Title 39, Title 39: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATION

39:3B-16 Immunity from liability 4. a. In any action brought for any injury or damages caused either directly or indirectly by the use of liquefied petroleum gas as the sole fuel, or in addition to or in combination with a conventional fuel, to operate a school bus, or the equipp…

39:3B-17 Rules, regulations 5. The Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Education, may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Proced…

39:3B-18 Short title. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "School Bus Enhanced Safety Inspection Act." L.1999,c.5,s.1.

39:3B-19 Findings, declarations relative to school bus safety. 2. The Legislature finds and declares that school bus safety is of paramount importance to the health and welfare of the school children of this State. The Legislature further finds that school buses are cited for saf…

39:3B-2 Signs, legends displayed on bus. 2. a. There shall be displayed on every bus subject to the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1965, c.119 (C.39:3B-1) signs or legends which will, insofar as practicable, inform the driver of any vehicle concerning the duty imposed upon him by…

39:3B-2.1 Regulations. 2. The Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and the Superintendent of the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety, shall promulgate regulations pursuan…

39:3B-20 Definitions relative to school bus safety. 3. As used in this act: "Director" means the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation; "Division" means the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation; "In-terminal inspe…

39:3B-21 Establishment of school bus enhanced safety inspection program. 4. a. The chief administrator shall establish a school bus enhanced safety inspection program which shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: (1) an in-terminal school bus inspection prog…

39:3B-22 Violations, penalties. 5. a. Any operator who violates the standards for driver employment records established pursuant to subsection a. of section 4 of this act, or who fails to retain proper records for inspection as required, or who fails to make available any record …

39:3B-23 Removal from service upon failure of inspection. 6. Any school bus that fails an inspection based on out-of-service criteria as established by the director shall be immediately removed from service. L.1999,c.5,s.6.

39:3B-24 Rules, regulations. 7. The director shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this act, including the schedule of fines required pursuant to section 5 of this ac…

39:3B-25. Use of cell phone prohibited while driving school bus, exception; fines 1. a. It shall be unlawful for the driver of a school bus, as defined in R.S.39:1-1, to use a cellular or other wireless telephone while operating the school bus. b. The prohibition contained in sub…

39:3B-26 School buses equipped with certain sensors. 2. Each school bus as defined in R.S.39:1-1 shall be equipped with a sensor to determine the presence of objects in the front or back of the bus. The design and installation of the sensor shall conform to regulations to be prom…

39:3B-27 Compliance with certain federal regulations required for school bus operations. 1. In addition to the provisions of any State law, rule, or regulation containing more stringent requirements, provided that those requirements are compatible with federal law, and notwithsta…

39:3B-28 Use of electric school buses. 1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the maximum overall width of an electric school bus operated in this State shall not exceed 102 inches, excluding accessories. b. As used in this section, …

39:3B-3. Information on back of certificates of approval The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall, at such times as in his discretion he shall determine, cause to be displayed upon the back of each certificate of approval designed for pasting upon the windshield of an…

39:3B-4. Convex mirror or other device for observing road condition in front of bus Every bus subject to the provisions of section 1 of this act shall be equipped with a mirror of the convex type, or such other comparable device as the State Board of Education may authorize or pr…

39:3B-5. Rules and regulations The State Board of Education is hereby authorized to make rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Title or any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto, concerning the construction, design, equipment, maintenance, operatio…

39:3B-5.1 Duration, use, school buses. 1. School buses manufactured prior to April 1, 1977, other than those of the transit type whose gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) exceeds 25,000 pounds, shall not be used for pupil transportation purposes beyond the end of the tenth year from th…

39:3B-5.2. Duration of use of school buses with gross vehicle weight over 25,000 pounds School buses of the transit type whose gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) exceeds 25,000 pounds shall not be used for pupil transportation purposes beyond the end of the twentieth year from the dat…

39:3B-5.3. Inspection of school buses School buses manufactured on or after April 1, 1977, when used beyond the tenth year, other than the transit type whose gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) exceeds 25,000 pounds, shall have an annual in-depth inspection by the Division of Motor Veh…

39:3B-5.4. Bus safety standards A motor vehicle retired from use as a school bus as defined in R.S. 39:1-1 which is used to transport children or senior citizens to entertainment programs, recreational areas, sporting events, or camping activities shall not be used for those purp…

39:3B-6. Violations Any person who willfully violates any provision of this act, or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $50.00 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 days, or both. L.1965, c. 119, s. 7.

39:3B-7. Repeal "An act concerning public school buses, and supplementing chapter 14 of Title 18 of the Revised Statutes," approved June 12, 1948 (P.L.1948, c. 133), is hereby repealed. L.1965, c. 119, s. 8.

