N.J. Stat. § 48:12-158: Placing freight car in rear of passenger car; misdemeanor; exceptions where ordered by army or navy officers

In forming a passenger train, no freight car shall be placed in the rear of a passenger car. A conductor, officer or agent who shall direct or knowingly suffer such an arrangement shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

The provisions of this section shall not apply where a car or cars is so placed pursuant to the order or direction of an officer of the rank of at least Major of the Army or of Lieutenant-Commander of the Navy of the armed forces of the United States.

Amended by L.1943, c. 150, p. 429, s. 1, eff. April 8, 1943.