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 alleged violation, as well as information on how to remedy the violation within 30 days to avoid incurring an administrative fee. The bill explicitly states that no administrative fee can be issued or collected unless this written notice has been provided and the time to remedy the violation has elapsed.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that vehicle owners who are lessors will not be held liable for violations if they submit a timely rental agreement or lease to the authority. It also clarifies that reports or information obtained from the toll collection monitoring system are not public records and can only be used by the authority or law enforcement for official purposes. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and fairness in the toll violation process while protecting the rights of vehicle owners by ensuring they receive adequate notice and time to address any alleged violations before incurring additional fees.

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