A 1584 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Allows law enforcement officer to immediately impound motor vehicle operated by uninsured driver.

This bill allows New Jersey law enforcement officers to immediately impound a vehicle during a traffic stop if they determine the driver is operating it without required liability insurance. It directly affects vehicle owners and drivers who operate uninsured vehicles on public roads. Key provisions include: officers may impound without waiting 24 hours (as under current law), owners must provide proof of insurance within 30 days to reclaim the vehicle and pay storage costs, and unclaimed vehicles may be sold at public auction after 30 days with required notice. Proceeds from sales exceeding costs are returned to the vehicle owner.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Sean Kean
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