Article III
 
NJSA 39:5F-5.

39:5F-5.   Collateral to secure appearance;  personal recognizance
    When issuing a citation for a traffic violation, a police officer shall issue the citation to a motorist who possesses a driver's license issued by a party jurisdiction and shall not, subject to the exceptions noted in section 6 of this act, require the motorist to post collateral to secure appearance, if the officer receives the motorist's personal recognizance that he will comply with the terms of the citation.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 5, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-6.

39:5F-6.   Personal recognizance
    Personal recognizance is acceptable only if not prohibited by law.  If mandatory appearance is required, it shall take place immediately following issuance of the citation.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 6, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-7.

39:5F-7.   Report of motorists failure to comply with terms of citation
   Upon failure of a motorist to comply with the terms of a traffic citation, the appropriate official shall report the failure to comply to the licensing authority of the jurisdiction in which the traffic citation was issued.  The report shall be made in accordance with procedures specified by the issuing jurisdiction and shall contain information as specified in the Compact Manual as minimum requirements for effective processing by the home jurisdiction.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 7, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-8.

39:5F-8.   Transmission of report to home jurisdiction of motorist
    Upon receipt of the report, the licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction shall transmit to the licensing authority in the home jurisdiction  of the motorist the information in a form and content as contained in the  Compact Manual.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 8, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-9

39:5F-9.  Suspension of driving privilege by issuing jurisdiction
    The licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction need not suspend the driving privilege of a motorist for whom a report has been transmitted.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 9, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-10

39:5F-10.  Limitation on transmission of report;  date of transmission
   The licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction shall not transmit a report on any violation if the date of transmission is more than 6 months after  the date on which the traffic citation was issued.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 10, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-11

39:5F-11.  Limitation on transmission of report;  date of issuance of citation
    The licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction shall not transmit a report on any violation where the date of issuance of the citation predates the  most recent of the effective dates of entry for the two jurisdictions affected.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 11, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.

       Article IV
 
NJSA 39:5F-12

39:5F-12.  Suspension of drivers license by home jurisdiction
    Upon receipt of a report of a failure to comply from the licensing authority  of the issuing jurisdiction, the licensing authority of the home jurisdiction  shall notify the motorist and initiate a suspension action, in accordance with  the home jurisdiction's procedures, to suspend the motorist's driver's license  until satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the traffic  citation has been furnished to the home jurisdiction licensing authority.  Due  process safeguards will be accorded.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 12, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-13.
39:5F-13.   Record of actions;  reports to issuing jurisdiction
    The licensing authority of the home jurisdiction shall maintain a record of  actions taken and make reports to issuing jurisdictions as provided in the Compact Manual.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 13, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.

       Article V
 
NJSA 39:5F-14

39:5F-14.  Effect on other laws or agreements
    Except as expressly required by provisions of this compact, nothing contained herein shall be construed to affect the right of any party jurisdiction to apply any of its other laws relating to license to drive to any  person or circumstance, or to invalidate or prevent any driver license agreement or other cooperative arrangements between a party jurisdiction and a nonparty jurisdiction.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 14, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.

       Article VI
 
NJSA 39:5F-15

39:5F-15.  Board of compact administrators
    For the purpose of administering the provisions of this compact and to serve  as a governing body for the resolution of all matters relating to the operation  of this compact, a Board of Compact Administrators is established. The board  shall be composed of one representative from each party jurisdiction, to be  known as the compact administrator.  The compact administrator shall be  appointed by the chief executive of the jurisdiction and shall serve and be  subject to removal in accordance with the laws of his jurisdiction.  A compact  administrator may provide for the discharge of his duties and the performance  of his functions as a board member by an alternate.  An alternate may not serve  on the board unless written notification of his identity has been given to the  board.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 15, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-16

39:5F-16.  Voting;  action of boar
   Each member of the Board of Compact Administrators shall be entitled to one  vote.  No action of the board shall be binding unless taken at a meeting at  which a majority of the total number of votes on the board are cast in favor.   Action by the board shall be only at a meeting at which a majority of the  party jurisdictions are represented.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 16, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-17

39:5F-17.  Chairman and vice-chairman
    The board shall elect annually, from its membership, a chairman and vice-chairman.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 17, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-18

