Title 27, Title 27: HIGHWAYS

27:5A-2. Power to continue until terminated by Governor The power hereby conferred upon and granted to any United States military authority shall continue in full force and effect until the same shall be terminated by proclamation of the Governor of this State. L.1941, c. 312, p.…

27:5B-1. Acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair or operation of projects The State Highway Commissioner may, under contract with any Authority in the State Highway Department, undertake and perform any acts in connection with the acquisition, construction, reconstruction,…

27:5D-1. Co-operative agreements by state highway commissioner for acquisition and clearance of property in blighted or urban redevelopment areas In addition to the powers now vested in the State Highway Commissioner for the acquisition of lands by virtue of any statute, he shall…

27:5D-2. Power of housing authority or redevelopment agency to contract and convey realty; approval of agreements by municipality Any municipal housing authority or redevelopment agency of the State, notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, is hereby authorized and empowere…

27:5E-1. Short title This act shall be known as the "Junkyard Control Act." L.1970, c. 152, s. 1, eff. July 24, 1970.

27:5E-10. Federal cooperation The Commissioner of Transportation is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with the United States Secretary of Transportation as provided by Title 23, United States Code, relating to the control of junkyards in areas adjacent to the interstate …

27:5E-11. Severability If any section, subsection or other provision of this act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this act and the application of such section, or other provision to other persons or circumstances shall no…

27:5E-12. Violations; penalty Whosoever shall hereafter establish and maintain any junkyards in violation of the provisions of this act shall, after conviction, be liable to a penalty of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each instance of violation. L.1970, c. 152,…

27:5E-2. Declaration of policy The purposes of this act are to promote the public safety, health, welfare, convenience and enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment in public highways, and to preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of lands bordering public high…

27:5E-3. Definitions As used in this act: (a) "Junk" shall mean old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper, trash, rubber debris, waste, or junked, dismantled, or wrecked automobiles, or parts thereof, iron, steel, and other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous materi…

27:5E-4. Establishment, operation and maintenance of junkyard No person shall establish, operate, or maintain a junkyard, any portion of which is within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, except the following: (a) Those which …

27:5E-5. Screening of junkyard Any junkyard lawfully in existence on the effective date of this act which is within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main-traveled way of any highway on the interstate or primary systems, shall be screened, if…

27:5E-6. Rules and regulations for screening or fencing The Commissioner of Transportation shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing the location, planting, construction and maintenance, including the materials used, in screening or fencing required b…

27:5E-7. Relocation, removal or disposal of junkyards When the Commissioner of Transportation determines that the topography of the land adjoining the highway will not permit adequate screening of such junkyards or determines that the screening of such junkyards would not be econ…

27:5E-8. Relocation, removal or disposal of junkyards; acquisition of lands Junkyards which do not conform to the requirements of this act are declared to be public nuisances. The Commissioner of Transportation may apply to the Superior Court, Chancery Division in the county in w…

27:5E-9. County and municipal ordinances; effect Nothing in this act shall be construed to abrogate or affect the provisions of any lawful ordinance, regulation, or resolution of any county or municipality, which is more restrictive than the provisions of this act. L.1970, c. 152…

27:5F-13.1. Medical aid The life saving medical services provided by first aid, rescue or ambulance squad members and by licensed physicians and surgeons have proven to be vitally important to the health, safety, and welfare of injured persons in this State. A law enforcement off…

27:5F-18. Short title This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1987." L. 1987, c. 284, s. 1.

27:5F-19. Findings, determinations The Legislature hereby finds and determines that the toll of deaths and injuries resulting from highway accidents is a matter of State concern. Although the State and local governments presently are active in virtually all areas of highway safet…

27:5F-20 Definitions. 3. As used in this act: a. "State highway traffic safety program" means all highway traffic safety programs conducted by the State, political subdivisions of the State, and qualifying nonprofit organizations. b. "Local highway traffic safety program" means a…

27:5F-21 Coordination by Governor. 4. a. The Governor shall coordinate the highway traffic safety activities of State and local agencies, other public and private agencies, nonprofit organizations, and interested organizations and individuals and shall be the official of this Sta…

27:5F-22. Training programs The New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Program shall, in addition to other provisions, include training programs for groups such as but not limited to police, teachers, students and public employees, which programs shall comply with the uniform standard…

27:5F-23 Qualification for federal funds. 6. A political subdivision or nonprofit organization shall qualify for receipt of federal funds upon application to the Governor, provided that: a. The political subdivision or nonprofit organization submits to the Governor a local highwa…

27:5F-24 Grants to Treasury Department. 7. The Department of the Treasury shall accept and receive any grants of money awarded to the State, its political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations under the "U.S. Highway Safety Act of 1966," Pub.L. 89-564 (23 U.S.C. ss. 401-404), …

27:5F-25. Portion to political subdivisions At least 40% of the federal funds so received, or such lesser amount as may be authorized pursuant to federal law, shall be expended by or for the benefit of political subdivisions. L. 1987, c. 284, s. 8.

