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NJ S2697

Bill

Status

Passed

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes State, local government, and bi-state/interstate agency vehicles used for snow and ice removal to display green warning lights in addition to the required amber lights while engaged in hazardous roadway operations

  • Allows contracted Department of Transportation snow/ice removal vehicles to also display the combined amber and green warning lights

  • Exempts these vehicles from needing an additional permit from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, as authorization comes directly from the Department of Transportation

  • Updates statutory references to replace "Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles" with "Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission" throughout the relevant code sections

  • Specifies that green lights may only be displayed when the vehicle presents a traffic hazard requiring unusual care from other drivers and must be shown simultaneously with amber lights

Legislative Description

Permits certain motor vehicles to display both amber and green warning lights.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.209.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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