A 4189 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Imposes penalties on driver who willfully disables and floods motor vehicle during storm-related flooding.

This bill prohibits drivers from intentionally disabling and flooding their vehicles during storm-related flooding by operating on roadways where official flood warning signs are displayed. It directly affects drivers who ignore these warnings, imposing a minimum $2,000 fine for violations, in addition to other potential penalties. Exceptions include first responders performing official duties and cases where warning signs were not properly positioned or visible. The law applies immediately upon enactment and aims to prevent dangerous, avoidable vehicle flooding during storms.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2024 Last action Apr 15, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
1
Key actions
0
Committee
0
Apr 15, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors