The New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles (MVC) tracks your minor and major traffic violations using a point system, which is added to your driving record. If you have been convicted of a serious traffic violation, your driving privileges could be in danger of being suspended or revoked. The law firm of Villani & DeLuca P.C. will help you appeal and fight your NJ traffic violations and attempt to reduce or eliminate motor vehicle points in NJ.
How Do Driving Violation Points Affect NJ Drivers?
If you receive a NJ traffic ticket and are convicted of a moving violation, expect points to be added to your driving record. The worse the offense, the more points you’ll get. If you get 2 points added to your driving record, you may see an increase in your automobile insurance rates. Four points will substantially increase your auto insurance rates. Insurance companies are permitted to cancel your policy if you or a family member on the same insurance receives 5 or more points.
If you receive six or more points within three years, you will be assessed a surcharge; 12+ points will result in a suspended driving license.
Can I Remove Points from my Record?
The New Jersey MVC does keep a permanent record of all the points you’ve received, but it is possible to earn a point deduction by remaining violation-free for one year or by taking MVC-approved driving courses. Unfortunately, though, your insurance is another story and may not update your rate to reflect these deductions.
NJ Motor Vehicle Point Assessment Charts
Review the NJ motor vehicle point assessment chart below, which includes reference links to the laws that support a conviction for traffic violations resulting in 2 point tickets, 3 point tickets, 4 point tickets and 5+ point tickets.
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NJSA Section |
Offense |
Points |
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| New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway | ||||||||
| 27:23-29 | Moving against traffic |
2 |
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| 27:23-29 | Improper passing |
4 |
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| 27:23-29 | Unlawful use of median strip |
2 |
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| All roads and highways | ||||||||
| 39:3-20 | Operating constructor vehicle in excess of 45 mph |
3 |
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| 39:4-14:3 | Operating motorized bicycle on a restricted highway |
2 |
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| 39:4-14.3d | More than one person on a motorized bicycle |
2 |
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| 39:4-35 | Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk |
2 |
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| 39:4-36 | Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk; Passing a vehicle yielding to pedestrian in crosswalk |
2 |
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| 39:4-41 | Driving through safety zone |
2 |
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| 39:4-52 | Racing on highway |
5 |
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| 39:4-55 | Improper action or omission on grades and curves |
2 |
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| 39:4-57 | Failure to observe direction of officer |
2 |
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| 39:4-66 | Failure to stop vehicle before crossing sidewalk |
2 |
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| 39:4-66.1 | Failure to yield to pedestrians or vehicles while entering or leaving highway |
2 |
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| 39:4-66.2 | Driving on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal |
2 |
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| 39:4-71 | Operating a motor vehicle on a sidewalk |
2 |
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| 39:4-80 | Failure to obey direction of officer |
2 |
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| 39:4-81 | Failure to observe traffic signals* (Red Light Camera – 0 points) |
2 |
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| 39:4-82 | Failure to keep right |
2 |
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| 39:4-82.1 | Improper operating of vehicle on divided highway or divider |
2 |
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| 39:4-83 | Failure to keep right at intersection |
2 |
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| 39:4-84 | Failure to pass right of vehicle proceeding in opposite direction |
5 |
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| 39:4-85 | Improper passing on right or off roadway |
4 |
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| 39:4-85.1 | Wrong way on a one-way street |
2 |
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| 39:4-86 | Improper passing in no passing zone |
4 |
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| 39:4-87 | Failure to yield to overtaking vehicle |
2 |
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| 39:4-88 | Failure to observe traffic lanes |
2 |
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| 39:4-89 | Tailgating |
5 |
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| 39:4-90 | Failure to yield at intersection |
2 |
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| 39:4-90.1 | Failure to use proper entrances to limited access highways |
2 |
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| 39:4-91 and 39:4-92 | Failure to yield to emergency vehicles |
2 |
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| 39:4-96 | Reckless driving |
5 |
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| 39:4-97 | Careless driving |
2 |
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| 39:4-97a | Destruction of agricultural or recreational property |
2 |
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| 39:4-97.1 | Slow speed blocking traffic |
2 |
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| 39:4-97.2 | Driving in an unsafe manner (points only assessed for the third or subsequent violation when that violation occurs within five years of the most recent prior offense) |
4 |
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| 39:4-98 |
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| 39:4-105 | Failure to stop for traffic light |
2 |
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| 39:4-115 | Improper turn at traffic light |
3 |
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| 39:4-119 | Failure to stop at flashing red signal |
2 |
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| 39:4-122 | Failure to stop for police whistle |
2 |
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| 39:4-123 | Improper right or left turn |
3 |
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| 39:4-124 | Improper turn from approved turning course |
3 |
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| 39:4-125 | Improper u-turn |
3 |
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| 39:4-126 | Failure to give proper signal |
2 |
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| 39:4-127 | Improper backing or turning in street |
2 |
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| 39:4-127.1 | Improper crossing of railroad grade crossing |
2 |
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| 39:4-127.2 | Improper crossing of bridge |
2 |
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| 39:4-128 | Improper crossing of railroad grade crossing by certain vehicles |
2 |
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| 39:4-128.1 | Improper passing of school bus |
5 |
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| 39:4-128.4 | Improper passing of frozen dessert truck |
4 |
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| 39:4-129 | Leaving the scene of an accident – no personal injury (With Personal Injury – 8 points) |
2 |
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| 39:4-144 | Failure to observe stop or yield signs |
2 |
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| 39:5C-1 | Racing on highway |
5 |
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| 39:5D-4 | Moving violation committed out-of-state |
2 |
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Prevent Traffic Points on Your Record with an Experienced New Jersey Traffic Attorney
Prevent the points from getting on your record in the first place to keep your auto insurance premiums low and prevent future motor vehicle surcharges. Let the motor vehicle lawyers at Villani & DeLuca P.C. help you negotiate a reduction or elimination of the motor vehicle points you are facing. We have over 100 years of combined experience and have helped countless individuals save their motor vehicle record (and save on unnecessary insurance rates).
