This bill mandates that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) ensure their toll collection monitoring systems are functioning correctly before issuing any advisory and payment requests or administrative fees for alleged violations. If either authority finds that the system is not operating properly, they must take steps to restore its functionality and are prohibited from sending out advisories or fees until the system is confirmed to be working correctly. Additionally, the NJTA and SJTA are tasked with determining how often and in what manner these systems will be evaluated for functionality.

The bill also includes provisions for the handling of violations related to the toll collection monitoring system. It specifies that if a vehicle owner is a lessor, they can avoid liability for violations if they provide timely documentation of the rental agreement. Furthermore, it clarifies that reports and information from the toll collection monitoring system are not public records and can only be accessed under specific legal circumstances. The bill aims to enhance the accountability and reliability of toll collection processes in New Jersey.

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