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39:4-145. Line of vehicles entering stop or yield intersection after stopping
One or more vehicles or street cars following directly in line with another vehicle or street car and coming to a complete stop, caused by the first vehicle or street car nearest the intersection complying with section 39:4-144 of this Title, may proceed into or across the intersecting street without again coming to a complete stop. No driver of a vehicle or street car approaching the intersection on the intersecting street shall fail to yield to the vehicle so proceeding into or across the intersecting street.
Amended by L.1958, c. 114, p. 589, s. 5.
39:4-183.1. Legal authority
Traffic signs shall be placed only by the authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction as authorized by law and only for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
This section, however, shall not prohibit public utility companies or other authorized persons or companies from erecting temporary MEN WORKING signs to protect construction, maintenance or repair work on or within a public highway; provided, such signs conform reasonably to the specifications included in this act.
L.1941, c. 345, p. 903, s. 2.
39:4-183.1a Installation of traffic control device, sign by municipality at request of school.
1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a municipality may, upon the request of the appropriate board of education or, in the case of a private school, by the school@s governing body, provide by resolution for the installation of a traffic control device or sign consistent with the current standards prescribed by the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways as adopted by the Commissioner of Transportation, to regulate motor vehicle traffic at an intersection located within 300 feet of any public or private school; provided that the municipal or county engineer shall, under the engineer@s seal as a licensed professional engineer, certify to the municipal or county governing body, as appropriate, that the traffic control or device has been approved by the engineer after the engineer@s investigation of the circumstances. Before a resolution shall take effect, however, the governing body shall submit a copy of the resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for his review and approval together with detailed information as to the location of streets, intersections and signs affected by any installation, traffic count, accident and speed sampling data when appropriate, the municipal or county engineer@s certification, under the engineer@s seal as a licensed professional engineer, to the municipal or county governing body, and any other information as the commissioner may require. If the commissioner disapproves the resolution, he shall file his disapproval, in writing, with a statement of the reasons for his disapproval, with the governing body within 90 days following the receipt of the resolution. If the commissioner approves the resolution or fails to file his disapproval within the 90-day review period, the resolution shall take effect immediately.
For the purposes of this section, the term ~public or private school~ has the meaning that term is given in N.J.S.18A:1-1.
L.1984,c.219,s.1; amended 2001, c.342, s.3.
39:4-183.1b. Designation of ~Older and Walking Impaired Persons Crossing~ areas
The Commissioner of Transportation, with reference to State highways, may by regulation and the local authorities, with reference to any highway under their jurisdiction, may by ordinance or resolution, subject to the approval of the commissioner, designate ~Older and Walking Impaired Persons Crossing~ areas and erect appropriate signs.
L.1991,c.120,s.1.
39:4-183.2. Signs hereafter erected
All traffic signs hereafter erected, whether initial installations or replacements, must conform in all respects to the provisions of this act.
L.1941, c. 345, p. 903, s. 3.
39:4-183.3. Display of unauthorized traffic signs
No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any highway, any unauthorized traffic sign, device or other contrivance which purports to be or is an imitation of or of such a nature as to be mistaken for an official traffic sign or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic sign and no person shall place or maintain, nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway, any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon or its support, any commercial advertising.
This shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.
L.1941, c. 345, p. 903, s. 4.
39:4-183.4. Prohibited signs deemed a nuisance; action for removal
A sign, device or other contrivance prohibited by section four of this act shall be deemed a public and private nuisance and any citizen may maintain an action at law or in equity for its removal. The sole question of law and fact shall be whether it is in imitation of or of a nature as to be mistaken for an official traffic sign.
L.1941, c. 345, p. 904, s. 5.
39:4-183.6 Determination of signage.
7. The commissioner may determine the character, type, location, wording or symbol, and use of all traffic signs on the highways of this State; may adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic signs consistent with the provisions of this act for use upon public highways within the State. Such uniform system shall correlate with and so far as possible conform to the system then current as specified in the ~Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.~
L.1941,c.345,s.7; amended 1951, c.23, s.82; 2003,c. 13, s.53.
39:4-183.8. Materials
Permanent traffic signs should be made of metal or comparable durable material; wood may be used for large signs and also for temporary and seasonal signs; heavy cardboard may be used for special occasions or emergencies.
L.1941, c. 345, p. 906, s. 9. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 104, s. 84.
39:4-183.9 Design of traffic signs.
