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NJ 39:4-52. Racing on highway.

Defending NJ 39:4-52.  Racing on highway.

After you read the following NJ Criminal Statute (Racing on highway) you may decide that you need the help of a lawyer, or need a legal interpretation of how this statute applies to your case.  The firm of Villani & DeLuca has experienced criminal lawyers with over 20 years of experience, including a former municipal prosecutor.  Call the number above for a free 24×7 phone consultation or read more about the motor vehicle charge.

NJ Statute: 39:4-52.  Racing on highway prohibited;  fine.

No person shall operate a motor vehicle upon a public highway for a wager or  in a race or for the purpose of making a speed record.
A person who violates this section shall be fined not less than twenty-five  nor more than one hundred dollars for the first offense, and, for a subsequent  offense, not less than one hundred nor more than two hundred dollars.

License Points for Racing on the Highway

If you or somebody you know is charged with racing on the highway, they are subject to 5 points on their drivers license. Depending on how many points one already has, they might be subject to license suspension. Click here for a list of point related suspensions, or here for point amounts for all traffic violations. 

AKA: NJ Criminal Charge 39:4-52, Violation 39:4-52, Offense 39:4-52

Disclaimer: A copy of this statute has been provided for your information. This wording was current from the NJ website lis.njleg.state.nj.us as of August 2012.

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