27:5F-26 Emergency medical service programs. 9. The Governor may also accept applications from political subdivisions and qualifying nonprofit organizations made on behalf of hospitals, volunteer and nonvolunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squads, or other local entities ser…

27:5F-27. Certification The officers of each volunteer and nonvolunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squad providing emergency medical service programs shall be responsible for the training of its members and shall notify the governing body of the political subdivision in whic…

27:5F-27.1 Standardized stroke triage assessment tool. 3. a. No later than June 1 of each year, the Commissioner of Health shall adopt a nationally recognized standardized stroke triage assessment tool to be used by emergency medical services providers and protocols for the treat…

27:5F-27.2 Rules, regulations. 4. The Commissioner of Health shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement this act. L.2019, c.476, s.4.

27:5F-28. Allocation of federal funds The federal funds apportioned and allocated to the State pursuant to the "U.S. Highway Safety Act of 1966," Pub.L. 89-564 (23 U.S.C. s.s. 401-404), or any other federal law, rule or regulation shall be utilized for such highway traffic safety…

27:5F-29 Office of Highway Traffic Safety. 12. a. There is hereby created an Office of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety. b. The office shall be under the immediate supervision of a director who shall be qualified to direct the work of the office. …

27:5F-30. Ban on first aid squad restrictions This act shall not be construed to grant to the Governor or any other State or local official any power to promulgate regulations which may restrict a volunteer and nonvolunteer first aid, rescue or ambulance squad of the State in the…

27:5F-31. Advisory council The Governor shall establish a Highway Traffic Safety Policy Advisory Council. The council shall consist of the following 21 members appointed by the Governor: The Director of the Office of Highway Traffic Safety, who shall serve as chairperson of the c…

27:5F-32. Governor's representative The Director of the Office of Highway Traffic Safety is hereby appointed as the Governor's representative to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation. L. 1987, c. 284, s. 15.

27:5F-33. Report to Legislature On or before December 31st each year, the Governor shall submit a report to the Legislature. The report shall include a detailed presentation of the New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Program, a statement concerning the progress made implementing th…

27:5F-34. Entities abolished Executive Orders No. 31 of 1951 and 39 of 1968 are hereby superseded. The "State Coordinating Council on Traffic and Safety" established pursuant to Executive Order No. 31 of 1951 and the "Interdepartmental Highway Safety Program Committee" establishe…

27:5F-35. Transfer of office The Office of Highway Safety in the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety, together with its powers, functions, and duties, is transferred to the Office of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safe…

27:5F-36 Motorcycle safety education program. 1. a. The chief administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall establish a motorcycle safety education program. The program shall consist of a course of instruction and training designed to develop and instill the know…

27:5F-37 Instructors, certification. 2. To qualify for certification as an instructor of the motorcycle safety education course established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.452 (C.27:5F-36), a person shall: a. be the holder of a motorcycle operator's license or endorsement is…

27:5F-39 Motorcycle Safety Education Fund. 4. There is established a Motorcycle Safety Education Fund in the Motor Vehicle Commission. Such registration fees as may be imposed at the discretion of the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission upon participants in a moto…

27:5F-40 Rules, regulations. 5. The Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act, includin…

27:5F-41 Development of curriculum guidelines for the safe operation, maintenance of motor vehicles. 8. a. The Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety, after consultation with the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Ve…

27:5F-42 "Graduated Driver License Fund." 9. a. There is created in the Department of Transportation a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Graduated Driver License Fund." There shall be deposited in the fund up to $5 from each special learner's permit fee and examination…

27:5F-43 Recommendations with respect to rules, regulations. 10. a. The Director of the Office of Highway Traffic Safety shall make recommendations to the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission with respect to rules and regulations promulgated under P.L.19…

27:5F-44 "New Jersey Target Zero Commission" established. 1. a. There is established in, but not of, the Department of Transportation, the "New Jersey Target Zero Commission." b. The commission shall consist of 13 members, as follows: (1) the Commissioner of Transportation, ex of…

27:5F-45 Definitions. 2. a. For the purposes of this section: "Active transportation" means pedestrian mobility, such as walking and running, individual use of personal conveyances for mobility powered by human effort or electric motors, and personal conveyances that consider and…