Fines and Penalties of Common Motor Vehicle Offenses NJ MVC

Fines and Penalties of Common Motor Vehicle Offenses January 10, 2011

This schedule contains the fines and penalties of some common motor vehicle offenses. It is designed for quick reference and does not contain every sentencing nuance. Therefore, judges should always consult with the applicable statute before imposing any sentence. This schedule is current to January 10, 2011.

The fines listed here DO NOT INCLUDE COURT COSTS so you may add court costs up to a maximum of $33.00, $5.50 of which may not be suspended. N.J.S.A. 22A:3-4. The listed fines also DO NOT INCLUDE THE ASSESSMENTS found in N.J.S.A. 39:5-41, which total $6.00. Refer to this statute to determine the correct assessment.

In addition to the fines and penalties listed, a judge may revoke the driver's license of any person for the willful violation of any offense found in subtitle 1 of Title 39, N.J.S.A. 39:1-1 to 39:5G-1. N.J.S.A. 39:5-31. As per State v. Moran, 202 N.J. 311, in evaluating the concept of "wilful," in determining whether/how long to revoke a license, a judge should consider: 1) nature/circumstances of defendant's conduct, including whether it posed high risk of danger or caused physical harm or property damage; 2) defendant's driving record; 3) whether defendant was free of driving infractions for a substantial period before violation; 4) whether character and attitude of defendant indicates likelihood of committing another violation; 5) whether defendant's conduct was result of circumstances unlikely to recur; 6) whether license suspension would cause excessive hardship; 7) need for personal deterrence. The reasons for suspension must be articulated by the judge on the record.

If the VCCO box is checked next to an offense, then the offense is subject to a mandatory Violent Crimes Compensation Offense assessment of $50. N.J.S.A. 2C:43-3.1. Similarly, if the "Safe Neigh." box is checked, the offense is subject to the mandatory Safe Neighborhood assessment of $75. N.J.S.A. 2C:43-3.2.

If the "65 mph" box is checked next to an offense, then the listed fines shall be doubled when the offense is committed in an area designated with a speed limit of 65 miles per hour. N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.6. Similarly, if the "Con.Zone/Safe Cor." box is checked, the listed fines shall be doubled when committed in an area of highway construction or repair, or when committed in a designated safe corridor. N.J.S.A. 39:4-203.5.

If the "Payable" box is checked next to an offense, then the offense is listed in the Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule. REMEMBER that the payable amounts listed in the VIOLATIONS BUREAU SCHEDULE DO INCLUDE COURT COSTS AND ASSESSMENTS, so court costs and assessments should never be added to the payable amount.

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Penalty- N.J.S.A. Description N.J.S.A.

Additional Penalties

Minimum

Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:3-4 Driving or parking unregistered motor vehicle

None $100

39:3-6.13(a) Registration card of 39:3-6.17 apportioned vehicle not in

$500 $500

vehicle

39:3-9a Failure to notify change in 39:3-86 name

Fine or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both

$25 $500

39:3-9a Failure to endorse license 39:3-86

Fine or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both

$25 $500 $200 $500

39:3-10 Driving without a license or with an expired license where offender has never

Fine or imprisonment for not more than 60 days and no license to issue for at least 180 days

been licensed in N.J. or elsewhere (listed 39:3- 10B in ATS)

39:3-10 Driving without a license or with an expired license

Fine or imprisonment in
the county jail for not more than 60 days (when paying through the Violations Bureau, defendant must attach copy of valid license)

None $500

where the offender has been licensed in NJ or elsewhere (listed 39:3- 10A in ATS)

39:3-10.18(a) Failure to possess valid commercial driver’s license

Fine or imprisonment up to 60 days, or both

$250 $500

39:3-10.18(b) Driving a commercial vehicle after driver's

1) Fine or imprisonment up to 90 days, or both

$500 $5000

license has been suspended

2) If accident with personal injury to another occurs while violating this section, 90 days imprisonment, $5000 fine

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Penalty- N.J.S.A.

Additional
Penalties Minimum

65 Con. Safe

N.J.S.A.

Description

Maximum MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:3-10.18(b)

Operating a commercial motor vehicle during period of out of service order

First offense; Fine and $2500 $2500 may be imprisoned for not
more than 90 days

Second or subsequent $5000 $5000 offense: Fine and may be
imprisoned for not more
than 90 days. If accident

with personal injury, 90 days imprisonment and $5000 fine.

