New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) The following registration numbers are reserved as specified: 1. Registration numbers comprised of two alphabetic characters only and registration numbers comprised of one alphabetic character and a single digit for vehicles owned or leased by members of the Senate of the Sta…

(a) The following registration numbers shall be excluded from issuance as "particular identifying marks" and, where so indicated, shall be used for the purpose specified: 1. Any combination except those hereinbefore reserved having the following arrangements: three alphabetic fol…

(a) "Particular identifying marks" shall not be issued to any person who: 1. Has been convicted of a violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5; 2. For the 10-year period next preceding the date of application for a particular identifying mark has been convicted for a violation of either N.J.…

(a) Fees for particular identifying marks, which shall be paid with the application therefor, shall be as follows unless otherwise provided by law: 1. "Courtesy marks": $ 30.00; 2. "Personalized marks": $ 50.00; 3. Replacement of lost, stolen or obliterated "particular identifyin…

The surviving spouse, child or children of a deceased registered owner of any motor vehicle in whom title thereto shall vest by virtue of the terms of the will of such deceased owner, or otherwise, shall upon application to the Chief Administrator and upon payment of the transfer…

In the event a registrant fails to renew the registration for a particular identifying mark for two years from the date of expiration or surrenders said mark and corresponding registration certificate to the Motor Vehicle Commission, said marks shall be available for reissuance t…

This subchapter shall apply to motor vehicles owned by the State of New Jersey which are subject to the control of the central motor pool in the Department of the Treasury for service, maintenance and release to government employees for use in the performance of governmental func…

Motor vehicles within the purview of this subchapter shall be examined and inspected in accordance with the provisions of chapter 8 of the motor vehicle laws by the central motor pool in the Department of the Treasury. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-35.2

Motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment inspected in accordance with this subchapter shall comply with any laws and regulations providing vehicle equipment standards and/or specifying frequency of inspections. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-35.3

Whenever a motor vehicle inspected in accordance with this subchapter is determined to comply satisfactorily with vehicle equipment standards provided by law and regulation, the central motor pool shall affix upon the windshield of such vehicle the decal prescribed by the Chief A…

Facilities used by the central motor pool in performing inspections of motor vehicles hereunder shall be equipped with the machinery necessary for inspecting all vehicle equipment standards provided by law and regulation. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-35.5

The central motor pool shall instruct mechanics who are to perform inspections under this subchapter of vehicle equipment standards provided by law and regulation. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-35.6

A mechanic performing an inspection under this subchapter shall certify to the Chief Administrator that he or she has inspected the motor vehicle in accordance with the vehicle equipment standards established by law and regulation. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-35.7 Amended by R…

(a) Application for special National Guard plates may be made by any person who is an active member of the New Jersey National Guard or former active member who has been honorably separated under normal conditions from the New Jersey National Guard. (b) An application for special…

(a) Whenever the holder of special National Guard plates ceases to be an active member of the New Jersey National Guard for reasons other than honorable separation or for honorable separation under abnormal conditions, he or she shall obtain replacement plates from the Motor Vehi…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Chief Administrator" means the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. "Frame" means the main longitudinal struc…

Any person who owns or leases a motor vehicle which is subject to the provisions of this subchapter, and who fails or refuses to have such motor vehicle inspected within the time period set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:20-37.2(c), or who fails or refuses to place such motor vehicle in pr…

A violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter constitutes a violation of N.J.S.A. 39:3-44 and will subject the operator of the vehicle to the penalty set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:3-79. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-37.11 New Rule, R.1998 d.268, effective 6/1/1998 (operativ…

(a) No person shall operate on any highway of this State any motor vehicle registered in this State whose original vehicle height has been elevated by modifying the tire or rim size from the manufacturer's specifications or by elevating the chassis, suspension or body from the ma…

(a) To be approved pursuant to this subchapter, a motor vehicle shall meet the following standards: 1. The suspension system shall consist of the basic elements originally provided by the manufacturer and be geometrically arranged in accordance with the manufacturer's specificati…

(a) If a motor vehicle has been elevated more than four inches beyond the manufacturer's specifications, it shall, in addition to complying with the standards set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:20-37.3, be tested to verify that it can withstand the lateral standard established by the Chief…

Tests shall be conducted by the Motor Vehicle Commission at sites to be designated by the Chief Administrator using the procedures set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:20-37.7. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-37.5 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 13:20-37.4 and amended by R.1998 d.268, effective 6/1/…

(a) No motor vehicle shall be elevated by any means, including, but not limited to, elevation of the chassis, suspension, body, rims, or tire size, to create a lift with the vehicle unladen in excess of the following amounts based on the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle…

(a) The track width of the front and rear axles shall be measured from the centers of the tread of the outermost tires on the same axle. The front track width shall be added to the rear track width and the sum shall be divided by two to give the average track width. (b) The side …

