Bill

Bill > S2513


NJ S2513

NJ S2513
Increases fines for failing to have required markings on commercial vehicles.


summary

Introduced
09/12/2016
In Committee
11/03/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases the fines for failing to display certain required information on commercial vehicles. Current law requires the owner of a commercial vehicle to conspicuously display on the vehicle itself, or on a name plate affixed to the vehicle, the name of the owner and the municipality of the owner'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 failing to display certain required information, such as the owner's name and principal place of business, on commercial vehicles. The current fine of $10 is increased to $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second offense, and $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense. The bill also provides that any moneys received from these fines shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer to be used as a fund for the repair of improved roads throughout the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 11/03/2016)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...