39:3-10.24

Refusal to consent to taking samples of breath after arrest for operating commercial vehicle under the influence pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.13

First offense: Fine and six $250 $500 month revocation of
driver's license, and satisfy
the requirements of a

program of alcohol education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-50

39:3-10.24

Refusal to consent to taking samples of breath after arrest for operating commercial vehicle under the influence pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.13

Subsequent offense: Fine $250 $500 and 2 year revocation of
driver's license, and satisfy
the requirements of a

program of alcohol education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-50

39:3-11

Violating restriction on conditional license

Fine or imprisonment for None $100 no more than 30 days or
both

39:3-12

Illegal securing of driver’s license

Fine or imprisonment for $200 $500 not less than 30 days nor
more than 90 days, or both

39:3-13.2a

Violation of conditions of the special learner's permit, other than conviction of alcohol or drug related offense

39:3-13.8

$100 $100

39:3-13.4

Violations of conditions of probationary license, other than drug or alcohol offense

39:3-13.8

$100 $100

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N.J.S.A.

Description

Penalty- N.J.S.A.

Additional Penalties

Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:3-17

Failure to possess driver's license or registration (non-resident motorists)

Fine or imprisonment for no more than 60 days or both

None $500

39:3-17.1(b)

Failure to register a vehicle within 60 days of becoming a resident of the state

39:3-17.1(c)

First offense

None $250

Second or subsequent offense

None $500 $50 $200

39:3-20(b)

Speeding (commercial vehicle)

39:4-104

Fine or imprisonment for no more than 15 days or both

39:3-20(e)

Weight in excess of limitation permitted by certificate of registration for commercial vehicles

Plus $100 per 1000 lbs. or fraction thereof of excess weight

$500 none

39:3-20.2

Misuse of registration of empty trucks

39:3-20.2

Fine and suspension or revocation of the privilege

$25 $100

39:3-27.11

Misuse of fire department or first aid squad plates

39:3-27.12 39:3-27.18 39:3-27.22

$25 $50

39:3-27.17

Misuse of disabled veteran plates

$25 $50

39:3-27.21

Misuse of commuter van plates

$25 $50

39:3-27.27 39:3-29

Misuse of street rod plates

$25 $50 $150 $150

Failure to exhibit documents

If person can exhibit card to judge, then judge can dismiss but can impose costs. Note: Failure to possess or refusal to exhibit insurance card NOT payable

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N.J.S.A.

Description

Penalty- Additional N.J.S.A. Penalties

Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:3-29

Failure of omnibus driver to exhibit documents

If person can exhibit card to judge, then judge can dismiss but can impose costs. Plus additional $150 if no certificate of public convenience. Note: Failure to possess or refusal to exhibit insurance ID card NOT payable

$250 $250

39:3-29.8(a)

Display/poss. fictitious ID

39:3-29.10 Imprisonment shall not 2C:43-3 exceed 6 months; 2C:43-8 disorderly persons offense

None $1000

39:3-29.8(b)

Lend I.D. card to another

39:3-29.10 Imprisonment shall not 2C:43-3 exceed 6 months; 2C:43-8 disorderly persons offense

None $1000

39:3-29.8(c)

Display/represent ID card not issued to him/her

39:3-29.10 Imprisonment shall not 2C:43-3 exceed 6 months; 2C:43-8 disorderly persons offense

None $1000

39:3-29.8(d)

Permit unlawful use of ID card

39:3-29.10 Imprisonment shall not 2C:43-3 exceed 6 months; 2C:43-8 disorderly persons offense

None $1000

39:3-29.8(e)

Utilization of ID card for forbidden acts

39:3-29.10 Imprisonment shall not 2C:43-3 exceed 6 months; 2C:43-8 disorderly persons offense

None $1000

39:3-29.8(f)

Reproduction of I.D. cards

39:3-29.10 Imprisonment shall not 2C:43-3 exceed 6 months; 2C:43-8 disorderly persons offense

None $1000

39:3-29.8(g)

Alteration of I.D. cards

39:3-29.10 Imprisonment shall not 2C:43-3 exceed 6 months; 2C:43-8 disorderly persons offense

None $1000

39:3-32

Failure to replace lost, destroyed, or defaced driver's plates

39:3-86 Fine or imprisonment for no more than 15 days or

$25 $500

both

39:3-33

Display of unclear or indistinct license plates

First offense: If default in fine, then imprisonment not exceeding 10 days

None $100

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Penalty- N.J.S.A. Description N.J.S.A.

