S.1740

Requires motorcycle passengers to be 10 years of age or older.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1740 mandates that motorcycle passengers must be 10 years of age or older.

New Jersey S1740 amends existing law to require that any passenger on a motorcycle must be at least 10 years old. This applies to both astride and sidecar passengers. The bill also mandates that motorcycles designed for multiple passengers must have adequate footrests and that all passengers wear a securely fitted helmet. Violators face fines ranging from $50 to $100.

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Where it stands

Current
Transportation Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee