New Jersey · New Jersey Revised Statutes — Title 39, Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation
N.J.S.A. Title 39 § 39:4-53: Leaving vehicle with engine running prohibited; fine
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to leave a running motor vehicle unoccupied on a highway without the hand brake set to prevent movement. Violation results in a fine of $10–$25 per offense.
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