A 1145 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires passenger vehicles to undergo safety inspection for equipment and credentials that affect safe operation of vehicle.

This bill requires passenger vehicles registered in New Jersey to undergo annual safety inspections covering specific equipment and owner documentation. It directly affects owners of passenger vehicles (excluding motorcycles, historic vehicles, and heavy trucks over 8,500 pounds) by mandating checks for safety features like headlights, brakes, tires, seatbelts, and functional equipment such as horns and stoplights. Owners must also present valid driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, and active insurance policies during inspections. The law updates existing vehicle inspection requirements to standardize safety checks and documentation verification at official or licensed inspection facilities.
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Jan 2026
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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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