AdditionalPenalties Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

Second offense: If default None $200 in fine, then imprisonment
of 20 days

39:3-33 Fictitious plates

Fine or imprisonment for None $500 no more than 60 days

39:3-34 Applying for a license or registration certificate

Fine or imprisonment of None $500 not more than 3 months or
both

while suspended/revoked

39:3-35 Lending or misusing registration certificate or

$25 $50

plates

39:3-36 Failure to notify change of address

None $25

39:3-37 Falsifying application on examination

Fine or imprisonment for $200 $500 not more than 6 months, or
both

39:3-37.1(a) Lending driver's license to 39:3-37.1(c) another person

$200 $500 $200 $500

39:3-37.1(b) Allowing motor vehicle to 39:3-37.1(c) be used by unlicensed

driver

39:3-38 Counterfeiting plate or marker

Fine or revocation of $50 $100 driver’s license not
exceeding 6 months

39:3-38 Using other than issued marker

$25 $50

39:3-38 Cause to place counterfeit plate on vehicle

Fine or revocation of $50 $100 driver's license not
exceeding 6 months

39:3-40 Driving when license refused, suspended,

(See attached chart at the end of the schedule)

revoked or prohibited
39:3-44 Vehicle in unsafe condition 39:3-79

None $25

39:3-47(a) Failure to use headlights

None $50

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Penalty- Additional

65 Con. Safe

N.J.S.A. Description N.J.S.A.

Penalties

Minimum Maximum

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:3-47(b) Electric lamps 39:3-79

None $25

39:3-47(c) No altering equipment to 39:3-79 defeat inspection

None $25

39:3-49 Inadequate headlights 39:3-79

None $25 None $25

39:3-50 Unauthorized use of 39:3-79 certain colored lights

39:3-51 Improper auxiliary driving 39:3-79 lamps

None $25 None $25

39:3-52 Improper additional 39:3-79 lighting equipment, use

thereof
39:3-53 Improper spot lamps 39:3-79

None $25 None $25

39:3-54 Miscellaneous improper 39:3-79 lights

39:3-54.7 Unauthorized person 39:3-54.13 operating emergency lights

None $200

39:3-54.7 Authorized person willfully 39:3-54.13 operating emergency

Privilege to operate emergency warning lights may be suspended or revoked

None $100

lights improperly

39:3-54.10 More than 2 emergency 39:3-54.13 warning lights on vehicle

Privilege to operate emergency warning lights may be suspended or revoked

None $100

39:3-55 Improper operation 39:3-79 w/alternate road lighting

None $25

equipment

39:3-56 Operating w/o at least 2 39:3-79 front lighted lamps

None $25 None $25 None $25

39:3-57 Improper single beam 39:3-79 headlights

39:3-58 Improper multiple beam 39:3-79 headlights

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N.J.S.A. Description

Penalty- Additional
N.J.S.A. Penalties Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:3-59 No beam indicator

39:3-79 None $25

39:3-60 Improper use of high and low headlight beams

39:3-79 None $25 39:3-79 None $25

39:3-61 Failure to equip motor vehicle w/lamps and

lighting equipment

39:3-61.1 Improper mounting of lamps and reflectors

39:3-79 None $25 39:3-79 None $25

39:3-61.2 Improper combination lighting and reflectors

39:3-61.3 Improper stop lamps

39:3-79 None $25 39:3-79 None $25

39:3-61.4 Failure to use red lamps and flags on overhanging

loads

39:3-62 Unlit lamps on parked vehicle

39:3-79 None $25 39:3-79 None $25 39:3-79 None $25 39:3-79 None $25 39:3-79 None $25 39:3-79 None $25 39:3-79 None $25

39:3-64 Improper emergency warning light equipment

39:3-64(c) Warning signal required for disabled vehicle

39:3-64.3 Failure to flash signals when stopped

39:3-65 Farm machinery and other vehicles w/o lamps

39:3-66 Maintenance of lamps, reflectors, etc.

