New Jersey § 39:3-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:3-4.
As used in this section the term “motor vehicle” is hereby defined as meaning any
motor vehicle propelled otherwise than by muscular power (except such vehicles as
run only on rails or tracks exclusively) carrying passengers for hire of any kind
over the highways in this State, except (1) taxicabs, (2) hotel buses, (3) autobuses
with a carrying capacity of not more than six passengers now or hereafter operated
under municipal consent upon a route established wholly within the limits of a single
municipality, which route does not in whole or in part parallel upon the same street
the line of any street railway or traction railway or any other autobus line and (4)
vehicles used in ridesharing arrangements. No motor vehicle as herein defined shall be licensed by the commissioner until the
applicant for such license shall first obtain a certificate from the Board of Public
Utilities, that such motor vehicle conforms to the rules, regulations and specifications
of the Board of Public Utilities, as to construction and safety devices of such motor
vehicle; but all motor vehicles as herein defined and approved by the Board of Public
Utilities, prior to June 6, 1936, shall not require the further approval of such board
as a condition precedent to the issuance of such license.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:3-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-4 cover?
Section 39:3-4 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 § 39:3-4?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-4" (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 § 39:3-4 apply to my situation?
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