Friday, April 26, 2024

39:4-120.10. Penalties

 

39:4-120.10. Penalties

For a violation of this act, the offender shall be subject to the same penalties as exist in connection with violations at public intersections.


39:4-120.1. Official Traffic Control Signals

 

39:4-120.1. Official Traffic Control Signals

Official traffic control signals 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 traffic.

39:4-120 Traffic Control Signal Devices.

 

39:4-120 Traffic Control Signal Devices.

39:4-120. The commissioner may determine the character, type, location, placing and operation of all traffic control signal devices on the highways of this State. The commissioner may adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic control signals 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.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

39:4-119 Failure to Stop at Flashing Red Signal

39:4-119 Failure to Stop at Flashing Red Signal

39:4-119. Failure to stop at flashing red signal, Traffic control signals operating as flashing mechanisms; red; amber Traffic control signals and beacon or flashing signals when operating as flashing mechanisms shall conform to the following:

a. Flashing red: The red lens when illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes shall require drivers to come to a complete stop before entering or crossing the intersection. The driver shall proceed only after yielding the right of way to all traffic on the intersecting street, which traffic is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.

b. Flashing amber: The amber lens when illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes shall indicate the presence of danger and require drivers to proceed only with caution.


39:4-118. Beacon or Flashing Signal

 

39:4-118. Beacon or Flashing Signal

Beacon or flashing signals may be erected on pedestals or posts or suspended by means of mast arms or cables over the intersection, but the signal shall not be erected within the travelable portion of a highway, except as provided in section 39:4-114 of this Title.

39:4-111. Power of Lights

 

39:4-111. Power of Lights

The light shall be of such power as to cause the signal to be visible for at least three hundred feet.

39:4-110. Height of Signals

 

39:4-110. Height of Signals

Traffic signals shall be placed at such height as to be plainly visible to approaching traffic at a distance of at least one hundred and fifty feet from the intersection, and shall, if within the curb line and operated by electricity, be placed at a height of from eight to ten feet above the pavement. If on bracket, mast arm or cable, the signal shall clear the pavement by fourteen feet and six inches.

39:4-113. Continuously Controlled Highway

 

39:4-113. Continuously Controlled Highway

Each intersection on a continuously controlled highway shall be controlled by signals or suitable signs. If traffic signals are not erected at every intersection it shall not be construed as a continuously controlled highway.


Monday, April 22, 2024

39:4-114. Traffic Signal in Paved Roadway or Poles in Cross

 

39:4-114. Traffic Signal in Paved Roadway or Poles in Cross

No traffic signal shall be so located as to obstruct the paved width of the highway, nor shall poles carrying signal supports be so placed as to be in pedestrian crosswalk lanes. Where there is, or may hereafter be erected a fixed raised safety zone, the highway area covered by the raised safety zone shall not be construed to mean the paved width of the highway.

Tuesday, December 26, 2023