NJSA 39:3-26 through NJSA 39:3-27.24
NJSA 39:3-26
39:3-26. Traction or tractor well-drill machines or well-drilling equipment; trucks with powered feed impregnating machines; fee
In addition to the motor vehicle licenses authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the commissioner is authorized and empowered to license traction or tractor well-drill machines or well-drilling equipment, however mounted, whether or not such vehicles be equipped with rubber tires, and to license any truck equipped with rubber tires which has permanently affixed thereto a powered feed impregnating machine, which license shall permit such vehicles to travel upon the public highways of this State in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The fee for such license shall be three dollars ($3.00) per annum, whether such license shall be issued for the yearly period or only for portion thereof.
Amended by L.1938, c. 66, p. 176, s. 8; L.1945, c. 265, p. 797, s. 1.
NJSA 39:3-26.1
39:3-26.1. Self-propelled unregistered vehicle used solely on private property; highway crossing permit
Any self-propelled vehicle or vehicles which are used or intended to be used solely upon the private property of one person, and which would otherwise be required to be registered under this title in order to operate upon a public highway, may be allowed, subject to the provisions of this act, to cross a public highway for the purpose of gaining access from one portion of such private property to another, without the necessity of complying with the registration requirements of this title, upon issuance of a crossing permit by the director and subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of such permit.
L.1973, c. 6, s. 1, eff. Jan. 16, 1973.
NJSA 39:3-26.2
39:3-26.2. Application; issuance; contents
a. A property owner wishing a crossing permit under the terms of this act shall make application to the director, setting forth the number and types of vehicles which may cross the public highway, the anticipated frequency of crossings, and the proposed location or locations of such crossings, and shall supply such further information as the director may deem necessary, in such form and detail as the director shall require.
b. After receipt of the application and of the required fee, and having determined to his satisfaction that the proposed crossings may be permitted without danger of damage to the highway or hazard to the public traveling along such highway, the director shall issue a crossing permit, which shall specify:
(1) the vehicle or vehicles, or type or types of vehicles permitted to cross;
(2) the location or locations of the crossing or crossings permitted, provided that the width of any such crossing zone be no greater than 150 feet;
(3) any warning signs or other safety devices or precautions, and their location with respect to the location of the crossing or crossings, which are to be erected and maintained by the holder of the permit at his expense, and which are deemed necessary for safety;
(4) any safety devices or other equipment, including lights to be installed and used upon vehicles making the crossing;
(5) any restrictions upon the time of day at which such crossings may be made; and
(6) any other terms and conditions which the director deems necessary in order to secure the safety of the public or to protect the highway from damage.
L.1973, c. 6, s. 2, eff. Jan. 16, 1973.
NJSA 39:3-26.3
39:3-26.3. Unauthorized use of highway by unregistered vehicles; penalty
In addition to subjecting the holder of a crossing permit to the penalty provided for operation of an unregistered vehicle upon a highway, the director shall revoke the crossing permit of any person who operates or permits the operation of an unregistered vehicle upon a highway other than as authorized by the crossing permit. No person shall operate such vehicle upon a highway as authorized by the crossing permit unless he shall possess a valid New Jersey driver's license for the class of vehicle being operated.
L.1973, c. 6, s. 3, eff. Jan. 16, 1973.
NJSA 39:3-26.4
39:3-26.4. Fees
a. Each applicant for a crossing permit under this act shall accompany his application with a fee based on the gross weight of vehicle and load for each vehicle which he proposes to operate under the permit, in accordance with the following schedule:
4,000 pounds or less .................... $ 5.00
4,001 to 8,000 pounds ................... 8.00
8,001 to 12,000 pounds ................. 12.00
12,001 to 16,000 pounds ................. 16.00
16,001 to 20,000 pounds ................. 20.00
20,001 pounds or more .................. 25.00
In the event that the permit is denied or the number of permitted vehicles is reduced by the director, the fee or the amount thereof which is in excess of the amount indicated by the number of vehicles permitted shall be refunded.
b. A permit under this act shall be in effect for 1 year from the date of issuance and shall be renewable annually upon payment of the fee prescribed in subsection a. of this section. The director may refuse to renew or modify the terms of the permit upon renewal if he finds that the safety of the public or the proper maintenance of the highway so requires.
L.1973, c. 6, s. 4, eff. Jan. 16, 1973.
NJSA 39:3-26.5
39:3-26.5. Death, bodily injury or property damage involving vehicle on public highway; application of Motor Vehicle Security-Responsibility Law
In the event of death, bodily injury or property damage arising in connection with the operation of any vehicle while on a public highway and with respect to which a crossing permit under this act has been issued, the operator, permit holder and owner of the vehicle (if he be other than the permit holder) shall be subject to the provisions of the "Motor Vehicle Security-Responsibility Law" (L.1952, c. 173, C. 39:6-23 et seq.). Any circumstances which would authorize or require the director to suspend the registration of a registered vehicle pursuant to said law shall also be deemed to authorize or require the revocation of a permit issued pursuant to this act; and in such case the permit shall be revoked in its entirety and not with respect only to a particular vehicle or vehicles.
