# N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-137: Transportation of explosives

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-137

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-137
- **Heading:** Transportation of explosives
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 21 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-137

## Text

A. The person using any vehicle for the transportation of explosives, whether he be the owner or lessee, shall be responsible for the keeping of inspection records required by the commissioner. B. It is prohibited for any person to transport or carry explosives upon any public conveyance. C. No explosives shall be transported in any form of full trailer, nor shall any trailer be attached to a vehicle transporting explosives. D. Vehicles in which explosives are being transported shall be driven by and be under the control of a driver at least 21 years of age. Such a person shall be familiar with the New Jersey laws and rules and regulations pertaining to the transportation of explosives. E. No quantity of explosives in excess of the quantity indicated upon the transportation permit shall be transported in a vehicle. F. Blasting caps or electric blasting caps, or both, may be transported in the same vehicle with other commercial explosives only when the net weight of the other commercial explosives does not exceed 5,000 pounds. G. When nitro-carbo-nitrates or propellants, or both, are transported in the same vehicle with commercial explosives, all requirements governing the transportation of commercial explosives must be followed. L.1960, c. 55, p. 480, s. 10.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-128 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-128.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-129 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-129.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-130 Enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-130.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-131 Rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-131.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-132 Prohibited acts; exceptions; permit required; records and reports of permittees; disposal of deteriorated or leaking explosives](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-132.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-133 Permits for manufacture, sale, storage, transportation or use of explosives](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-133.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-134 Investigation of applicant; permit issued, subject to amendment; information furnished; qualifications; expiration; fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-134.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-135 Manufacturing establishments under jurisdiction of commissioner; plan of establishment kept in main office; contents; filing of plan may be required; quantity and distance table](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-135.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-136 Magazines; requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-136.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-137 Transportation of explosives](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-137.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-138 Blasting operations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-138.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-139 Jurisdiction of commissioner; law governing manufacture, sale, transportation, storage or use of explosives](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-139.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-140 Violations; penalties; revocation of permits; nonconforming uses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-140.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 21:1A-141 Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T21_C1A_S1A-141.md)

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