New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) Social Security numbers recorded on applications for driver licenses (including commercial driver licenses), motor vehicle registrations and other documents set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:21-1.3, are not public records and are not accessible for public examination pursuant to the O…

A motor vehicle junk title certificate issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission to a public agency in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:10A-3 is a final certificate, and the vehicle described thereon may not be subsequently titled and registered in this State. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13…

This subchapter sets forth the procedure an applicant must follow to dispose of a vehicle abandoned on private property, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6. This subchapter shall not apply to manufactured or mobile homes left unattended and for which there exists or existed a rental …

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Abandoned vehicle" means a motor vehicle that has been left unattended on the private property of another without the consent of the ow…

The applicant must contact the Commission to obtain the required forms and procedures that must be followed to allow the vehicle's title to be transferred after public auction. Forms may be obtained by contacting the Special Title--Foreign Title Department, New Jersey Motor Vehic…

If another person is completing any of the forms prescribed in this subchapter on behalf of the applicant, the applicant or attorney-in-fact must submit a properly executed and notarized original or certified copy of a power of attorney to the Commission at the address provided b…

(a) The property owner or other person in control or possession of the property may release his or her interest in a vehicle abandoned on his or her property to the towing facility dispatched to remove the vehicle or the storage facility where the vehicle is being stored after be…

(a) Prior to conducting an auction for the sale of the abandoned vehicle, the applicant must first obtain an Application for Certificate of Title from the Commission. In order to obtain an Application for Certificate of Title from the Commission, the applicant must submit the fol…

(a) Upon receipt from the Commission of the Application for Certificate of Title, the applicant may sell the abandoned vehicle at public auction, pursuant to the requirements of this section. 1. The applicant must publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the muni…

(a) To obtain title to the abandoned vehicle in the purchaser's name following public auction, the applicant must submit the following to the Commission: 1. The original or certified copy of the notarized affidavit of newspaper publication for the two publications required by thi…

(a) The proceeds from the public auction of the abandoned vehicle shall be applied to pay any liens and expenses incurred for storage and sale of the vehicle. (b) Any remaining proceeds shall be remitted to the owner of the abandoned vehicle identified in the lien search(es) perf…

This subchapter sets forth the procedure an applicant must follow to sell or dispose of a vehicle abandoned at a motor vehicle repair facility, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:10A-8 through 20. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-11A.1 Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 1012(a), effective 6/7/2021

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Abandoned motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that has been left at a motor vehicle repair facility: 1. Without an attempt by the owne…

(a) An authorized representative of a motor vehicle repair facility may take one or more of the following actions with respect to an abandoned motor vehicle: 1. Remove and store, or hire another person to remove and store, the motor vehicle pursuant to the provisions of this subc…

(a) Prior to the removal and storage of a motor vehicle pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, an authorized representative of a motor vehicle repair facility shall give the owner of the motor vehicle or other person having a legal right to it 30 days notice of the facili…

(a) Prior to the sale of an abandoned motor vehicle, the motor vehicle repair facility or its authorized representative shall:1. Obtain the required forms and procedures regarding motor vehicles abandoned at motor vehicle repair facilities by contacting the New Jersey Motor Vehic…

(a) If a motor vehicle repair facility determines that a motor vehicle subject to the provisions of this subchapter is incapable of being operated safely or of being put in safe operational condition, except at a cost in excess of the value thereof, the motor vehicle repair facil…

The notices required for intent to remove and store, intent to sell, and intent to seek issuance of a junk title certificate shall be in writing and sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or return receipt (electronic), to the last known address of the pe…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-11A.8 Reserved by 53 N.J.R. 1012(a), effective 6/7/2021

(a) No certificate of title to a motor vehicle that has been sold, or a junk title certificate shall be issued, unless the repair facility has submitted the documents pursuant to this subsection, in the order and form required, to the Commission. Any incomplete documents or incor…

Within the restrictions listed in this subchapter, vehicles registered under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:3-24 and N.J.S.A. 39:3-25 may be operated on highways of this State singly or while drawing one piece of farm machinery or implement, except that a farm tractor may draw two…

(a) A vehicle, not for hire, used exclusively as a farm tractor, traction equipment, farm machinery, or farm implement and any farm tractor, traction equipment, farm machinery, or farm implement drawn by a motor vehicle traveling on the roads of this State, day or night, shall di…

(a) A self-propelled sprayer is defined as any vehicle that is self-propelled and designed to apply fertilizer, pesticide, or any other appropriate substance on farmland. (b) Self-propelled sprayers shall be registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to operate upon …

