New Jersey § 39:4-37
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-37, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:4-37.
Any blind person using as a guide a walking cane, predominantly white or metallic
in color or any blind person using as a guide a seeing-eye dog or other dog trained
as a guide for the blind, equipped with a rigid “U”-shaped harness such as customarily
used on dog guides or any guide dog instructor engaged in instructing a guide dog shall have the right-of-way in crossing any highway or any intersection thereof,
and all drivers of vehicles shall yield the right-of-way to such blind person or guide dog instructor engaged in instructing a guide dog although traffic on said highway or intersection thereof is controlled by traffic
signals, anything in the motor vehicle and traffic laws of this State to the contrary
notwithstanding. The failure of a blind person or guide dog instructor to comply with the provisions of this act shall not give rise to a conclusive presumption
of contributory negligence by such person. The provisions of this section shall not apply where traffic is specially directed
by a traffic or police officer.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-37
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-37 cover?
Section 39:4-37 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 § 39:4-37?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-37" (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 § 39:4-37 apply to my situation?
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