NJSA 39:4-30
39:4-30.  Exceptions to application of article;   "temporary"  or "in-transit"  registration plates
    Nothing in this article shall apply to any road building machinery, vehicle,  traction engine, steam roller or other apparatus or machinery running upon  railroad or street railway tracks, or a private railroad or railway, spur track  or switch, nor shall a license hereunder be required for any road building  machinery, vehicle, traction engine, steam roller or other apparatus or  machinery while actually used in any type of construction; provided, further,  however, that any such road building machinery, vehicle, traction engine,  roller or other apparatus or machinery of the kind may be operated or drawn,  subject to the following conditions:

    Any person, partnership or corporation may, with regard to such road building machinery, vehicle, traction engine, roller or other apparatus or machinery of the kind owned or controlled by it, obtain general registration and registration plates therefor of the style and kind provided for in this article, with the word  "temporary"  or  "in-transit"  stated thereon, but only  if the director is satisfied as to the financial responsibility of such person,  partnership or corporation to meet any claim for damages arising out of an  accident and satisfactory evidence of such responsibility has been filed with  him.

    The annual fee for the issuance of a certificate of registration, or duplicates thereof and five sets of  "temporary"  or  "in-transit"  plates bearing a number, corresponding to the number on the certificate of registration shall be $100.00.

    Such plates can be placed on any such road building machinery, vehicle, traction engine, roller or other apparatus or machinery, owned or operated by the person, partnership or corporation to whom the registration is issued, only  in moving to and from the location of any type of construction.

     Amended by L.1941, c. 257, p. 686, s. 1;  L.1949, c. 250, p. 804, s. 1; L.1951, c. 23, p. 73, s. 21;  L.1968, c. 130, s. 11, eff. Aug. 1, 1968; L.1975, c. 180, s. 11, eff. Jan. 1, 1976.
NJSA 39:4-31
39:4-31.  Violations of article;  fine
    A person violating a provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, pay such fine as may be imposed by the court, not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each violation.  In default of the payment thereof, the court imposing the fine may cause him to be imprisoned in the county jail of the county for a term not exceeding ninety days.

    The fine shall be paid over to the board or body charged with the maintenance of the road or highway upon which the violation occurs.

     Amended by L.1953, c. 36, p. 618, s. 4.
 
NJSA 39:4-31.1
39:4-31.1   Operation of low-speed vehicle on public roads; conditions.

 2. a.  A low-speed vehicle may be operated upon any public road or highway under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation with a posted speed of 25 miles per hour or  less. The commissioner may in the commissioner's discretion, by order, pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1998, c.28 (C.39:4-8.2 et seq.), permit the use of low-speed vehicles upon any road and highway under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation where the posted speed limit is greater than 25 miles per hour but not greater than 35 miles per hour.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the commissioner may by order prohibit the use of low-speed vehicles on any street under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation where the commissioner determines that the operation of low-speed vehicles would constitute a hazard.

 b. A low-speed vehicle may be operated upon any public road or highway under the jurisdiction of a county or municipality with a posted speed of 25 miles per hour or less. A municipality or county may, by ordinance, or a county may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, in the case of any street under municipal or county jurisdiction, permit the use of low-speed vehicles where the posted speed limit is greater than 25 miles per hour but not greater than 35 miles per hour.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, a municipality or county may, by ordinance, or a county may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, prohibit the use of low-speed vehicles on any street where the municipality or county determines that the operation of low-speed vehicles would constitute a hazard.

 c. A low-speed vehicle may enter an intersection and cross any public road or highway under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation where the posted speed is 35 miles per hour or less, provided that if the road or highway is more than two lanes or is divided, such crossings shall only occur at signalized intersections or at such non-signalized intersections as the commissioner in the commissioner's discretion determines are appropriate for such crossings either on the commissioner's own motion or at the request of a county or municipality.  A low-speed vehicle may enter an intersection and cross any public road or highway under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation where the posted speed is in excess of 35 miles per hour only at signalized intersections or at such non-signalized intersections as the commissioner in the commissioner's discretion determines are appropriate for such crossings either upon the commissioner's own motion or at the request of a county or municipality. 

 d. A low-speed vehicle may enter an intersection and cross any public road or highway under the jurisdiction of a county or municipality where the posted speed is 35 miles per hour or less, provided that if the road or highway is more than two lanes or is divided, such crossings shall only occur at signalized intersections or at such non-signalized intersections as the municipality by ordinance or the county, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, determines are appropriate for such crossing.  A low-speed vehicle may enter an intersection and cross any public road or highway under the jurisdiction of a county or municipality where the posted speed is in excess of 35 miles per hour only at signalized intersections or at such non-signalized intersections as the municipality by ordinance or the county by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, determines are appropriate for such crossing.

 e. Persons operating a low-speed vehicle upon a public road, street or highway or crossing a public road, street or highway in violation of this section shall be subject to the general penalties of this chapter.

