N.J. Admin. Code § 19:9-1.14

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 19:9-1.14 - Repairs and towing

(a) Subject to the provisions of 19:9-1.6, a vehicle that becomes disabled while using the Roadway may be repaired by the occupants thereof, provided that the occupants can complete repairs within a two-hour period from the time of disablement and the disabled vehicle does not create a hazardous condition. A vehicle disabled and unattended by its occupants will be removed immediately by an authorized service provider of the Authority at the expense of the owner.

(b) If other mechanical services or towing is required, such services or towing must be performed by a service agency authorized by the Authority to furnish such service on the Roadway.

(c) If towed, such disabled vehicles must be removed at the nearest exit in the original direction of travel and must pay the appropriate tolls.

(d) A truck or bus company may obtain a private mechanical and towing service permit for the Turnpike and/or the Parkway, as appropriate, or designate a prearranged service provider, provided such company and/or service provider conforms to the rules and regulations governing such permits. These permits are obtainable from the Office of the Manager of Emergency Services. The fee for such permit shall be $ 200.00. Such permits shall be renewable on an annual basis.

(e) A truck or bus company may obtain a permit to perform its own tire service on the Turnpike and/or the Parkway, as appropriate, or designate a prearranged tire service provider, provided such company and/or service provider conforms to the rules and regulations governing such permits. These permits are obtainable from the Office of the Manager of Emergency Services or other office as may be designated by the Authority. The fee for such permit shall be $200.00. Such permits shall be renewable on an annual basis. Truck or bus companies not holding a private tire service permit shall receive tire service from a service agency authorized by the Authority or, at the discretion of the Authority, be removed by a towing service authorized by the Authority.

(f) Vehicles that become disabled and are determined to be a hazard to themselves and/or other motorists may be removed from the Roadway immediately at the direction of the State Police or Authority personnel.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:9-1.14

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3236(b), effective 9/18/2017