New Jersey § 39:3-72
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-72, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:3-72.
No person shall drive or move any motor vehicle equipped with solid rubber tires unless
every such tire shall have rubber on its entire traction surface at least one inch
thick above the edge of the flange of the entire periphery. No person shall drive or move any motor vehicle or trailer upon the public highways,
unless such motor vehicle or trailer is equipped with tires in safe operating condition
in accordance with requirements approved by the director. The director shall promulgate rules of safe operating condition capable of being employed
by a law enforcement officer for visual inspection of tires mounted on vehicles including
visual comparison with simple measuring gauges. Said requirements shall encompass effects of tread wear and depth of tread. A tire shall be considered unsafe if it has: (1) any ply or cord exposed; or (2)
any bump, bulge or knot affecting tire structure; or (3) any break repaired with
boot or patch; or (4) worn so that the tread wear indicators contact the road in
any two adjacent major grooves at three locations spaced approximately equally around
the outside of the tire. Nothing herein shall apply to farm vehicles registered under section 39:3-24 of this Title. Any law enforcement officer, at any time, upon reasonable cause to believe that a
vehicle is unsafe or equipped with tires in violation of the provisions of this section
or of the rules promulgated hereunder, may require the operator of such vehicle to
stop and submit such vehicle to an inspection. If the inspection discloses the vehicle to be in violation, the officer may issue
a summons for such violation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:3-72
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-72 cover?
Section 39:3-72 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 § 39:3-72?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-72" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 39:3-72 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Jersey can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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