N.J. Stat. § 39:5-54

Current through L. 2024, c. 80.
Section 39:5-54 - Procedure for law enforcement officer stopping person with diplomatic immunity

Whenever a person with diplomatic immunity is stopped by a State, county or municipal law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that the person has violated N.J.S. 2C:11-5, section 1 of P.L. 2017, c. 165(C.2C:11-5.3), subsection c. of N.J.S. 2C:12-1, R.S. 39:4-50, section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a) or section 2 of P.L. 1972, c.197 (C.39:6B-2), or has committed a motor vehicle moving violation, the law enforcement officer shall:

a. As soon as practicable, contact the United States Department of State office to verify the driver's status and immunity;
b. Record all relevant information from the person's driver's license or identification card, including a driver's license or identification card issued by the United States Department of State;
c. Within five working days after the date of the stop, forward to the Division of Motor Vehicles the following information:
(1) A vehicle accident report if the person was involved in an accident;
(2) A copy of any citation or other charging document that was issued, if any; and
(3) A written report describing the incident if no citation or charging document was issued.

N.J.S. § 39:5-54

Amended by L. 2017, c. 165,s. 17, eff. 7/21/2017.
Added by L. 2003, c. 23, s. 2, eff. 5/1/2003.