MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC
OFFENSES AND PLEA BARGAININGIn New Jersey, most motor vehicle offenses carry
points which are assessed by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and/or a suspension
of your driving privileges. These points could result in surcharges from the NJMVC and/or
your insurance company. If you are charged with speeding, careless driving, reckless
driving, driving while suspended, or any other type of moving violation, contact an
attorney to help you avoid points and
driver’s license suspensions. The State of New Jersey permits attorneys to
engage in plea bargaining with the municipal court prosecutors in order to reduce points
and/or limit driving license suspensions. You should never simply pay your ticket and
accept the penalties associated with that ticket without first discussing your case with a
qualified and experienced attorney who specializes in municipal court cases. Below
is a list of the various types of moving violations in NJ which carry points if your found
guilty. Violation Points 39:4-66.2
39:4-71
39:4-81
39:4-82
39:4-83
39:4-84
39:4-85
39:4-85.1
39:4-86
39:4-87
39:4-88
39:4-89
39:4-96
39:4-97
39:4-98
39:4-99
39:4-105
39:4-115
39:4-123
39:4-124
39:4-125
39:4-126
39:4-127
39:4-128.1
39:4-128.4
39:4-129
39:4-144 2 | Driving on private
property to avoid traffic signal or stop sign
2
Improper driving on
sidewalk 2
Failure to observe traffic signal
2
Failure to keep right
2
Failure to keep right at intersection
2
Failure to pass right of vehicle proceeding in
opposite direction 5
Improper passing on right or
off roadway or shoulder 4
Wrong way on one-way
street 2
Improper passing, in "No Passing"
zone 4
Failure to yield to overtake
vehicle 2
Failure to observe traffic
lanes 2
Tailgating
5
Reckless driving
5
Careless driving
2
Speeding up to 14 mph above limit
2
Speeding 15-29 mph above limit
4
Speeding 30 mph or more above limit
5
Failure to stop at traffic light
2
Improper turn at traffic light
3
Improper right or left turn
3
Improper turn: from approved turning course
3
Improper u-turn
3
Failure to give proper signal
2
Improper backing or turn in street
2
Improper passing of school bus
5
Improper passing of frozen dessert truck
4
Leaving scene of accident - No injuries
2
Failure to observe stop or yield signs
2 |
If you
have been to municipal court recently, you may have heard of a new statute that permits a
person to plead guilty without having any points assessed against their driving record.
This new statute is listed below. Driving, operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe
manner, offense created; fines.1. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to
the contrary, it shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a motor vehicle in
an unsafe manner likely to endanger a person or property. b. A person
convicted of a first offense under subsection a. shall be subject to a fine of not less
than $50.00 or more than $150.00 and shall not be assessed any motor vehicle penalty
points pursuant to section 1 of P.L. 1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5). c. A
person convicted of a second offense under subsection a. shall be subject to a fine of not
less than $100.00 or more than $250.00 and shall not be assessed any motor vehicle penalty
points pursuant to section 1 of P.L. 1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5). d. A
person convicted of a third or subsequent offense under subsection a. shall be subject to
a fine of not less than $200.00 or more than $500.00 and shall be assessed motor vehicle
penalty points pursuant to section 1 of P.L. 1982, c.43 (C.39:5-30.5). THIS MEANS FOR YOUR
THIRD OFFENSE WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF THIS STATUTE, YOU WILL BE CHARGED 4
POINTS. e. An offense committed under this section that occurs more
than five years after the prior offense shall not be considered a subsequent offense for
the purpose of assessing motor vehicle penalty points under subsection d. of this
section. L.2000, c.75, s.1. Remember, you should contact a lawyer who
has experience in handling traffic and municipal court matters. |