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NJ 39:5D-4. Moving violation out-of-state.

Defending NJ 39:5D-4.  Moving violation out-of-state.

After you read the following NJ Criminal Statute (Moving violation out-of-state) 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: 39:5D-4.  Effect of conviction.

    (a) The licensing authority in the home State, for the purposes of suspension, revocation or limitation of the license to operate a motor vehicle,  shall give the same effect to the conduct reported, pursuant to Article III of  this compact, as it would if such conduct had occurred in the home State, shall  apply the penalties of the home State or of the State in which the violation  occurred, in the case of convictions for:
(1) Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;
(2) Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor  or a narcotic drug, or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which  renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle;
(3) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used;
(4) Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident  resulting in the death or personal injury of another.
(b) As to other convictions, reported pursuant to Article III, the licensing  authority in the home State shall give such effect to the conduct as is  provided by the laws of the home State.
(c) If the laws of a party State do not provide for offenses or violations denominated or described in precisely the words employed in subdivision (a) of this article, such party State shall construe the denominations and descriptions appearing in subdivision (a) hereof as being applicable to and identifying those offenses or violations of a substantially similar nature and the laws of such party State shall contain such provisions as may be necessary to ensure that full force and effect is given to this article.
L.1966, c. 73, s. 1.

License points for a moving violation out-of-state?

If you or somebody you know is charged with a moving violation out-of-state, they are subject to 2 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 39:5D-4, Violation 39:5D-4, Offense 39:5D-4

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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