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- Move your vehicle off the roadway to the shoulder on the right.
- If you don’t have a cell phone, turn on your hazard lights and wait for a State Police patrol. If you have a white handkerchief or some other bright cloth, display it on the outside of your vehicle, on the side facing traffic, to signal that you are in need of assistance.
- For your safety and the safety of others, do not attempt to flag down passing vehicles. Picking up or discharging persons on the New Jersey Turnpike is illegal.
- Do not attempt to cross the highway. Do not walk along the shoulder.
- If you want to make your own repairs, be mindful of the danger posed by the passing traffic. If possible, use cones, flares or reflective emergency signs.
HOV Lanes
What is an HOV lane?
A New Jersey Turnpike lane set aside for certain hours of the day for use only by high-occupancy and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Where are they located?
They are the far-left lanes of the outer roadways between Interchanges 11 and 14. They are marked by a diamond on the pavement. The HOV lanes are also delineated by overhead signage. When there is inclement weather, the markings on the roadway may not be as visible. The overhead signage is helpful in those cases.
When are the HOV rules in effect?
Northbound on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., southbound on weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Who is allowed to use the HOV lanes?
The HOV lanes are open to buses, motorcycles and vehicles with hybrid engines regardless of number of passengers, and passenger cars carrying three or more people.
Towing And Recovery Rates For Authorized Parkway Garages
Only authorized garages are allowed to provide towing and roadside assistance on the Turnpike. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority regulates the maximum rate our authorized providers may charge for those services.
