New Jersey § 39:3-79
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-79, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:3-79.
No person shall operate or cause to be operated any bus, truck, full trailer or semitrailer
of registered gross weight exceeding three tons on any public highway unless the same
is equipped with suitable metal protectors or substantial flexible flaps on the rearmost
wheels, and, in case the rear wheels are not covered at the top by fender, body or
other parts of the vehicle, the rear wheels shall be covered at the top by protective
means, of such standard type or design and installed in such manner as shall be approved
by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public
Safety and as shall conform substantially to any requirements of the Interstate Commerce
Commission governing similar subject matter, in order to prevent, as far as practical,
such wheels from throwing dirt, water or other materials on the windshields of the
following vehicles, except in cases in which the motor vehicle is so designed and
constructed that the above requirements are accomplished by reason of fender or body
construction or other means of enclosure; provided, however, this act shall not apply
to pole trailers, dump trucks, tanks, or other vehicles where the construction thereof
is such that complete freedom around the wheel area is necessary to secure the designed
use of the vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:3-79
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-79 cover?
Section 39:3-79 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 § 39:3-79?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-79" (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 § 39:3-79 apply to my situation?
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