New Jersey § 39:3-71
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-71, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:3-71.
Every motor vehicle shall have rear view mirrors so located and angled as to give
the driver adequate rear view vision. Every passenger automobile manufactured after January 1, 1965 and registered in
this State, shall be equipped with an interior mirror and an exterior mirror on the
driver's side. On and after January 1, 1965, every commercial motor vehicle registered in this
State, other than a trailer or semitrailer, shall be equipped with an interior mirror
and an exterior mirror on the driver's side, except that every such vehicle so constructed
or loaded as to obstruct or obscure a rear view from an interior mirror shall, in
lieu of an interior mirror, be equipped with an exterior mirror on the side of the
vehicle opposite the driver's side. The director may by regulation establish other mirror requirements for special or
unusual types of vehicles. Any person operating a motor vehicle without the equipment prescribed by this section
shall, on conviction, be fined as provided in Revised Statutes 39:3-79.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:3-71
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-71 cover?
Section 39:3-71 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 § 39:3-71?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-71" (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 § 39:3-71 apply to my situation?
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