This New Jersey bill limits the brightness of motor vehicle headlamps to a maximum of 2,513 lumens to improve road safety. The law requires the state's Motor Vehicle Commission to refuse registration for any vehicle where a headlamp exceeds this specific light output level. Drivers of vehicles already registered before the law takes effect or those purchasing cars available at dealerships at the time of enactment are exempt from this new restriction. The rule applies to most motor vehicles but does not cover motorcycles, which have separate lighting requirements.
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Transportation to inspect all state highway traffic signs at least once every year to ensure they are properly maintained, legible, and visible. The Department must keep records of these inspections and submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing the findings. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of a public awareness campaign to educate citizens on how to report missing, damaged, or hard-to-see traffic signs. These measures aim to improve road safety by keeping signage in good condition and encouraging public participation in reporting issues.
This bill amends New Jersey's vehicle definitions to restrict where motorized skateboards can be used by clarifying what constitutes a "highway" and related terms. It directly affects skateboard operators and local authorities by providing clearer legal boundaries for where these devices are permitted on public roads. The key mechanism involves updating statutory definitions to ensure consistent enforcement of traffic laws regarding motorized personal transportation devices. This change aims to improve road safety by establishing precise language for how motorized skateboards interact with existing traffic regulations.
This bill (A4158) bans the use of "license plate flipping devices" (tools that allow drivers to quickly switch between two license plates) and increases penalties for drivers who display fake or fictitious registration numbers. It directly affects drivers who attempt to evade traffic violations by using these devices or falsifying plate numbers. The key provision amends New Jersey law to specifically prohibit the flipping devices and raise fines for fake plate displays in certain situations. The bill focuses on enhancing traffic safety enforcement by closing a loophole used to avoid citations.
This bill requires immediate driver's license suspension notices for drivers who cause a death through specific traffic violations: speeding over 20 mph (R.S.39:4-98), reckless driving (R.S.39:4-50), drunk driving (R.S.39:4-96), or hit-and-run (R.S.39:4-129). It mandates that the director issue a notice within 10 days, allowing the driver to request a hearing to contest the suspension before it takes effect. The suspension remains in place pending a final hearing, which must occur within 45 days of a preliminary hearing. This directly affects drivers convicted of these specific fatal traffic offenses in New Jersey.
This bill allows New Jersey municipalities to use school bus video footage to enforce laws against drivers illegally passing stopped school buses. It requires law enforcement to review footage within 90 days to issue fines ($100 for first offense, $250 for repeat offenses) when violations are confirmed, with footage purged after 60 days or 3 days if no ticket is issued. The bill clarifies that vehicle owners and operators are jointly liable for fines unless the owner proves unauthorized use, with special rules for leased vehicles. It also prohibits adding points to driver's licenses for these violations and restricts footage use to enforcement purposes only, not public disclosure.
This bill increases the penalty for causing death by reckless driving when the driver was intoxicated (drunk or high) or had a suspended license for a DUI. It elevates the crime to a first-degree offense (instead of second-degree) if the death occurs within 1,000 feet of school property, at a school crossing, or in a highway construction zone. The law requires a hearing to prove intoxication, and a convicted driver must serve a minimum prison term of at least one-third to one-half of their sentence or three years, without parole eligibility during that time. It directly affects drivers convicted of causing death while driving under the influence in these specific locations.
This bill creates a system for New Jersey Transit (NJT) to use camera-equipped buses to enforce parking violations that block bus lanes, bus stops, or bicycle lanes. It authorizes NJT to issue citations based on recorded images of vehicles parked illegally in these zones (e.g., stopping in a dedicated bus lane or bicycle lane), after staff review. Key provisions require cameras to be visibly marked on buses, images to be stored securely for up to six months only if evidence of a violation exists, and strict rules against using facial recognition. The policy directly affects drivers who park illegally in these areas and gives them a limited process to contest citations (e.g., if the vehicle was a school bus or emergency vehicle).
This bill requires motor vehicle inspection facilities and the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to check for open safety recalls (from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) during vehicle inspections and registration, then provide written notice to the owner. The notice must describe each recall and state that repairs can be done at no cost by approved dealers, except as specified by federal law. Owners must complete all required repairs before the next registration renewal, or the MVC may deny renewal - though exceptions apply if parts are unavailable or hardship is proven. The bill directly affects vehicle owners, inspection facilities, and the MVC, ensuring timely recall repairs through registration requirements.
AJR 129 creates a 21-member task force to study cannabis-related traffic fatalities in New Jersey. The task force includes state agency heads (like the Attorney General and Transportation Commissioner), law enforcement representatives (such as police unions), traffic safety experts, and public members with relevant experience. It will examine how cannabis use affects driving safety, analyze crash statistics before and after cannabis legalization, assess public awareness, and evaluate prevention strategies. The task force must make recommendations - including proposing a new public awareness campaign - to reduce cannabis-impaired driving and improve road safety for all users. This resolution is procedural and will activate once cannabis legalization or decriminalization legislation is enacted.