L.1973, c. 6, s. 5, eff. Jan. 16, 1973.
NJSA 39:3-27
39:3-27. Registration fee not charged for certain vehicles
39:3-27. No fee shall be charged for the registration of motor vehicles not used for pleasure or hire, owned by the United States, the State of New Jersey, a municipality, county, Regional Air Pollution Control Agency, Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners, North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, a county improvement authority created under the "county improvement authorities law" (P.L.1960, c.183), a local school district, a regional school district, a county vocational or technical school, a duly authorized volunteer fire department, a duly authorized volunteer first aid, rescue or emergency squad, any duly recognized auxiliary or reserve police organization of any municipality, hospital, humane society, and anticruelty society in this State, New Jersey wing of the Civil Air Patrol incorporated by the Act of July 1946 (Public Law 476-79th Congress), the American Red Cross, chartered local councils in New Jersey of the Boy Scouts of America or the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, chartered local councils in New Jersey of the Boys' Clubs of America or the Girls' Clubs of America, or chartered local organizations of the Police Athletic League or for the registration of ambulances owned by any nonprofit organization. These vehicles shall be registered and display number plates as provided in this title or the director may, in his discretion, issue special registration certificates and special number plates for any of these motor vehicles which shall be valid for such motor vehicle for a period fixed by the director which may correspond with the inspection expiration date applicable to such vehicles, which date shall not be later than 26 months after the date of issuance of such certificates. Upon the expiration or nonrenewal of any special registration the registration certificate and special number marker shall be returned to the director; provided, however, upon proper application to the director the special registration and special number marker may be transferred to another motor vehicle acquired by the owner to whom the special registration and marker were issued.
Amended 1951,c.217; 1952,c.226; 1955,c.24; 1959,c.89; 1960,c.96; 1970,c.34; 1971,c.462; 1973,c.51; 1977,c.359; 1983,c.106; 1983,c.228; 1995,c.112,s.32.
NJSA 39:3-27.1
39:3-27.1. Free registration of vehicles owned by resident blind or disabled veterans or holder of Medal of Honor
No fee shall be charged for the registration, in any year or years, of one motor vehicle of passenger type, which is not to be used for hire, owned by any resident of the State of New Jersey, individually or jointly with a spouse;
(1) who is eligible for compensation pursuant to R.S. 38:18-1, 38:18-2 and 38:18-3,
(2) who has qualified or shall qualify under the provisions of Public Law 663-79th Congress of the United States of America (August 8, 1946) or of Public Law 187--82nd Congress of the United States of America (October 20, 1951) or who is a veteran of World War I with service-connected disabilities of the kind set forth in said Public Laws, and who is the holder of a current driver's license issued by this State, if such motor vehicle is equipped with such special attachments and devices as the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety may deem necessary to provide for the safe operation thereof by such person, or
(3) who is the holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor, which registration shall be evidenced by distinctive license plates of a design approved by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles.
L.1948, c. 28, p. 89, s. 1. Amended by L.1951, c. 13, p. 39, s. 1; L.1952, c. 73, p. 402, s. 1; L.1953, c. 59, p. 969, s. 1; L.1956, c. 49, p. 100, s. 1; L.1972, c. 144, s. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1972; L.1979, c. 122, s. 1, eff. July 3, 1979.
NJSA 39:3-27.2
39:3-27.2. Special registration for passenger automobiles used in connection with convention, pageant or parade
Whenever, in connection with any convention, conference, meeting, pageant, parade, celebration or similar function held in this State, a manufacturer or dealer desires to make passenger automobiles available for such function, the said manufacturer or dealer may request the director, in writing, to issue special registrations for such vehicles. The director may, in his discretion, issue such special registrations and prescribe the form and contents thereof. A fee of $1.00 shall be charged and paid for each such special registration. Such special registrations shall be valid for the term specified therein, by the director, which term shall be for the duration of the function plus a number of days, not exceeding 10 days in all, preceding or following the commencement and termination of the function, or either, or both. Upon request of the applicant for any such special registration the director may, in his discretion, issue special license plates to accompany each such special registration upon the payment to him in addition to said fee of $1.00 an amount equal to the estimated actual cost to the division of manufacturing and handling such special license plates. The design, form and contents of each such special license plate shall be prescribed by the director.
L.1958, c. 120, p. 600, s. 1.
NJSA 39:3-27.3
39:3-27.3. Definitions
As used in this act:
"Historic motor vehicle" shall mean any motor vehicle which is at least 25 years old and which is owned as a collector's item and used solely for exhibition and educational purposes by the owner;
"Director" shall mean the Director of Motor Vehicles.
L.1964, c. 195, s. 1.
