Title 39, Title 39: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATION

39:4-80.1 Penalty for failure to comply with school crossing guard's signal to stop. 1. A motor vehicle operator who fails to comply with a school crossing guard's signal to stop during those time periods when that guard is duly authorized to control or direct vehicular or pedest…

39:4-81 Traffic signals, observance; rule at nonoperational signals. 39:4-81. a. The driver of every vehicle, the motorman of every street car and every pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device applicable thereto, placed in accordance with the…

39:4-82. Keeping to right Upon all highways of sufficient width, except upon one-way streets, the driver of a vehicle shall drive it on the right half of the roadway. He shall drive a vehicle as closely as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway, unless it is impra…

39:4-82.1. Two roadway highways; driving upon Whenever any highway has been divided into two roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed so as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven onl…

39:4-83. Keeping to right at intersections; exception on one-way roadway In crossing an intersection of highways or the intersection of a highway and a railroad right of way, the driver of a vehicle shall at all times cause the vehicle to travel on the right half of the roadway u…

39:4-84. Passing to right when proceeding in opposite directions Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, each giving to the other at least one-half of the available traveled portion of the highway as nearly as possible.

39:4-85 Passing to left when overtaking; passing when in lines; passing on right. 39:4-85. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass at a safe distance to the left thereof and shall not again drive to the right side of the road…

39:4-85.1 Designation of one-way traffic. 42. The commissioner with respect to highways under his jurisdiction may by regulation, and local and county authorities with respect to highways under their jurisdiction may by ordinance or resolution designate any such highway or any se…

39:4-86. Overtaking and passing vehicles; crossing "No Passing" lines The driver of a vehicle shall not drive to the left side of the center line of a highway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side is clearly visible and fr…

39:4-87 Overtaken vehicle to give way. 39:4-87. The driver of a vehicle on a highway, about to be overtaken and passed by another vehicle, approaching from the rear, shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle, and shall not increase the speed of his vehicle un…

39:4-87.1 Right of way of certain buses reentering traffic. 1. a. The driver of a non-emergency vehicle upon a highway shall yield the right of way to any bus, provided that: (1) The driver is operating a vehicle that is in a position to overtake the bus from its rear; and (2) Th…

39:4-88 Traffic on marked lanes. When a roadway has been divided into clearly marked lanes for traffic, drivers of vehicles shall obey the following regulations: a. A vehicle shall normally be driven in the lane nearest the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway when that lane is…

39:4-88.1 Penalties, fines. 2. The penalty for a violation of failing to keep right under R.S.39:4-82 or failure to observe traffic lanes under R.S. 39:4-88 shall be a fine of not less than $100 or more than $300. In addition to any fine that may be imposed, a surcharge of $50 sh…

39:4-88.2 Repository fund. 3. There is created within the Department of the Treasury, a separate, non-lapsing fund that shall be administered by the Department of Transportation. The fund shall be the repository for the $50 surcharge imposed for each violation of R.S.39:4-82 and …

39:4-89. Following; space between trucks The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard to the speed of the preceding vehicle and the traffic upon, and condition of, the highway. The driver of a motor truck …

39:4-9.1. Exchange of information between states concerning certain violations Whenever another State shall have enacted a law providing for reciprocal exchange thereof, the director, upon receiving a certificate of conviction of a nonresident operator or chauffeur of a violation…

39:4-90. Right of way at intersections The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right of way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection. When 2 vehicles enter an intersection at the same time the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the ri…

39:4-90.1. Limited access highways, driving onto or from No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any limited-access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority. L.1951, c. 23, p. 85, s. 51.

39:4-91 Right of way of emergency vehicles; liability of drivers. 39:4-91. a. The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall yield the right of way to any authorized emergency vehicle when it is operated on official business, or in the exercise of the driver's profession or calling…

39:4-92. Authorized emergency vehicles; clearance for; following or parking near Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle giving audible signal, and equipped, as required by section 39:4-91 of this Title, and unless otherwise directed by a police or traffic …

39:4-92.1. Fire department vehicle returning to fire station; flashing red light It shall be lawful for any fire department vehicle when returning to its fire station from an emergency call to display a flashing red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distanc…

39:4-92.2 Procedure for motorist approaching certain stationary vehicles. 1. a. The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary vehicle, as the term “vehicle” is defined in R.S.39:1-1, that is displaying flashing or blinking lights shall approach the stationary vehicle w…

39:4-92.3 Public awareness campaign. 2. The Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall establish a public awareness campaign to inform the general public concerning: (1) the importance of motor vehicle operators changing la…

39:4-92.4 Motor vehicles overtaking certain pedestrians, persons operating bicycles, personal conveyances; definitions. 1. a. As used in this section: "Bicycle" shall have the same meaning as set forth in section 2 of P.L.1975, c.328 (C.39:4-14.5). "Pedestrian" shall include, but…

39:4-93. Processions If a procession takes longer than five minutes to pass a given point, it shall be interrupted every five minutes for the passage of traffic which may be waiting. Authorized emergency vehicles, United States mail vehicles and physicians vehicles shall have the…

39:4-94. Railroad blocking highway No employee of a steam or electric railroad company shall operate a locomotive, train or crossing gate in such a manner as to unnecessarily prevent or interfere with the use of a highway for the purpose of travel.

