New Jersey § 39:9-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:9-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:9-2.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate , or to require or permit any person to operate , any commercial motor vehicle weighing 26,000 pounds or less that is operated exclusively in intrastate commerce after the operator has been continuously on duty for a longer period than 12 hours, or after the operator has been on duty for more than 12 hours in the aggregate during any 16 consecutive hours. When the operator has been continuously on duty for 12 hours or has been on duty for 12 hours in the aggregate during any 16 consecutive hours, that person shall have at least 10 consecutive hours off duty. The periods of release from duty provided for in this section shall be spent at a place and under circumstances where rest and relaxation from the strain of the duties of driving may be obtained; provided,
however, that in case of accident or emergency, the operator of a commercial motor vehicle may complete his run or tour of duty, and neither the operator nor the person who requires or permits that person to drive for a longer period shall be deemed to have violated the provisions of this chapter. Nothing in this section shall apply to a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more
passengers, including the driver, or a vehicle used in the transportation of hazardous
materials and required to be placarded in accordance with 49 CFR s. 172.500 et seq. , or a vehicle that displays a hazardous materials placard.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:9-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:9-2 cover?
Section 39:9-2 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 39:9-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 39:9-2" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 39:9-2 apply to my situation?
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