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, along with a process for the owner to remedy the situation within 30 days to avoid incurring an administrative fee. The bill explicitly states that no administrative fee can be issued unless the written notice has been provided and the time to remedy the violation has expired.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that vehicle lessors will not be held liable for violations if they submit a rental agreement or lease identifying the lessee in a timely manner. It also ensures that information obtained from toll collection monitoring systems remains confidential and is not considered a public record, except under specific legal circumstances. These amendments aim to enhance transparency and fairness in the toll violation process while protecting the rights of vehicle owners and lessors, ensuring they have adequate notice and opportunity to address any alleged violations before incurring additional fees.

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