New Jersey § 39:3-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:3-17.
The touring privileges allowed by R.S. 39:3-15 are also extended to any nonresident chauffeur or driver who has complied with the
law of his resident state, or country, with respect to the licensing of drivers or
chauffeurs. No such nonresident shall operate a motor vehicle registered under the laws of this
State unless he is seventeen years of age or over. No nonresident shall be permitted to avail himself of the right of driving a New
Jersey registered vehicle under his reciprocity privilege unless he is a holder of
a driver's license from the state, or country, in which he resides. A nonresident shall, at all times while operating a motor vehicle in this State
under this reciprocity provision, have in his possession the registration certificate
of the car which he shall be then operating and his driver's license, and shall exhibit
them to a police officer or judge who, in the performance of the duties of his office,
shall request the same. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine not
exceeding five hundred dollars, or to imprisonment in the county jail for not more
than sixty days.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:3-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-17 cover?
Section 39:3-17 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 39:3-17?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-17" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 39:3-17 apply to my situation?
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