NJSA 39:3-27.4
39:3-27.4. Historic motor vehicles; registration, license plates, display
2. Any owner of an historic motor vehicle who is a resident of this State may register such motor vehicle under the provisions of this act. Application for registering an historic vehicle shall be on forms prescribed by the director. Upon proper application and payment of the prescribed fee, the director shall issue a special nonconventional registration and special license plate for each historic motor vehicle registered in this State. Such registration and license plate shall be valid during the period of time that the vehicle is owned by the registrant. The fee for such registration and license plate shall be $25.00. The license plate shall bear the word "historic" and shall be of such design and colors as the director may determine. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.39:3-33 or any other law to the contrary, an owner of a vehicle registered as an historic vehicle, or any vehicle manufactured before 1945, shall not be required to display more than one special license plate issued for that vehicle, which plate shall be displayed on the rear of the vehicle.
L.1964,c.195,s.2; amended 1999, c.305.
NJSA 39:3-27.5
39:3-27.5 Amateur radio call letter registration plates.
1. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall cause to be issued to applicants who hold amateur radio licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission, registration plates for motor vehicles owned or leased by the applicants bearing the term "amateur radio" and the amateur radio call letters of the respective applicants. The director, upon request, shall cause to be issued duplicate plates, with such marks as the director may deem appropriate to distinguish them from the original plates, for any additional motor vehicle which an applicant may register.
L.1968,c.247,s.1; amended 1977, c.398; 2001, c.280, s.1.
NJSA 39:3-27.6
39:3-27.6 Application; form, fee.
2. Application for registration of such motor vehicles and for the issuance of such amateur radio call letter registration plates shall be made in such form and accompanied by such proof as the director shall prescribe. An additional fee of $15 shall be paid for the issuance or replacement of any such plates.
L.1968,c.247,s.2; amended 2001, c.280, s.2.
NJSA 39:3-27.7
39:3-27.7. Revocation or expiration; notification of director
Upon revocation or expiration of the amateur radio station license the motor vehicle registrant within 15 days after said revocation or expiration shall notify the director thereof. The director shall issue new registration and registration plates in lieu of such amateur radio call letter registration plates and shall charge the usual fee for the issuance of lost registration plates. If the holder of such amateur radio station call letter registration plates shall fail to notify the director as set forth herein, the director may revoke said motor vehicle registration.
L.1968, c. 247, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1968.
NJSA 39:3-27.8
39:3-27.8. Special license plate; fire department, first aid or rescue squad; member, spouse, parent or business firm
Upon the application of any person who is a compensated, partially compensated or volunteer member of any fire department in this State, the director may issue for a motor vehicle owned or leased by such person, or owned by the spouse or parent thereof, or owned by a business firm of which such person is the principal owner or stockholder a license plate bearing a Maltese Cross and the letters "F.D." The design and color for such plate shall be approved by the director.
Upon the application of any person who is a compensated, partially compensated or volunteer member of any first aid or rescue squad in this State, the director may issue for a motor vehicle owned or leased by such person, or owned by the spouse or parent thereof, or owned by a business firm of which such person is the principal owner or stockholder a special license plate. The design for such plate shall be approved by the director.
L.1977, c. 369, s. 1. Amended by L.1979, c. 447, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1980; L.1983, c. 74, s. 1, eff. Feb. 24, 1983.
NJSA 39:3-27.9
39:3-27.9. Issuance; proof of membership; fees
The special plate authorized by this act may be issued upon proof, satisfactory to the director, that the applicant is presently a bona fide member of a fire fighting department or first aid or rescue squad in this State. The fee for such plate shall be $15.00 in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of such motor vehicle.
L.1977, c. 369, s. 2. Amended by L.1979, c. 447, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1980.
NJSA 39:3-27.10
39:3-27.10. Termination of association; return of special plate
Any person lawfully in possession of such special plate who resigns, is removed or otherwise terminates or is terminated from his association with such fire department or first aid or rescue squad, shall return such special plate to the division within 15 days.
L.1977, c. 369, s. 2. Amended by L.1979, c. 447, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1980.
NJSA 39:3-27.11
39:3-27.11. Unauthorized uses
No person shall lend the special plate for use on a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued, or use the same for a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued.
L.1977, c. 369, s. 4.
NJSA 39:3-27.12
39:3-27.12. Violations; fine
Any person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be fined not less than $25.00 nor more than $50.00.
L.1977, c. 369, s. 5.
NJSA 39:3-27.13
39:3-27.13. National Guard registration plates
a. Upon the application of any person who is an active member of the New Jersey National Guard, or former active member who has been honorably separated from the New Jersey National Guard, as certified in either case by the Adjutant General, New Jersey Department of Defense, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue for the motor vehicle owned by such person special registration plates, of a design and at a fee to be prescribed by the director, identifying the holder as a member or former member of the "Air National Guard" or "Army National Guard," as the case may be, in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law.
b. The director shall permit any person who is an active member of the New Jersey National Guard with special National Guard registration plates to affix a National Guard "Minuteman" emblem, of a design approved by the director and the Adjutant General, New Jersey Department of Defense, to their registration plates in a manner approved by the director.
