New Jersey § 39:3-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:3-16.
The commissioner shall enforce the provisions of sections 39:3-12 , 39:3-13 and 39:3-15 to 39:3-17 of this Title, and shall have the power to suspend the operating privilege of all,
a class, or a part of any class of motor vehicles and motor-drawn vehicles registered
in another State, Territory, Federal district of the United States or province of
the Dominion of Canada, or foreign country, when, in his judgment, any such State,
Territory, Federal district or foreign country prohibits the free operation therein
of a class or part of any class of motor vehicles or motor-drawn vehicles belonging
to residents of this State and which have been properly registered in accordance with
the laws of this State. The commissioner shall also have power to suspend, for violation of any of the provisions
of this subtitle, or on other reasonable grounds, the operating privilege of any motor
vehicle or motor-drawn vehicle belonging to a nonresident. In suspending any such operating privilege, the commissioner shall notify the official
or body performing the registration duty in the State, Territory, Federal district
of the United States or province of the Dominion of Canada, or foreign country, in
which the nonresident resides of such action, give public notice of the same and cause
the police authorities to be notified. If any such motor vehicle or motor-drawn vehicle whose operating privilege has been
suspended shall thereafter be driven in this State, such driving shall constitute
a violation of section 39:3-4 of this Title, and the driver of any such vehicle shall be subject to the penalty
prescribed in said section 39:3-4 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:3-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-16 cover?
Section 39:3-16 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 § 39:3-16?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 39:3-16 apply to my situation?
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