New Jersey § 39:4-56
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-56, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:4-56.
a. It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon a motor vehicle on or along any
highway, other than a limited access highway, or other public property or on any private
property without the consent of the owner or other person in charge of the private
property. A vehicle which has remained on or along any highway or other public property or
on private property without such consent for a period of more than 48 hours or for
any period without current license plates shall be presumed to be an abandoned motor
vehicle. Vehicles used or to be used in the construction, operation or maintenance of public
utility facilities and which are left in a manner which does not interfere with the
normal movement of traffic shall not be considered abandoned vehicles for the purposes
of this section. b. It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon a motor vehicle on or along any
limited access highway without the consent of the State Department of Transportation
or other entity having jurisdiction over the limited access highway, as the case may
be. A vehicle which remains on or along the highway for a period of more than four hours or for any period without current license
plates shall be presumed to be an abandoned motor vehicle. Legally parked vehicles, such as vehicles parked in a designated rest area for not
more than 12 hours, or vehicles used or to be used in the construction, operation , or maintenance of public utility facilities and which are left in a manner which
does not interfere with the normal movement of traffic shall not be considered abandoned
vehicles for the purposes of this section. c. Any person who violates this section shall be subject for the first offense to
a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 . For any subsequent violation the person shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-56
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-56 cover?
Section 39:4-56 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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