 L.2005,c.273,s.2.
 
NJSA 39:4-31.2
39:4-31.2   Requirements for low-speed vehicles operated on public road, highway.

 3. a. Low-speed vehicles operated upon any public road or highway in this State shall be maintained in proper condition and comply with the equipment requirements and standards as set forth in 49 CFR s. 571.500, as amended and supplemented.

 Low-speed vehicles operated upon any public road or highway in this State shall be equipped with the following additional equipment:

 (1) Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop such vehicle;

 (2) An odometer;

 (3) A speedometer; and

 (4) The original manufacturer's vehicle identification number die stamped upon the body, or frame, or either or both of them, of the vehicle or the original manufacturer's vehicle identification number die stamped upon the engine or motor of the vehicle.

 b. All low-speed vehicles shall have a safety information decal as provided by the manufacturer affixed in a conspicuous place on the rear of the vehicle which shall display in prominent lettering "25 MPH Vehicle."

 c. Any person operating a low-speed vehicle without the equipment prescribed in this section shall, on conviction, be fined for each violation as provided in R.S.39:3-79.

  L.2005,c.273,s.3.
NJSA 39:4-31.3
39:4-31.3   Valid driver's license required for operation of low-speed vehicle; registration, insurance.

 4. a. Any person operating a low-speed vehicle in this State authorized pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2005, c.273 (C.39:4-31.1) shall be in possession of a valid driver's license pursuant to the applicable provisions of R.S.39:3-10.

 b. Low-speed vehicles operated on the roads and highways of this State shall be properly registered and insured in accordance with the provisions of R.S.39:3-4. All low-speed vehicles operated on the roads and highways of this State shall properly display a license plate issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission or issued pursuant to the laws of another state.

 The driver's license, the registration certificate of a motor vehicle and an insurance identification card shall be in the possession of the driver or operator at all times when he is in charge of a low-speed vehicle on the highways of this State.

 c. Every person operating a low-speed vehicle upon a public road, street or highway shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, and chapter 11 and chapter 12 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes applicable to the drivers of motor vehicles.

 L.2005,c.273,s.4.
 
NJSA 39:4-31.4
39:4-31.4   Certificate of origin of low-speed vehicle; waiver of liability by purchaser.

 5. a. When a new low-speed vehicle is delivered in this State by the manufacturer to his agent or a dealer, or a person purchasing directly from the manufacturer, the manufacturer shall execute and deliver to his agent or a dealer, or a person purchasing directly from the manufacturer, a certificate of origin,, and no person shall bring into this State any new low-speed vehicle unless he has in his possession the certificate of origin.  The certificate of origin shall contain the manufacturer's vehicle identification number and the motor number, if available, when the vehicle is sold, the name of the manufacturer, the manufacturer's shipping weight, and identify the vehicle as a low-speed vehicle, and provide a general description of the body, if any, the type and model and the gross vehicle weight rating.

 When a new low-speed vehicle is sold in this State, the manufacturer, his agent or a dealer shall execute and deliver to the purchaser an assignment of the certificate of origin, with the genuine names and business or residence addresses of both stated thereon, and certified to have been executed with full knowledge of the contents and with the consent of both purchaser and seller.  If, in connection with such sale, a security interest is taken or retained by the seller to secure all or a part of the purchase price of the vehicle, or is taken by a person who by making an advance or incurring an obligation gives value to enable the purchaser to acquire rights in the motor vehicle, the name and the business or residence address of the secured party or his assignee shall be noted on the manufacturer's certificate of origin. Nothing in this section shall apply to security interests in motor vehicles which constitute inventory held for sale, but such interests shall be subject to chapter 9 of Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes. 

 b. Each purchaser of a new low-speed vehicle in this State shall execute a waiver and certify to have purchased a low-speed vehicle with full knowledge of the potentially hazardous characteristics of such vehicles as detailed by the manufacturer or his agent or dealer.  The waiver shall be prepared by the manufacturer and kept in the possession of the manufacturer and his agent or dealer of low-speed vehicles.  An executed copy shall be provided to the purchaser.  The signing of this waiver by the purchaser shall serve to eliminate any liability of the manufacturer and his agent or dealer of low-speed vehicles.

