New JerseyBill would raise damage cutoff for reporting crashes to police
Drivers in crashes without injury or death would notify police when damage to any one person's property exceeds $1,000, up from $500.
What it does
Drivers in crashes without injury or death would notify police only when damage to any one person's property exceeds $1,000, up from $500. They would send a written report to the Motor Vehicle Commission unless an officer sends one there.
Argument forDrivers could avoid reporting crashes without injuries or deaths when one person's property damage exceeds $500 but nobody's exceeds $1,000.
Argument againstCrashes without injuries or deaths where one person's property damage tops $500 but nobody's tops $1,000 could leave officials with less detail about their causes.
More detail
Drivers would notify police and generally send the Motor Vehicle Commission a written report if a crash damages any one person's property by more than $1,000. The higher damage cutoff affects drivers of vehicles and streetcars in crashes without injury or death. Injuries or deaths still require reporting. A driver would not need to send a written report if a law enforcement officer sends a written crash report to the Motor Vehicle Commission. If enacted, the higher cutoff would take effect immediately. Drivers would notify police as quickly as possible and send any required written report within 10 days of the crash.
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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
- Oct 1Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety CommitteeIntroduced
TransportationPublic Safety