N.J.S. § 39:10-9.5 Definitions Relative to Certain Used Emergency Vehicles

• Library: New Jersey Permanent Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through L. 2023, c. 194.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: N.J.S. § 39:10-9.5

a. For the purposes of this section:

"Equipment" shall include, but not be limited to, a handheld spotlight affixed to a side mirror, an antenna used for emergency response communication equipment, a mobile vision and mobile data terminal, a siren, a strobe light, or any other light with optional strobe functions typically used on an authorized emergency vehicle;

"Marking" shall include, but not be limited to, a decal, insignia, or striping added to the authorized emergency vehicle by a State or municipal agency, or any other government entity engaged in law enforcement, fire services, or emergency medical transportation; and

"Siren" shall include, but not be limited to, an adjustment to the standard horn in a steering wheel.

b. Except as provided by subsection c. of this section, prior to the sale or transfer of an authorized emergency vehicle as defined in R.S. 39:1-1, to a person or an entity other than a State or municipal agency; a government entity engaged in law enforcement, fire services, or emergency medical transportation; a volunteer fire company, a volunteer first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad; a person who is an authorized dealer of emergency vehicles; or a non-governmental emergency service provider, any equipment or marking that would identify the vehicle as an authorized emergency vehicle shall be removed.