1. As used in this act:

a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental

Protection.

b. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of

Law and Public Safety.

c. "Snowmobile" means any motor vehicle, designed primarily to travel over ice or snow, of

a type which uses sled type runners, skis, an endless belt tread, cleats or any combination of these or

other similar means of contact with the surface upon which it is operated, but does not include any

farm tractor, highway or other construction equipment, or any military vehicle.

d. "Special event" means an organized race, exhibition or demonstration of limited duration

which is conducted according to a prearranged schedule and in which general public interest is

manifested.

e. " All -terrain vehicle" means a motor vehicle, designed to travel over any terrain, of a type

possessing between three and six rubber tires and powered by a gasoline engine not exceeding 600

cubic centimeters, but shall not include golf carts.

operate or be permitted to operate any snowmobile or all -terrain vehicle on

public lands or waters or across a public highway. b. A person less than 16 years of age

shall not operate on public lands or waters or across a public highway of this State an all -terrain

vehicle with an engine capacity greater than 90 cubic centimeters.

registered in this State on public lands or waters or across a public highway of this State

established or certified by the director pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1973, c.307

shall have in his possession a certificate indicating successful completion of the course.

within the right-of-way limits thereof.

traveled portion or the plowed snowbanks of any public street or highway or within the rightof-

way limits thereof except as follows:

public streets or highways, except limited access highways, provided that such crossing can be made

in safety and that it does not interfere with the free movement of vehicular traffic approaching from

either direction on such public street or highway. Prior to making any such crossing, the operator

upon any public street or highway before crossing same. (2) Whenever it is impracticable to gain

vehicle is to be operated, it may be operated adjacent and parallel to such public highway for the

purpose of gaining access to the area of operation. This subsection shall apply to the operation of a

conveyance to the area where it is to be operated, or from the area where operated to a motorized

conveyance, when such loading or unloading cannot be effected in the immediate vicinity of the area

of operation without causing a hazard to vehicular traffic approaching from either direction on said

public highway. Such loading or unloading must be accomplished with due regard to safety, at the

nearest possible point to the area of operation.

Any such helmet shall be of a type acceptable for use in conjunction with motorcycles as provided

in sections 6 to 9 of P.L. 1967, c. 237 (C. 39:3-76.7 through 39:3-76.10). b. Any person to operate a

and proper mufflers as supplied by the motor manufacturer for the particular model, without

as to cause a harsh, objectionable or unreasonable noise.

intended or reasonably to be expected to harass, drive or pursue any wildlife.

before sunset to 1/2 hour after sunrise without having lighted headlights and lighted taillights.

securing the permission of the landowner or his duly authorized representative.

operating railroad, except railroad personnel in the performance of their duties. g. Any person to

violate any provision of this act or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this act.

be equipped with: a. Headlights. At least one white or amber headlamp having a minimum

candlepower of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100 feet

ahead during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. b. Taillights. At least one red

taillamp having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red light plainly visible

from a distance of 500 feet to the rear during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions.

c. Brakes. A brake system in good mechanical condition. d. Reflector materiaL. Reflector material of

a minimum area of 16 square inches mounted on each side of the cowling. Registration numbers or

other decorative material may be included in computing the required 16-squareinch area. e. Mufflers.

An adequate muffler system in good working condition.

comply with the specifications for such equipment required by the rules and regulations of the

director, after the effective date of such rules and regulations. b. A person shall not knowingly sell

for use by a person less than 16 years of age.

Product Safety Commission on April 28, 1988 which require the providing of safety information on

with the specifications for such equipment required by the rules and regulations of the director,

after the effective date of such rules and regulations. b. A person shall not knowingly sell or offer to

distributors and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 28, 1988 which

dealers of such vehicles, as appropriate.

of Motor Vehicles, Department of Environmental Protection, forest rangers and State park police and

other designated officers and employees of the department shall enforce this act within their

respective jurisdictions.

specifically provided, or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this act shall be punished by

a fine of not less than $100 or more than $200. For a second or subsequent violation of section 26 of

P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-26), a fine of not less than $200 or more than $500 shall be imposed.

relating to and including, but not limited to: a. Specifications relating to equipment required for

information and safety education and training program. c. The regulations pertaining to and the

that in the case of those special events conducted on public lands and waters under the jurisdiction of

the Department of Environmental Protection any regulations must be approved jointly by the director

and the commissioner. In accordance with the requirement in paragraph b. of this section, the director

offered by public or private agencies or organizations, the successful completion of which shall

satisfy the training requirements in subsection c. of section 16 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-16). A

vehicle with an engine capacity of 90 cubic centimeters or less.

highway. b. A person less than 16 years of age shall not operate on public lands or waters or

training course established or certified by the director pursuant to section 15 of P.L.1973,

shall have in his possession a certificate indicating successful completion of the course.

highways or within the right-of-way limits thereof.

plowed snowbanks of any public street or highway or within the right- of-way limits thereof except

possible, public streets or highways, except limited access highways, provided that such crossing can

be made in safety and that it does not interfere with the free movement of vehicular traffic

approaching from either direction on such public street or highway. Prior to making any such

impracticable to gain immediate access to an area adjacent to a public highway where a snowmobile

highway for the purpose of gaining access to the area of operation. This subsection shall apply to the

motorized conveyance to the area where it is to be operated, or from the area where operated to a

motorized conveyance, when such loading or unloading cannot be effected in the immediate vicinity

of the area of operation without causing a hazard to vehicular traffic approaching from either

direction on said public highway. Such loading or unloading must be accomplished with due regard

to safety, at the nearest possible point to the area of operation.

