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NJ S1495
Eliminates driver's license suspension for failure to pay parking tickets; requires registration suspension for more than five parking tickets.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill eliminates suspension of a person's driver's license as a penalty for failure to make required court appearances for outstanding parking tickets or failure to pay those tickets. But the bill does require suspension of a person's motor vehicle registration for failure to make more than five required court appearances related to outstanding parking tickets or for failure to pay more than five of those tickets.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the suspension of a person's driver's license as a penalty for failure to appear in court or pay outstanding parking tickets. However, it requires the suspension of a person's motor vehicle registration if the person fails to appear in court or pay more than five parking tickets. The bill also allows courts to consider a person's ability to pay and provide alternatives, such as installment plans or community service, for outstanding parking fines and penalties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety 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/S1495 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1495_I1.HTM |
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