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NJ S1382

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Oversized vehicles with special permits that normally require an additional escort vehicle during nighttime hours (sunset to sunrise) would be exempt from that extra escort requirement
  • The exemption applies only if the transported load is illuminated with additional lighting visible from 1,000 feet in all directions of traffic
  • Current regulations require oversized vehicles to obtain special written permits from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and may mandate one or more escort vehicles based on vehicle size
  • The bill supplements Title 39 of the Revised Statutes regarding vehicle regulations
  • Sponsored by Senator Michael L. Testa, Jr. (District 1) and Senator Paul A. Sarlo (District 36)

Legislative Description

Exempts certain oversized vehicles from requirement of additional escort vehicle if transported load is property illuminated during nighttime.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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