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, 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 imposed unless the required notice has been provided and the time to remedy the violation has elapsed.

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 reinforces that reports or information from toll collection monitoring systems are not public records and can only be used by the authority or law enforcement for official purposes. The changes replace the previous requirement for an "advisory and payment request" with a more formal written notice process, ensuring vehicle owners are adequately informed and given a chance to address violations before facing penalties.

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