New Jersey § 39:4-75
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-75, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:4-75.
a. No motor vehicle shall be driven over a bridge in this State if the gross weight of the vehicle and load is greater than the gross posted weight limit of the bridge . b. Signs warning persons driving motor vehicles that they are approaching a bridge
with a maximum gross weight limit shall be posted in a conspicuous place upon the
bridge or immediately adjacent thereto and at the last safe exit or detour preceding
the bridge. These signs shall indicate the maximum gross weight permitted on the bridge and
shall be in accordance with the current standards prescribed by the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. The signs required by this section shall be posted and maintained by the entity
which has jurisdiction over the bridge. c. A person violating this section shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 . In default of the payment thereof imprisonment in the county jail for a period not
exceeding 10 days shall be imposed. The owner and operator of any vehicle used in violation of this section shall be responsible
to the municipal or other corporation owning or maintaining such bridge, or to the
State if such bridge is maintained by the State, for any damage done to the bridge
by reason of the violation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-75
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-75 cover?
Section 39:4-75 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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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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