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NJ S4000

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Moriarty

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires drivers approaching any stationary vehicle displaying flashing or blinking lights to either change lanes away from the vehicle or reduce speed below the posted limit and be prepared to stop

  • Consolidates and simplifies existing "Move Over" law by eliminating separate requirements for different vehicle types (emergency vehicles, tow trucks, highway maintenance vehicles, sanitation 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 12 months

  • Directs the Division of Highway Traffic Safety to conduct a public awareness campaign about the law's requirements, risks of non-compliance, and penalties

  • Requires the Motor Vehicle Commission to include information about the Move Over law in the driver's manual, in consultation with the Division of Highway Traffic Safety

Legislative Description

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

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by A4813 (2R)

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations5/12/2025
Transportation1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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