Title 39, Title 39: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATION

39:4-116. Special right or left turn Special right or left turn movements may be provided when approved by the director at intersections where traffic is controlled by traffic control signals, by incorporating an additional lens in the signal. This additional lens shall be a gree…

39:4-117. Special pedestrian interval A special pedestrian interval may be provided when approved by the director at intersections where traffic is controlled by traffic control signals. When a special pedestrian interval is incorporated in the operation of a traffic control sign…

39:4-118. Beacon or flashing signal Beacon or flashing signals may be erected on pedestals or posts or suspended by means of mast arms or cables over the intersection, but the signal shall not be erected within the travelable portion of a highway, except as provided in section 39…

39:4-119. Traffic control signals operating as flashing mechanisms; red; amber Traffic control signals and beacon or flashing signals when operating as flashing mechanisms shall conform to the following: a. Flashing red: The red lens when illuminated with rapid intermittent flash…

39:4-12. Position of hands and feet; carrying another person A person propelling or riding on a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, nor shall he ride with his feet removed from the pedals, or with both hands removed fro…

39:4-120 Traffic control signal devices. 39:4-120. The commissioner may determine the character, type, location, placing and operation of all traffic control signal devices on the highways of this State. The commissioner may adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system …

39:4-120.1. Official traffic control signals Official traffic control signals shall be placed only by the authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction as authorized by law and only for the purpose of regulating traffic. L.1951, c. 23, p. 90, s. 62.

39:4-120.10. Penalties 6. For a violation of this act, the offender shall be subject to the same penalties as exist in connection with violations at public intersections. L.1991,c.298,s.6.

39:4-120.11. Rules, regulations 7. The Commissioner of Transportation may promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1991,c.298,s.7.

39:4-120.2. Flashing mechanism; use by municipalities Subject to the provisions of R.S. 39:4-8 and P.L.1969, c. 65 (C. 27:1A-43 et seq.), a municipality may determine the operation of any approved traffic control device as a flashing mechanism on municipally-owned and maintained …

39:4-120.3. Submission of written information to commissioner Any municipality seeking to enact an ordinance, regulation or resolution under this act shall first submit written information to the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation indicating the location of the traf…

39:4-120.4. Ordinance, regulation or resolution; effective date Any ordinance, regulation or resolution adopted hereunder shall become effective on the ninetieth day following enactment unless it shall have been disapproved before that time by the commissioner; provided that the …

39:4-120.5. Definitions 1. As used in this act: a. "Private road open to the public" means a private road leading from an establishment open to the public including but not limited to a shopping center, restaurant, movie theater or arena. b. "Public-private intersection" means th…

39:4-120.6. Erection of traffic control device by owner of private open road 2. The owner of a private road open to the public which forms a public-private intersection may erect an official traffic control device at the public-private intersection after obtaining the necessary a…

39:4-120.7. Approval for traffic control device 3. a. Where the public-private intersection contains a State highway, the Commissioner of Transportation by regulation shall approve the erection of an official traffic control device. b. Where the public-private intersection contai…

39:4-120.8. Owner's responsibilities 4. The owner of the private road open to the public shall obtain, install and maintain any official traffic control device at a public-private intersection. L.1991,c.298,s.4.

39:4-120.9. Drivers' obedience 5. The driver of a motor vehicle shall observe and obey an official traffic control device erected at a public-private intersection in the same manner as those erected at any other intersection. L.1991,c.298,s.5.

39:4-121. Traffic lights on state roads in suburban districts at location of fire engine houses; installation by state highway commission The State Highway Commissioner, after proper investigation and survey, subject to the approval of the director, may install and maintain traff…

39:4-121.1. Dangerous intersections in counties or municipalities; traffic lights Any county or municipality, wherein a dangerous intersection has been established by reason of the construction of a State highway within the territorial limits thereof, may apply to the State Highw…

39:4-121.2. Expenses paid from state highway fund The state highway commissioner may expend such moneys as may be necessary to install and maintain traffic lights at the places mentioned in section 39:4-121.1 of this title, said moneys to be withdrawn from those appropriated to t…

39:4-121.3. Installation, alteration, maintenance of traffic control devices Upon approval by the Department of Transportation of a request by a county or municipality for the installation, alteration or maintenance of a traffic control device on a county or municipal street or h…

39:4-122. Signal by police whistle A driver shall, upon one blast of a police whistle given by a police officer with hand raised, bring the vehicle to a full stop, and shall not proceed again until he receives a signal so to do from the officer. Three or more blasts of the police…

39:4-123. Right and left hand turns Except as otherwise provided in this article, the driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows: (a) Right turns. Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the…

39:4-124. Method of turning at intersection; local authorities may determine The State Highway Commissioner and local authorities, with reference to highways under their respective jurisdictions, may modify the method provided in section 39:4-123 of this Title, of turning at inte…

39:4-125. Turning on curve, grade or place where view obstructed or State highway marked with "no U turn" sign Turning on curve, grade or place where view obstructed or State highway marked with "no U turn" sign. The driver of a vehicle shall not turn such vehicle around so as to…

39:4-126. Signaling before starting, turning or stopping No person shall turn a vehicle at an intersection unless the vehicle is in proper position upon the roadway as required in section 39:4-123, or turn a vehicle to enter a private road or driveway or otherwise turn a vehicle …

39:4-127. Backing or turning in street No vehicle shall back or make a turn in a street, if by so doing it interferes with other vehicles, but shall go around a block or to a street sufficiently wide to turn in without backing.

