This bill requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to issue special windshield stickers for qualifying electric vehicles (EVs). Owners of EVs meeting the bill's definition - vehicles powered solely by electricity without hydrocarbon fuel (excluding plug-in hybrids) - would display these stickers to be exempt from annual emission inspections. The sticker system would replace the current emission inspection requirement for these vehicles, as specified in the amended statute. The bill directly affects EV owners in New Jersey by simplifying inspection compliance for their vehicles.
This bill increases penalties for drivers who flee the scene of a motor vehicle accident causing death or injury. It raises the fine range from $2,500-$5,000 to $5,000-$10,000 for first offenses, while maintaining the option of up to 180 days in jail and a one-year driving license suspension. The bill directly affects drivers convicted of leaving such accidents, with repeat offenses resulting in permanent loss of driving privileges. It does not alter the core requirements for stopping at accidents or providing information to victims or police, only strengthening financial and license penalties for violations.
This bill imposes new annual registration fees for electric vehicles in New Jersey starting July 2025: $300 for passenger EVs and $450 for commercial EVs (defined as vehicles used for hire, compensation, or property transport). It simultaneously reduces highway fuel taxes - lowering gasoline tax from 10.5¢ to 7¢ per gallon and diesel tax from 13.5¢ to 9¢ per gallon. All fees and reduced fuel tax revenues will fund the Transportation Trust Fund. The bill also directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on alternative transportation revenue sources.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) and other state agencies that serve people with developmental disabilities to provide clear, accessible information about transportation options. Specifically, agencies must distribute written materials (like pamphlets) and post them online, including details such as contact numbers, eligibility rules, and whether caregivers can accompany users for services like the Access Link paratransit system. The Assistant Commissioner of Developmental Disabilities must develop these materials using simple language and visuals to help users understand transportation choices. The law aims to improve access to mobility resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
This New Jersey bill (S 315) requires the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to create special blue envelopes for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to hold essential driving documents. The envelopes must be easily recognizable to police, hold a driver’s license, registration, and insurance card, and include written identification of the holder’s autism diagnosis plus communication guidance for officers. It also establishes a documentation process for applicants or their caregivers to obtain these envelopes. The bill aims to improve safety and communication during traffic stops for autistic drivers.
This proposed bill (S 1746) would require all school bus drivers in New Jersey - employed by public, private, or parochial schools - to undergo a mental health evaluation by a State-licensed professional before being hired and when renewing their license. The evaluation would assess moral fitness and whether the driver exhibits behavior concerns as defined by the Motor Vehicle Commission. This requirement would be added to existing mandatory medical exams for drugs/alcohol and vision/hearing tests already required for school bus drivers. The bill aims to enhance safety standards for student transportation by expanding health screenings beyond current physical and substance-use requirements.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT), New Jersey Transit (NJT), and Department of Human Services (DHS) to study and improve transportation accessibility for people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. Specifically, it mandates a review of current infrastructure design practices for highways and transit projects, followed by adopting new design standards to help these individuals travel independently. The agencies must also study nationwide best practices for making public transportation and mobility programs more accessible. The DOT must then encourage local governments receiving state funding to adopt these improved design policies. The bill does not make immediate changes but sets a process for future accessibility improvements.
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This bill requires NJ Transit to expand its Access Link paratransit service to cover all U.S. Veterans Health Administration facilities in New Jersey. It mandates that Access Link service be available within a 1.5-mile radius around each facility and along a 1.5-mile-wide corridor connecting each facility to the nearest NJ Transit bus route or light rail station, regardless of whether these locations fall within the current service area. The bill appropriates $1 million from the state General Fund to cover implementation costs and prohibits NJ Transit from entering new contracts for Access Link service unless they comply with these expanded requirements. This change directly affects veterans using these health facilities who rely on paratransit for medical appointments.
S 1390 requires New Jersey's Division of Highway Traffic Safety to create a public awareness campaign about bicyclist and pedestrian safety. The campaign must explain current state laws, including rules for cyclists keeping to the right side of roads (C.39:4-14.2) and rules for motorists safely passing pedestrians or cyclists (C.39:4-92.4), along with the penalties for breaking these rules. It directly affects drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians by providing clear information about existing safety regulations. The bill mandates this campaign without changing any current laws, focusing on education rather than new restrictions.
This bill (S 2437) requires New Jersey to create roadside signs and a state website to help visitors find tourism attractions, historic sites, and historic districts. The Department of Transportation must update rules for the Tourist Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) program to include these locations, with eligibility criteria like being within 15 miles of a highway, open to the public 6 hours daily for 20 weeks yearly, and providing cultural/historical value. The state website must feature searchable maps, driving/public transit directions, photos, tour information, and contact details for all listed sites. These changes aim to improve visitor access and promote New Jersey’s tourism and historic resources through standardized signage and digital tools.
