New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S1450

Introduced
2/10/22  

Caption

Permits dismissal of certain motor vehicle violations if defendant corrects issue within allotted time frame and provides acceptable documentation.

Impact

If enacted, S1450 would modify Title 39 of the Revised Statutes by enabling law enforcement officers to inform defendants of their opportunity to correct their violations prior to the court appearance. If the defendant corrects the violation and supplies proof to the court, the original charge may be dismissed. The bill specifies certain disqualifying conditions where this dismissal would not apply, such as evidence of fraud or immediate safety hazards, thereby maintaining a standard for serious infractions.

Summary

Bill S1450, introduced in the New Jersey legislature, proposes the allowance for the dismissal of certain motor vehicle violations if the defendant corrects the issue within a specified timeframe and provides acceptable documentation to the court. This act is aimed at addressing common infractions that usually involve correctable problems such as equipment failures, expired licenses, registrations, and the failure to exhibit necessary documents. The underlying goal is to reduce penalties for minor infractions thereby easing the burden on citizens while promoting compliance with vehicle health standards.

Contention

Discussion around Bill S1450 may reflect varying opinions regarding the balance between enforcement and leniency in traffic law. On one hand, proponents argue that allowing for correction before penalties fosters community compliance and can lead to better vehicular safety, while opponents may worry that it could lead to leniency towards habitual offenders. Therefore, the effective implementation and potential consequences of this bill could be a focal point of legislative debate.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ S921

Permits dismissal of certain motor vehicle violations if defendant corrects issue within allotted time frame and provides acceptable documentation.

NJ A3603

Requires law enforcement officers to issue citation by mail for certain motor vehicle violations.

NJ A939

Expands municipal court conditional dismissal program to include defendants charged with certain drug offenses; requires defendant's participation in various programs and services; allows dismissal of charges after one-year probationary period.

NJ A603

Expands municipal court conditional dismissal program to include defendants charged with certain drug offenses; requires defendant's participation in various programs and services; allows dismissal of charges after one-year probationary period.

NJ HB979

Provides that certain commercial motor vehicle violations are to be handled as traffic tickets

NJ S3389

Establishes crimes of theft of motor vehicle and receiving stolen motor vehicle as separate statutory provisions; provides extended sentences for certain persistent offenders.

NJ A4931

Establishes crimes of theft of motor vehicle and receiving stolen motor vehicle as separate statutory provisions; provides extended sentences for certain persistent offenders.

NJ S2284

Establishes crimes of theft of motor vehicle and receiving stolen motor vehicle as separate statutory provisions; provides extended sentences for certain persistent offenders.

NJ A3496

Revises and clarifies law concerning permissible motor vehicle window tint.

NJ SB3177

VEH CD-DISMISSAL OF VIOLATION

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