As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
AUTOMOBILE
As defined by N.J.S.A. 39:1-1, automobiles includes all motor
vehicles except motorcycles.
BOAT
Any vessel that is used to carry cargo or passengers in or
upon water and which, by nature of its design, displaces water so
as to stay afloat or by use of air flow is kept aloft to travel without
contact with the land or water surface.
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE
As defined by N.J.S.A. 39:1-1 and by additions specifically
listed herein, includes every type of motor-driven vehicle used for
commercial purposes on the highways, such as the transportation of
goods, wares and merchandise, excepting such vehicles as are run only
upon rails or tracks and vehicles of the passenger-car-type used for
touring purposes or the carrying of farm products and milk, as the
case may be. For the purpose of this chapter, commercial motor vehicles
also include those vehicles used in conjunction with a service function
that is offered at a premium, i.e., cleaning, plumbing, electrical,
landscaping, etc.
MOTOR-DRAWN VEHICLE
As defined by N.J.S.A. 39:1-1, includes trailers, semi-trailers,
or any other type of vehicle drawn by a motor-driven vehicle.
MOTOR VEHICLE
As defined by N.J.S.A. 30:1-1, includes all vehicles propelled
otherwise than by muscular power, excepting such vehicles as run only
upon rails or tracks and motorized bicycles.
MOTORCYCLE
As defined by N.J.S.A. 39:1-1, includes motor bikes, bicycles
with motor attached and all motor-operated vehicles of the bicycle
or tricycle type, except motorized bicycles as defined in this section,
whether the motive power be a part thereof or attached thereto and
having a saddle or seat with driver sitting astride or upon it or
a platform on which the driver stands.
OMNIBUS
As defined by N.J.S.A. 39:1-1, includes all motor vehicles
used for the transportation of passengers for hire, except commuter
vans and vehicles used in ridesharing arrangements and school buses,
if the same are not otherwise used in transportation of passengers
for hire.
PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE
As defined by N.J.S.A. 39:1-1, all automobiles used and designed
for the transportation of passengers, other than omnibuses and school
buses.
RECREATION VEHICLE
As defined by N.J.S.A. 39:1-1, a self-propelled or towed
vehicle equipped to serve as temporary living quarters for recreational,
camping or travel purposes and used solely as a family or personal
conveyance.
SCHOOL BUS
As defined by N.J.S.A. 39:1-1, every motor vehicle operated
by, or under contract with, a public or governmental agency, or religious
or other charitable organization or corporation, or privately operated
for compensation for the transportation of children to or from school
for secular or religious education, which complies with the regulations
of the Department of Education affecting school buses, including "School
Vehicle Type I" and "School Vehicle Type II" as defined by N.J.S.A.
39:1-1.
TRAILER
As defined by N.J.S.A. 39:1-1, every vehicle with or without
motive power, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying persons
or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed
that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle.
VEHICLE
As defined by N.J.S.A. 39:1-1, every device in, upon or by
which a person or property is or may be transported upon a highway,
excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary
rails or tracks or motorized bicycles.