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NJ A4743

NJ A4743
Allows utility task vehicles used for farm operation to travel on public roadways.


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

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill allows farmers to register a utility task vehicle used for farm operation with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and to operate a utility task vehicles on public highways. Under current law, utility task vehicles are prohibited from operating on a public highway at any time from sunset to sunrise, with certain exceptions. Utility task vehicles are required to operate in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. As defined in this bill, the term "utility task vehicle" means any motorized utility or off-road vehicle with four wheels designed with seating for the operator and one or more passengers, side-by-side, and a steering wheel for steering control.

AI Summary

This bill allows farmers to register utility task vehicles used for farm operations with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and operate them on public highways. Under current law, utility task vehicles are generally prohibited from operating on public highways at night, but this bill removes that restriction. The term "utility task vehicle" is defined in the bill as a motorized off-road vehicle with four wheels, seating for the operator and one or more passengers, and a steering wheel for control.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee (on 09/12/2024)

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