When points add up, the DMV can suspend your license, impose DMV Surchrges, and your Insurance Company can increase your rates. With the experienced lawyers at Avery & Avery with you in Court, we can often minimize or eliminate your points by negotiating and/or bringing your case to trial.
With the experience and reputation of Avery & Avery on your side, Judges and Prosecutors will give you the respect and consideration you deserve.
NJSA point schedule
- 27:23-29 Moving against traffic 2 points
- 27:23-29 Improper passing 4 points
- 27:23-29 Unlawful use of median strip 2 points
- 39:3-20 Operating constructor vehicle in excess of 30 mph 3 points
- 39:4-14.3 Operating motorized bicycle on a restricted highway 2 points
- 39:4-14.3d More than one person on a motorized bicycle 2 points
- 39:4-35 Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk 2 points
- 39:4-36 Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk 2 points
- 39:4-41 Driving through safety zone 2 points
- 39:4-52
- 39:5C-1 Racing on highway 5 points
- 39:4-55 Improper action or omission on grades and curves 2 points
- 39:4-57 Failure to observe direction of officer 2 points
- 39:4-66 Failure to stop vehicle before crossing sidewalk 2 points
- 39:4-66.1 Failure to yield to pedestrians or vehicles while entering or leaving highway 2 points
- 39:4-66.2 Operating a motor vehicle on public or private property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign 2 points
- 39:4-71 Operating a motor vehicle on a sidewalk 2 points
- 39:4-80 Failure to obey direction of officer 2 points
- 39:4-81 Failure to observe traffic signals 2 points
- 39:4-82 Failure to keep right 2 points
- 39:4-82.1 Improper operating of vehicle on divided highway or divider 2 points
- 39:4-83 Failure to keep right at intersection 2 points
- 39:4-84 Failure to pass right of vehicle proceeding in opposite direction 5 points
- 39:4-85 Improper passing on right or off roadway 4 points
- 39:4-85.1 Wrong way on a one_way street 2 points
- 39:4-86 Improper passing in no passing zone 4 points
- 39:4-87 Failure to yield to overtaking vehicle 2 points
- 39:4-88 Failure to observe traffic lanes 2 points
- 39:4-89 Tailgating 5 points
- 39:4-90. Failure to yield at intersection 2 points
- 39:4-90.1 Failure to use proper entrances to limited access highways 2 points
- 39:4-91
- 39:4-92 Failure to yield to emergency vehicles 2 points
- 39:4-96 Reckless driving 5 points
- 39:4-97 Careless driving 2 points
- 39:4-97a Destruction of agricultural or recreational property 2 points
- 39:4-97.1 Slow speed blocking traffic 2 points
- 39:4-97.2 Driving in an unsafe manner (points only assessed for the third or subsequent violation(s) within a five year period) 4 points
- 39:4-98
- 39:4-99 Exceeding maximum speed 1_14 mph over limit 2 points
- Exceeding maximum speed 15_29 mph over limit 4 points
- Exceeding maximum speed 30 mph or more over limit 5 points
- 39:4-105 Failure to stop for traffic light 2 points
- 39:4-115 39. Improper turn at traffic light 3 points
- 39:4-119 Failure to stop at flashing red signal 2 points
- 39:4-122 Failure to stop for police whistle 2 points
- 39:4-123 Improper right or left turn 3 points
- 39:4-124 Improper turn from approved turning course 3 points
- 39:4-125 Improper “U” turn 3 points
- 39:4-126 Failure to give proper signal 2 points
- 39:4-127 Improper backing or turning in street 2 points
- 39:4-127.1 Improper crossing of railroad grade crossing 2 points
- 9:4-127.2 Improper crossing of bridge 2 points
- 39:4-128 Improper crossing of railroad grade crossing by certain vehicles 2 points
- 39:4-128.1 Improper passing of school bus 5 points
- 39:4-128.4 Improper passing of a frozen dessert truck 4 points
- 39:4-129 Leaving the scene of an accident
- No personal injury 2 points
- Personal injury 8 points
- 39:4-144 Failure to observe “stop” or “yield” signs 2 points
- 39:5D 4 54. Moving violation Out of State 2 points
Additional Resources:
What are 'Surcharges'? See:
www.state.nj.us/mvc/Violations/Surcharges.htm
Does the State have an 'easy to read' description of Points together with DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving Penalties? See:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Violations/DI-258.PDF
Can I reduce my points by attending a driver improvement program? See:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Violations/driverimprovement.htm
How do I get my license restored? See:
www.state.nj.us/mvc/Violations/suspension.htm
How can I get a 'Driver Abstract", or history of my driving record? See"
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/driver_history_page.htm, or
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/DriverHistory.htm, or
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Location/Services_Offered.htm, or
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Licenses/DO-21.pdf
My 'Driver Abstract" is difficult to understand, what does it mean? See:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Licenses/understanding-abstract.pdf
What Services are offered at the Bergen County DMV Locations? See:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Location/Bergen.htm
What Services are offered at the Hudson County DMV Locations? See:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Location/Hudson.htm
What Services are offered at the Passaic County DMV Locations? See:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Location/Passaic.htm
What Services are offered at the Essex County DMV Locations? See:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Location/Essex.htm
What Services are offered at the Morris County DMV Locations? See:
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Location/Morris.htm
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