39:3-69 Horns and audible warning devices

39:3-70 Mufflers

39:3-79 None $25 Fine is per day/per vehicle $250 $1000

39:3-70.2 Air pollution from motor vehicles and school buses

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Penalty- Additional

65 Con. Safe

N.J.S.A.

Description N.J.S.A.

Penalties Minimum Maximum

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:3-71

Mirrors 39:3-79

None $25

39:3-72 39:3-73 39:3-74

Tire Equipment 39:3-79

None $25 None $25 None $25

Improper use of tire chains 39:3-79

Windshields must be 39:3-79 unobstructed and
equipped with cleaners

39:3-75 39:3-76.2

Safety glass 39:3-79

None $25 None $25

Sale or operation of 39:3-79 vehicle without safety belts

39:3-76.2a

Restraint or booster seat 39:3-76.2d for child under age 8

Fine shall be suspended if $10 $25 defendant can prove
possession and use of
approved restraint

39:3-76.2f 39:3-76.3

Failure to wear seat belt 39:3-76.2j

$20 $20 None $25

Motorcycle handle bar 39:3-79 grips too high

39:3-76.4 39:3-76.5

Motorcycle w/o special 39:3-79 muffler system

None $25 $50 $100

Failure to equip motorcycles with permanent seat and footrests for passenger

39:3-76.7 76.10

to 39:3-

Motorcycle helmet, 39:3-79 goggles, safety equipment
sale violations

None $25

39:3-77

Selling or using 39:3-79 unapproved devices or
equipment

None $25

39:3-79.1

Failure to equip bus, 39:3-79.2 truck, or trailer w/mud flaps

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 30 days, or both

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N.J.S.A.

Description

Penalty- N.J.S.A.

AdditionalPenalties Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:3-79.8

Prohibition of supplying fuel to vehicle without label

First offense (penalty may $25 $25 be collected in accordance
with N.J.S.A. 2A: 58-10 et
seq.)

Subsequent offense $50 $50 (penalty may be collected
in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 2A:58-10 et seq.)

39:3-80

Vehicle with inferior tires

First offense $50 $100 Subsequent offense $100 $200

39:3-81

Tires fitted with projections

Penalty may be collected $25 $50 in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 2A:58-10 et seq.

39:3-84.3(i)

Violation of dimensional limitations

$150 $500

39:3-84.3(j)

Violation of weight limitations

Fine an amount equal to $50 none $0.02 per pound for each
pound of the total excess
weight provided the total

excess weight is 10,000 Ibs. or less, or shall be fined an amount equal to $0.03 per pound for each pound of the total excess weight provided that the total excess weight is more than 10,000 lbs., but in no event should the fine be less than $50

39:3-84.3(l)

Violation of designated routes

First offense None $400

Second offense $700 $700 Subsequent offense $1000 $1000

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N.J.S.A.

Description

Penalty- N.J.S.A.

AdditionalPenalties Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:3A-1

Operating vehicle with television screen visible to driver while operating vehicle

39:3A-2

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 10 days, or both

39:3B-22(a)

Failure to adhere to requirements for records for school bus drivers and for inspection

13:20-30.17

$50 $500

39:3B-25 39:3C-17(a)

School bus driver using cell phone

$250 $500 $100 $200

Operating snowmobiles/all terrain vehicles on limited access highway

39:3C-28

39:4-10 39:4-10.1

Failure to use lights, reflectors on bicycles

39:4-203 39:4-10.2

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 exceeding 15 days or both

Failure of bicycle operator or passenger to wear helmet - under age 17

First Offense. Warning to None $25 operator/passenger.
Parent or legal guardian
may be fined if shown to

have failed to exercise reasonable supervision/control over conduct. Penalties may be waived if can be proved that approved helmet owned at time of violation or purchased since.

39:4-10.5 - 39:4- 10.13

Violations concerning roller skates and skateboards

39:4-10.6

Subsequent Offense None $100 First Offense None $25

Subsequent Offense None $100

39:4-10.5(b)

Failure of person under 17 to wear helmet while roller skater or skateboarding

39:4-10.6(a)

First Offense. Penalty may None $25 be waived if can prove that
approved helmet owned at
time of violation or

purchased since

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N.J.S.A.

Description

Penalty- N.J.S.A.