Such farm vehicles, machinery or implements may be operated or drawn upon the public highways from one farm or portion thereof, to another farm or portion thereof, both owned or managed by the registered owner of the farm vehicle, machinery or implement. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § …

(a) Vehicles registered pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:3-24 shall not be operated on a public highway at any time between sunset and sunrise, except for vehicles being operated under contract with a municipality to remove snow or vehicles equipped with proper safety lighting, during the…

The vehicle or vehicles shall not be used to traverse a distance exceeding 50 miles of highway in traveling from one farm or portion thereof, to another farm or portion thereof, both owned or managed by the registered owner of the vehicle or vehicles. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:…

(a) Movements of vehicles of the types specified in this Subchapter shall be restricted to a maximum speed not in excess of 25 miles per hour. (b) Whenever more than one implement of farm machinery or vehicle is being towed by a farm tractor, the speed shall be restricted to a ma…

(a) Vehicles as described in this subchapter may not be operated on a highway when the vehicle, including load, exceeds a maximum width of eight feet and/or maximum overall length exceeds 50 feet unless such operation is in compliance with the following safety regulations concern…

Operators of the type vehicles described in this Subchapter shall grant priority of the road to other vehicular travel at all times. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-12.7

Such vehicles may not travel any highway which is a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, or on any highway which has been designated a freeway or parkway. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-12.8

Vehicles not equipped with rubber tires shall be required to have attached to the wheels in such a manner to present a smooth surface to the highway, coverings of wood or other substances. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-12.9

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Bus" means any motor vehicle designed, constructed and used for the transportation of passengers, except passenger automobiles and stati…

(a) Windshields must be unobstructed and equipped with cleaners. Every motor vehicle having a windshield shall be equipped with at least one device in good working order for cleaning rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield so as to provide clear vision for the driver, an…

(a) Any motor vehicle used in the transportation of migratory farm workers shall be equipped with tires of adequate capacity to support the gross weight of vehicle and load. (b) No such motor vehicle shall be operated on tires which have been worn so smooth as to expose the tire …

Every motor vehicle used in the transportation of migrant workers shall be equipped with a speedometer indicating vehicle speed in miles per hour that shall be operative with reasonable accuracy. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-13.12 Amended by R.2006 d.250, effective 7/3/2006. Se…

Every bus or truck-tractor used in the transportation of migrant workers shall be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher securely mounted in a position easily accessible to the driver. This extinguisher must be in good working order at all times. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13…

Every bus, truck and truck-tractor used in the transportation of migrant workers must carry at least three red burning fuses and at least three flares (oil burning pot torches), red electric lanterns or red emergency reflectors. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-13.14

(a) Every bus used in the transportation of migrant farm workers shall have removed from it all legends, lettering and identification lights which would indicate it as a school bus. (b) Every vehicle used in the transportation of migrant farm workers shall, in addition to the nam…

The Chief Administrator may suspend or revoke the registration of any vehicle operated in the transportation of migrant farm workers in violation of this subchapter or in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:3-4, 39:3-15, or N.J.S.A. 39:3-17. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-13.16 Amended by R…

(a) No person may use any motor vehicle, bus, truck or semitrailer for the purpose of transporting migrant workers to or from the place of employment, either from a migrant labor camp or on a "day haul" basis, unless the vehicle so used has been insured as follows: 1. Each person…

In addition to the regulations in this subchapter, all drivers of motor vehicles transporting migratory farm workers and all vehicles used in the transportation of such workers are responsible for compliance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39, Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulatio…

(a) No person shall drive any motor vehicle, truck, truck-trailer or farm tractor or bus on or across any public highway unless he is the holder of a valid driver license from this State or any other state, territory, Federal District or Province of Canada wherein he is a legal r…

(a) Migratory farm workers may be transported on: 1. A bus; 2. A truck with no trailer attached; 3. A semitrailer attached to a truck tractor. (b) Closed vans without windows or means of ventilation shall not be used. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-13.3

(a) The entrance to and exit from the passenger space shall be provided at the rear or on the right side and shall provide sufficient height and width to permit easy access in or out. (b) Vehicles designed and constructed as a bus shall have an additional emergency exit readily o…

(a) Every vehicle used in the transportation of migratory farm workers shall be equipped with at least two head lamps in good operating condition in conformance with N.J.S.A. 39:3-57 and 39:3-58. (b) Every vehicle used in the transportation of migratory farm workers shall have at…

Every motor vehicle used in the transportation of migratory farm workers shall be equipped with brakes adequate to stop and hold such vehicle, including two separate means of applying the brakes. If these two separate means of applying the brakes are connected in any way, they sh…

Every motor vehicle used in the transportation of migratory farm workers shall be equipped with a horn in good working condition capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-13.7