NJ A4239

Prohibits law enforcement officers from initiating motor vehicle stops solely for Title 39 traffic violations, instead requiring citations to be mailed to the registered vehicle owner within seven days with photos/video evidence.

Permits motor vehicle stops for serious offenses including reckless driving, DUI, racing, speeding 30+ mph over the limit, hit-and-run, and distracted driving violations.

Allows stops when there is a risk to public safety, an outstanding warrant, or reasonable cause to believe the driver committed a crime or is involved in kidnapping/human trafficking.

Prohibits officers from requesting consent to search a vehicle during traffic stops without reasonable articulable suspicion of criminal activity beyond the traffic violation, and bars using cannabis odor alone as probable cause for searches.

Requires the Administrative Director of Courts to establish an electronic system within six months allowing registered owners to contest citations remotely without court appearances.