New Jersey

New Jersey Revised Statutes — Title 39, Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation

1,595 sections, each with the official text and a plain-English explanation of what it means for you.

• § 39:6-49 — Transfer of registration while owner's registration suspended
• § 39:6-50 — Enforcement of act; rules and regulations; review
• § 39:6-50.1 — Authority to commissioner
• § 39:6-51 — Informing persons as to contents of act
• § 39:6-52 — Certificate of self-insurance
• § 39:6-53 — Not evidence at civil trial
• § 39:6-54 — Public entities
• § 39:6-55 — Prohibited acts; violations; enforcement; remedies; procedure; revocation of license
• § 39:6-56 — Repeal
• § 39:6-57 — Effective date
• § 39:6-58 — Expense of administering Motor Vehicle Security-Responsibility Law; ascertainment; certifying annually
• § 39:6-59 — Apportionment of amount certified among liability insurers
• § 39:6-60 — Effective date
• § 39:6-61 — Title
• § 39:6-62 — Definitions relative to New Jersey Property-Liability Insurance Guaranty Association
• § 39:6-63 — Creation, maintenance of fund
• § 39:6-63.1 — Assessment rescinded; registration of uninsured vehicles; fee
• § 39:6-64.1 — Plan of operation
• § 39:6-64c — Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund abolished, transfer to PLIGA
• § 39:6-65 — Notice of intention to make claim
• § 39:6-67 — Defense of actions against motorists
• § 39:6-68 — Cooperation of defendant
• § 39:6-69 — Unpaid judgments
• § 39:6-70 — Hearing on application for payment of judgment
• § 39:6-71 — Order for payment of judgment
• § 39:6-72 — Contents of petition; settlement of claim
• § 39:6-73.1 — Assumption of excess payment by fund; exceptions
• § 39:6-74 — Default and consent judgments
• § 39:6-76 — Collusive judgments
• § 39:6-77 — Assignment of judgments to association
• § 39:6-78 — Identity of vehicle, operator, owner unascertainable
• § 39:6-79 — Action within 180 days of entry of judgment
• § 39:6-80 — Impleading association in "hit-and-run" cases
• § 39:6-81 — Defense of such actions by association
• § 39:6-82 — Settlement of actions against the association
• § 39:6-83 — Credits against judgment
• § 39:6-84 — Limitation on amount of judgment
• § 39:6-84.1 — Increase in payment of maximum amounts from fund; application to accidents on or after January 1, 1973
• § 39:6-85 — Subrogation
• § 39:6-86.1 — UCJF benefits
• § 39:6-86.2 — Payments of benefits
• § 39:6-86.3 — Denial of benefits; grounds
• § 39:6-86.4 — Death or injury due to unidentifiable operator or owner, or to operator using automobile without consent of owner; benefits payable; conditions
• § 39:6-86.5 — Application for benefits; payment
• § 39:6-86.6 — Recovery from uninsured motorist
• § 39:6-86.7 — Provision of personal injury protection benefits, certain pedestrians
• § 39:6-87 — Registration, etc. not restored until fund is reimbursed
• § 39:6-88 — Fund to be held in trust
• § 39:6-90 — Penalty for false statements
• § 39:6-90.1 — Partial invalidity
• § 39:6A-1 — Short title
• § 39:6A-1.1 — Short title; findings, declarations
• § 39:6A-1.2 — Rules, regulations
• § 39:6A-10 — Additional personal injury protection coverage
• § 39:6A-11 — Contribution among insurers
• § 39:6A-12 — Inadmissibility of evidence of losses collectible under personal injury protection coverage
• § 39:6A-13 — Discovery of facts as to personal injury protection coverage
• § 39:6A-13.1 — Two-year limitation on action for payment of benefits
• § 39:6A-13.2 — Disclosure of policy limits to attorney
• § 39:6A-14 — Compulsory uninsured motorist coverage
• § 39:6A-15 — Penalties for false and fraudulent representation
• § 39:6A-16 — Construction and severability
• § 39:6A-17 — General repeal of inconsistent statutory provisions
