# N.J. Stat. § 2C:17-3.1: Traffic sign, signal damage, removal, violation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2C_C17_S17-3.1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2C:17-3.1
- **Heading:** Traffic sign, signal damage, removal, violation
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2C / Chapter 17 / Section 17-3.1

## Text

3. A person who purposely, knowingly, recklessly or negligently defaces, injures or removes an official traffic sign or signal described in Title 39 of the Revised Statutes is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. If a juvenile who is adjudicated delinquent for an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a violation of this section is assessed a fine and the court determines that the juvenile is unable to pay the fine, the juvenile's parents or legal guardian shall be responsible for the imposed fine. L.1998,c.54,s.3.

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