N.J.S.A. 39:3-40.6 — Proof of valid motor vehicle insurance before release of impounded vehicle.

39:3-40.6 Proof of valid motor vehicle insurance before release of impounded vehicle. 1. No motor vehicle which has been impounded pursuant to the laws of this State shall be released by the State or local law enforcement authority which impounded the vehicle unless proof of valid motor vehicle insurance for that vehicle is presented to the law enforcement authority. The recovery or salvage of the impounded motor vehicle by, or on behalf of, an insurer, financial institution or other lending entity, shall not require proof of valid motor vehicle insurance for that vehicle. L.2000,c.61,s.1.

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