New Jersey § 39:4-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:4-8.
As used in this act: 1 “ Recorded image ” means a digital image recorded by a traffic control signal monitoring system. “ Summons ” means a citation alleging a violation of a traffic control signal. “ Traffic control signal ” means a device, whether manually, electrically, mechanically, or otherwise controlled,
by which traffic is alternatively directed to stop and to proceed, and which has been
approved by the Commissioner of Transportation in accordance with the “Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.” “ Traffic control signal monitoring system ” means an integrated system or device utilizing a camera, or a multiple camera system,
and vehicle sensors which work in conjunction with a traffic control signal and is
capable of producing: a. high resolution color digital recorded images that show: (1) the traffic control
signal while it is displaying a red light; (2) a motor vehicle unlawfully entering
and continuing through the intersection while the traffic control signal is displaying
a red light; and (3) a portion of the rear of the motor vehicle unlawfully in the
intersection sufficient to clearly reveal the vehicle's license plate and the make
and model of the vehicle; and b. a video recording of the violation that shows the violation occurring. A digital camera may be used as part of a traffic control signal monitoring system
provided the violation images are captured by a digital camera, or a multiple camera
system, which produces a set of at least two images for each violation. At least one of the digital color images shall contain the following: (1) the scene
of the location where the violation occurred; (2) the violating motor vehicle; (3)
the license plate numbers, letters, and issuing jurisdiction; (4) the day, month,
and year of the violation; (5) the time of the violation in hours, minutes, and seconds;
(6) the amount of time that had passed between the time the light turned red and the
violation occurred; and (7) the frame sequence code. This information shall be imprinted along the bottom or top edge of the image frame
so as not to obstruct the violation image. 1
L.2007, c. 348, (N.J.S.A. §§ 39:4-8.12 to 39:4-8.18).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-8 cover?
Section 39:4-8 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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