S.4293

Amends definition of "commercial motor vehicle" to revise minimum passenger capacity threshold.

Introduced·5/14/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4293 revises the definition of "commercial motor vehicle" to lower the minimum passenger capacity threshold from 16 to 15 passengers.

New Jersey S4293 amends the definition of "commercial motor vehicle" under the "New Jersey Commercial Driver License Act." The bill modifies the criteria to classify a vehicle as a commercial motor vehicle, specifically changing the minimum passenger capacity threshold from 16 to 15 passengers, including the driver. This change affects the requirements for obtaining a commercial driver license (CDL) and the conditions under which a vehicle is considered a commercial motor vehicle. The bill maintains all other existing provisions defining commercial motor vehicles.

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History

May 14

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee