S 1737 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Allows utility task vehicles used for farm operation to travel on public roadways.

This bill (S 1737) allows farmers to register utility task vehicles - defined as four-wheel off-road vehicles with seating for the operator and passengers - for use on New Jersey public roadways. It requires a $5 annual registration fee for these vehicles, which must display a slow-moving vehicle emblem and comply with safety rules (e.g., no operation between sunset and sunrise without proper lighting). The bill directly affects farmers who use such vehicles for farm operations, expanding current registration rules that previously applied only to tractors and farm machinery. Key provisions include safety equipment requirements, restrictions on nighttime travel, and exemptions for snow removal under municipal contracts.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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