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NJ S898
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
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Oversized vehicles with special permits that currently require an additional escort vehicle during nighttime hours (sunset to sunrise) would be exempt from that requirement if the transported load is illuminated with lighting visible from 1,000 feet in all directions
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Applies to vehicles or vehicle combinations that already have a special written permit under R.S.39:3-84 and are required to have one or more escort vehicles during daytime travel
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Current New Jersey regulations mandate an extra escort vehicle for permitted oversized vehicles traveling at night; this bill provides an alternative compliance option through proper illumination
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Exempts certain oversized vehicles from requirement of additional escort vehicle if transported load is properly illuminated during nighttime.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
1/13/2026