New Jersey Administrative Code Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION
Here’s an enhanced overview of New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 16 — Transportation:
🗂️ Structure of Title 16 – TRANSPORTATION
Title 16 comprises numerous chapters that regulate various transportation-related activities:
Chapter 1 – Reserved
Chapter 1A – Administration, organization, records management, and information requests
Chapter 1B – Disability discrimination grievance procedure
Chapters 2–4, 7, 8–12, 13–17, 19, 21, 28, etc. – Reserved (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 5 – Compensation for income loss from harvesting standing crops
Chapter 6 – Relocation assistance
Chapters 20A & 20B – County and municipal local aid programs
Chapter 25 – Utility accommodation in highway rights-of-way
Chapter 26 – Motorized bicycles
Chapter 27 – Traffic regulations and control devices
Chapter 32 – Truck access
Chapter 38 – Roadside, drainage, disaster maintenance
Chapter 40 – Charitable solicitation on roadways
Chapter 41 – Highway occupancy permits
Chapter 41B – Newspaper boxes on state highways
Chapters 41C, 41D, 41E, 41F – Outdoor advertising, directional signs, logo program, vegetation canopy
Chapter 42 – Sponsorship program
Chapter 43 – Junkyards adjacent to highways
Chapters 44, 44A, 44B – Construction services, contracts
Chapter 46 – Drawbridge operations
Chapter 47 – State highway access management
Chapter 49 – Transportation of hazardous materials
Chapter 51 – Practices and procedures for bus/inspection services
Chapters 52–53E – Bus, rail, freight, fixed guideway safety oversight
Chapters 54–63 – Aeronautical facilities & activities, airport grants, air safety and zoning, boat programs, maritime pilotage
Chapters 65 – Transportation utilities
Chapters 72–89 – NJ Transit procurement, fare programs, safety, contracting, ads, ferry capital improvements (law.cornell.edu)
📌 Highlighted Chapters
Chapter 25 – Utility Accommodation
Sets standards and procedures for installing, maintaining, relocating utilities within highway rights‑of‑way: includes permit processes, reimbursement, scenic considerations, and waivers (nj.gov).
Chapter 41C – Roadside Sign Control and Outdoor Advertising
Deals with licensing, permit requirements, sign types (on/off-premise), nonconforming signs, enforcement, fees, and vegetation control. Current through March 17, 2025 (regulations.justia.com).
Chapter 47 – State Highway Access Management Code
Regulates driveway, road access points; design standards; permits; classification of access types to manage highway safety and flow (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 53E – Fixed Guideway State Safety Oversight
Implements state safety oversight rules for rail-based transit (e.g., light rail, monorail). Requires approved safety plans, conflict of interest rules, incorporation of 49 CFR 674 federal standards (nj.gov).
Chapter 65 – Transportation Utilities
Governs administrative and operational aspects of transportation utilities (bus services, tariffs, filings, certificates) including petitions, intervention rights, accident reporting, and fare changes. Adopted in 2022, recodified from 2008 regulations (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 51 – Bus Inspection Services Procedures
Covers procedures before the Division of Inspection Services Bus Unit; among other provisions, leases of autobus vehicles must include name/address info, lease terms, cancellation clauses, and license plate return obligations (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Usage Tips
Next Steps:
Identify the relevant chapter based on your focus (e.g., signage, utilities, railroad safety, transit).
Review specific subchapters and sections for detailed rules and permit procedures.
Consult official NJ Administrative Code via LexisNexis or OAL for latest updates.
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