L. 1979, c. 456, s. 1. Amended by L. 1983, c. 132, s. 1; L. 1985, c. 488, s. 1, eff. Jan. 17, 1986.
NJSA 39:3-27.14
39:3-27.14. Interdepartmental rules, regulations
The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Adjutant General of the State Department of Defense shall promulgate and adopt interdepartmental rules and regulations governing the issuance and use of such registration plates, the design and affixation of the Minuteman emblem, and providing for their surrender by persons who cease to be members of the New Jersey National Guard for reasons other than honorable separation.
L. 1979, c. 456, s. 2. Amended by L. 1983, c. 132, s. 2; L. 1984, c. 181, s. 34, eff. Nov. 14, 1984; L. 1985, c. 488, s. 2, eff. Jan. 17, 1986.
NJSA 39:3-27.15
39:3-27.15. "Disabled veteran" license plate
1. Upon the application of any disabled veteran eligible to operate a motor vehicle in this State under the provision of R.S.39:3-10, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles may issue for a motor vehicle owned or leased by such a person a license plate bearing the term "Disabled Vet" and registration numbers to be selected from the following registration numbers which shall be reserved for disabled veterans: D V 1 through D V 9999 and 1 D V through 9999 D V. The plate shall resemble the following illustration:
NEW JERSEY
DV1
DISABLED VET
For the purposes of this section, "disabled veteran" shall mean any citizen and resident of this State now or hereafter honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active service in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States and who has been or shall be declared by the United States Veterans Administration, or its successor, to have a service-connected disability.
L.1979,c.457,s.1; amended 1997, c.159.
NJSA 39:3-27.16
39:3-27.16. Issuance; fee
The special plates authorized by this act may be issued upon proof, satisfactory to the director, that the applicant is a disabled veteran. The fee for such plates shall be $15.00 in addition to any other fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of such motor vehicle.
L.1979, c. 457, s. 2, eff. Aug. 22, 1980.
NJSA 39:3-27.17
39:3-27.17. Unauthorized use; prohibition
No person shall lend the special plates for use on a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued, or use the same for a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued.
L.1979, c. 457, s. 3, eff. Aug. 22, 1980.
NJSA 39:3-27.18
39:3-27.18. Violations; fine
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act shall be fined not less than $25.00 nor more than $50.00.
L.1979, c. 457, s. 4, eff. Aug. 22, 1980.
NJSA 39:3-27.19
39:3-27.19. Commuter vans, issuance of registration, plates
2. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles may issue, upon application on a form prepared by him, a registration certificate and registration plates for commuter vans as the application may indicate is warranted in accordance with the definition of these vehicles contained in R.S.39:1-1 for the registration period as fixed by the director.
For each vehicle used as a commuter van the applicant for the registration thereof shall pay an annual fee of $50 or, if the registration is not annual, the fee shall be fixed by the director in an amount proportionately less or greater than $50 and proportionately less or greater than any other fees or charges imposed by law and collected in connection with the registration fee.
The director shall design a plate to identify a vehicle as a commuter van.
L.1981,c.139,s.2; amended 1995,c.112,s.33.
NJSA 39:3-27.20
39:3-27.20. Termination of use; surrender of special plate
Upon the termination of service of any vehicle used as a commuter van, the owner of the van shall return such special plate to the Division of Motor Vehicles within 10 days.
L.1981, c. 139, s. 3.
NJSA 39:3-27.21
39:3-27.21. Unauthorized use of special plate
No person shall lend the special plate for use on a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued, or use the same for a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued.
L.1981, c. 139, s. 4.
NJSA 39:3-27.22
39:3-27.22. Violations; fine
The fine for violating this act is not less than $25.00 nor more than $50.00.
L.1981, c. 139, s. 5.
NJSA 39:3-27.23
39:3-27.23. Rules and regulations
After consultation with the Department of Energy, the director is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.1981, c. 139, s. 6.
NJSA 39:3-27.24
39:3-27.24. Special "P.O.W." plates; plates to surviving spouse
Upon the application of any person who served in the armed forces of the United States and who was held as a prisoner of war by an enemy of the United States during any armed conflict, as certified by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue for the motor vehicle owned by such person special plates bearing the letters "P.O.W.," in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law. There shall be no cost to the applicant for these special plates. The applicant is required to pay the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles.
The surviving spouse of a former prisoner of war who is eligible to operate a motor vehicle in this State under the provision of R.S.39:3-10 may retain the special license plates obtained by the deceased spouse pursuant to this section for display on a motor vehicle registered to the surviving spouse under the provision of R.S.39:3-4.
L.1981,c.236,s.1; amended 1983,c.56,s.1; 1989,c.117,s.1.
