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 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 the toll collection monitoring system are not public records and can only be used by the authority or law enforcement for official purposes. The bill updates existing language that previously allowed the NJTA and SJTA to issue an advisory and payment request, replacing it with the requirement for a written notice, thereby enhancing protections for 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