 L.2005,c.273,s.5.
 
NJSA 39:4-31.5
39:4-31.5   Low-speed vehicle exempt from inspection.

 6. No low-speed vehicle shall be subject to a motor vehicle inspection by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.  The registered owner of a low-speed vehicle shall be required to maintain the vehicle in proper condition as required by section 3 of this act.

 L.2005,c.273,s.6.
NJSA 39:4-32
39:4-32.  Crossing roadway;  signals
    On highways where traffic at intersections is controlled by a traffic control signal or by traffic or police officers, pedestrians shall not cross a roadway against the  "stop"  signal unless otherwise specifically directed to go by a traffic or police officer, or official traffic control device.  A pedestrian crossing or starting across the intersection on a "Go"  signal shall have the right of way over all vehicles, including those making turns, until he has reached the opposite curb or place of safety, and no operator of a  vehicle shall fail to yield the right of way to him.

     Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 74, s. 22.
 
NJSA 39:4-33
39:4-33.  Use of designated crosswalk;  keeping to right
    At intersections where traffic is directed by a police officer or traffic signal, no pedestrian shall enter upon or cross the highway at a point other than a crosswalk.  Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right  half of crosswalks.

     Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 74, s. 23.
 
NJSA 39:4-34
39:4-34.  Pedestrians to cross within crosswalk or at right angles; facing traffic;  sidewalks
    Where traffic is not controlled and directed either by a police officer or a  traffic control signal, pedestrians shall cross the roadway within a crosswalk  or, in the absence of a crosswalk, and where not otherwise prohibited, at right  angles to the roadway.  It shall be unlawful for a pedestrian to cross any  highway having roadways separated by a medial barrier, except where provision  is made for pedestrian crossing.  On all highways where there are no sidewalks  or paths provided for pedestrian use, pedestrians shall, when practicable, walk  only on the extreme left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing approaching  traffic.

    Where sidewalks are provided it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk  along and upon an adjacent roadway.

     Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 74, s. 25;  L.1970, c. 156, s. 1, eff. July 24, 1970;  L.1981, c. 220, s. 1, eff. July 20, 1981.
NJSA 39:4-35
39:4-35.  Pedestrian's right to complete crossing
    No operator of a vehicle shall fail to give the right-of-way to a pedestrian  at a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked, where the pedestrian having started  to cross with the proper signal finds himself still within the intersection  when the signal changes.

     Amended by L.1981, c. 220, s. 2, eff. July 20, 1981.
 
NJSA 39:4-36
39:4-36   Driver to yield to pedestrian, exceptions; violations, penalties.

 39:4-36. a. The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except at crosswalks when the movement of traffic is being regulated by police officers or traffic control signals, or where otherwise prohibited by municipal, county, or State regulation, and except where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided, but no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. Nothing contained herein shall relieve a pedestrian from using due care for his safety.

 Whenever any vehicle is stopped to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.

 Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

 Nothing contained herein shall relieve a driver from the duty to exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway.

 b. A person violating this section shall, upon conviction thereof, pay a fine to be imposed by the court in the amount of $100. The court may also impose a term of imprisonment not to exceed 15 days.

 c. Of each fine imposed and collected pursuant to subsection b. of this section, $50 shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer who shall annually deposit the moneys into the "Pedestrian Safety Enforcement and Education Fund" created by section 1 of P.L.2005, c.86 (C.39:4-36.2)

 Amended 1951, c.23, s.26; 1981, c.220, s.3; 2005, c.86, s.2
 
NJSA 39:4-36.1
39:4-36.1.  Crossing having pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing; right of way
    Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

     L.1951, c. 23, p. 74, s. 24.
NJSA 39:4-36.2
39:4-36.2   "Pedestrian Safety Enforcement and Education Fund."

