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NJ A1413

NJ A1413
Requires certain toll road operators and bi-state agency to allow drivers to choose towing company.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), which has jurisdiction over the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway, and the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), which has jurisdiction over the Atlantic City Expressway, to adopt regulations that allow motor vehicle operators on the respective authorities' toll roads to select a towing company for the provision of towing and storage services, provided however, that the respective authority may award contracts for towing and storage of motor vehicles deemed abandoned. The bill also requires the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (commission), which has jurisdiction over the Palisades Interstate Parkway, to adopt similar regulations for the Palisades Interstate Parkway and other roadways under the jurisdiction of the commission. The bill repeals sections of law concerning the registration of towing companies by the NJTA and SJTA.

AI Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), which oversees the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, and the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), which oversees the Atlantic City Expressway, to adopt regulations allowing motor vehicle operators on their respective toll roads to select a towing company for towing and storage services. However, the authorities may still award contracts for the towing and storage of vehicles deemed abandoned. The bill also requires the Palisades Interstate Park Commission to adopt similar regulations for the Palisades Interstate Parkway and other roads under its jurisdiction. Additionally, the bill repeals sections of law concerning the registration of towing companies by the NJTA and SJTA.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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