New Jersey § 39:4-66
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-66, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:4-66.
a. The operator of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway, garage, or private
road or driveway, shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to driving upon the sidewalk,
and shall proceed to enter the sidewalk only after yielding the right of way to a
pedestrian on the sidewalk, if the pedestrian is so close as to constitute an immediate
hazard. b. In addition to any duty imposed under subsection a. of this section, the operator
of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway, garage, or private road or driveway,
shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to entering or crossing a highway, and shall
proceed to enter or cross the highway only after yielding the right of way to the
traffic on the highway, if the traffic is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-66
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-66 cover?
Section 39:4-66 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 § 39:4-66?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 39:4-66 apply to my situation?
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