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NJ S101

NJ S101
Increases fines for failing to have required markings on commercial vehicles.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases the fines for failing to display certain required information on commercial vehicles. Current law requires the owner, lessee, or lessor of commercial vehicles, with the exception of passenger automobiles and vehicles owned leased by a pharmacy and utilized for delivery, to conspicuously display on the vehicle itself, or on a name plate affixed to the vehicle, the name of the owner, lessee, or lessor, and the municipality of the owner, lessee, or lessor's principal place of business. The sign or name plate is to be in plain view and be at least three inches high. The current fine for a violation of this provision is $10. This bill increases the fine for these violations to $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second offense, and $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense.

AI Summary

This bill increases the fines for commercial vehicle owners, lessees, or lessors who fail to display required identification information on their vehicles, which includes the name of the owner, lessee, or lessor and the municipality of their principal place of business, in plain view and at least three inches high. Previously, the fine for this violation was a maximum of $10, but this bill establishes escalating penalties: $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second offense, and $1,000 for any subsequent offense. The bill also clarifies that in cases of non-payment of these fines, the individual may be imprisoned in the county jail for up to 10 days, and that the collected fines will be forwarded to the State Treasurer to fund road repairs throughout the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S101
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/101_I1.HTM
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