39:5F-18.  Bylaws
    The board shall adopt bylaws, not inconsistent with the provisions of this compact or the laws of a party jurisdiction, for the conduct of its business and shall have the power to amend and rescind its bylaws.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 18, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-19

39:5F-19.  Donations and grants
    The board may accept for any of its purposes and functions under this compact any and all donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, conditional or otherwise, from any jurisdiction, the United States, or any other governmental agency, and may receive, utilize and dispose of the same.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 19, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-20

39:5F-20.  Contracts for or acceptance of services or personnel
    The board may contract with, or accept services or personnel from any governmental or intergovernmental agency, persons, firm or corporation, or any private, nonprofit organization or institution.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 20, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-21

39:5F-21.  Procedures and forms
    The board shall formulate all necessary procedures and develop uniform forms  and documents for administering the provisions of this compact.  All procedures  and forms adopted pursuant to board action shall be contained in the Compact  Manual.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 21, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.

        Article VII
 
NJSA 39:5F-22

39:5F-22.  Effective upon adoption by at least two jurisdictions
   This compact shall become effective when it has been adopted by at least two  jurisdictions.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 22, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-23

39:5F-23.  Entry into compact;  resolution of ratification;  effective date
    a.  Entry into the compact shall be made by a Resolution of Ratification executed by the authorized officials of the applying jurisdiction and submitted  to the chairman of the board.

    b.  The resolution shall be in a form and content as provided in the Compact  Manual and shall include statements that in substance are as follows:

    (1) A citation of the authority by which the jurisdiction is empowered to become a party to this compact.

    (2) Agreement to comply with the terms and provisions of the compact.

     (3) That compact entry is with all jurisdictions then party to the compact and with any jurisdiction that legally becomes a party to the compact.

     c.  The effective date of entry shall be specified by the applying jurisdiction, but it shall not be less than 60 days after notice has been given  by the chairman of the Board of Compact Administrators or by the secretariat of  the board to each party jurisdiction that the resolution from the applying  jurisdiction has been received.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 23, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-24

39:5F-24.  Withdrawal
    A party jurisdiction may withdraw from this compact by official written notice to the other party jurisdictions, but a withdrawal shall not take effect  until 90 days after notice of withdrawal is given.  The notice shall be  directed to the compact administrator of each member jurisdiction.  No withdrawal shall affect the validity of this compact as to the remaining party jurisdictions.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 24, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.

       Article VIII
 
NJSA 39:5F-25

39:5F-25.  Violations not covered by compact
    The provisions of this compact shall not apply to parking or standing violations, highway weight limit violations, and violations of law governing the transportation of hazardous materials.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 25, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.

       Article IX
 
NJSA 39:5F-26

39:5F-26.  Amendment
    This compact may be amended from time to time.  Amendments shall be presented in resolution form to the chairman of the Board of Compact Administrators and may be initiated by one or more party jurisdictions.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 26, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-27

39:5F-27.  Endorsement of amendment
    Adoption of an amendment shall require endorsement of all party jurisdictions and shall become effective 30 days after the date of the last endorsement.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 27, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5F-28

39:5F-28.  Failure to respond as endorsement
    Failure of a party jurisdiction to respond to the compact chairman within 120 days after receipt of the proposed amendment shall constitute endorsement.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 28, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.

       Article X
 
NJSA 39:5F-29

39:5F-29.  Construction;  severability
    This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes stated herein.  The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party jurisdiction or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government agency, person, or circumstance,  the compact shall not be affected thereby.  If this compact shall be held  contrary to the constitution of any jurisdiction party thereto, the compact  shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining jurisdictions and in  full force and effect as to the jurisdiction affected as to all severable  matters.

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 29, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.

       Article XI
 
NJSA 39:5F-30

39:5F-30.  Title of compact
    This compact shall be known and may be cited as the  "Nonresident Violator Compact" .

     L.1983, c. 46, s. 30, eff. Jan. 28, 1983.
 
