New Jersey § 48:16a-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:16a-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:16a-2.
No vehicle shall be operated wholly or partly along any street in any municipality
until the owner of the vehicle shall have filed with the clerk of the municipality
in which such operation is maintained, an insurance policy of a company duly licensed
to transact business under the insurance laws of this State in the sum of $10,000.00
against loss by reason of the liability imposed by law upon the vehicle owner for
damages on account of bodily injury or death suffered by any person with a maximum
limit of $100,000.00 for more than one person in any one accident, and in the sum
of $1,000.00 against loss by reason of such liability for damages on account of the
injury to or destruction of the property of any person, with a maximum of $5,000.00
for more than one person in any one accident, as the result of an accident occurring
by reason of the ownership, maintenance or use of the vehicle upon any public street. Such operation shall be permitted only so long as the insurance policy shall remain
in force to the full and collectible amount of $105,000.00. The insurance policy shall provide for the payment of any final judgment recovered
by any person on account of the ownership, maintenance and use of such vehicle or
any fault in respect thereto, and shall be for the benefit of every person suffering
loss, damage or injury as aforesaid.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:16a-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:16a-2 cover?
Section 48:16a-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 § 48:16a-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 48:16a-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 § 48:16a-2 apply to my situation?
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