New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Business Licensing Services Bureau P.O. Box 171 Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0171 FLASHING AMBER LIGHT PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS Please ensure that the correct application is completed for an amber light permit and that all required documents, signatures, and fees are submitted with your application, as any errors and/or omissions will delay the processing of your request. Please refer to N.J.S.A. 39:3-50, N.J.S.A. 39:3-54.24, 54.25 and N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.1 et. seq., for the full text of the provisions governing the application for and the use of flashing amber lights. Permit Eligibility Owners or lessees of vehicles to be used for the following business operations are eligible for flashing amber light permits: (i) Tow trucks bearing commercial registration The use of the flashing amber light is restricted to operation on a public highway at the scene of an accident or breakdown while preparations are being made for vehicle removal and while the tow truck is towing or transporting the disabled vehicle from the scene of an accident or breakdown to the place of storage or repair. (N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.1(a)1) (ii) Service vehicles bearing commercial registration A flashing amber light may be used on a public highway where such warning light activation is necessary for the protection of the public or service vehicle personnel. (N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.1(a)2) “Service vehicle” means any vehicle bearing commercial registration that is used to perform some type of maintenance, inspection, or repair function within the confines of public highways or any vehicle used to transport or escort overdimensional loads on public highways. (N.J.A.C. 13:24-1.1) (iii) Snow-removal and /or sanding vehicles bearing commercial registration Use of the flashing amber light is permitted only where such vehicle is actually engaged in snow removal, sanding or plowing operation on a public highway, and the vehicle owner or lessee has a snow-removal or sanding contract with a governmental agency. (N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.1(a)3) (iv) New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) contractor/subcontractor (consultant/subconsultant) employee vehicles bearing passenger registration The use of a flashing amber light is permitted on a vehicle owned or leased by an employee of a contractor or subcontractor (consultant or subconsultant) of the NJDOT, and the amber light may be operated only when the vehicle is being used by the employee in the performance of his or her assigned duties at a NJDOT worksite. (N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.1(a)5) (v) New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) or South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) contractor/subcontractor (consultant/subconsultant) employee vehicles bearing passenger registration The use of a flashing amber light is permitted on a vehicle owned or leased by an employee of a contractor or subcontractor (consultant or subconsultant) of the NJHA or the SJTA, and the amber light may be operated only when the vehicle is being used by the employee in the performance of his or her assigned duties at a worksite of the applicable Authority. (N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.1(a)6) (vi) Security services vehicles bearing commercial registration The use of a flashing amber light is permitted on a vehicle bearing commercial registration, which is owned or leased by a business that provides security services for commercial businesses or private residences, and the use of the amber light is permitted only while the vehicle is actually engaged in providing security services. (N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.1(a)7) BLS-34(7/11) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Business Licensing Services Bureau P.O. Box 171 Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0171 FLASHING AMBER LIGHT PERMIT ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Please refer to N.J.S.A. 39:3-50 and N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.1, et. seq., for the full text of the provisions governing the application for and the use of flashing amber lights. Permit Fees Initial permit issuance: $25 per vehicle on which an amber light will be used. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-50(d)) Renewal of permit: $25 per vehicle on which an amber light will be used. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-50(d)) Make check payable to: “NEW JERSEY MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION” or “NJMVC” for the TOTAL FEE TOTAL FEE = Number of Vehicles x $25 (E.g., 1 vehicle = $25, 2 vehicles = $50). Possession and Exhibition of Permit The permit must be in the possession of the operator at all times when the flashing amber light is displayed on the vehicle and shall be exhibited upon the request of any law enforcement official or authorized representative of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. (N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.3) Permit Validity; Cancellation; Revocation The Flashing Amber Light permit is valid for four years from the date of issuance, unless cancelled or revoked, and is non-transferable. Termination of the type of employment or service for which the permit is issued, or the sale, transfer, disposal or termination of the lease of the vehicle for which the permit was issued, automatically and immediately cancels the permit and invalidates the authority for use of such light. The permit is to be surrendered to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission by the permit holder within 10 business days from the cancellation or revocation. (N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.2, 4.5, et seq.) Mounting of Lights A flashing amber light utilized on a vehicle shall be mounted so that at least one such light is clearly visible from every direction when the vehicle is being used for the type of employment or service for which the permit was issued. Alternately flashing or strobe headlights are prohibited and shall not be incorporated into the housing of any lighting permitted. (N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.4) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Business Licensing Services Bureau P.O. Box 171, Trenton, NJ 08666-0171 (888) 486-3339 #5014 toll-free in NJ 609-292-6500 #5014 New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission FLASHING AMBER LIGHT PERMIT APPLICATION TOW TRUCKS, SERVICE VEHICLES, SNOW-REMOVAL/SANDING VEHICLES or SECURITY SERVICES O Business Information Business Name Full Address City State/Zip County Business Corp Code Contact Name Business Phone Number Business Email Address Provide a detailed description of the type of service and location (include County name(s)) where amber light will be operated: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Vehicle Information (Commercial