Permits members of Community Emergency Response Teams to perform traffic duties under certain circumstances.
This bill allows trained Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers in New Jersey to direct traffic during emergencies or disasters, under specific conditions. To qualify, members must pass a physical exam, complete police-approved training, and take an oath. They may perform traffic duties on roadways until police arrive or at public events with law enforcement approval, while wearing ANSI-certified safety vests and equipment. The bill also provides liability protection for CERT traffic officers acting in good faith within their training. It directly affects CERT volunteers and local law enforcement agencies coordinating emergency response.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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