NJSA 39:5G-1

39:5G-1   Penalties for violations of limousine laws; enforcement.
 18. A person who shall own and operate a limousine in any street in this State in violation of the provisions of article 2 of chapter 16 of Title 48 of the Revised Statutes or of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes shall be subject to the following penalties:

 a. (1) For operating a limousine without a license issued by a municipality pursuant to R.S.48:16-17, knowingly permitting a driver to operate a limousine without a validly issued driver's license or a validly issued commercial driver license if required pursuant to N.J.A.C.13:21-23.1, failure to have filed an insurance policy in the amount of $1,500,000 which is currently in force as provided in R.S.48:16-14 or in the amounts required pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1999, c.356 (C.48:16-22.4), operating a limousine in which the number of passengers exceeds the maximum seating capacity as provided in R.S.48:16-13 or section 2 of P.L.1997, c.356 (C.48:16-13.1): a fine of $2,500 for the first offense and a fine of $5000 for the second or subsequent offense;

 (2) For operating a limousine without the special registration plates required pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1979, c.224 (C.39:3-19.5), or operating a limousine without the limousine being properly inspected as provided in R.S.39:8-1: a fine of $1,250 for the first offense and a fine of $2,500 for the second or subsequent offense;

 (3) For operating a limousine without the attached sideboards required by section 11 of P.L.1999, c.356 (C.48:16-22.1), failure to retain within the limousine appropriate proof of insurance or failure to execute and deliver to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles the power of attorney required pursuant to R.S.48:16-16: a fine of $250 for the first offense and $500 for the second and subsequent offense;

 (4) For failure to be equipped with a two-way communications system, a removable first-aid kit or an operable fire extinguisher as required by section 11 of P.L.1999, c.356 (C.48:16-22.1), or any other violation of the provisions of article 2 of chapter 16 of Title 48 of the Revised Statutes other than those enumerated in this subsection: a fine of $50 for the first offense and $100 for the second and subsequent offense.

 b. Violations of this section shall be enforced and penalties collected in a summary proceeding pursuant to "The Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). The Superior Court or any municipal court where the violation was detected, or where the defendant was apprehended, shall have jurisdiction to enforce this section.  Penalties imposed pursuant to this section shall be in addition to those otherwise imposed according to law.  All penalties collected pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be forwarded as provided in R.S.39:5-40 and subsection b. of R.S.39:5-41.

 L.1999,c.356,s.18; amended 2001, c.416, s.11.
 
NJSA 39:6-23

39:6-23.  Short title
    This act shall be known and may be cited as the  "Motor Vehicle Security-Responsibility Law."

     L.1952, c. 173, p. 548, s. 1.
 
NJSA 39:6-24

39:6-24.  Definitions
    The following words and phrases, when used in this act, shall, for the purposes of this act, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

     "Director" --The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety.

     "License" --Any license, temporary instruction permit or temporary license  issued under the laws of this State pertaining to the licensing of persons to  operate motor vehicles.

     "Nonresident's operating privilege" --The privilege conferred upon a nonresident by the laws of this State pertaining to the operation by him of a motor vehicle, or the use of a motor vehicle owned by him, in this State.

     "State" --Any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any province of the Dominion of Canada.

     L.1952, c. 173, p. 548, s. 2.
 
NJSA 39:6-25

39:6-25.     Security deposit
    (a)  If 20 days after the receipt of a report of a motor vehicle accident within this State which has resulted in bodily injury or death, or damage to thêproperty of any one person in excess of $500.00, the director does not have on file evidence satisfactory to him that the person who would otherwise be required to file security under subsection (b) of this section has been released̂from liability, or has been finally adjudicated not to be liable, or has executed a duly acknowledged written agreement providing for the payment of an agreed amount in installments with respect to all claims for injuries or damages resulting from the accident, and in the event of an accident involving an automobile, required to have coverage for personal injury protection benefits pursuant to P.L. 1972, c. 70 (C. 39:6A-1 et seq.), has also reimbursed or has executed a duly acknowledged written agreement to pay an agreed amount in installments to reimburse the Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment Fund for the payment of all personal injury protection benefits the fund has made or shall make pursuant to section 7 or section 10 of P.L. 1972, c. 198 (C. 39:6-86.1 and C. 39:6-86.4) by reason of the failure of such person to have the requisite insurance coverage in effect, the director shall determine the amount of security which may be necessary in his judgment to satisfy any reimbursement, judgment or judgments for damages resulting from such accident as may be recovered against each operator or owner in view of the total insurance protection available to the injured party. The Director of the Division of Motor̂Vehicles shall promulgate such rules as may be necessary to set forth those instances where deposit of security is necessary.

