S.898

Exempts certain oversized vehicles from requirement of additional escort vehicle if transported load is properly illuminated during nighttime.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S898 exempts oversized vehicles from needing an additional escort vehicle at night if the load is properly illuminated.

New Jersey S898 modifies the requirement for oversized vehicles to be accompanied by an additional escort vehicle during nighttime hours. If the transported load is properly illuminated, making it clearly visible from 1,000 feet in all directions of traffic, the additional escort vehicle is not required. This bill applies to oversized vehicles that have received a special written permit and are traveling between sunset and sunrise.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee