New Jersey § 39:10b-8

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:10b-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 39:10b-8.

a. Except as provided in subsection c. of this section, no person, except the owner

of the motor vehicle that contains the recording device, or the owner's representative,

may retrieve, obtain, or use data recorded, stored, or transmitted from the recording

device, unless: (1) The owner of the motor vehicle, or the owner's representative, consents to the

duration and scope of data retrieval, retention, and use, prior to or at the time

the data is retrieved, obtained, or used; (2) The recorded data is retrieved or obtained by a law enforcement officer pursuant

to a search warrant issued by a judge of the Superior Court or upon order by a court

of competent jurisdiction or, except for recorded data concerning vehicle location,

a grand jury subpoena; (3) The recorded data is used for the purpose of improving motor vehicle safety, security,

performance, operation, compliance with traffic laws, or traffic management, including

for medical research on physical reaction to motor vehicle accidents, provided that

the identity of the owner, operator or other occupant of the motor vehicle is not

disclosed with respect to the data. For the purposes of this paragraph, the disclosure of a vehicle identification number

with the last six numbers deleted shall not constitute disclosure of the identity

of the owner, operator, or other occupant; (4) The recorded data is retrieved or obtained by a licensed new motor vehicle dealer,

a motor vehicle repair or servicing facility and a technician or mechanic at such

a facility, or the manufacturer of the motor vehicle, and used for the sole purpose

of diagnosing, servicing, or repairing the motor vehicle; (5) The recorded data is accessed by an emergency response provider and used for the

sole purpose of determining the need for or facilitating an emergency medical response

in the event of a motor vehicle crash, and assisting the emergency response provider

in performing its duties; or (6) The recorded data is retrieved or obtained pursuant to a legally proper discovery

request or order in a civil action. b. Any person who retrieves or obtains recorded data, except a law enforcement officer

who retrieves or obtains the recorded data pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection

a. of this section, shall not further disclose such data, except that a person may

further disclose recorded data pursuant to paragraph (3), (4), or (5) of subsection

a. of this section if the identity of the owner, operator, or other occupant of the

motor vehicle is not disclosed, or the owner of the motor vehicle, or the owner's

representative, consents to the additional disclosure prior to it being further disclosed. c. Recorded data may be retrieved, obtained, and used by a subscription service provider

pursuant to a subscription service agreement if the agreement discloses that the data

may be recorded, stored, and transmitted.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:10b-8

What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:10b-8 cover?

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