New Jersey § 39:5-54
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:5-54, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:5-54.
Whenever a person with diplomatic immunity is stopped by a State, county or municipal
law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that the person has violated N.J.S.2C:11-5 , section 1 of P.L.2017, c. 165 ( C.2C:11-5.3 ), subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:12-1 , R.S.39:4-50 , section 2 of P.L.1981, c. 512 ( C.39:4-50.4a ) or section 2 of P.L.1972, c. 197 ( C.39:6B-2 ), or has committed a motor vehicle moving violation, the law enforcement officer
shall: a. As soon as practicable, contact the United States Department of State office to
verify the driver's status and immunity; b. Record all relevant information from the person's driver's license or identification
card, including a driver's license or identification card issued by the United States
Department of State; c. Within five working days after the date of the stop, forward to the Division of
Motor Vehicles the following information: (1) A vehicle accident report if the person was involved in an accident; (2) A copy of any citation or other charging document that was issued, if any; and (3) A written report describing the incident if no citation or charging document was
issued.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:5-54
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:5-54 cover?
Section 39:5-54 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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