Additional Penalties

Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

Subsequent Offense. Penalty may be waived in can prove that approved helmet owned at time of violation or puchased since

None $100

39:4-11 to 39:4- 14.2

Additional violations re: non-motorized bicycles

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both

None $50

39:4-14.4

Sale of bike without reflectors

39:4-14.8

First Offense

None $50

Subsequent Offense

$100 $100 none none

39:4-14.10(e)

Failure to wear helmet while operating electric personal assistive mobility device violations

39:4-14.11

First offense: Warning. A person who fails to comply with the requirements governing warning notices shall be fined not more than $100 for each violations

39:4-14.11 39:4-14.11

Second offense

$10 $10 none none

Third or subsequent offense, requires court to impound the device for not more than 30 days. A person who fails to comply with the requirements governing warning notices shall be fined not more than $100 for each violation.

39:4-15 to 39:4- 25.1

Violations concerning horses and horse-drawn vehicles

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both

None $50

39:4-26 to 39:4- 30

Violations concerning machinery, vehicles or unusual size/weight

39:4-31

If default on payment of fine, then imprisonment not to exceed 90 days

None $100

39:4-32 to 39:3- 35

Pedestrian violations

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both

None $50

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N.J.S.A.

Description

Penalty- N.J.S.A.

AdditionalPenalties Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:4-36

Driver fails to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk - pedestrian seriously injured.

Imprisonment not to exceed 25 days or license suspension not to exceed 6 months, or both

$100 $500

39:4-36

Driver fails to yield to pedestrian at crosswalk. Effective April 1, 2010

Court may impose community service not to exceed 15 days.

$200 $200

39:4-37.1

Failure to yield right of way to a blind person

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both

None $50

39:4-38 to 39:4- 45

Street car violations

39:4-203 39:4-47

Fine or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both

None $50 None $10

39:4-46

Failure to display owner's name on commercial vehicle

If default on payment of fine, then imprisonment not to exceed 10 days

39:4-48

Operating or using a vehicle without consent of owner

$100 none

39:4-49

Tampering with vehicle

First offense

$10 $50 $50 $100

Subsequent offense: Fine or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both

39:4-49.1

Operation of a motor vehicle while in possession of controlled dangerous substance

Fine and 2 years suspension of driver’s license

$50 none

39:4-50 39:4-50.4a

Operating under the influence

(See attached chart at the end of the schedule)

Refusal to undergo breathalyzer test

(See attached chart at the end of the schedule)

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Penalty- Additional

65 Con. Safe

N.J.S.A.

Description N.J.S.A.

Penalties Minimum

Maximum MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:4-50.14

Operation of motor vehicle by person whose blood alcohol is between .01% and .08% and is under the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages

Loss of license for not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days and perform community service for not less than 15 days nor more than 30 days. In addition, must satisfy program and fee requirements of the IDRC or participate in a program of alcohol education and highway safety. Penalties shall be in addition to the penalties which the court may impose under N.J.S.A. 2C:33-15, N.J.S.A. 33:1- 81, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, or any other law

39:4-50.15(b)

Parent driving while 2C:43-3 intoxicated with child in car 2C:43-8

Imprisonment shall not None $1000 exceed 6 months;
disorderly persons offense;
loss of license for not more

than 6 months; shall perform not more than 5 days of community service

39:4-50.19(b)

Circumventing interlock 2C:43-3 device 2C:43-8

Imprisonment shall not None $1000 exceed 6 months;
disorderly persons offense

39:4-51a

Consumption of alcoholic beverage by operator or passenger

First offense $200 $200

Second or subsequent $250 $250 offense: Fine or 10 days
community service

39:4-51b

Possession of open container of alcohol in passenger compartment

First offense $200 $200

Subsequent offense: Fine $250 $250 or community service for
10 days

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N.J.S.A. Description

Penalty- N.J.S.A.

