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NJ A5800

Authorizes purchaser of automobile by private sale to operate automobile for three-day period following purchase without permanent registration or transfer of title.


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Introduced
06/01/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes a person who purchases a passenger automobile through a private sale from a person who is not a dealer or used motor vehicle dealer to operate the automobile on the roadways in the State for a period of three days, provided that the automobile is properly insured and the person who purchased the automobile temporarily registers the automobile pursuant to the bill and displays on the automobile the temporary license plate provided pursuant to the bill. In order to be authorized to operate an automobile in such a manner, the automobile purchaser is required to submit information to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) through the commission's website. Once that information is submitted, the commission is required to provide the person with a receipt by electronic mail that proves that the person temporarily registered the automobile with the commission, which may serve as proof of the registration status of the automobile, and a printable temporary license plate, which is to be displayed on the automobile. The commission is required to maintain a record of the information submitted through the website and the temporary license plates provided to applicants in a database or registry, which is to be accessible to law enforcement officers. Any person violating the provisions of the bill is to be subject to a fine up to $100. Any person that provides an intentional misstatement of any fact is subject to the penalties provided by law concerning the provision of falsified information to the commission. The bill also includes a temporary provision that authorizes the chief administrator of the commission to expand the three-day time period under the bill to a 10-day time period during the Coronavirus disease 2019 public health emergency.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes a person who purchases a passenger automobile through a private sale in New Jersey to operate the vehicle on the roads for up to three days without permanent registration or title transfer, provided the vehicle is properly insured and the purchaser temporarily registers it with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and displays a temporary license plate. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the MVC chief administrator can extend this period to up to 10 days. The bill also requires the MVC to maintain a database of these temporary registrations accessible to law enforcement, and imposes a fine of up to $100 for violations, with penalties for intentional misstatements.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 06/01/2021)

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