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NJ S4146

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands driver's license examinations to include questions on a driver's responsibilities when approaching and passing pedestrians, cyclists, and personal conveyance operators under P.L.2021, c.194, including applicable penalties for non-compliance

  • Requires approved classroom driver education courses (minimum 30 hours) to incorporate instruction on safe passing of pedestrians and cyclists, recognizing bicycle lanes, and navigating intersections with vulnerable road users

  • Mandates the driver's manual include information on safely sharing roadways with pedestrians, cyclists, skaters, motorized-scooter riders, and other non-motorized vehicles

  • Requires the driver's manual to provide safety instructions for pedestrians, cyclists, skaters, and other non-motorized vehicle users on proper procedures when sharing roadways with motorists

  • Takes effect 13 months after enactment to allow time for implementation by the Motor Vehicle Commission

Legislative Description

Requires driver education and testing on responsibilities when approaching and passing pedestrians and persons operating bicycles and personal conveyances; requires driver's manual to include information on sharing roadway with motorists for certain road users.

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by A4765 (1R)

6/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations3/17/2025
Transportation2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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