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NJ A3060

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

Antwan McClellan

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Transportation, counties, and municipalities to designate "special event zones" around automotive or motor vehicle events that are either government-approved or expected to have 25 or more attendees

  • Permits authorities to reduce speed limits within special event zones when deemed necessary for public safety, with violations subject to fines up to $1,000

  • Prohibits "exhibition driving" within special event zones, defined as excessive acceleration, tire squealing/smoking, swerving, loud engine noise, backfiring, wheels leaving the ground, or passengers riding on hoods/roofs

  • Imposes enhanced penalties for traffic offenses within zones: up to $1,000 fine for speeding, careless driving, or racing; up to $1,000 fine and/or 60 days imprisonment for exhibition or reckless driving

  • Requires signage indicating the zone's effective period, any reduced speed limits, the exhibition driving prohibition, and notice of increased penalties

Legislative Description

Permits designation of special event zones for traffic regulation purposes during certain large events.

Transportation

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

9/19/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation9/19/2024
Transportation and Independent Authorities1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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