Traffic Violations: Consequences

Apr 12
18:00

2015

Abdul Bari Khalil

Abdul Bari Khalil

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To increase the safety on the roads, the Motor Vehicles Commission of the state of New Jersey has put strict regulations on any traffic violations.

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To manage the ever increasing number of traffic,Traffic Violations: Consequences Articles both private and public transportations, the authorities are quick to clamp down and deal strictly any traffic violations in NJ.

Traffic violations in New Jersey are dealt with severely by the authorities to clamp down on any unruly or erratic traffic behaviour. Any sort of traffic violations carry with it requisite punishment and fines, the degree of which is dependent on the degree of offense committed by the driver. Breaking of traffic laws, could lead to your driving privileges being suspended or revoked depending on the offense. The seriousness of the violations and the resulting penalties are tracked by the Motor Vehicles Commission using a points system.

If a driver is convicted of a moving violation the MVC will penalize him by adding points to his driving record. Points are only assessed for moving violations and not for parking and other violations. Traffic violations in NJ have degree of points incurred for each violation. For example if a driver causes injury to another person or property a total of 8 points would be added to his driving record. Also if a driver is speeding over 30 mph above the speed limit, he would incur 5 points. A driver who is convicted of speeding might be slapped a fine of a maximum of $202. In a construction zone the fine can be doubled.

Traffic violations and fines are not pertaining only to moving violations. But specific vehicle violations and parking violations might also incur fines and surcharges as per the degree of the offense. Some of the ones which the driver would do well to have a look are as follows:

  • Failure to notify a change in name, which may lead to a fine or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both. Fines ranging from $25-$500.

  • Failure to endorse a license might lead to a fine or imprisonment or both. Fines may range between $25-$500

  • Driving without a license where the offender has never been licensed in NJ or elsewhere, a fine or imprisonment may occur for not more than 60 days and $200 may be levied. Also the driver would not be issued any license for at least 180 days and $500 will be charged.