39:4-94.2. State, county or municipal highway, road or street closed with posted notice and barricade; violations; penalty Whenever by order of the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, a State highway, or by resolution of a county governing body, a county public road…

39:4-95. "Vehicle" defined As used in this article, the word "vehicle" includes street cars.

39:4-96. Reckless driving; punishment 39:4-96. A person who drives a vehicle heedlessly, in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, in a manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, a person or property, shall be guilty of reckless driving and be pun…

39:4-97. Careless driving 39:4-97. A person who drives a vehicle carelessly, or without due caution and circumspection, in a manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, a person or property, shall be guilty of careless driving. Amended 1951,c.23,s.54; 1955,c.220,s.2; 1995…

39:4-97.1. Slow speeds as blocking traffic No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law. L.1955, c. 220, p. 869, s…

39:4-97.2 Driving, operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner, offense created; fines; surcharges. 1. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, it shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner likely to endanger a…

39:4-97.2a Disposition of certain surcharges. 6. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, all debts, including bonds, refunding bonds, notes, and other obligations and the costs thereof which remain outstanding as of the effective date of P.L.2019, c.30…

39:4-97.3 Use of wireless telephone, electronic communication device in moving vehicles; definitions; enforcement. 1. a. The use of a wireless telephone or electronic communication device by an operator of a moving motor vehicle on a public road or highway shall be unlawful excep…

39:4-97.4 Inapplicability of act to certain officials. 2. The prohibitions set forth in this act shall not be applicable to any of the following persons while in the actual performance of their official duties: a law enforcement officer; a member of a paid, part-paid, or voluntee…

39:4-97.5 Supersedure, preemption of local ordinances. 3. This act supersedes and preempts all ordinances of any county or municipality with regard to the use of a wireless telephone or electronic communication device by an operator of a motor vehicle. L.2003, c.310, s.3; amended…

39:4-97a. Agricultural, recreational property protected No person shall operate a motor vehicle, except a motor vehicle operated for emergency purposes by a fire department or ambulance or rescue squad, in a manner which causes the destruction of agricultural crops, fences, field…

39:4-98. Rates of speed 39:4-98. Rates of speed. Subject to the provisions of R.S.39:4-96 and R.S.39:4-97 and except in those instances where a lower speed is specified in this chapter, it shall be prima facie lawful for the driver of a vehicle to drive it at a speed not exceedin…

39:4-98.1. Designation of lower maximum speed limits for trucks of registered gross weight of 10,000 pounds and over In accordance with the provisions of section 39:4-98 of the Revised Statutes, the State Highway Commissioner may, by regulation and identification by appropriate s…

39:4-98.10. "Antwan's Law" 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as "Antwan's Law." L.2019, c.5, s.1

39:4-98.11. Findings and declarations regarding "Antwan's Law" 2. The Legislature finds and declares: a. Route 130 is one of the most dangerous roadways in the State for pedestrians, evidenced by the fact that it was adjudged the most dangerous roadway in New Jersey by the Tri-St…

39:4-98.12. Speed limits on certain sections of Route 130; violation fine tripled 3. a. The driver of a motor vehicle shall not operate the motor vehicle at a speed in excess of: (1) Twenty-five miles per hour on the northbound lanes of Route 130 between a point 300 feet south of…

39:4-98.2. Counties or municipalities; reduction of regular speed limit for 72 hours for maintenance or repairs; notice to commissioner Any county or municipal governing body may adopt an ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, designating a county or municipal official who may …

39:4-98.3. Short title 2. This act may be known and shall be cited as the "Sixty-Five MPH Speed Limit Implementation Act." L.1997,c.415, s.2.

39:4-98.4 Definitions relative to 65 MPH speed limit. 3. As used in this act: "Authorities" means the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the South Jersey Transportation Authority. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Transportation. "Eligible public highways" means public high…

39:4-98.5. Speed limit of 65mph established, certain highways 4. a. Within four months following the effective date of this act, the commissioner, in consultation with the Attorney General and the authorities, shall establish by written order speed limits of 65 miles per hour on …