New Jersey § 39:4-92

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-92, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 39:4-92.

a. The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle

as defined in R.S.39:1-1 that is displaying a flashing, blinking, or alternating red or blue light, or any

configuration of lights containing one of these colors, shall approach the authorized

emergency vehicle with due caution and shall, absent any other direction by a law

enforcement officer, proceed as follows: (1) make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the authorized emergency vehicle if possible

in the existing safety and traffic conditions; or (2) if a lane change pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section would be

impossible, prohibited by law or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to

a reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which

speed shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop. b. The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary tow truck as defined in

section 1 of P.L.1999, c. 396 ( C.39:3-84.6 ) that is displaying a flashing amber light, a stationary highway maintenance or emergency

service vehicle that is operated by the State, an authority, or a county or municipality

and displaying flashing yellow, amber, or red lights, or a stationary sanitation vehicle

displaying a flashing amber warning light pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2011, c. 3

( C.39:3-54.27 ) shall approach the vehicle with due caution and shall, absent any other direction

by a law enforcement officer, proceed as follows: (1) make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the tow truck, highway maintenance or emergency

service vehicle, or sanitation vehicle if possible in the existing safety and traffic

conditions; or (2) if a lane change under paragraph (1) of subsection b. of this section would be impossible,

prohibited by law or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a reasonable

and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which speed shall be

less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop. c. The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a disabled vehicle that is flashing hazard

warning signal lights or utilizing road flares or reflective triangles shall approach

the disabled vehicle with due caution and shall, absent any other direction by a law

enforcement officer, proceed as follows: (1) make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the disabled vehicle if possible

in the existing safety and traffic conditions; or (2) if a lane change pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection c. of this section would

be impossible, prohibited by law or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle

to a reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which

speed shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop. d. A person who violates this section shall be fined not less than $100 and not more

than $500. In addition to the fine imposed pursuant to this subsection, a person convicted of

three or more offenses under this section that occur within a 12-month period shall

be assessed two motor vehicle penalty points pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.

43 ( C.39:5-30.5 ). A motor vehicle operator shall not be assessed motor vehicle penalty points unless

the stationary vehicle is displaying flashing, blinking, or alternating lights or utilizing road flares or reflective triangles in accordance with this section at the time of the third or subsequent violation.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-92

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