This bill revises the penalties associated with violations of limousine laws in New Jersey. It introduces stricter penalties for various offenses, including operating a limousine without a municipal license, allowing unlicensed drivers, failing to maintain required insurance, and exceeding passenger capacity. For the third and subsequent offenses, violators will face a fine of $7,500, a six-month suspension of their driver's license, and the immediate impoundment of the vehicle. Additionally, similar penalties are established for operating a limousine without special registration plates or proper inspection.

The bill also outlines fines for lesser violations, such as failing to have the required sideboards or proof of insurance, with fines increasing for repeat offenses. Enforcement of these penalties will be conducted through summary proceedings, and the collected fines will be forwarded as specified in existing law. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39:5G-1