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Introduced
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
In Committee
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to establish rules and regulations specifying the type of light that may be used in emergency warning lights and provides that a light-emitting diode (LED) light may be used in emergency warning lights. Under current law, a vehicle may not have more than two emergency warning lights. Current law provides that emergency warning lights are to consist of a low profile light bar of the strobe, halogen or incandescent type, or a combination of these lights. This bill provides that a LED light also may be used in emergency warning lights. The chief administrator is required to promulgate rules and regulations specifying the type of light that may be used in emergency warning lights and requires the inclusion of a low profile light bar of the LED, strobe, halogen, or incandescent type, or a combination of these lights.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to establish rules and regulations that permit the use of light-emitting diode (LED) lights in emergency warning lights, in addition to the currently allowed strobe, halogen, or incandescent lights. The bill also specifies the placement and shielding requirements for emergency warning lights on vehicles, allowing for a low-profile light bar of various light types or a combination of them.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/12/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A4500/4483_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A4500/4483_I1.PDF |
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