N.J. Admin. Code § 11:3-21.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 11:3-21.3 - Automobiles eligible for premium reduction

(a) Except as provided in paragraph 1 below, the reduced premiums shall only apply to a private passenger automobile of a private passenger or station wagon type that is owned or hired by an individual or by husband and wife who are residents of the same household and is neither used as a public or livery conveyance for passengers nor rented to others with a driver; and a motor vehicle with a pick-up body, a delivery sedan, a van, or a panel truck or a camper type vehicle used for recreational purposes owned by an individual or by husband and wife who are residents of the same household, not customarily used in the occupation, profession or business of the insured other than farming or ranching. An automobile owned by a farm family copartnership or corporation which is principally garaged on a farm or ranch and otherwise meets the definitions contained in this section, shall be considered a private passenger automobile owned by two or more relatives resident in the same household.

1. The reduced premium shall not apply to automobiles for which the basic PIP premium charge is less than $ 25.00, exclusive of expense fees and policy constants or residual market equalization charges, and which are of the following types:

i. Automobiles 10 years or older and maintained primarily for use in exhibitions, parades and club activities, or

ii. A self-propelled vehicle with a living area that is an integral part of the chassis or a pick-up with a permanently attached camper body.

(b) A reduced premium charge for PIP coverage as specified in (a) above shall apply to all policies which are in force, issued or renewed on or after the operative date of this rule.

1. With respect to in force policies, the insurer shall calculate the reduce premium charge in (a) above, and shall issue a refund check in this amount to the insured or apply a credit in this amount to the insured's renewal policy.

i. In the event a policy is nonrenewed or otherwise terminated prior to renewal, the insurer shall calculate a return premium in accordance with the operative date of this rule and the effective termination date of the policy. The insurer shall issue a refund check in this amount to the insured.

N.J. Admin. Code § 11:3-21.3