39:3B-8. Van type II school vehicle As used herein "van type II school vehicle" is a vehicle transporting pupils, under the jurisdiction of a local board of education, manufactured after April 1, 1977, and having a pupil capacity of not less than 10 nor more than 16. L.1980, c. 1…

39:3B-9 Identification lettering, color and warning lights. 2. In addition to owner identification, lettering shall be permitted on van type II school vehicles to identify the vehicles as school vehicles and all such vehicles shall be painted school bus yellow and equipped with w…

39:3C-1 Definitions. 1. As used in P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.): "All-terrain vehicle" means a motor vehicle, designed and manufactured for off-road use only, of a type possessing between three and six non-highway tires, but shall not include golf carts or an all-terrain v…

39:3C-10 Change of address, public awareness campaign. 10. a. It shall be the duty of every owner holding a certificate of registration to notify the commission, in writing, of any change of residence of such person within one week after the change occurs. b. The chief administra…

39:3C-11 Transfer of ownership. 11. In accordance with the provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.), whenever there is a change of ownership for which a registration certificate has previously been issued, the new owner shall apply for a new certificate. The new owner sh…

39:3C-12 Notification of destruction, theft, permanent removal. 12. It shall be the duty of every owner of a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike registered pursuant to P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.) to notify the commission, in writing, of the destruction, theft, o…

39:3C-13 Permit for park use. 13. No political subdivision of the State shall require additional licensing or registration of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, or dirt bikes which are covered by the provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.). Nothing herein shall prohibit…

39:3C-14 Environmental regulations. 14. The commissioner, with a view towards minimizing detrimental effects on the environment and protecting public safety, shall adopt rules and regulations relating to and including, but not limited to, the following: a. Use of snowmobiles, all…

39:3C-15 Commissioner's rules, regulations. 15. The commissioner may adopt rules and regulations relating to and including, but not limited to: a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.275). b. Establishment of a comprehensive snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, and dirt bike informati…

39:3C-16 Age requirements. 16. a. A person under the age of 14 years shall not operate or be permitted to operate any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike on public lands or waters or across a public highway. b. A person less than 16 years of age shall not operate on pub…

39:3C-17 Operational limitations. 17. a. No person shall operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike upon limited access highways or within the right-of-way limits thereof. b. No person shall operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike upon the main travel…

39:3C-18 Operation on property of others; limitations of liability. 18. a. No person shall operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike on the property of another without receiving the consent of the owner of the property and the person who has a contractual right to t…

39:3C-19 Unlawful activities. 19. It shall be unlawful for: a. Any person to operate or ride as a passenger on any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike without wearing a protective helmet approved by the chief administrator. Any helmet shall be of a type acceptable for u…

39:3C-2 Jurisdiction divided. 2. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.): a. The chief administrator shall have the power, duty, and authority to administer and enforce all statutes, rules, and regulations, except as otherwise provide…

39:3C-20 Mandatory insurance. 20. a. No snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike shall be operated or permitted to be operated unless the owner thereof has obtained a policy of insurance, in such language and form as shall be determined by the Commissioner of Banking and Ins…

39:3C-21 Post-accident procedures. 21. The operator of any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike involved in an accident resulting in injuries or death of any person or property damage shall comply with the procedures in R.S.39:4-129 and R.S.39:4-130. L.1973, c.307, s.21;…

39:3C-22 Special events. 22. The commissioner may authorize the holding of organized special events. The commissioner shall adopt and may, from time to time, amend rules and regulations determining the special events which shall be subject to a permit and designating the equipmen…

39:3C-23 Limited exemptions. 23. Snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes operated at special events shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter concerning registration and lights during the time of operation of the special event, including all prerace practice a…

39:3C-24 Mandatory equipment. 24. All snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes operating within the State of New Jersey shall be equipped with: a. Headlights. At least one white or amber headlamp having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and …

39:3C-25 Inspection and testing. 25. The chief administrator may adopt rules and regulations with respect to the inspection of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and dirt bikes and the testing of mufflers for those vehicles. L.1973, c.307, s.15; amended 1985, c.375, s.25; 2009, c…

39:3C-26 Restrictions on sales. 26. a. No person shall have for sale, sell, or offer for sale in this State any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike which fails to comply with the provisions of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.) or which does not comply with the specifi…

39:3C-27 Law enforcement officers; duties. 27. Every law enforcement officer in the State, including any authorized officer of the commission, conservation police officers of the Division of Fish and Wildlife, and park police officers and law enforcement operation officers of the…