owner thereof has obtained a policy of insurance, in such language and form as shall be determined

by the Commissioner of the Department of Insurance, from an insurance carrier authorized to do

business in this State, the terms of which policy shall indemnify an amount or limit of $15,000.00,

exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to, or death of, one person, in any one accident;

and an amount or limit, subject to such limit for any one person so injured, or killed, of $30,000.00,

exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to or death of, more than one person, in any one

accident; and an amount or limit of $5,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs, for damage to property

discretion and upon application of the State or a municipality having registered in its name one or

insurance carrier and issue a certificate of self- insurance, when he is satisfied of financial ability to

respond to judgments obtained against it or them, arising out of the ownership, use or operation of the

b. Proof of insurance as hereinabove required shall be produced and displayed by the owner or

officer or to any person who has suffered or claims to have suffered either personal injury or

property damage as a result of the operation of it by the owner or operator.

to be operated without having in effect the required liability insurance coverage, and any other person

owner thereof does not have in effect such insurance coverage shall be guilty of a violation of this

act and be subject to a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00.

d. The director is hereby authorized to promulgate reasonable regulations to provide effective

administration and enforcement of the provisions of this section in accordance with the purposes

thereof.

The operator of any snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle involved in an accident resulting in

injuries or death of any person or property damage shall comply with the procedures in R.S. 39:4-

129 and R.S. 39:4-130.

The director may authorize the holding of organized special events. He shall adopt and may, from

time to time, amend rules and regulations determining the special events which shall be subject to

division permit and designating the equipment and facilities necessary for safe operation of

snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles and for the safety of operators, participants, and observers in

such special events. Whenever such special event requiring permit of the division is proposed to be

held in the State of New Jersey, the person in charge thereof shall, at least 20 days prior thereto, file

an application with the director to hold such special event. The application shall set forth the date of

and location where it is proposed to hold such rally, race, exhibition, or organized event, and such

other information as the director may require, and it shall not be conducted without written

authorization of the director and, if the event is desired to be held upon public lands or waters, a

written authorization of the commissioner. Copies of such regulations shall be furnished by the

division to any person making an application therefore.

Any person sponsoring the event who shall vio late any regulation adopted pursuant to this

section shall for every such violation be subject to a fine not to exceed $250.00.

the provisions of this chapter concerning registration and lights during the time of such operation,

special events shall be exempt from the provisions of subsection c. of

section 16 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-16) and subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.1973, c.307

(C.39:3C-9); however, subsection b. of section 16 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-16) shall apply to

with: a. Headlights. At least one white or amber headlamp having a minimum candlepower of

hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions.

b. Taillights. At least one red taillamp having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity

to exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear during hours of darkness

under normal atmospheric conditions.

c. Brakes. A brake system in good mechanical condition.

d. Reflector materiaL. Reflector material of a minimum area of 16 square inches mounted on

each side of the cowling. Registration numbers or other decorative material may be included in

computing the required 16-square- inch area.

e. Mufflers. An adequate muffler system in good working condition.

Every law enforcement officer in the State, including authorized officers of the Division of Motor

Vehicles, Department of Environmental Protection, forest rangers and State park police and other

designated officers and employees of the department shall enforce this act within their respective

jurisdictions.

28. Any person who shall violate any provisions of this act, if no other penalty is specifically

provided, or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this act shall be punished by a fine of

not less than $100 or more than $200. For a second or subsequent violation of section 26 of

P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-26), a fine of not less than $200 or more than $500 shall be imposed.

credit of the General Treasury, except that $5 of a registration fee paid by a resident or nonresident of

accordance with section 15 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-15), or both.

such across a public highway or on public land or waters, comply with the following provisions of

chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes: R.S.39:4-48 through R.S.39:4-51; R.S.39:4-64;

R.S.39:4-72; R.S.39:4-80; R.S.39:4-81; R.S.39:4-92; R.S.39:4-96 through R.S.39:4-98; R.S.39:4-99;

R.S.39:4-100; R.S.39:4-104; R.S.39:4-129 through R.S.39:4-134; R.S.39:4-203. The failure to

comply with any of these provisions shall be a violation of this act and the penalty for such a

violation shall be provided in section 28 of P.L.1973,c.307 (C.39:3C-28) rather than the penalty

provided in the sections cited above.

operation and use on golf courses in this State, except that, subsection b. of section 16 of

P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-16) and subsection b. of section 26 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-26) shall

State.

b. The requirements of subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-9) and

subsection c. of section 16 of P.L.1973, c.307 (C.39:3C-16) shall not apply to a person less than 18

across a public highway as an incident to or in the actual performance of the operations of a farm

adjacent to the public land or water or the public highway upon which the vehicle is being operated.

As used in this section, "farm" means land used for commercial raising, growing and producing of

any crop, livestock, or fur products on land not less than five acres in area and which is not used in

the business of buying farm products for resale.

A paper street is a road or street that appears on maps but does not exist in reality.Paper streets generally occur when city planners or subdivision developers lay out and dedicate streets that are usually never finished. Commercial street maps based only on official subdivision and land records may show these streets, which are legally public rights of way though usually undriveable.