39:3-26. Traction or tractor well-drill machines or well-drilling equipment; trucks with powered feed impregnating machines; fee
In addition to the motor vehicle licenses authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the commissioner is authorized and empowered to license traction or tractor well-drill machines or well-drilling equipment, however mounted, whether or not such vehicles be equipped with rubber tires, and to license any truck equipped with rubber tires which has permanently affixed thereto a powered feed impregnating machine, which license shall permit such vehicles to travel upon the public highways of this State in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The fee for such license shall be three dollars ($3.00) per annum, whether such license shall be issued for the yearly period or only for portion thereof.
Amended by L.1938, c. 66, p. 176, s. 8; L.1945, c. 265, p. 797, s. 1.
NJSA 39:3-26.1
39:3-26.1. Self-propelled unregistered vehicle used solely on private property; highway crossing permit
Any self-propelled vehicle or vehicles which are used or intended to be used solely upon the private property of one person, and which would otherwise be required to be registered under this title in order to operate upon a public highway, may be allowed, subject to the provisions of this act, to cross a public highway for the purpose of gaining access from one portion of such private property to another, without the necessity of complying with the registration requirements of this title, upon issuance of a crossing permit by the director and subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of such permit.
L.1973, c. 6, s. 1, eff. Jan. 16, 1973.
NJSA 39:3-26.2
39:3-26.2. Application; issuance; contents
a. A property owner wishing a crossing permit under the terms of this act shall make application to the director, setting forth the number and types of vehicles which may cross the public highway, the anticipated frequency of crossings, and the proposed location or locations of such crossings, and shall supply such further information as the director may deem necessary, in such form and detail as the director shall require.
b. After receipt of the application and of the required fee, and having determined to his satisfaction that the proposed crossings may be permitted without danger of damage to the highway or hazard to the public traveling along such highway, the director shall issue a crossing permit, which shall specify:
(1) the vehicle or vehicles, or type or types of vehicles permitted to cross;
(2) the location or locations of the crossing or crossings permitted, provided that the width of any such crossing zone be no greater than 150 feet;
(3) any warning signs or other safety devices or precautions, and their location with respect to the location of the crossing or crossings, which are to be erected and maintained by the holder of the permit at his expense, and which are deemed necessary for safety;
(4) any safety devices or other equipment, including lights to be installed and used upon vehicles making the crossing;
(5) any restrictions upon the time of day at which such crossings may be made; and
(6) any other terms and conditions which the director deems necessary in order to secure the safety of the public or to protect the highway from damage.
L.1973, c. 6, s. 2, eff. Jan. 16, 1973.
NJSA 39:3-26.3
39:3-26.3. Unauthorized use of highway by unregistered vehicles; penalty
In addition to subjecting the holder of a crossing permit to the penalty provided for operation of an unregistered vehicle upon a highway, the director shall revoke the crossing permit of any person who operates or permits the operation of an unregistered vehicle upon a highway other than as authorized by the crossing permit. No person shall operate such vehicle upon a highway as authorized by the crossing permit unless he shall possess a valid New Jersey driver's license for the class of vehicle being operated.
L.1973, c. 6, s. 3, eff. Jan. 16, 1973.
NJSA 39:3-26.4
39:3-26.4. Fees
a. Each applicant for a crossing permit under this act shall accompany his application with a fee based on the gross weight of vehicle and load for each vehicle which he proposes to operate under the permit, in accordance with the following schedule:
4,000 pounds or less .................... $ 5.00
4,001 to 8,000 pounds ................... 8.00
8,001 to 12,000 pounds ................. 12.00
12,001 to 16,000 pounds ................. 16.00
16,001 to 20,000 pounds ................. 20.00
20,001 pounds or more .................. 25.00
In the event that the permit is denied or the number of permitted vehicles is reduced by the director, the fee or the amount thereof which is in excess of the amount indicated by the number of vehicles permitted shall be refunded.
b. A permit under this act shall be in effect for 1 year from the date of issuance and shall be renewable annually upon payment of the fee prescribed in subsection a. of this section. The director may refuse to renew or modify the terms of the permit upon renewal if he finds that the safety of the public or the proper maintenance of the highway so requires.
L.1973, c. 6, s. 4, eff. Jan. 16, 1973.
NJSA 39:3-26.5
39:3-26.5. Death, bodily injury or property damage involving vehicle on public highway; application of Motor Vehicle Security-Responsibility Law
In the event of death, bodily injury or property damage arising in connection with the operation of any vehicle while on a public highway and with respect to which a crossing permit under this act has been issued, the operator, permit holder and owner of the vehicle (if he be other than the permit holder) shall be subject to the provisions of the "Motor Vehicle Security-Responsibility Law" (L.1952, c. 173, C. 39:6-23 et seq.). Any circumstances which would authorize or require the director to suspend the registration of a registered vehicle pursuant to said law shall also be deemed to authorize or require the revocation of a permit issued pursuant to this act; and in such case the permit shall be revoked in its entirety and not with respect only to a particular vehicle or vehicles.
