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NJ A1365

NJ A1365
Prohibits school buses from traveling in left lane of roadway except for turning and emergencies.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits school buses from driving in the left lane of a roadway except for turning and emergencies. Under the bill, when a roadway has been divided into two or more lanes of traffic in any one direction, a school bus is prohibited from being driven in the left-hand lane or lanes, except for the following circumstances: (1) to the extent necessary to prepare for a left turn, a school may be driven in the farthest left lane for up to one mile to prepare for a left-hand turn; (2) when necessary to enter or leave a roadway by entrance or exit to or from the left lane, a school bus may be driven in the farthest left lane for up to one mile to prepare to enter or leave the roadway; or (3) when reasonably necessary in response to emergency conditions, such as poor visibility, snow, accidents, or the presence of emergency vehicles. A violation of the bill's provisions is to result in a fine of not less than $100 or more than $300 and a surcharge of $50.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits school buses from driving in the left lane of a roadway, except for when making left turns, entering or exiting the roadway, or responding to emergency conditions such as poor visibility, snow, accidents, or the presence of emergency vehicles. The bill imposes a fine of not less than $100 or more than $300, plus a $50 surcharge, for violating these provisions.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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