Bill > S2559

This bill authorizes the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) to use "bus obstruction monitoring systems," which are camera systems on buses, to enforce rules against vehicles illegally stopping, standing, or parking in dedicated bus lanes, bus stop zones, or designated bicycle lanes, referred to as "covered violations." These systems will be operated by trained NJT employees or certified contractors, and drivers will be alerted by signs on the buses. Recorded images of violations will be reviewed by authorized personnel, and citations will be mailed to vehicle owners with fines starting at $45 for the first offense, increasing for subsequent violations within a year. The bill outlines procedures for contesting citations, including specific exemptions, and requires NJT to conduct a public education campaign and issue warning notices for a period before active enforcement begins. Collected fines will cover administrative costs, with any excess revenue funding Access Link, a paratransit service for individuals with disabilities. The bill also mandates annual reporting on the program's effectiveness and allows NJT to adopt necessary regulations for its implementation.