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NJ S1390
NJ S1390Requires Division of Highway Traffic Safety to conduct public awareness campaign regarding bicyclist and pedestrian safety.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 about existing laws, such as the requirement for bicycle riders to stay to the right side of the road, and the risks and penalties for breaking this rule. It will also cover rules for motorists on how to safely pass pedestrians, bicycles, low-speed electric bicycles (which are battery-powered vehicles designed for personal transport), low-speed electric scooters, and other similar personal conveyances, along with the associated dangers and penalties for non-compliance.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1390 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1390_I1.HTM |
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