.A. 39:10-22 Forms; seizure of papers to which chiefadministrator entitled
N.J.S.A. 39:10-23 Certi�cate surrendered when vehicle junked, etcN.J.S.A. 39:10-24 Violations of chapter; misdemeanor; punishmentN.J.S.A. 39:10-25 Agency to issue certi�cates; feesN.J.S.A. 39:10-26 Standards for used motor vehicles for saleN.J.S.A. 39:10-27 Failure to meet standards; liability of sellerN.J.S.A. 39:10-28 Speci�cation of intended registration in written
agreement; informing purchaser of dealer'sresponsibilities
N.J.S.A. 39:10-29 Waiver of dealer's obligation; e�ectN.J.S.A. 39:10-30 Violations; penaltyN.J.S.A. 39:10-31 “Salvage certi�cate of title” de�nedN.J.S.A. 39:10-32 Vehicle reported stolen or damaged; surrender of
certi�cate of ownership; issuance of salvagecerti�cate of title
N.J.S.A. 39:10-33 Recovery of stolen vehicle; conditions for issuanceof certi�cate of ownership
N.J.S.A. 39:10-34 Repair of damaged vehicle; conditions for issuanceof certi�cate of ownership
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N.J.S.A. 39:10-35 Fee for inspectionN.J.S.A. 39:10-36 Vehicle issued salvage certi�cate of title by
another stateN.J.S.A. 39:10-37 Rules and regulations
CHAPTER 10A ABANDONED AND UNCLAIMED MOTORVEHICLESN.J.S.A. 39:10A-1 Report of taking of possession; sale at auction;
conditions; noticeN.J.S.A. 39:10A-2 Reclaiming possession; payment of costs and
penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:10A-3 Issuance of junk title certi�cate; groundsN.J.S.A. 39:10A-4 Execution and delivery of application for
certi�cate of ownership; issuance of certi�cate;fee
N.J.S.A. 39:10A-5 Sale as barring claims of interest; remission ofproceeds of sale
N.J.S.A. 39:10A-6 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:10A-7 Additional remedyN.J.S.A. 39:10A-8 Motor vehicle abandoned at repair facilityN.J.S.A. 39:10A-9 Removal and storage, sale or obtaining junk title
certi�cate; inapplicability if dispute betweenrepair facility and owner on amount due
N.J.S.A. 39:10A-10 Notice to owner of intent to remove and storeN.J.S.A. 39:10A-11 Notice of intent to and of date, time, place and
manner of saleN.J.S.A. 39:10A-12 Junk title certi�cate; issuance; noticeN.J.S.A. 39:10A-13 Notices; writing; method of delivery; publicationN.J.S.A. 39:10A-14 Reclamation of possession by owner prior to sale
or issuance of junk title certi�cateN.J.S.A. 39:10A-15 Sale of motor vehicle; certi�cate of ownership;
application; issuance; feeN.J.S.A. 39:10A-16 Bar of claims of former owner, other person
formerly having legal right and holder ofsecurity interest
N.J.S.A. 39:10A-17 Claims allowable against repair facility incompliance with act only for balance of proceedsof sale
N.J.S.A. 39:10A-18 Pattern or practice of knowingly violating act oraids or advises such pattern or practice; penalty
N.J.S.A. 39:10A-19 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:10A-20 Act as additional remedy; priority of perfected lien
or security interest
CHAPTER 10B MOTOR VEHICLE COMPONENT PARTSN.J.S.A. 39:10B-1 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:10B-2 Major component parts lacking manufacturer's part
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number; identi�cation; records; exemption;production and examination; �nes and penalties;seizure
N.J.S.A. 39:10B-3 Destroyed, removed, altered, defaced or obliteratedmanufacturer's part number or identi�cationnumber; seizure or con�scation of vehicle;arrests; assigning and a�xing new number;restoration of number
N.J.S.A. 39:10B-4 Violations; penalties; defenses; prima facieevidence; burden of proof
N.J.S.A. 39:10B-5 Inapplicability of act to scrap processorsN.J.S.A. 39:10B-6 Rules and regulations
CHAPTER 11 JUNK YARDSN.J.S.A. 39:11-1 Short titleN.J.S.A. 39:11-2 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:11-3 Junk yard or business licensed by commissionerN.J.S.A. 39:11-4 Permit from municipality requiredN.J.S.A. 39:11-5 Municipal hearing; feeN.J.S.A. 39:11-6 Local hearing by commissionerN.J.S.A. 39:11-7 State license; examination of premises; conditions
imposedN.J.S.A. 39:11-8 FeesN.J.S.A. 39:11-9 Condition of vehicle sold certi�ed to commissionerN.J.S.A. 39:11-10 Review of action of governing body, zoning
commission or directorN.J.S.A. 39:11-11 Violation of R.S. 39:11-3 or R.S. 39:11-9;
enforcement; remedies; revocation of license
CHAPTER 12 DRIVING SCHOOLSN.J.S.A. 39:12-1 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:12-2 License required; fee; exemption from fee; loss,
mutilation or destruction of certi�cateN.J.S.A. 39:12-2.1 Behind-the-wheel hourly instructional requirement;
credit for hours as instructor in public or non-public secondary school
N.J.S.A. 39:12-2.2 Provision of list of licensed drivers' schoolsN.J.S.A. 39:12-3 Grounds for denial of applicationN.J.S.A. 39:12-4 RulesN.J.S.A. 39:12-4.1 Inspection of premises of licensees; violations; �nesN.J.S.A. 39:12-5 Instructor's license; motorcycle safety education
endorsementN.J.S.A. 39:12-6 Grounds for denial of instructor's license or
endorsement to licenseN.J.S.A. 39:12-7 Suspension or revocation of or refusal to issue
renewal of school license, grounds forN.J.S.A. 39:12-8 Suspension, revocation or refusal to renew
instructor's license or endorsement; grounds
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N.J.S.A. 39:12-9 Revocation or suspension of license or endorsementfor violations during prior license period
N.J.S.A. 39:12-10 Hearing on revocation or refusal of license orendorsement; notice; subpoena of witnesses
N.J.S.A. 39:12-11 Records of licenseeN.J.S.A. 39:12-12 Violations; punishmentN.J.S.A. 39:12-13 Enforcement of act; jurisdiction of municipal courtsN.J.S.A. 39:12-14 E�ective dateN.J.S.A. 39:12-15 Seat belts to be worn at all times; violations;
penalties
CHAPTER 13 AUTO BODY REPAIR FACILITIESN.J.S.A. 39:13-1 De�nitionsN.J.S.A. 39:13-2 License; application; fee; renewalN.J.S.A. 39:13-2.1 Auto body repair facility; full service license
requirementsN.J.S.A. 39:13-2.2 Automobile dealer sublet licenseN.J.S.A. 39:13-2.3 Review of full service auto body repair facility and
motor vehicle dealer sublet license applicationsN.J.S.A. 39:13-2.4 RegulationsN.J.S.A. 39:13-3 InvestigationsN.J.S.A. 39:13-4 Imposition of �ne; refusal to grant, suspension or
revocation of licenseN.J.S.A. 39:13-5 Noti�cation of refusal to grant, suspension or
revocation of license; hearingN.J.S.A. 39:13-6 Civil penaltiesN.J.S.A. 39:13-7 Rules and regulationsN.J.S.A. 39:13-8 Damage repairs reimbursable under insurance
policy by negotiable instrument payable toinsured and lienholder or lessor; proof;inspection; priority of lien on sale; prohibition ofpayment of proceeds for delinquent amounts oroutstanding installments
Table of Laws and Rules
Table of Cases
Index
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