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NJ S3670
NJ S3670Allows municipality to use school bus video footage to ticket driver for illegally passing school bus.
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Introduced
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits a municipality to use school bus video camera footage to assist in the enforcement of section 1 of P.L.1942, c.192 (C.39:4-128.1), which prohibits vehicles from passing a school bus while passengers are picked up or discharged. The bill provides that in any municipality in which recorded images from a school bus video camera are used to assist in the enforcement of section 1 of P.L.1942, c.192 (C.39:4-128.1), a law enforcement official of the municipality is to review the recorded images produced by the video camera and issue a summons when it is deemed appropriate within 90 days from the date on which the violation occurred. The bill also provides that if a law enforcement official does not issue a summons for a violation within 90 days, all recorded images and information collected pertaining to that alleged violation is required to be purged. Under the bill, a person liable for a summons issued based upon images captured from a school bus video camera would be subject to a fine of $100 for a first offense and $250 for each subsequent offense.
AI Summary
This bill allows municipalities to use video footage from school buses to ticket drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus, which is a violation of existing law that prohibits passing a school bus when passengers are being picked up or dropped off. Law enforcement officials will review the video footage and issue a ticket, known as a summons, within 90 days of the violation if there's enough evidence. If a summons isn't issued within that timeframe, all recorded evidence of the alleged violation must be destroyed. The bill specifies fines for violations: $100 for a first offense and $250 for subsequent offenses. It also clarifies that the owner and operator of the vehicle are jointly responsible for the ticket, unless the owner can prove the vehicle was used without their consent. Importantly, this bill ensures that no points will be added to a driver's record or affect their auto insurance eligibility for these violations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3670 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4000/3670_I1.HTM |
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