S 4000 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Imposes conditions on drivers approaching certain stationary vehicles and revises public awareness campaign.*

New Jersey's S 4000 requires drivers to change lanes or reduce speed below the posted limit when approaching any stationary vehicle displaying flashing lights, hazard signals, or warning devices (like road flares). This applies to all drivers near stationary vehicles - such as emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or disabled cars - regardless of whether the vehicle is actively displaying lights. The bill also mandates a public awareness campaign to educate drivers about these rules, the risks of not following them, and the penalties: fines of $100-$500 per violation, plus two penalty points for three or more offenses within 12 months. The law directly affects all drivers operating vehicles on New Jersey roads who encounter stationary vehicles.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Dec 18, 2025
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Dec 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
May 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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