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. Additionally, it must inform the owner of the process to remedy the violation within 30 days to avoid incurring an administrative fee. The bill stipulates that no administrative fee can be issued unless the required notice has been provided and the time to remedy the violation has elapsed.

Moreover, the bill protects lessors from liability for violations if they submit a rental agreement or lease in a timely manner. 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. The authority is restricted from using recorded images of vehicle operators or passengers for any purpose outside of what is specified in the regulations. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and fairness in the toll violation process while safeguarding the rights of vehicle owners.

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