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New Jersey drivers can now display their vehicle registration on an electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet, thanks to a new state law.
Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, signed the bipartisan bill into law on Monday.
The law will not take effect right away. New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission has 18 months to create and offer electronic registrations with anti-counterfeiting features.
In 2015, New Jersey became the first state to approve legislation allowing drivers to show electronic proof of insurance. However, drivers within the state were still required to present proof of vehicle registration on paper.
The new law permits drivers to photograph their state-issued vehicle registrations and then provide a stored duplicate if necessary. According to Assembly Member BettyLou DeCroce, a co-sponsor of the bill, there are only two other states — Michigan and Tennessee.
"With the ubiquitous use of smart phones and other mobile devices, it's realistic to allow drivers to get an electronic copy to show police enforcement or any other authority that may require it," DeCroce explained.
The regulation could help some drivers escape the $180 fine that can be imposed for failing to show proof of vehicle registration.
