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NJ A4813

Bill

Status

Passed

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dan Hutchison

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires motor vehicle operators approaching any stationary vehicle displaying flashing or blinking lights to either change lanes to a non-adjacent lane or reduce speed below the posted limit and be prepared to stop

  • Simplifies existing law by consolidating requirements for all types of stationary vehicles (emergency vehicles, tow trucks, highway maintenance vehicles, sanitation vehicles, utility vehicles, and disabled vehicles) into a single standard

  • Imposes fines of $100 to $500 for violations, with two motor vehicle penalty points assessed for three or more offenses within a 12-month period

  • Directs the Division of Highway Traffic Safety to revise its public awareness campaign to inform the public about the lane change/speed reduction requirements, associated risks of non-compliance, and applicable penalties

  • Requires the Motor Vehicle Commission to include information in the driver's manual instructing motorists on the importance of changing lanes or reducing speed when approaching stationary vehicles with flashing or blinking lights

Legislative Description

Imposes conditions on drivers approaching certain stationary vehicles and revises public awareness campaign.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.248.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations11/24/2025
Transportation1/14/2025
Transportation and Independent Authorities9/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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