L.1973, c. 6, s. 5, eff. Jan. 16, 1973.
NJSA 39:3-27
39:3-27. Registration fee not charged for certain vehicles
39:3-27. No fee shall be charged for the registration of motor vehicles not used for pleasure or hire, owned by the United States, the State of New Jersey, a municipality, county, Regional Air Pollution Control Agency, Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners, North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, a county improvement authority created under the "county improvement authorities law" (P.L.1960, c.183), a local school district, a regional school district, a county vocational or technical school, a duly authorized volunteer fire department, a duly authorized volunteer first aid, rescue or emergency squad, any duly recognized auxiliary or reserve police organization of any municipality, hospital, humane society, and anticruelty society in this State, New Jersey wing of the Civil Air Patrol incorporated by the Act of July 1946 (Public Law 476-79th Congress), the American Red Cross, chartered local councils in New Jersey of the Boy Scouts of America or the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, chartered local councils in New Jersey of the Boys' Clubs of America or the Girls' Clubs of America, or chartered local organizations of the Police Athletic League or for the registration of ambulances owned by any nonprofit organization. These vehicles shall be registered and display number plates as provided in this title or the director may, in his discretion, issue special registration certificates and special number plates for any of these motor vehicles which shall be valid for such motor vehicle for a period fixed by the director which may correspond with the inspection expiration date applicable to such vehicles, which date shall not be later than 26 months after the date of issuance of such certificates. Upon the expiration or nonrenewal of any special registration the registration certificate and special number marker shall be returned to the director; provided, however, upon proper application to the director the special registration and special number marker may be transferred to another motor vehicle acquired by the owner to whom the special registration and marker were issued.
Amended 1951,c.217; 1952,c.226; 1955,c.24; 1959,c.89; 1960,c.96; 1970,c.34; 1971,c.462; 1973,c.51; 1977,c.359; 1983,c.106; 1983,c.228; 1995,c.112,s.32.
NJSA 39:3-27.1
39:3-27.1. Free registration of vehicles owned by resident blind or disabled veterans or holder of Medal of Honor
No fee shall be charged for the registration, in any year or years, of one motor vehicle of passenger type, which is not to be used for hire, owned by any resident of the State of New Jersey, individually or jointly with a spouse;
(1) who is eligible for compensation pursuant to R.S. 38:18-1, 38:18-2 and 38:18-3,
(2) who has qualified or shall qualify under the provisions of Public Law 663-79th Congress of the United States of America (August 8, 1946) or of Public Law 187--82nd Congress of the United States of America (October 20, 1951) or who is a veteran of World War I with service-connected disabilities of the kind set forth in said Public Laws, and who is the holder of a current driver's license issued by this State, if such motor vehicle is equipped with such special attachments and devices as the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety may deem necessary to provide for the safe operation thereof by such person, or
(3) who is the holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor, which registration shall be evidenced by distinctive license plates of a design approved by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles.
L.1948, c. 28, p. 89, s. 1. Amended by L.1951, c. 13, p. 39, s. 1; L.1952, c. 73, p. 402, s. 1; L.1953, c. 59, p. 969, s. 1; L.1956, c. 49, p. 100, s. 1; L.1972, c. 144, s. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1972; L.1979, c. 122, s. 1, eff. July 3, 1979.
NJSA 39:3-27.2
39:3-27.2. Special registration for passenger automobiles used in connection with convention, pageant or parade
Whenever, in connection with any convention, conference, meeting, pageant, parade, celebration or similar function held in this State, a manufacturer or dealer desires to make passenger automobiles available for such function, the said manufacturer or dealer may request the director, in writing, to issue special registrations for such vehicles. The director may, in his discretion, issue such special registrations and prescribe the form and contents thereof. A fee of $1.00 shall be charged and paid for each such special registration. Such special registrations shall be valid for the term specified therein, by the director, which term shall be for the duration of the function plus a number of days, not exceeding 10 days in all, preceding or following the commencement and termination of the function, or either, or both. Upon request of the applicant for any such special registration the director may, in his discretion, issue special license plates to accompany each such special registration upon the payment to him in addition to said fee of $1.00 an amount equal to the estimated actual cost to the division of manufacturing and handling such special license plates. The design, form and contents of each such special license plate shall be prescribed by the director.
L.1958, c. 120, p. 600, s. 1.
NJSA 39:3-27.3
39:3-27.3. Definitions
As used in this act:
"Historic motor vehicle" shall mean any motor vehicle which is at least 25 years old and which is owned as a collector's item and used solely for exhibition and educational purposes by the owner;
"Director" shall mean the Director of Motor Vehicles.
L.1964, c. 195, s. 1.