10. The design of all traffic signs shall conform to and have the minimum dimensions of the specifications adopted by the commissioner, except as otherwise approved by the commissioner. Where conditions require greater visibility necessitating a larger sign, standard shapes and colors shall be used, and standard proportions shall be retained, so far as practicable.
This is not to be deemed to prohibit the erection of enlarged bridge type signs or narrow longitudinal type signs suspended from mast arms, over the roadway.
L.1941,c.345,s.10; amended 1951, c.23, s.85; 1956, c.107, s.7; 2003, c.13, s.54.
39:4-183.10. Message; wording and symbols
Wording and arrangement for each type of traffic sign shall be as specified in subsequent sections of this act; symbols on the sign shall take the place of a word message wherever indicated in subsequent sections of this act. In situations where messages or symbols are required other than those herein provided for, the signs shall be of the same shape and color as standard signs of the same functional type.
L.1941, c. 345, p. 907, s. 11. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 104, s. 86.
39:4-183.11. Illumination; reflectorization
All warning signs, and all regulatory signs, with the exception of pedestrian signs, urban parking signs and signs having a significance only during daylight hours, shall be illuminated or reflectorized so as to be visible during hours of darkness from all distances up to five hundred feet. All other traffic signs may be illuminated or reflectorized if desirable.
All illumination shall normally be by white light, except that a flashing light incorporated in a sign installation shall be yellow when displayed with a warning sign or red when displayed with a stop sign, and shall be provided by means of:
(a) A light, within or behind the sign, illuminating the main message or symbol, or luminous tubing shaped to the lettering or symbol;
(b) An attached or independently mounted flood light or flood lights, directed on the face of the sign.
Reflectorization of traffic signs shall reflect white light, except that if a reflecting coating is used as a background of a yellow sign it shall reflect yellow light, and shall be provided by means of:
(a) Reflector buttons or units set into the symbol or message;
(b) Reflecting coatings, either on the sign background or, where a black background or panel is used, in the symbol or message.
L.1941, c. 345, p. 907, s. 12. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 105, s. 87.
39:4-183.12. Location
All traffic signs shall be located as provided in subsequent sections of this act covering details of design and installation. Signs other than temporary signs in the roadway shall be placed on the right side of the roadway, except traffic signs erected on or within traffic circles, islands and safety zones. All signs shall be mounted approximately at right angles to the direction of, and facing the traffic that they are intended to serve. This section shall not prohibit location of traffic signs over the roadway.
L.1941, c. 345, p. 907, s. 13. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 106, s. 88.
39:4-183.15. Continuous maintenance
All traffic signs shall be kept in good order and clearly legible at all times. Signs damaged or destroyed shall be replaced promptly.
Signs no longer applicable shall be removed immediately.
L.1941, c. 345, p. 908, s. 16.
39:4-183.21a Removal of certain signs.
3. The commissioner shall, upon receiving notice from a railroad company that it has abandoned a particular line and the grade crossings thereon, order the removal of any advance warning signs erected pursuant to section 22 of P.L.1941, c.345 (C.39:4-183.21).
L.1971,c.393,s.3; amended 2003, c.13, s.55.
39:4-183.22a. Construction warning signs
The design and location of standard construction warning signs should be as follows:
(a) Shape--Rectangle with longer dimension horizontal;
(b) Color--White background with black letters;
(c) Dimensions--Four feet by six feet, or larger for higher approach speeds;
(d) Message--CONSTRUCTION AHEAD or other appropriate wording, the distance over which the warning applies, and the approved speed limit.
(e) Location--Where construction work is in progress within the roadway area, a construction warning sign shall be located on each side of the roadway, facing approaching traffic, five hundred feet to one thousand feet in advance of the beginning of the construction area, the distance depending on the approach speeds on that roadway.
L.1951, c. 23, p. 112, s. 96.
39:4-183.24 Standard location, information signs.
25. Standard location and information signs shall conform to the design and specifications adopted by the commissioner.
L.1941,c.345,s.25; amended 1951, c.23, s.98; 2003, c.13, s.56.
39:4-183.25. Repeal
Article eighteen of chapter four of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes (R.S. 39:4-146 to and including R.S. 39:4-183) is repealed.
L.1941, c. 345, p. 915, s. 26.
39:4-183.27. Rules and regulations; placement, specifications, location and maintenance of traffic signs and markings
The Commissioner of Transportation shall, from time to time, promulgate rules and regulations concerning the placing, specifications, location and maintenance of highway and traffic signs and markings. In promulgating such rules and regulations, the commissioner shall be guided by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways which has been adopted by the Federal Highway Administrator as a national standard for application on all classes of highways.
