S 183 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires DOT and DLPS to implement weigh-in-motion monitoring program.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) and Division of Law and Public Safety (DLPS) to establish a weigh-in-motion monitoring program. It directly affects commercial truck drivers and freight carriers operating on state roads, replacing manual roadside inspections with automated sensors that measure vehicle weight while vehicles are moving. Key provisions include mandating certified monitoring systems, creating a defense for drivers traveling between pickup points to scales (using system data), and allowing weight redistribution adjustments for minor violations. The program would change enforcement by enabling real-time weight checks without stopping vehicles, pending legislative approval.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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