NJSA 39:3-27.4
39:3-27.4. Historic motor vehicles; registration, license plates, display
2. Any owner of an historic motor vehicle who is a resident of this State may register such motor vehicle under the provisions of this act. Application for registering an historic vehicle shall be on forms prescribed by the director. Upon proper application and payment of the prescribed fee, the director shall issue a special nonconventional registration and special license plate for each historic motor vehicle registered in this State. Such registration and license plate shall be valid during the period of time that the vehicle is owned by the registrant. The fee for such registration and license plate shall be $25.00. The license plate shall bear the word "historic" and shall be of such design and colors as the director may determine. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.39:3-33 or any other law to the contrary, an owner of a vehicle registered as an historic vehicle, or any vehicle manufactured before 1945, shall not be required to display more than one special license plate issued for that vehicle, which plate shall be displayed on the rear of the vehicle.
L.1964,c.195,s.2; amended 1999, c.305.
NJSA 39:3-27.5
39:3-27.5 Amateur radio call letter registration plates.
1. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall cause to be issued to applicants who hold amateur radio licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission, registration plates for motor vehicles owned or leased by the applicants bearing the term "amateur radio" and the amateur radio call letters of the respective applicants. The director, upon request, shall cause to be issued duplicate plates, with such marks as the director may deem appropriate to distinguish them from the original plates, for any additional motor vehicle which an applicant may register.
L.1968,c.247,s.1; amended 1977, c.398; 2001, c.280, s.1.
NJSA 39:3-27.6
39:3-27.6 Application; form, fee.
2. Application for registration of such motor vehicles and for the issuance of such amateur radio call letter registration plates shall be made in such form and accompanied by such proof as the director shall prescribe. An additional fee of $15 shall be paid for the issuance or replacement of any such plates.
L.1968,c.247,s.2; amended 2001, c.280, s.2.
NJSA 39:3-27.7
39:3-27.7. Revocation or expiration; notification of director
Upon revocation or expiration of the amateur radio station license the motor vehicle registrant within 15 days after said revocation or expiration shall notify the director thereof. The director shall issue new registration and registration plates in lieu of such amateur radio call letter registration plates and shall charge the usual fee for the issuance of lost registration plates. If the holder of such amateur radio station call letter registration plates shall fail to notify the director as set forth herein, the director may revoke said motor vehicle registration.
L.1968, c. 247, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1968.
NJSA 39:3-27.8
39:3-27.8. Special license plate; fire department, first aid or rescue squad; member, spouse, parent or business firm
Upon the application of any person who is a compensated, partially compensated or volunteer member of any fire department in this State, the director may issue for a motor vehicle owned or leased by such person, or owned by the spouse or parent thereof, or owned by a business firm of which such person is the principal owner or stockholder a license plate bearing a Maltese Cross and the letters "F.D." The design and color for such plate shall be approved by the director.
Upon the application of any person who is a compensated, partially compensated or volunteer member of any first aid or rescue squad in this State, the director may issue for a motor vehicle owned or leased by such person, or owned by the spouse or parent thereof, or owned by a business firm of which such person is the principal owner or stockholder a special license plate. The design for such plate shall be approved by the director.
L.1977, c. 369, s. 1. Amended by L.1979, c. 447, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1980; L.1983, c. 74, s. 1, eff. Feb. 24, 1983.
NJSA 39:3-27.9
39:3-27.9. Issuance; proof of membership; fees
The special plate authorized by this act may be issued upon proof, satisfactory to the director, that the applicant is presently a bona fide member of a fire fighting department or first aid or rescue squad in this State. The fee for such plate shall be $15.00 in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of such motor vehicle.
L.1977, c. 369, s. 2. Amended by L.1979, c. 447, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1980.
NJSA 39:3-27.10
39:3-27.10. Termination of association; return of special plate
Any person lawfully in possession of such special plate who resigns, is removed or otherwise terminates or is terminated from his association with such fire department or first aid or rescue squad, shall return such special plate to the division within 15 days.
L.1977, c. 369, s. 2. Amended by L.1979, c. 447, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1980.
NJSA 39:3-27.11
39:3-27.11. Unauthorized uses
No person shall lend the special plate for use on a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued, or use the same for a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued.
L.1977, c. 369, s. 4.
NJSA 39:3-27.12
39:3-27.12. Violations; fine
Any person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be fined not less than $25.00 nor more than $50.00.
L.1977, c. 369, s. 5.
NJSA 39:3-27.13
39:3-27.13. National Guard registration plates
a. Upon the application of any person who is an active member of the New Jersey National Guard, or former active member who has been honorably separated from the New Jersey National Guard, as certified in either case by the Adjutant General, New Jersey Department of Defense, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue for the motor vehicle owned by such person special registration plates, of a design and at a fee to be prescribed by the director, identifying the holder as a member or former member of the "Air National Guard" or "Army National Guard," as the case may be, in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law.
b. The director shall permit any person who is an active member of the New Jersey National Guard with special National Guard registration plates to affix a National Guard "Minuteman" emblem, of a design approved by the director and the Adjutant General, New Jersey Department of Defense, to their registration plates in a manner approved by the director.