AdditionalPenalties Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:4-52 Racing on highway

First offense $25 $100

39:4-53 Leaving vehicle with engine running

Subsequent offense $100 $200 $10 $25

39:4-54 Violation of dimension restrictions on trailers

If default on payment of None $100 fine, then imprisonment not
to exceed 10 days

39:4-54 Violation of weight restrictions

See formulas set in N.J.S.A. 39:3-20 or 39:3- 84.3

39:4-55 Failure to control vehicle on steep grades and

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 exceeding 15 days, or both

curves

39:4-56 Delaying traffic

39:4-203

Fine and imprisonment for None $50 a term not exceeding 15
days

39:4-56.1 Willful abandonment of motor vehicle to obstruct

39:4-56.2

Fine and suspension of $200 $500 driver’s license not less
than 1 year nor more than
5 years

traffic

Subsequent offense: Fine $500 $1000 and suspension of driver's
license for 5 years

39:4-56.5 Abandonment of vehicle

First offense: Fine and $100 $500 license may be suspended
for not more than 2 years

Subsequent offense: $500 $1000 License suspension for not
more than 5 years

39:4-56.6 Abandonment of vehicle on private property

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 15 days, or both

39:4-56.8 Failure of towing service to tow disabled vehicle

$25 $50

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N.J.S.A. Description

Penalty- N.J.S.A.

AdditionalPenalties Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:4-57 Failure to comply with directions of an officer

39:4:203

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 15 days, or both

39:4-57.1 Failure to activate interior light at request of officer

$50 $50

39:4-58 Vehicle loaded so as to obstruct driver's view

39:4-203 39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 15 days, or both

39:4-59 Hitch-hiking

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 15 days, or both

39:4-60 Soliciting trade or contributions on highway

None $100

61. 39:4-61 Tailboard riding
    
62. 39:4-62 Leaving curb
    
63. 39:4-63 Placing, throwing, or
    

39:4-203 39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 15 days, or both

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 15 days, or both

depositing injurious substances on highway

Fine and may forfeit right $100 $500 to operate a motor vehicle
for 30 days

39:4-64 Throwing or dropping debris from a vehicle

$200 $1000

39:4-65 Letting off or taking on of persons other than at curb

39:4-203 39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 15 days, or both

39:4-66 Failure to stop when emerging from alley,

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 15 days, or both

driveway or garage

39:4-66.1 Failure to yield when emerging from alley,

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 15 days, or both

driveway, or garage

39:4-66.2 Operation of motor vehicle on public or private

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

property to avoid traffic signal

39:4-67 Obstructing passage of vehicles

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 exceeding 15 days, or both

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N.J.S.A. Description

Penalty- N.J.S.A.

AdditionalPenalties Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:4-68 Doors of streetcar or autobus open

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 15 days, or both

39:4-71 Driving on sidewalk

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 15 days, or both

39:4-72 Failure to stop on signal from driver or horse

$150 $150

39:4-76 Driving overweight vehicle on interstate bridge

$0.02 per pound for each $50 none pound of excess weight if
the excess does not
exceed 10,000 pounds,

and $0.03 per pound for each pound of excess weight if the excess weight exceeds 10,000 pounds, but in no event less than $50.00. In addition, the owner of the vehicle shall be responsible for damages to the bridge

39:4-77 Loading so as to spill

None $500 $25 $75

39:4-77.1(a) Failure to remove snow and ice from vehicle

39:4-77.1(b) Snow or ice falling off moving vehicle- non-

$200 $1000

commercial vehicle and injuring a vehicle or pedestrian

39:4-77.1(b) Snow or ice falling off moving vehicle-

$500 $1500

commercial vehicle and injuring a vehicle or pedestrian

39:4-78 Carrying metal so as to create noise

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 15 days, or both

39:4-79 Backing vehicle to curb to unload

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not None $50 to exceed 15 days, or both

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N.J.S.A. Description

Penalty- N.J.S.A.

AdditionalPenalties Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:4-80 Failure to obey directions of officer

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-81 Failure to obey traffic control device

39:4-203 39:4-203 39:4-203 39:4-203 39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-82 Failure to keep right

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-82.1 Failure to drive on right- hand roadway

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-83 Failure to keep to right at intersection

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-84 Failure to pass to right when proceeding in

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

opposite direction

39:4-85 Failure to pass to left when overtaking

39:4-203 39:4-203 39:4-203 39:4-203 39:4-203 39:4-203 39:4-203 39:4-203 39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-85.1 Wrong way on one-way street

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-86 Failure to overtake and pass properly

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-87 Failure to give overtaking vehicle right of way

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-87.1 Failure to yield to bus

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-88 Failure to drive properly in marked lanes

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-89 Following vehicle too closely

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-90 Failure to yield right of way at intersection

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-90.1 Entering or leaving limited access highways

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

improperly

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N.J.S.A.

