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NJ A4196
Increases fines for failing to have required markings on commercial vehicles.
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Introduced
09/22/2016
09/22/2016
In Committee
09/22/2016
09/22/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
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 on commercial vehicles. Current law requires the owner of a commercial vehicle to display the name of the owner and the municipality of the owner's principal place of business on the vehicle or on a name plate affixed to the vehicle. The 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. The bill also specifies that the fines collected will be forwarded to the State Treasurer to be used as a fund for the repair of improved roads throughout the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 09/22/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A4500/4196_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A4500/4196_I1.PDF |
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