NJ S1131

Allows dismissal of certain motor vehicle violations under Title 39, chapter 3 (equipment failures, expired registrations/licenses, failure to exhibit required documents) if the defendant corrects the issue and provides documentation before their court date.

Officers must inform cited individuals of the opportunity to correct violations and have charges dismissed, unless disqualifying conditions exist such as fraud, immediate safety hazards, unapproved modifications, alcohol-related testing violations, or suspended licenses.

Acceptable documentation includes invoices from licensed auto body repair facilities, receipts with time-stamped photos/videos of completed repairs, or documents from the Motor Vehicle Commission or insurance agencies for license, registration, or insurance violations.

Courts may collect up to $33 or 25% of the original fine (whichever is less) in court costs even when violations are dismissed; full fines apply if no proof of correction is provided by the court date.

Takes effect on the first day of the third month following enactment.