L. 1979, c. 456, s. 1. Amended by L. 1983, c. 132, s. 1; L. 1985, c. 488, s. 1, eff. Jan. 17, 1986.
NJSA 39:3-27.14
39:3-27.14. Interdepartmental rules, regulations
The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Adjutant General of the State Department of Defense shall promulgate and adopt interdepartmental rules and regulations governing the issuance and use of such registration plates, the design and affixation of the Minuteman emblem, and providing for their surrender by persons who cease to be members of the New Jersey National Guard for reasons other than honorable separation.
L. 1979, c. 456, s. 2. Amended by L. 1983, c. 132, s. 2; L. 1984, c. 181, s. 34, eff. Nov. 14, 1984; L. 1985, c. 488, s. 2, eff. Jan. 17, 1986.
NJSA 39:3-27.15
39:3-27.15. "Disabled veteran" license plate
1. Upon the application of any disabled veteran eligible to operate a motor vehicle in this State under the provision of R.S.39:3-10, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles may issue for a motor vehicle owned or leased by such a person a license plate bearing the term "Disabled Vet" and registration numbers to be selected from the following registration numbers which shall be reserved for disabled veterans: D V 1 through D V 9999 and 1 D V through 9999 D V. The plate shall resemble the following illustration:
NEW JERSEY
DV1
DISABLED VET
For the purposes of this section, "disabled veteran" shall mean any citizen and resident of this State now or hereafter honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active service in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States and who has been or shall be declared by the United States Veterans Administration, or its successor, to have a service-connected disability.
L.1979,c.457,s.1; amended 1997, c.159.
NJSA 39:3-27.16
39:3-27.16. Issuance; fee
The special plates authorized by this act may be issued upon proof, satisfactory to the director, that the applicant is a disabled veteran. The fee for such plates shall be $15.00 in addition to any other fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of such motor vehicle.
L.1979, c. 457, s. 2, eff. Aug. 22, 1980.
NJSA 39:3-27.17
39:3-27.17. Unauthorized use; prohibition
No person shall lend the special plates for use on a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued, or use the same for a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued.
L.1979, c. 457, s. 3, eff. Aug. 22, 1980.
NJSA 39:3-27.18
39:3-27.18. Violations; fine
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act shall be fined not less than $25.00 nor more than $50.00.
L.1979, c. 457, s. 4, eff. Aug. 22, 1980.
NJSA 39:3-27.19
39:3-27.19. Commuter vans, issuance of registration, plates
2. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles may issue, upon application on a form prepared by him, a registration certificate and registration plates for commuter vans as the application may indicate is warranted in accordance with the definition of these vehicles contained in R.S.39:1-1 for the registration period as fixed by the director.
For each vehicle used as a commuter van the applicant for the registration thereof shall pay an annual fee of $50 or, if the registration is not annual, the fee shall be fixed by the director in an amount proportionately less or greater than $50 and proportionately less or greater than any other fees or charges imposed by law and collected in connection with the registration fee.
The director shall design a plate to identify a vehicle as a commuter van.
L.1981,c.139,s.2; amended 1995,c.112,s.33.
NJSA 39:3-27.20
39:3-27.20. Termination of use; surrender of special plate
Upon the termination of service of any vehicle used as a commuter van, the owner of the van shall return such special plate to the Division of Motor Vehicles within 10 days.
L.1981, c. 139, s. 3.
NJSA 39:3-27.21
39:3-27.21. Unauthorized use of special plate
No person shall lend the special plate for use on a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued, or use the same for a motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which issued.
L.1981, c. 139, s. 4.
NJSA 39:3-27.22
39:3-27.22. Violations; fine
The fine for violating this act is not less than $25.00 nor more than $50.00.
L.1981, c. 139, s. 5.
NJSA 39:3-27.23
39:3-27.23. Rules and regulations
After consultation with the Department of Energy, the director is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.1981, c. 139, s. 6.
NJSA 39:3-27.24
39:3-27.24. Special "P.O.W." plates; plates to surviving spouse
Upon the application of any person who served in the armed forces of the United States and who was held as a prisoner of war by an enemy of the United States during any armed conflict, as certified by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue for the motor vehicle owned by such person special plates bearing the letters "P.O.W.," in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law. There shall be no cost to the applicant for these special plates. The applicant is required to pay the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles.
The surviving spouse of a former prisoner of war who is eligible to operate a motor vehicle in this State under the provision of R.S.39:3-10 may retain the special license plates obtained by the deceased spouse pursuant to this section for display on a motor vehicle registered to the surviving spouse under the provision of R.S.39:3-4.
L.1981,c.236,s.1; amended 1983,c.56,s.1; 1989,c.117,s.1.