Description

Penalty- N.J.S.A.

AdditionalPenalties Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:4-91

Failure to yield right of
way to emergency vehicles

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-92

Failure to pull over for emergency vehicles and following an emergency vehicle too closely

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-92.1

Following fire department vehicle too closely back to fire station

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-92.2

Failure to change lanes when approaching stopped emergency vehicle

39:4-92.2(c)

$100 $500

39:4-94.2(b)

Driving vehicle in a section of highway/road closed to traffic

$100

39:4-94

Train unnecessarily blocking highway

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-96

Reckless driving

First offense: Fine or $50 $200 imprisonment not
exceeding 60 days, or both

Second or subsequent $100 $500 offense: Fine or
imprisonment not
exceeding 3 months, or

both

39:4-97

Careless driving

39:4-104

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-97a

Motor vehicle operation causing property damage

39:4-104

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-97.1

Slow speed as to block traffic

39:4-104

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-97.2

Operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner, endangering persons or property

First offense; $250 $50 $150 surcharge

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N.J.S.A.

Description

Penalty- N.J.S.A.

AdditionalPenalties Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

Second offense; $250 $100 $250 surcharge

Third or subsequent $200 $500 offense; $250 surcharge

39:4-97.3

Cell Phones

39:4-97.3(d)

$100 $100

39:4-98

Speeding

39:4-104 39:4-98.7

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both
when guilty. Fine doubled
when driving 20 mph over

speed limit or 10 mph over in a 65 mph zone

39:4-100 39:4-115 39:4-116 39:4-117

Speeding across sidewalk

39:4-104 39:4-203 39:4-203 39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

Failure to make proper turn

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

Failure to make proper turn at arrow

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

Special pedestrian interval; pedestrian violation

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-117 39:4-119 39:4-120.9

Special pedestrian interval; motorist violation

39:4-203 39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

Failure to observe flashing traffic signals

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

Motorists required to obey traffic control device at public-private intersection

39:4-120.10 39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment for a $50 $200 term not exceeding 15
days, or both

39:4-122

Failure to obey whistle of police officer

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-123 39:4-124

Failure to make proper turn

39:4-203 39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

Failure to turn as indicated by buttons or markers at intersection

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

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Penalty- N.J.S.A.

Additional
Penalties Minimum

65 Con. Safe

N.J.S.A.

Description

Maximum MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:4-125

U-Turn on curve or grade where view obstructed or "No-U-Turn" sign

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-126

Failure to signal before starting, turning or stopping

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-127 39:4-127.1 39:4-127.2

Backing or turning in street

39:4-203 39:4-203 39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

Failure to stop at railroad crossings

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

Failure to stop at approaches to movable span bridges

Fine or imprisonment not $50 $200 exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-128.1

Passing school bus while picking up or discharging

First offense: Fine or $100 none imprisonment not
exceeding 15 days or 15
days community service,

or both

Subsequent offense: Fine $250 none or imprisonment not
exceeding 15 days, or both

39:4-129 39:4-129(a)

Suppressing evidence of leaving scene of accident

$250 $1000

Leaving the scene of accident involving injury or death

First offense: Fine or 180 $2500 $5000 days imprisonment, or
both, and suspension of
driving privileges for 1 year

from date of conviction. Imprisonment shall be imposed only if death or injury to another person

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Penalty- N.J.S.A.

Additional
Penalties Minimum

65 Con. Safe

N.J.S.A.

Description

Maximum MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

Subsequent offense: Fine $2500 $5000 or 180 days imprisonment
from date of conviction, or
both, and permanent

forfeiture of driver's license. Imprisonment shall be imposed only if death or injury to another person

39:4-129(b)

Leaving the scene of accident involving damages to attended vehicle or property

First offense: Fine or $200 $400 imprisonment not
exceeding 30 days, or
both, and suspension of

driving privileges for six months from date of conviction

Subsequent offense: Fine $400 $600 or imprisonment not less
than 30 days nor more
than 90 days, or both, and

suspension of driving privileges for 1 year from date of conviction

39:4-129(d)

Leaving the scene of accident involving damages to unattended vehicle or property

First offense: Fine or $200 $400 imprisonment not
exceeding 30 days, or
both, and suspension of

driving privileges for six months from date of conviction

Subsequent offense: Fine $400 $600 or imprisonment not less
than 30 days nor more
than 90 days, or both, and

suspension of driving privileges for 1 year from date of conviction

39:4-130 39:4-130

Failure to report accident

$30 $100 $250 $1000

Suppressing evidence of failure to report accident

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N.J.S.A.