 1. There is created in the Division of Highway and Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety a nonlapsing revolving fund to be known as the "Pedestrian Safety Enforcement and Education Fund." This fund shall be a repository for moneys provided pursuant to subsection c. of R.S.39:4-36 and shall be administered by the Division of Highway and Traffic Safety.  Moneys deposited in the fund, and any interest earned thereon, shall be used for the purpose of making grants to municipalities and counties with pedestrian safety problems. Priority in awarding grants shall be given to municipalities and counties requesting funds in order to take remedial steps for intersections that have been identified as demonstrating pedestrian safety problems in accordance with P.L.  , c. (C.    )(now pending before the Legislature as Senate Bill No. 251(2R)).

 L.2005,c.86,s.1.
 
NJSA 39:4-36.3
39:4-36.3   Findings, declarations relative to pedestrian safety.

 1. The Legislature finds and declares:

 a. every year almost 5,000 pedestrians are killed in automobile accidents in the United States, accounting for roughly 12 percent of all persons killed in motor vehicle crashes;

 b. in New Jersey, from 1996 to 2001, the number of pedestrian fatalities declined by an average of seven percent per year; but this promising trend ended in 2002 when the number of pedestrian deaths in the State increased 26 percent from 2001;

 c. the 183 pedestrian fatalities in 2002 constitute 23 percent of all traffic-related deaths in the State, the highest rate since 1993; and

 d. therefore, it is fitting and appropriate that this State assess the safety of its intersections and take steps to increase the safety of its pedestrians.

 L.2005,c.158,s.1.
 
NJSA 39:4-36.4
39:4-36.4   Identification of problem intersections.

 2.  The Commissioner of Transportation shall identify intersections controlled by a traffic control signal where making a right turn upon "Stop" or "Caution" signals presents demonstrated pedestrian safety problems.  If an intersection identified by the commissioner is  under State jurisdiction, the commissioner shall prohibit drivers from making right turns upon "Stop" or "Caution" signals at the intersection.  If an intersection identified by the commissioner is under municipal or county authority, the commissioner shall request that the relevant authority prohibit drivers from making right turns upon "Stop" or "Caution" signals at the intersection.

 L.2005,c.158,s.2.
NJSA 39:4-37
39:4-37.  Regulating crossing at intersections by local authorities
    Local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may regulate by ordinance, which shall first be approved by the director, the crossing of pedestrians at intersections of roadways where traffic on the roadways is controlled by traffic control signals.

     Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 75, s. 27.
 
NJSA 39:4-37.1
39:4-37.1   Right-of-way crossing intersection for blind person, guide dog instructor.

 1. Any blind person using as a guide a walking cane, predominantly white or metallic in color or any blind person using as a guide a seeing-eye dog or other dog trained as a guide for the blind, equipped with a rigid "U" -shaped harness such as customarily used on dog guides or any guide dog instructor engaged in instructing a guide dog shall have the right-of-way in crossing any highway or any intersection thereof, and all drivers of vehicles shall yield the right-of-way to such blind person or guide dog instructor engaged in instructing a guide dog although traffic on said highway or intersection thereof is controlled by traffic signals, anything in the motor vehicle and traffic laws of this State to the contrary notwithstanding.  The failure of a blind person or guide dog instructor to comply with the provisions of this act shall not give rise to a conclusive presumption of contributory negligence by such person.  The provisions of this section shall not apply where traffic is specially directed by a traffic or police officer.

 L.1939,c.274,s.1; amended 1946, c.208; 1971, c.81; 1999, c.264, s.2.
 
NJSA 39:4-38
39:4-38.  Vehicles travelling upon street car route to give way to street car;  intersections;  overtaking and passing street cars
    The driver or person in control of a vehicle traveling upon a regular street  car route, and proceeding so as to obstruct the passage of the street car,  shall immediately upon signal from the person in control thereof, give way  thereto.

    When a street car has lawfully entered and is crossing an intersection, no driver of a vehicle shall drive upon or across the car tracks within the intersection in front of the street car when there is hazard of a collision.

    The driver of a vehicle upon overtaking and passing a street car shall not turn in front of such street car so as to interfere with or impede its movement.

     Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 75, s. 28.
NJSA 39:4-39
39:4-39.  Distance to be kept behind street car
    A driver of a vehicle when following a street car, upon the street car tracks, shall keep at least ten feet behind the car.
 
NJSA 39:4-40
39:4-40.  Passing street car
    The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake and pass upon the left, a street  car proceeding in the same direction, whether actually in motion or temporarily  at rest, when a travelable portion of the highway exists to the right of the  street car, even though that portion of the highway is occupied by traffic, but  this provision shall not apply to one-way streets.

