This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to provide written notice to vehicle owners regarding toll violations before any administrative fees can be issued or collected. The notice must be sent within 60 days of the violation and must include details such as the nature, date, time, and location of the violation, as well as information on how to remedy the violation within 30 days to avoid fees. The bill explicitly states that no administrative fees can be charged unless the required notice has been provided and the time to remedy the violation has elapsed.

Additionally, the bill protects vehicle lessors from liability for violations if they submit a timely rental agreement or lease identifying the lessee. It also clarifies that reports or information from the toll collection monitoring system are not public records and can only be accessed under specific legal circumstances. The bill amends current regulations to ensure that vehicle owners receive adequate notice and opportunity to address violations before incurring additional fees, thereby promoting transparency and fairness in the toll violation process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 27:23-34.3, 27:25A-21.3