L.1972, c. 43, s. 1.
39:4-183.28. Repeals
Sections 8, 14 and 15 of P.L.1941, c. 345 (C. 39:4-183.7, 39:4-183.13 and 39:4-183.14), sections 17 to 20 of P.L.1941, c. 345 (C. 39:4-183.16 to 39:4-183.19), sections 22 to 24 of P.L.1941, c. 345 (C. 39:4-183.21 to 39:4-183.23), section 99 of P.L.1951, c. 23 (C. 39:4-183.26) and sections 102 to 104 of P.L.1951, c. 23 (C. 39:4-191.3 to 39:4-191.5) are repealed.
L.1972, c. 43, s. 2.
39:4-183.29. Continuance of rules and regulations promulgated by department of transportation prior to act
This act shall not affect the orders, rules and regulations heretofore made or promulgated by the Department of Transportation relating to the placing, specifications, location and maintenance of highway and traffic signs and markings, but such orders, rules and regulations shall continue with full force and effect until amended or repealed pursuant to law.
L.1972, c. 43, s. 3.
39:4-183.30. Effect of act on offenses, liabilities, penalties or forfeitures prior to date of act
No offense committed, and no liability, penalty, or forfeiture, either civil or criminal, incurred, prior to the repeal or revision of any act or any part thereof by the enactment of this act, shall be discharged, released or affected by the repeal or revision of the act or part thereof under which such offense, liability, penalty or forfeiture was incurred, and prosecutions and actions for such offenses, liabilities, penalties or forfeitures committed or incurred prior to the effective date of this act shall be commenced or continued and be proceeded with in all respects as if the act or part thereof had not been repealed or revised.
L.1972, c. 43, s. 4.
39:4-183.31 Posting of pedestrian crossing yield signs.
3. The Commissioner of Transportation shall post, and shall request county and municipal authorities to post, pedestrian crossing yield signs that make reference to State law at all crosswalks at intersections that have demonstrated pedestrian safety problems and are not controlled by a traffic control signal. The signs shall conform to the ~Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices~.
L.2005,c.158,s.3.
39:4-191.1. Legal authority; uniformity
Markings shall be placed only by the authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction as authorized by law, and only for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic. Where used, these markings shall be uniform in design, position and application. The director may adopt a uniform system of markings consistent with the provisions of this act for use upon public highways within the State. Such a uniform system of markings shall correlate with and so far as possible conform to the current ~Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.~
L.1951, c. 23, p. 114, s. 100.
39:4-191.2. Types of markings
Markings shall be of the following types:
a. Pavement markings, including lines and word markings on the pavement.
b. Curb markings for parking prohibitions.
c. Object markings, including objects within and adjacent to the roadway.
d. Reflector markers, including reflector buttons, panels, delineators or similar devices, within or adjacent to the roadway.
L.1951, c. 23, p. 115, s. 101.
39:4-191.6. Illumination and reflectorization
All markings may be reflectorized, and all obstructions, within the roadway, shall be properly illuminated or reflectorized. The following markings shall normally be reflectorized:
a. Center lines on pavement.
b. ~No Passing~ lines.
c. Striping or checkerboard squares on vertical surfaces of obstructions in or adjacent to the roadway.
d. Reflector markers.
L.1951, c. 23, p. 116, s. 105.
39:4-191.7. Word markings limited
The use of words painted on the pavement shall be limited to very brief warning messages expressed in the shortest possible words. Regulatory messages may be used, but only in support of standard signs. All letters should be greatly elongated in the direction of traffic movement.
L.1951, c. 23, p. 116, s. 106.
39:4-196.1. Local authority
Safety zones and traffic islands shall be established and installed only by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction as authorized by law, and for the purpose of regulating, segregating or guiding traffic.
L.1951, c. 23, p. 116, s. 107.
39:4-196.2. Types of safety zones and traffic islands
Safety zones and traffic islands shall be of the following types:
1. Safety zones
a. Loading islands
b. Refuge islands
2. Traffic islands
a. Divisional islands
b. Channelization islands.
L.1951, c. 23, p. 116, s. 108.
39:4-196.3. Location, design and protection
The location, design and protection of safety zones and traffic islands shall conform to the specifications adopted by the director.
L.1951, c. 23, p. 117, s. 109.
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