Title 27, Title 27: HIGHWAYS

27:23-33. Violation resulting in injury or death or property damage over $5000 a high misdemeanor Notwithstanding the provisions of section eight hereof, if the violation within the State of the provisions of section seven hereof shall result in injury or death to a person or per…

27:23-34 Penalties; enforcement. 10. Except as provided in sections eight and nine of this act, any violation of any of the provisions hereof, including but not limited to those regarding the payment of tolls, and any violation of any regulation adopted by the Authority under the…

27:23-34.1 Definitions relative to toll collection monitoring. 6. As used in sections 6 through 10 of P.L.1997, c.59 (C.27:23-34.1 through C.27:23-34.5), section 3 of P.L.2021, c.251 (C.27:23-34.7), and section 3 of P.L.2023, c.7 (C.27:23-34.8): "Authority" means the New Jersey T…

27:23-34.2 Toll collection monitoring system regulations; violations, penalties. 7. a. The authority may, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt toll collection monitoring system regulations. The regulations shall includ…

27:23-34.3 Violations of toll collection monitoring system regulations; penalties. 8. a. If a violation of the toll collection monitoring system regulations is committed as evidenced by a toll collection monitoring system, the authority or the agent of the authority may send an a…

27:23-34.4. Enforcement power of authority not limited, exception 9. Nothing in sections 6 through 10 of P.L.1997, c.59 (C.27:23-34.1 through C.27:23-34.5) shall be construed as limiting the power of the authority as provided in P.L.1951, c.264 (C.27:23-25 et seq.) to proceed aga…

27:23-34.5. Power of authority over tolls unchanged 10. Nothing in sections 6 through 10 of P.L.1997, c.59 (C.27:23-34.1 through C.27:23-34.5) shall be construed as extending or diminishing the power of the authority to establish and assess tolls on turnpike projects of the autho…

27:23-34.6 Report of loss, theft of electronic vehicle identification system transponder; limited liability. 3. a. A customer who has an account with a New Jersey electronic toll collection system, subject to sections 6 through 10 of P.L.1997, c.59 (C.27:23-34.1 through C.27:23-3…

27:23-34.7 New Jersey Turnpike Authority electronic toll collection system. 3. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority shall transmit electronic notification pursuant to the provisions of this section to a customer that pass…

27:23-34.8 New Jersey Turnpike Authority, notice of violation, administrative fee, before determining association, vehicle, existing electronic toll collection system account, prohibited. 3. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the New Jersey Turnpike Aut…

27:23-34.9 New Jersey E-ZPass Group, toll rate discounts, information, publish, publicly available websites. 1. The lead agency of the New Jersey E-ZPass Group shall on every publicly accessible website in which the lead agency provides information concerning the purchase of an e…

27:23-36. Partial invalidity If any term or provision of this act shall be declared unconstitutional or ineffective in whole or in part by a court of competent jurisdiction, then to the extent that it is not unconstitutional or ineffective such term or provision shall be enforced…

27:23-37. Regulations of counties or municipalities inapplicable to vehicles upon turnpike project No resolution or ordinance heretofore or hereafter adopted by the governing body of any county or municipality for the control and regulation of traffic shall be applicable to vehic…

27:23-38. Suspension or revocation of registration and license certificates for violations; nonresidents 14. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.2023, c.339 (C.27:1A-3.1 et al.) to the contrary, in addition to any punishment or penalty provided by other sections of P.L.1951, c.…

27:23-39. Requirements of Title 39; applicability Except as otherwise provided by this act or by any regulation of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority made in accordance with the provisions hereof, the requirements of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes applicable to persons using, dr…

27:23-4 Definitions. 4. Definitions. As used in this act, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context shall indicate another or different meaning or intent: "Act" means P.L.1948, c.454 (C.27:23-1 et seq.), as amended and supplemented. "Auth…

27:23-40 Tolls; exemptions. 1. No toll shall be charged for the passage of any ambulance, first-aid or emergency-aid vehicle or of any vehicular fire-fighting apparatus or police vehicle operated for the benefit of the public by the State of New Jersey, or by any county or munici…

27:23-41 Findings, declarations relative to transfer of functions of New Jersey Highway Authority to New Jersey Turnpike Authority. 1. The Legislature finds and declares: a. Increasing traffic and related congestion are impairing the quality of life and economy of the State. In o…

27:23-42 Powers, rights, duties conferred as of transfer date. 3. a. Until the Transfer Date, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (hereinafter the "authority") shall not exercise any powers, rights or duties conferred by this act or by any other law in any way which will interfere …

27:23-43 Authorization relative to existing projects, facilities of the Highway Authority. 4. The authority, pursuant to the provisions of this act, is hereby authorized to construct, maintain, improve, manage, repair and operate a project known as the "Garden State Parkway," aut…

27:23-44 Local funding for non-highway transportation projects. 41. For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the acquisition, construction, or operation of any non-highway transportation project of the authority, any county or municipality may, upon agreement with the authori…

27:23-45 Acquisition of certain roadside areas adjoining highway projects. 42. Subject to the terms of any agreement by the authority with the holders of bonds, the authority is authorized to acquire in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection limited roadside …

