Transportation in New Jersey

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 10, 2026

A 4643: Establishes New Jersey Transportation Consolidation Task Force.

This bill creates a New Jersey Transportation Consolidation Task Force to study merging five major state transportation entities: the New Jersey Transit Corporation, Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Turnpike Authority, South Jersey Transportation Authority, and Department of Transportation. The seven-member task force will include experts from universities, public finance professionals, and legislative leaders who will investigate legal, operational, and financial aspects of consolidation over a 12-month period. The group must submit a detailed report with findings, cost savings analysis, and a legislative proposal for establishing a single new independent transportation agency. The task force will have access to state agency resources, can hold public hearings, and will cease operations once the report is submitted.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 3873: Permits members of Community Emergency Response Teams to perform traffic duties under certain circumstances.

This bill allows volunteer members of Community Emergency Response Teams in New Jersey to be appointed as temporary traffic officers during emergencies or disasters. To qualify, appointed members must pass a physical exam, complete a training course approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission, and take an oath of office. Once qualified, these volunteers can direct traffic on roadways until law enforcement arrives or at public events under police supervision, wearing specific safety gear and emblems. The bill also grants them immunity from civil lawsuits when acting in good faith within their training limits and clarifies that they cannot supersede regular law enforcement officers.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 3872: Requires NJTA and SJTA to automatically offer toll discounts to senior citizens.

This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Transportation Authority to automatically provide toll discounts to all senior citizens aged 65 and older who use the state's electronic toll collection system for passenger vehicles. The discount would be at least 10 percent below the standard electronic toll rate and apply at all hours, with the system automatically applying the reduction when an account holder turns 65 or when a senior applies for a new account. The legislation amends existing state statutes to mandate this automatic enrollment process without requiring seniors to manually request the discount.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Tags Seniors

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 10, 2026

A 4673: Concerns windshield and window tint requirements for motor vehicles; requires motor vehicle windshield and window tint inspection.

This bill updates New Jersey's motor vehicle inspection requirements to include checks for windshield and window tint compliance. It directly affects vehicle owners and inspection facilities by mandating that tinted materials on windshields and front side windows be verified during annual inspections, except for the top six inches of the windshield or areas above the AS-1 marking. The legislation amends existing statutes to ensure that vehicles cannot receive inspection approval unless they pass both emissions testing and tint compliance checks, while also clarifying rules for collector and historic vehicles.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 3037: Requires blood sample to be obtained from driver involved in motor vehicle accident resulting in death; designated as "Michelle Sous' Law."

This bill, known as Michelle Sous' Law, requires law enforcement to obtain a blood sample from any driver involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in a death. The law directly affects drivers who are involved in fatal crashes, ensuring that their blood alcohol concentration or drug presence is documented. This provision amends existing New Jersey statutes to make blood testing mandatory in fatal accident cases, rather than relying solely on driver consent. The measure aims to improve evidence collection for impaired driving investigations by removing the need for voluntary consent when a fatality is involved.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 16, 2026

A 4739: Establishes low-carbon transportation fuel standard program in DEP.

This bill creates a new low-carbon transportation fuel program within New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. The program requires fuel suppliers to meet specific carbon intensity standards, meaning fuels must produce at least 10% fewer emissions than traditional gasoline or diesel over their entire lifecycle. It defines low-carbon options to include electricity, hydrogen, renewable diesel, and other alternative fuels, while establishing a system for tracking and managing fuel credits. The legislation also sets a target for fuels to achieve at least 20% lower emissions within 10 years of the program's start.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Climate Change Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 3726: Authorizes purchaser of automobile by private sale to operate automobile for three-day period following purchase without permanent registration or transfer of title.

This bill allows individuals who privately purchase a car in New Jersey to legally drive it for three days without completing permanent registration or title transfer. To qualify, buyers must submit an online application to the Motor Vehicle Commission that includes vehicle details, seller information, and proof of insurance, after which they receive an electronic receipt and temporary license plate. The law also requires sellers to provide proof of the private sale through an online form to protect themselves from liability after the transfer. Violations of the three-day limit or false information on applications can result in fines, and law enforcement can verify temporary registration status through a maintained database.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 3736: Exempts persons with disabilities from parking meter fees under certain circumstances.

This bill exempts individuals with disabilities from paying municipal parking meter fees in New Jersey when they display an official disability placard or wheelchair symbol license plate. The exemption applies only when the person with the disability is the driver or passenger of the vehicle and the vehicle is not parked for more than 24 hours at a single metered location. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will be tasked with creating rules to implement these provisions, which take effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration Tags People with Disabilities

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 3738: Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.

This bill allows developers in New Jersey to meet electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements by demonstrating total charging capacity rather than strictly counting the number of equipped parking spaces. It affects construction projects requiring EV supply equipment or Make-Ready parking spaces by offering an alternative compliance method based on kilowatt output. The legislation directs the Site Improvement Advisory Board to create statewide standards within 12 months that specify minimum capacity requirements for different building types and establish equivalency rules for various charging equipment. Developers can choose between the traditional parking space count method or the new capacity-based approach, with the latter requiring adherence to uniform regulations to be implemented.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 3844: Permits certain drivers' schools to conduct road tests.

This bill allows drivers' schools in New Jersey to administer the practical road tests required for obtaining a driver's license. Under the new rules, examiners licensed to operate these schools would conduct the tests and provide applicants with official documentation confirming whether they passed or failed. Those who pass can immediately proceed to obtain a probationary license, while unsuccessful applicants must wait 14 days before retaking the test. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will establish specific standards for these tests within 30 days of the bill's implementation.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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