New Jersey § 39:4-92

§ 39:4-92.

a. As used in this section: “ Bicycle ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in R.S.39:4-14.5 . “ Low-speed electric bicycle ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in R.S.39:1-1 . “ Low-speed electric scooter ” shall have the same meaning as set forth in R.S.39:1-1 . “ Pedestrian ” shall include, but not be limited to, a pedestrian as defined in R.S.39:1-1 , a person in a wheelchair or motorized wheelchair as defined in R.S.39:1-1 , a person employed by or who contracts with any public utility company in this State,

a property maintenance worker, or any other person who is permitted by law to be upon

the roadway for work or recreation. b. The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a pedestrian, bicycle, low-speed electric

bicycle, low-speed electric scooter, or any other lawful personal conveyance located

or operating in an area designated for pedestrians or those conveyances, as appropriate,

on the roadways of this State shall approach with due caution and shall, absent any

other direction by a law enforcement officer, proceed as follows: (1) when possible under existing safety and traffic conditions, make a lane change

into a lane not adjacent to the pedestrian or personal conveyance; (2) if a lane change cannot be made pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection,

leave a reasonable and safe distance of not less than four feet while approaching

the pedestrian or personal conveyance and maintain a distance of at least four feet

until the motor vehicle has safely passed the conveyance; or (3) if it is not possible, prohibited by law, or unsafe to make a lane change pursuant

to paragraph (1) of this subsection or to leave a reasonable and safe distance of

not less than four feet pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the motor vehicle

operator shall reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to 25 miles per hour or a lower

posted speed and be prepared to stop; the operator may pass the pedestrian or personal

conveyance only if, considering the size and speed of the motor vehicle, traffic conditions,

weather, visibility, and the surface and width of the roadway, passing does not endanger

the safety of a pedestrian, operator of the personal conveyance, or any other person

on the roadway. c. A person who commits a violation of the provisions of this section which results

in bodily injury as defined in N.J.S.2C:11-1 shall be fined $500 and assessed two motor vehicle penalty points; if no bodily

injury results, the violator shall be fined $100 and shall not be assessed any penalty

points. d. Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude or limit a prosecution or

conviction for a violation of any offense defined by the laws of this State or for

any violation of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes.