New Jersey · New Jersey Revised Statutes — Title 39, Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation
N.J.S.A. Title 39 § 39:4-56.5: Abandonment of motor vehicle
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to abandon a motor vehicle on highways, public property, or private property without consent. Vehicles meeting certain criteria are presumed abandoned; penalties include fines ranging from $100–$500 for first offense, $500–$1,000 for subsequent offenses.
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