New Jersey § 39:3-76
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-76, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:3-76.
a. A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular
seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall
any other person ride on a motorcycle unless such motorcycle is designed to carry
more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular
seat if designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the rear
or side of the operator. A passenger shall ride astride on a motorcycle only if the feet of that passenger
rest firmly upon the footrests attached to the motorcycle as required by subsection
b. of this section. A passenger on a motorcycle, whether riding astride or in a sidecar attached to
the motorcycle, shall wear a securely fitted helmet of a size proper for that passenger
as required under section 6 of P.L.1967, c. 237 ( C. 39:3-76.7 ). A motorcycle operator who carries a passenger in violation of this subsection shall
be fined not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00. b. Motorcycles designed to carry more than one person shall be equipped with adequate
footrests for each passenger. Seats and footrests shall be of a type approved by the director. Handholds shall be required only insofar as they are necessary to comply with federal
regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:3-76
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-76 cover?
Section 39:3-76 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.
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