39:4-127.1 Railroad crossings; stopping. 68. (a) Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the circumstances stated in this section, the driver of such vehicle shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail …

39:4-127.2. Movable span bridges No person shall drive any vehicle through, around, or under any gate or barrier at or on the approaches to a movable span bridge while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed, nor shall any person drive any vehicle in disobedie…

39:4-128 Certain vehicles required to stop at railroad crossings; exempt crossings. 39:4-128. (a) The driver of any omnibus, designed for carrying more than six passengers, or of any school bus carrying any school child or children, or of any vehicle carrying explosive substance …

39:4-128.1 School buses stopped for children, certain disabled persons, duty of motorists, bus driver; violations, penalties. 1. On highways having roadways not divided by safety islands or physical traffic separation installations, the driver of a vehicle approaching or overtaki…

39:4-128.10. Violations; penalty Any person violating any provision of this act shall be liable for a penalty of not more than $100.00 for each offense, which may be enforced by summary proceedings. L.1979, c. 438, s. 8.

39:4-128.11 Regulations relative to certain commercial vehicles stopping at railroad crossings. 10. a. A driver of a commercial motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle that is required to stop at a railroad crossing in accordance with R.S.39:4-128, shall, upon approa…

39:4-128.3. Definitions For the purposes of this act: a. "Division" means the Division of Motor Vehicles. b. "Frozen dessert truck" means every motor vehicle in which frozen desserts are carried for purposes of retail sale on the streets of the State. c. "Vend" or "vending" means…

39:4-128.4. Approaching or overtaking stopped frozen dessert truck; stopping a. The driver of a vehicle approaching or overtaking from either direction a frozen dessert truck stopped on the highway shall stop before reaching the truck when the flashing red lights and stop signal …

39:4-128.5. Frozen dessert truck; equipment In addition to other equipment required by law, every frozen dessert truck shall be equipped with: a. Signal lamps mounted at the same level and as high and as widely spaced laterally as practicable. These lamps shall be 5 to 7 inches i…

39:4-128.6. Stopped frozen dessert truck; duty of driver a. The driver of a frozen dessert truck stopped on the highway for the purpose of vending shall actuate the special red flashing lights and extend the stop signal arm required by section 3. b. These lights and the stop sign…

39:4-128.7. Conditions for vending a. A person shall not vend on streets where the speed limit exceeds 30 miles per hour. b. A person shall not vend within 500 feet of any property used as a grade or junior high or middle school from 1 hour before the regular school day to 1 hour…

39:4-128.8. Backing up truck to make sale; prohibition The driver of a frozen dessert truck shall not back up the same to make or attempt a sale. L.1979, c. 438, s. 6.

39:4-128.9. Riding in or on frozen dessert truck; authorized persons only a. The driver of a frozen dessert truck shall not permit any unauthorized person to ride in or on the vehicle. b. A person shall not ride in or on a frozen dessert truck unless employed by its owner or unle…

39:4-129 Action in case of accident. 39:4-129. (a) The driver of any vehicle, knowingly involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith retu…

39:4-130 Immediate notice of accident; written report. 39:4-130. The driver of a vehicle or street car involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person, or damage to property of any one person in excess of $500.00 shall by the quickest means of communication …

39:4-131 Accident reports; availability. 39:4-131. The Department of Transportation shall prepare and supply to police departments and other suitable agencies, forms for accident reports calling for sufficiently detailed information with reference to a motor vehicle accident, inc…

39:4-131.1. Inconsistent rule, regulation, resolution or ordinance inconsistent with act or establishing fee in excess of fee under Right to Know Law; supersedure Any rule, regulation, resolution or ordinance inconsistent with this act or establishing a fee in excess of the fee p…

39:4-132. Certain damages reported by repairman The person in charge of a garage or repair shop to which is brought a motor vehicle which shows evidence of having been involved in an accident of which report must be made by the driver thereof as provided in section 39:4-130 of th…

39:4-134. Report of death to director Every county prosecutor, county medical examiner, or other official performing like functions shall make a report to the director with respect to a death found to have been the result of a motor vehicle accident. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. …