This bill mandates the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) to erect and maintain highway exit signs that will help motorists identify, locate, and navigate to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The bill defines an electric vehicle as one that utilizes a battery or equivalent energy storage device that can be charged from an external electricity supply. It also specifies that the signs must comply with all relevant federal and state laws, as well as adhere to the design and placement guidelines outlined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways issued by the Federal Highway Administration.

The legislation aims to enhance the accessibility of EV charging stations for drivers, thereby promoting the use of electric vehicles and supporting the transition to cleaner transportation options. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.