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In the [[United Statesof America|US]] state '''New Jersey''' (or as the locals call it, ''Jersey'') it is illegal to hitchhike. This is provided by 39:4-5, which states: "Begging rides prohibited. No person shall stand in a highway for the purpose of or while soliciting a ride from the operator of any vehicle other than an omnibus or a street car."
A highway is defined as any way between the boundary lines open for the public use. This includes [[on-rampsramp]] s and [[shoulder]]s.
Enforcement of this law by the police is very uptight. If you are stopped by the police in this state they will ask you for ID (as always) and probably just send you on your way. If it's a state trooper you are screwed. So remember: While hitching in NJ you have four options:
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