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NJ S1669

NJ S1669
Permits use of LED lights in emergency warning lights.


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Introduced
02/05/2018
In Committee
02/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 allowing the use of light-emitting diode (LED) lights in emergency warning lights, in addition to the currently permitted strobe, halogen, or incandescent lights. The bill also specifies that emergency warning lights must be a low profile light bar of the LED, strobe, halogen, or incandescent type, or a combination of these. Additionally, it retains the existing limit of no more than two emergency warning lights per vehicle.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/05/2018)

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