Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 40:67-16

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
The governing body may establish safety zones, erect, construct and maintain platforms, commonly called “safety aisles” ; standards commonly called “silent policemen” , beacon lights, guide posts and other structures which it may deem necessary for the safety and convenience of persons and vehicles using the streets of such municipality, but no such erections or constructions shall be made, operated or maintained on any state highway without permission of the state highway commission; nor shall any such erections or constructions be made, operated or maintained on any county road or county boulevard without permission of the board or body having control of or jurisdiction over such county road or boulevard.
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