Registration Only) I hereby apply for a permit authorizing the installation and use of an amber light on the following described vehicle: (Please attach sheets for additional vehicles, as necessary) Name of Registered Owner/ Lessee Relationship of Registered Owner/Lessee to Applicant Street Address City License Plate No. State Year Zip County Make Model VIN Applicant Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ Title: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ After completion, this application must be signed by the chief law enforcement official in the municipality in which the service is being provided. Thereafter, the application and required fee should be submitted to the Commission. (N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.2(b)) ATTACH THE FOLLOWING: - A copy of the registration for the vehicle described above - A copy of the lease agreement ( if the vehicle is leased) - Check payable to “NJMVC” for Total Fee (See Instructions) Total Fee Enclosed ___________________ Chief Law Enforcement Approval Law Enforcement Organization ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State/Zipcode Contact Phone No. _________________________________________________________ Email Address ______________________________________________ Corp Code_________________________________________________________________ I, _________________________________________________________________________, have read the instructions pertaining to this application for a flashing (chief law enforcement official) amber light permit for the vehicle(s) and services described above, and believe that the applicant qualifies for this permit. 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Box 171, Trenton, NJ 08666-0171 (888) 486-3339 #5014 toll-free in NJ 609-292-6500 #5014 New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission FLASHING AMBER LIGHT PERMIT APPLICATION NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR (CONSULTANT/SUBCONSULTANT) EMPLOYEE O Employee Information (Permit Holder) Employee’s Name Full Address City Driver License Number State/Zip (Attach legible copy of driver license if not New Jersey) Daytime Telephone Number Provide a detailed description of the employee’s duties and the designated areas (include County name(s)) where amber light will be operated: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Vehicle Information (Passenger Registration Only) I hereby apply for a permit authorizing the installation and use of an amber light on the following described vehicle: (Please attach sheets for additional vehicles, as necessary) Name of Registered Owner/ Lessee Relationship of Registered Owner/Lessee to Applicant Street Address State City License Plate No. Year Zip Make County Model VIN Employee Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ Employee Title: _________________________________________________________________________________ After completion, this application must be signed by an authorized representative of the contractor or subcontractor (consultant or subconsultant) of the NJDOT. Thereafter, the application and required fee should be submitted to the Commission. (N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.2(d)) ATTACH THE FOLLOWING: - A copy of the registration for the vehicle described above A legible copy of driver license if not New Jersey A copy of the lease agreement ( if the vehicle is leased) Check payable to “NJMVC” for Total Fee (See Instructions) Total Fee Enclosed _________________ Contractor/Subcontractor (Consultant/Subconsultant) Information Business Name Business Address Street City Business Phone Number State/Zip Business Email Address Business Corp Code I, __________________________________________________________________________________, have read the instructions pertaining to this application for a (authorized representative) flashing amber light permit for the vehicle and services described above, and believe that the applicant qualifies for said permit. 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Box 171, Trenton, NJ 08666-0171 (888) 486-3339 #5014 toll-free in NJ 609-292-6500 #5014 New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission FLASHING AMBER LIGHT PERMIT APPLICATION NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE AUTHORITY or SOUTH JERSEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR (CONSULTANT/SUBCONSULTANT) EMPLOYEE O Employee Information (Permit Holder) Employee’s Name Full Address City Driver License Number State/Zip (Attach legible copy of driver license if not New Jersey) Daytime Phone Number Provide a detailed description of the employee’s duties and the designated areas (include County name(s)) where amber light will be operated: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Vehicle Information (Passenger Registration Only) I hereby apply for a permit authorizing the installation and use of an amber light on the following described vehicle: (Please attach sheets for additional vehicles, as necessary) Relationship of Registered Owner/Lessee to Applicant Name of Registered Owner/ Lessee Street Address City License Plate No. State Year Zip County Make Model VIN Employee Signature: ________________________________________________ Title ________________________________ Date: __________________ After completion, this application must be signed by an authorized representative of the contractor or subcontractor (consultant or subconsultant) of the applicable Authority and thereafter forwarded to the Executive Director of the applicable Authority or to his or her designee for signature. Thereafter, the application and required should be submitted to the Commission. (N.J.A.C. 13:24-4.2(e)) ATTACH THE FOLLOWING: - A copy of the registration for the vehicle described above - A legible copy of the driver license if not New Jersey - A copy of the lease agreement ( if the vehicle is leased) - Check payable to “NJMVC” for Total Fee (See Instructions) Total Fee Enclosed _________________ Contractor/Subcontractor (Consultant/Subconsultant) Information Business Name Business Address Street City Business Phone Number State/Zip Business Email Address Business Corp Code I, __________________________________________________________________________________, have read the instructions pertaining to this application for a (authorized representative) flashing amber light permit for the vehicle and services described above, and believe that the applicant qualifies for said permit. Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Title ______________________________ Date: ___________________ Executive Director or Designee Approval Signature ___________________________________________________________ Title ___________________________________ Date _______________________ Name of Authority _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Authority’s Phone No. _______________________________ Authority’s Email Address ______________________________________________________________ Corp code __________________________________________ American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com