• § 39:6A-18 — Mandatory reduction of bodily injury insurance rates
• § 39:6A-19 — Rules and regulations
• § 39:6A-2 — Definitions
• § 39:6A-20 — Powers of commissioner of insurance
• § 39:6A-21 — The New Jersey Automobile Insurance Risk Exchange; membership, board of directors
• § 39:6A-22 — Powers of exchange
• § 39:6A-22.1 — Preference to New Jersey investments
• § 39:6A-23 — Written notice - buyer's guide and coverage selection form
• § 39:6A-23.1 — Comparative premium data
• § 39:6A-24 — Purpose and intent of act
• § 39:6A-25 — Actions to be submitted to arbitration
• § 39:6A-26 — Tolling statute of limitations
• § 39:6A-27 — Selection of arbitrators
• § 39:6A-28 — Compensation and fees; rules governing offers of judgment
• § 39:6A-29 — Subpoenas
• § 39:6A-3 — Compulsory automobile insurance coverage; limits
• § 39:6A-3.1 — Election of basic automobile insurance policy; coverage provided
• § 39:6A-3.2 — Issuance, renewal of automobile insurance policies, required coverage
• § 39:6A-3.3 — Establishment of special automobile insurance policy
• § 39:6A-30 — Award; decision of arbitrator
• § 39:6A-31 — Confirming arbitration decision
• § 39:6A-32 — Trial de novo; fee
• § 39:6A-33 — Admissibility of evidence at trial de novo
• § 39:6A-34 — Assessment of costs for trial de novo
• § 39:6A-35 — Rules; report
• § 39:6A-4 — Personal injury protection coverage, regardless of fault
• § 39:6A-4.1 — Additional automobiles; reduced personal injury protection premium
• § 39:6A-4.2 — Primacy of coverages
• § 39:6A-4.3 — Personal injury protection coverage options
• § 39:6A-4.4 — Application of amendment of s. 39:6A-4.3 by L.1984, c. 40
• § 39:6A-4.6 — Medical fee schedules
• § 39:6A-4.7 — Compilation of list of valid diagnostic tests used in treatment of persons sustaining bodily injury
• § 39:6A-4.8 — Definition of pedestrian; accident involving a pedestrian
• § 39:6A-5.1 — Dispute resolution provided regarding recovery of personal injury protection benefits
• § 39:6A-5.2 — Establishment of standards for certification of medical review organizations
• § 39:6A-5.3 — Definitions relative to electronic submission of certain automobile insurance claims
• § 39:6A-5.4 — Electronic bills
• § 39:6A-5.5 — Inapplicability
• § 39:6A-6 — Collateral source
• § 39:6A-7 — Exclusion from certain insurance benefits
• § 39:6A-8 — Tort exemption, limitation on the right to noneconomic loss
• § 39:6A-8.1 — Election of tort option
• § 39:6A-9.1 — Recovery from tortfeasor
• § 39:6B-1 — Maintenance of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage
• § 39:6B-1.1 — Insurer to provide written disclosure of policy limits, circumstances, certain; requirements for request
• § 39:6B-2 — Penalties
• § 39:6B-3 — Uninsured Motorist Prevention Fund
• § 39:7-1 — Construction of chapter
• § 39:7-2 — Director as agent for service of process; effect of service
• § 39:7-2.1 — Director as agent for service of process of residents who become nonresidents; effect of service
• § 39:7-2.2 — Manner of service; notice; fees
• § 39:7-3 — Methods of service; notice to defendant; fees and expenses
• § 39:7-4 — Continuances to permit defendant to defend
• § 39:7-5 — Fees and expenses as taxable costs
• § 39:7-6 — Record kept by commissioner
• § 39:7-7 — Power of attorney constituting director agent for service condition precedent to release on bail
• § 39:7-8 — Other methods of service of process
• § 39:8-1 — Motor vehicle inspections, exceptions
• § 39:8-10 — Powers of director
• § 39:8-11 — Private inspection centers
• § 39:8-12 — Certification; rejection
• § 39:8-13 — Charges
• § 39:8-14 — Self inspections
• § 39:8-15 — Validity of licenses
• § 39:8-16 — Application, renewal of license
• § 39:8-17 — Approval sticker
