New JerseyCertain towns would get a share of State Police traffic fines
Judges would send 25% of fines and other penalties from State Police motor vehicle cases to towns crossed by at least four highways with limited entry and exit.
What it does
Towns crossed by at least four highways with limited entry and exit would get 25% of fines, penalties, and forfeited money from State Police motor vehicle cases. The state would get 75%.
Argument forA share of the payments could help eligible towns cover court costs when State Police bring motor vehicle cases there.
Argument againstGiving these towns 25% could leave the state with less money for its General Fund from those cases.
More detail
A judge would send 25% of collected fines, penalties, and forfeited money to the town and 75% to the state's General Fund. This applies when a State Police officer reports a motor vehicle violation in a town crossed by at least four highways with limited entry and exit. The town would use its share for general needs and municipal court costs. This split would take effect on the first day of the third month following enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety CommitteeIntroduced
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