New Jersey · New Jersey Revised Statutes — Title 39, Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation
N.J.S.A. Title 39 § 39:4-55: Action on steep grades and curves
What this law says, in plain English
Drivers on steep grades must control their vehicles and stay right. Downhill driving requires engaged gears, not coasting in neutral. Horn warnings are required when approaching curves with obstructed visibility within 200 feet.
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