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NJ S1483
NJ S1483Requires Division of Highway Traffic Safety to conduct public awareness campaign regarding bicyclist and pedestrian safety.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety to establish a public awareness campaign to provide information to the public concerning bicyclist and pedestrian safety. The campaign is to include, but is not limited to, information regarding the provisions under current law that require a person operating a bicycle to keep to the right side of the road, the penalties and dangers associated with violating this provision, information regarding the provisions under current law concerning motorists safely passing a pedestrian, bicycle, low-speed electric bicycle, low-speed electric scooter, or any other lawful personal conveyance, and the penalties and dangers associated with violating this provision.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety, within the Department of Law and Public Safety, must create a public awareness campaign focused on the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. This campaign will educate the public on existing laws, such as the requirement for cyclists to ride on the right side of the road and the rules for motorists when passing pedestrians, bicycles, low-speed electric bicycles, low-speed electric scooters, or other personal conveyances, and will also highlight the penalties and dangers associated with breaking these laws.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1483 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1483_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1483_I1.HTM |
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