A 204 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Allows utility task vehicles used for farm operation to travel on public roadways.

This bill allows farmers to register utility task vehicles (UTVs) - off-road vehicles with four wheels, seating for the operator and passengers, and a steering wheel - for use on public roads in New Jersey. Farmers using these vehicles exclusively for farm operations (e.g., moving between fields or farms) must pay a $5 annual registration fee and display a slow-moving vehicle emblem. The bill permits operation during daylight hours, with limited nighttime use allowed if equipped with proper safety lighting, and prohibits operation at speeds exceeding 35 mph. It directly affects farmers who rely on UTVs for farm work but cannot legally travel on public roads under current rules.
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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 Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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