27:23-46 Conveyance of certain park, recreational areas, facilities to DEP. 43. Subject to the terms of any agreement by the authority with the holders of bonds, the authority shall have power to lend, lease, grant or convey to the Department of Environmental Protection at its re…

27:23-47 Maintenance of Vietnam Veterans' Memorial. 44. The authority, as the successor to the Highway Authority, may provide for the perpetual maintenance of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in accordance with the agreement executed by the Highway Authority, pursuant to section 2 …

27:23-48 New Jersey Turnpike Authority, sale of "Jersey Fresh," "Made With Jersey Fresh" products at certain service areas. 1. a. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority shall adopt, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," …

27:23-49 Equipment provided by New Jersey Turnpike Authority. 3. Subject to the rights and security interests of the holders from time to time of bonds or notes heretofore or hereafter issued by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, the authority shall purchase, install, and maintai…

27:23-5 General grant of powers. 5. General grant of powers. The authority shall be a body corporate and politic and shall have perpetual succession and shall have the following powers: (a) To adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business; (b) To …

27:23-5.10 Proposed tolls; hearing. 1. The authority shall, whenever it desires to increase any existing toll or establish any new toll for the use of any highway project and the different parts or sections thereof, hold a public hearing on such proposed toll at least 45 days pri…

27:23-5.11. Notice of hearings The authority shall cause to be published notice of such hearing at least 10 days prior to such hearing in at least 10 newspapers with a daily circulation in this State. L.1977, c. 230, s. 2, eff. Sept. 20, 1977.

27:23-5.2 Authorization relative to feeder road. 2. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is authorized to acquire, construct, reconstruct, repair and maintain any feeder road. L.1949,c.40,s.2; amended 1991, c.183, s.8; 2003,c.79,s.10.

27:23-5.3. May take over existing roads, procedure The Turnpike Authority is authorized to take over for reconstruction, maintenance and repair any existing road which is needed as a feeder road. Before exercising the powers contained in this section, the consent of the local aut…

27:23-5.4 Powers relative to feeder road constructed over new alignment. 4. In any case where a feeder road is constructed over new alignment, the Turnpike Authority is granted the same powers concerning the construction thereof as is granted in connection with the construction o…

27:23-5.6 Return of certain roads to local authorities. 6. The Turnpike Authority is authorized to turn back to local authorities any road or portions of road taken over from such local authorities in connection with the establishing of a feeder road. L.1949,c.40,s.6; amended 199…

27:23-5.6a Projects turned over to DOT. 12. The authority may in its discretion turn over to the Department of Transportation any highway project or part thereof and provide by agreement with the department for its continued maintenance and repair by the authority. L.2003,c.79,s.…

27:23-5.8 Additional powers. 1. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority shall have, in addition to the powers heretofore granted to it, power: a. To pay or make any advance or contribution to the United States Government or the State of New Jersey or any agency thereof for the purpose …

27:23-5.9 Limitations relative to a transportation project. 2. The authority shall not engage in the acquisition, construction or operation of any facility or activity not directly or indirectly related to the use of a transportation project except as may be specially authorized …

27:23-50 Certain roadway markings prohibited on roads under jurisdiction of NJ Turnpike Authority; rules, regulations. 3. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1948, c.454 (C.27:23-1 et seq.) or any rule or regulation to the contrary, no markings made with paint that has been …

27:23-51 Definitions relative to the Helmets to Hardhats pilot program. 1. As used in this act: "Apprenticeable trade" means a trade or occupation eligible to participate in an apprenticeship program. "Apprenticeship program" shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in sectio…

27:23-52 Helmets to Hardhats pilot program. 2. a. The authority shall establish a pilot program to aid former military personnel in finding employment in the construction industry. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 18 of P.L.1968, c.461 (C.27:23-6.1) or any other law to t…

27:23-53 Conduct of pilot program. 3. The authority shall conduct the pilot program established pursuant to section 2 of this act for a period of 18 months from the effective date of this act. L.2013, c.36, s.3.

27:23-54 Evaluation of pilot program, report to Governor, Legislature. 4. The authority shall evaluate the pilot program established pursuant to section 2 of this act to determine what impact, if any, the program had in connecting former military personnel with jobs in the constr…

27:23-55 Definitions. 4. As used in sections 4 through 6 of P.L.2013, c.130 (C.27:23-55 through C.27:23-57): "Acknowledgement sign" means a sign that is intended to inform the traveling public that a highway-related service, product, or monetary contribution has been sponsored by…

27:23-56 Establishment of sponsorship program. 5. a. There is established in the authority a sponsorship program to allow for private sponsorship of authority operational activities or other highway-related services or programs. b. The authority shall adopt a policy on sponsorshi…

27:23-57 Rules or regulations. 6. The authority shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules or regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of sections 4 and 5 of P.L.2013, c.130 (C.27:23-55 and C.27:23-56). L.2013,…

27:23-58 Public telephone, free drinking water unnecessary for participation in service sign program along NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway. 2. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, and consistent with federal law, a facility shall no…

27:23-59 Use of native vegetation by New Jersey Turnpike Authority. 2. a. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary and except as provided otherwise pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, no later than the 180th day after the d…