    The driver of a vehicle overtaking a street car, stopped for the purpose of  receiving or discharging a passenger, shall bring the vehicle to a full stop,  at least ten feet in the rear of the nearest entrance or exit of the street car  then in use, and shall remain stationary until the passenger has boarded the  car or reached the adjacent sidewalk.  Where a safety zone has been  established, a vehicle if otherwise permitted to proceed need not be brought to  a full stop before passing the street car but may proceed past the car at a  speed not greater than is reasonable and proper and with due caution for the  safety of pedestrians.
 
NJSA 39:4-41
39:4-41.  Driving through safety zones prohibited
    No driver of a vehicle shall drive through a safety zone, unless directed to  do so by a police or traffic officer or official sign.
NJSA 39:4-42
39:4-42.  Action of motorman on collision
    The motorman or driver of a street car which collides with a person or vehicle shall stop immediately, give his name and address and render any assistance that may be required to an injured person.
 
NJSA 39:4-43
39:4-43.  Crossing signals
    The motorman or driver of a street car, on approaching road intersections or  street crossings, shall sound his signal in quick succession at a reasonable  distance from the intersection.  No person shall knowingly delay or hinder the  passage of the car.
 
NJSA 39:4-44
39:4-44.  Car stops
    Every street railway company may establish certain road intersections, street crossings or other points along its railway as regular stops, and unless  otherwise ordered by the board of public utility commissioners, or by the board  or body having charge of streets in a municipality it shall not be necessary  for the railway company to stop its cars for the purpose of taking on or  letting off passengers at any place other than at the established stops.

    When the established stops are at road intersections or street crossings, the near side of the intersection or crossing shall be designated as the established stop, except that, at special intersections or crossings or under special conditions where in the judgment of the street railway company, the board of public utility commissioners or the local authorities, the convenience  or safety of the public will be better served, the far side may be designated  as the established stop.
NJSA 39:4-45
39:4-45.  Obstruction of crosswalks by street cars
    The cars of a street railway company shall not be allowed to obstruct the crosswalks of a street.
 
NJSA 39:4-46
39:4-46.  Commercial motor vehicle identification; GVWR to be displayed

 39:4-46.  a.  Every vehicle used for commercial purposes on a street or highway, except for passenger automobiles and vehicles owned or leased by a pharmacy and utilized for the transportation or delivery of drugs, shall have conspicuously displayed thereon, or on a name plate affixed thereto, the name of the owner, lessee or lessor of the vehicle and the name of the municipality in which the owner, lessee or lessor has his principal place of business. Franchised public utilities and operators of fleets of 50 or more commercial vehicles, shall be exempted from displaying the name of the municipality, provided that their vehicles display a corporate identification number.  The sign or name plate shall be in plain view and not less than three inches high. Where available space for lettering is limited, either by the design of the vehicle or by the presence of other legally specified identification markings, making a strict compliance herewith impractical, the size of the lettering required by this section shall be as close to three inches high as is possible, within the limited space area, provided the name is clearly visible and readily identifiable.  In the case of a combination of two vehicles the requirements of this section will be served when either unit of the combination conforms with the above identification specifications. No person shall operate or drive or cause or permit to be operated or driven on a road or highway a commercial vehicle, except for passenger automobiles and vehicles owned or leased by a pharmacy and utilized for the transportation or delivery of drugs, which does not conform hereto.

 For purposes of this section, a franchised public utility means a public utility, as defined in R.S.48:2-13, that has a defined geographical service territory approved by the Board of Public Utilities.

 b.  Every owner of a commercial motor vehicle as defined in section 3 of P.L.1990, c.103 (C.39:3-10.11) which has a gross vehicle weight rating or a combined gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more and is registered or principally garaged in this State shall display the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for the vehicle in the manner set forth in subsection a. of this section.  For purposes of this subsection, GVWR means the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a single or combination (articulated) vehicle, or registered gross weight, whichever is greater.  Any person who knowingly displays or causes to be displayed on a commercial motor vehicle a GVWR less than the actual GVWR, or an owner who knowingly permits a commercial motor vehicle owned by him to be operated in this State with a displayed GVWR less than the actual GVWR shall, for each offense, be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned for a term of not more than 90 days, or both.

Amended 1959, c.76; 1964, c.66; 1986, c.77; 1990, c.103, s.32; 1997, c.158.