Amends definition of "commercial motor vehicle" to revise minimum passenger capacity threshold.

This bill amends New Jersey's definition of a "commercial motor vehicle" to change the minimum passenger capacity threshold from 16 to 15 people, including the driver. The change directly affects vehicle owners and operators who drive buses or vans that can carry between 15 and 16 passengers, as these vehicles will now be classified as commercial motor vehicles. Consequently, drivers of these vehicles may be subject to stricter commercial driver license requirements and regulations that previously applied only to larger vehicles. The legislation also clarifies that vehicles designed to transport between 8 and 15 passengers generally remain outside this definition unless they meet other specific criteria, such as transporting hazardous materials or children to school.