New Jersey § 39:4-50
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-50, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:4-50.
a. A person who fails to install an interlock device ordered by the court in a motor
vehicle owned, leased or regularly operated by him shall have his driver's license
suspended for one year, in addition to any other suspension or revocation imposed
under R.S.39:4-50 , unless the court determines a valid reason exists for the failure to comply. A person in whose vehicle an interlock device is installed pursuant to a court order
who drives that vehicle after it has been started by any means other than his own
blowing into the device or who drives a vehicle that is not equipped with such a device
shall have his driver's license suspended for one year, in addition to any other penalty
applicable by law. b. A person is a disorderly person who: (1) blows into an interlock device or otherwise starts a motor vehicle equipped with
such a device for the purpose of providing an operable motor vehicle to a person who
has been ordered by the court to install the device in the vehicle ; (2) tampers or in any way circumvents the operation of an interlock device ; or (3) knowingly rents, leases or lends a motor vehicle not equipped with an interlock
device to a person who has been ordered by the court to install an interlock device
in a vehicle he owns, leases or regularly operates. c. The provisions of subsection b. of this section shall not apply if a motor vehicle
required to be equipped with an ignition interlock device is started by a person for
the purpose of safety or mechanical repair of the device or the vehicle, provided
the person subject to the court order does not operate the vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-50
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-50 cover?
Section 39:4-50 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 § 39:4-50?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-50" (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 § 39:4-50 apply to my situation?
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