• § 39:8-18 — Violations, penalties
• § 39:8-19 — Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses
• § 39:8-2 — Inspectors of motor vehicles; rules, regulations
• § 39:8-2.1 — Uniforms for motor vehicle inspectors
• § 39:8-2.2 — Inspection stations; hours open; rules and regulations
• § 39:8-2.3 — Possession of property in advance of compensation
• § 39:8-20 — Return of records
• § 39:8-21 — Disorderly persons offenses
• § 39:8-22 — Personnel, expenditures
• § 39:8-23 — Rules and regulations
• § 39:8-24 — Effective date
• § 39:8-3 — Certificate of approval, issuance; owner's obligation for safety
• § 39:8-3.1 — Inspection of certain vehicles owned by active duty military
• § 39:8-37 — Redesignations
• § 39:8-38 — Standards for emission test equipment
• § 39:8-39 — Training courses
• § 39:8-4 — Reinspection
• § 39:8-4.1 — Rules and regulations
• § 39:8-40 — Encouragement of participation
• § 39:8-41 — Short title
• § 39:8-42 — Findings, declarations
• § 39:8-43 — Definitions
• § 39:8-44 — Official inspection facilities, options, contracts, specifications, etc
• § 39:8-44.1 — Toll-free customer service telephone number, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, conspicuous display at official inspection facilities
• § 39:8-45 — Licensing of private inspection facility, requirements, application fee
• § 39:8-46 — Inspections, reinspections by private inspection facility, charges
• § 39:8-47 — Private inspection facility, supplies, record keeping required; penalty
• § 39:8-48 — Fraudulent affixing of certificate of approval, waiver certificate; penalty
• § 39:8-49 — Denial, suspension, revocation, refusal of renewal of private inspection facility license
• § 39:8-5 — Reports to chief administrator; forms
• § 39:8-50 — Standards for certification of emission testing equipment
• § 39:8-51 — Expiration of outstanding licenses, return of items to director
• § 39:8-52 — Licensing of inspectors, fees
• § 39:8-53 — Registration, certification program, course of instruction for repair facilities, technicians
• § 39:8-54 — Misrepresentation, transfer of license; penalties
• § 39:8-56 — Required repairs under a recall
• § 39:8-57 — Rules, regulations
• § 39:8-58 — Nonapplicability of act
• § 39:8-59 — Findings, declarations relative to emissions from diesel-powered vehicles
• § 39:8-6 — Display of approval certificate on request
• § 39:8-60 — Definitions relative to emissions inspections
• § 39:8-61 — Exhaust emissions standards, test methods
• § 39:8-62 — No operation in violation of standards established
• § 39:8-63 — Violations, penalties
• § 39:8-64 — Periodic inspection, roadside enforcement programs
• § 39:8-65 — Pilot roadside enforcement program
• § 39:8-66 — Procedures for conducting test methods
• § 39:8-67 — Provision of State Police Officers
• § 39:8-68 — Additional penalties
• § 39:8-69 — Licensing of private inspection facilities
• § 39:8-7 — Suspension, revocation, denial of registration, reciprocity privilege for unsafe vehicles
• § 39:8-70 — Civil penalty
• § 39:8-71 — Issuance of ticket for violations; service
• § 39:8-72 — Action for recovery of civil penalty
• § 39:8-73 — Docketing of judgments; enforcement
• § 39:8-74 — Distribution of fees
• § 39:8-76 — Receivable account
• § 39:8-77 — Rules, regulations
• § 39:8-78 — Report
• § 39:8-8 — Certificate of approval as prerequisite for registration
• § 39:8-9 — Enforcement; violations, penalties
• § 39:8-90 — Redesignation of diesel emission inspection centers
• § 39:8-91 — Prohibition of checkpoints limited to specific vehicle types
• § 39:9-1 — Citation of chapter
• § 39:9-2 — Hours of duty limited; hours off duty; emergencies
• § 39:9-4 — Violations of chapter; punishment; enforcement; remedies; procedure; revocation of certificate