Compliance with any distance or height limitation contained in this subchapter shall be determined by measuring the vehicle in an unloaded condition on a level surface with the tires inflated to the manufacturer's specifications. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-37.8 New Rule, R.19…

(a) Upon the motor vehicle's compliance with the requirements set forth in this subchapter and after successful completion of the inspection required by this subchapter, the Motor Vehicle Commission shall issue an elevated vehicle approval certificate and a special windshield dec…

The purpose of this subchapter is to conform the rules of this State to the national policy governing truck size as set forth in the Federal "Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982," Pub.L. 97-424 (49 App. U.S.C. § 2311), as amended, and the regulations promulgated pursuan…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Automobile transporter" means any vehicle combination designed and used specifically for the transport of assembled (capable of being dr…

(a) A traditional automobile transporter when operated on the highways of this State shall not exceed 65 feet in overall length, excluding the load. (b) An automobile transporter consisting of a stinger-steered combination when operated on the highways of this State shall not exc…

Automobile transporters when operated on the highways of this State may have a load overhang of no more than three feet to the front and/or no more than four feet to the rear. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-38.4 New Rule, R.1993 d.380, effective 8/2/1993. See: 25 New Jersey Regis…

(a) Drive-away saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations when operated on the highways of this State shall not exceed 75 feet in overall length. (b) Drive-away saddlemount with fullmount vehicle transporter combinations when operated on the highways of this State shall not exc…

Automobile transporters, drive-away saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations and drive-away saddlemount with fullmount transporter combinations having an overall length of the combination of vehicles, including load, or contents or any part or portion thereof, which exceed 62…

(a)N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.35 et seq. provides for the issuance of special motor vehicle registration plates to members of non-profit community, alumni or service organizations in this State which have been approved by the Chief Administrator. This subchapter establishes the following: …

(a) Special motor vehicle registration plates shall not be issued pursuant to this subchapter to any person who: 1. For the 10-year period next preceding the date of application for a special motor vehicle registration plate has been convicted for a violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50,…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Alumni organization" means a non-profit organization which requires its members to be either graduates, former students or benefactors o…

(a) An organization seeking approval from the Motor Vehicle Commission pursuant to this subchapter to have special motor vehicle registration plates prepared for its members in good standing who wish to apply for them shall: 1. Submit a written request to the Motor Vehicle Commis…

(a) Each organization shall appoint an organization liaison to represent that organization in any and all communications with the Motor Vehicle Commission regarding special motor vehicle registration plates. (b) The position of organization liaison shall be established at the hig…

(a) Upon seeking approval to have special motor vehicle registration plates prepared for its members who wish to apply for same pursuant to this subchapter, an organization shall submit to the Motor Vehicle Commission a list of the legal names, addresses and current New Jersey re…

(a) Upon seeking approval to have special motor vehicle registration plates prepared for its members who wish to apply for same pursuant to this subchapter, an organization shall submit to the Motor Vehicle Commission proof that it is a non-profit organization and such other info…

The Chief Administrator will notify each organization by letter as to whether or not it has been approved for the issuance of special motor vehicle registration plates to its members in good standing who wish to apply for same pursuant to this subchapter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code §…

(a) An organization, through its designated organization liaison, shall submit to the Motor Vehicle Commission a special motor vehicle registration plate prototype design which indicates the name or initials that the organization wishes to appear at the bottom of the special moto…

(a) Fees for special motor vehicle registration plates pursuant to this subchapter shall be as follows: 1. For members of an approved non-profit community organization, $25.00 per each set of plates; 2. For members of an approved non-profit alumni organization, $50.00 per each se…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Body of a tire" means the fabric or cord material to which the rubber tread material is bonded. "Manufacturer" means the person or corpo…

(a) All power steering equipment on motor vehicles offered for sale, sold, or registered in the State of New Jersey, shall meet all Federal requirements set forth by 49 CFR 570.7 and 49 CFR 570.63, which are incorporated herein by reference. (b) Any power steering device installe…

(a) All vehicles registered in New Jersey must be equipped with some means of opening the doors manually from within the vehicle and vehicles must be equipped with outside door handles or equivalent devices. (b) This subchapter shall not apply to vehicles used for the transportat…

Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:3-43, the use upon any motor vehicle of a straight exhaust pipe, or a muffler or mufflers lacking interior baffle plates or other effective muffling devices is expressly prohibited. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-4.4 Recodified from N.J.A…

All stud tires sold to or used on New Jersey registered vehicles must meet all Federal requirements set forth by the USDOT. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-4.5 New Rule, R.2014 d.008, effective 1/6/2014. See: 45 N.J.R. 842(a), 46 N.J.R. 103(c).