    (b)  The director may, within 90 days after the receipt of such report of âmotor vehicle accident, suspend the license of each operator and all registrations of each owner of a motor vehicle in any manner involved in such accident, and if such operator is a nonresident the privilege of operating a motor vehicle within this State, and if such owner is a nonresident the privilege of the use within this State of any motor vehicle owned by him, unlesŝsuch operator or owner or both shall deposit security in the sum so determined by the director; provided, notice of such suspension shall be sent by the director to such operator and owner not less than 10 days prior to the effectivêdate of such suspension and shall state the amount required as security.  Where erroneous information is given the director with respect to the matters set forth in paragraph (1), (2) or (3) of subsection (c) of this section, he may take appropriate action as hereinbefore provided, within 90 days after receipt by him of correct information with respect to said matters.

    (c)  This section shall not apply under the conditions stated in section 4 of this act nor:

    (1)  To such operator or owner, if such owner had in effect, at the time of̂such accident, a motor vehicle liability policy with respect to the motor vehicle involved in such accident;

    (2)  To such operator, if not the owner of such motor vehicle, if there waŝin effect at the time of such accident a motor vehicle liability policy or bond with respect to his operation of motor vehicles not owned by him;

    (3)  To such operator or owner if the liability of such operator or owner for damages resulting from such accident is, in the judgment of the director, covered by any other form of liability insurance policy or bond; nor

    (4)  To any person qualifying as a self-insurer under section 30 of this act, or to any person operating a motor vehicle for such self-insurer.

    No such policy or bond shall be effective under this section unless issued by an insurance company or surety company authorized to do business in this State, except that if such motor vehicle was not registered in this State, or was a motor vehicle which was registered elsewhere than in this State at the effective date of the policy or bond, or the most recent renewal thereof, such policy or bond shall not be effective under this section unless the insurance company or surety company if not authorized to do business in this State shall execute a power of attorney authorizing the director to accept service on its behalf of notice or process in any action upon such policy or bond arising out of such accident; provided, however, every such policy or bond is subject, if the accident has resulted in bodily injury or death, to a limit, exclusive of interest and costs, of not less than $15,000.00 because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident and, subject to said limit for one person, to a limit of not less than $30,000.00 because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident, and, if the accident has resulted in injury to or destruction of property, to a limit of not less than $5,000.00 because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident and if policy or bond is applicable to an automobile required to have coverage for personal injury protection benefits pursuant to P.L. 1972, c. 70 (C. 39:6A-1 et seq.), it shall include an amount to cover personal injury protection benefits as required by that act.

    L. 1952, c. 173, s. 3; amended 1958,c.95,s.1; 1959,c.78; 1967,c.188; 1971,217,s.2; 1972,c.199,s.1; 1975,c.252; 1988,c.119,s.12.
 
NJSA 39:6-26

39:6-26.  Inapplicability of requirements as to security and suspension
    The requirements as to security and suspension in section 3 of this act shall not apply:

    (a) to the operator or the owner of a motor vehicle involved in an accident  wherein no injury or damage was caused to the person or property of any one  other than such operator or owner;

    (b) to the operator or the owner of a motor vehicle legally parked at the time of the accident;

    (c) to the owner of a motor vehicle if at the time of the accident the vehicle was being operated without his permission, express or implied, or was parked by a person who had been operating such motor vehicle without such permission;  or to the operator if he was a chauffeur or operator employed by the owner of the motor vehicle and was operating with the permission of the owner.

    (d) if, prior to the date that the director would otherwise suspend license  and registration or nonresident's operating privilege under section 3 of this  act, there shall be filed with the director evidence satisfactory to him that  the person who would otherwise have to file security has been released from  liability or been finally adjudicated not to be liable or has executed a duly  acknowledged written agreement providing for the payment of an agreed amount in  installments, with respect to all claims for injuries or damages resulting from  the accident and with respect to an accident involving an automobile, required  to have coverage for personal injury protection benefits pursuant to P.L.1972,  c. 70, has also reimbursed or executed a duly acknowledged written agreement to  pay an agreed amount in installments to reimburse the Unsatisfied Claim and  Judgment Fund for the payments it has made or shall make pursuant to section 7  or section 10 of P.L.        , c. (Assembly Bill No. 803 presently  pending in the Legislature) by reason of the failure of such person to have the  requisite insurance coverage in effect.

     L.1952, c. 173, p. 551, s. 4.  Amended by L.1972, c. 199, s. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1973.