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New JerseyA4813220th Legislature (2024-2025)House

Imposes conditions on drivers approaching certain stationary vehicles and revises public awareness campaign.**

Sponsored By: David Bailey Jr. (Democratic), Dan Hutchison (Democratic), Paul D. Moriarty (Democratic), Raj Mukherji (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Drivers must move over for roadside safety

Beginning January 12, 2026, New Jersey drivers must use caution when approaching stopped vehicles displaying flashing or blinking lights. Unless police direct otherwise, drivers must move into a lane not next to the stopped vehicle when safe and possible. If changing lanes is impossible, illegal, or unsafe, drivers must slow to a reasonable speed below the posted limit and be ready to stop. Violations carry fines of $100 to $500. Drivers convicted of three or more violations within 12 months receive two motor vehicle penalty points. Points apply only if the stopped vehicle displays flashing or blinking lights during the third or later violation. The law also requires a public campaign explaining safe driving near these vehicles, the risks of breaking the rules, and penalties. New Jersey’s driver’s manual must explain the move-over and slow-down requirements.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • David Bailey Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Dan Hutchison

    Democratic • House

  • Paul D. Moriarty

    Democratic • Senate

  • Raj Mukherji

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michael Inganamort

    Republican • House

  • Lisa Swain

    Democratic • House

  • Chris Tully

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 183 • No: 2

House vote • 12/22/2025

CONCUR IN SA

Yes: 73 • No: 1

Senate vote • 12/18/2025

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 38 • No: 0

House vote • 12/19/2024

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 72 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.248.

    1/12/2026Governor

  2. Passed Assembly, PBH — (73-1-0)

    12/22/2025House

  3. Received in Assembly, 2RAC

    12/18/2025House

  4. Passed Senate — (38-0)

    12/18/2025Senate

  5. Substituted for S4000 (1R)

    12/18/2025Senate

  6. REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate

    12/8/2025Senate

  7. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

    11/24/2025Senate

  8. Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate

    5/12/2025Senate

  9. Received in Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

    1/14/2025Senate

  10. Passed Assembly — (72-1-0)

    12/19/2024House

  11. REP/ACA, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    12/12/2024House

  12. Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee

    9/19/2024House

Bill Text

  • Version PL2025

    4/17/2026

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  • Version AL2025

    4/2/2026

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  • 12/22/25; 2R

    12/22/2025

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  • Senate Budget and Appropriations (12/8/25 2R)

    12/19/2025

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  • Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (12/8/25 1R)

    12/9/2025

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  • Senate Transportation Substitute (5/12/25 1R)

    5/13/2025

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  • 12/26/24; 1R

    12/26/2024

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  • Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities (12/12/24 1R)

    12/20/2024

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  • Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Substitute (12/12/24)

    12/13/2024

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  • As Introduced

    9/20/2024

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