A 1134 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Imposes restrictions on vehicle idling.

This bill restricts vehicle idling in New Jersey, limiting diesel-powered motor vehicles to no more than two consecutive minutes of idling when not in motion (with specific exceptions like passenger loading or extreme cold). It also applies a similar two-minute limit to gasoline-powered vehicles, excluding electric vehicles. Key exceptions include emergency vehicles, traffic congestion, necessary mechanical operations (e.g., cargo temperature control), and passenger loading for buses (up to 15 minutes per hour). Violations may result in penalties under existing law, but the bill does not override local or federal regulations.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Joe Danielsen
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