Description

Penalty- N.J.S.A.

Additional
Penalties Minimum

Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

39:4-132

Failure of repairman to report damages

Fine or imprisonment not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days, or both

$100 $500

39:4-135

Improper parking

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both

None $50

39:4-136 39:4-137

Parking on highway

39:4-203 39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both

None $50 None $50

Allowing vehicle to stand on highway unattended while motor running w/o setting brakes

Fine or imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both

39:4-138 (n)

(a) thru

Parking in prohibited locations

39:4-203 39:4-203

$50 None $50

39:4-139

Loading/unloading for unreasonable period of time

Fine or imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both

39:4-144 39:4-197(3)(c)

Failure to obey "Stop" or "Yield Right of Way" signs

39:4-203

Fine or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both

$50 $200

Parking in handicapped space w/o an ID card

First offense

$250 $250

Subsequent offense: Up to $250 90 days community service

39:4-207.9

Failure to maintain handicapped parking space

$500 $1000

39:4-208

Improper traffic & parking on State property

39:4-209

$1 $15

39:4-208

Altering, counterfeiting or misuse of State parking permits

39:4-209

none $50

39:5C-1

Racing or making speed records

First offense; disorderly persons offense

$25 $100

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Penalty- N.J.S.A.

Additional
Penalties Minimum

65 Con. Safe

N.J.S.A. Description

Maximum MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

Subsequent offense: Fine $100 $200 or imprisonment for not
more than 90 days or both;
disorderly persons offense

39:5-35 Failure to return suspended license, regis.

$25

certif, and/or license plate to MVC

39:6B-2 Failure to carry motor vehicle insurance

First offense: Fine and a $300 $1000 period of community
service as determined by
the court, and suspension

coverage

of driving privileges for 1 year

Subsequent offense: Fine none $5000 and shall be subject to 14
days imprisonment, and 30
days community service

and suspension of driving privileges for 2 years from date of conviction

39:8-1 Failure to inspect

39:8-9

Fine or imprisonment of $100 $200 not more than 30 days, or
both

39:8-4 Failure to repair following inspection

39:8-9(b)(4)

Fine or imprisonment of $100 $200 not more than 30 days, or
both

39:8-9(c) Obtaining, possessing or displaying a fraudulent inspection certificate or

39:8-9(c)

Fine of $500 for each $500 $500 certificate or sticker

sticker

39:8-18 Affixing approval sticker without re-inspection or conformity to standards

First offense: Fine and $1000 $1500 suspension of re-
inspection center’s license
for at least 1 year but not

more than 3 years

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N.J.S.A.

Description

Penalty- N.J.S.A.

Additional Penalties

Minimum Maximum

65 Con. Safe

MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

Subsequent offense: Fine and permanent revocation of reinspection center's license

$2000 $3500

39:8-48

Private agency affixes certificate without motor vehicle inspection

Possible suspension of facility license for a period of not less than 6 months

$500 None

39:9-2

Commercial driver exceeding maximum permitted on-duty hours

39:9-4

First offense: If default in payment of fine, defendant shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 days

$25 $25

39:10-26

Motor vehicle dealer selling vehicle that does not meet standard

39:10-30 2C:43-3 2C:43-8

Imprisonment shall not exceed 6 months; disorderly persons offense

None $1000

39:10-27

Seller of used vehicle fails to make repair

39:10-30 2C:43-3 2C:43-8

Imprisonment shall not exceed 6 months; disorderly persons offense

None $1000

39:10B-2

Identification of motor component parts: Violation of record maintenance requirements

Fine or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both.

$25 $100

39:11-9

Failure of junk yard owner to certify the condition of vehicles sold

39:11-11

Fine or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both

$25 $100

39:12-2

Operating a driving school without a license

39:12-12

First offense: Fine or imprisonment not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days, or both

$100 $250

Subsequent offense: Fine or imprisonment not less than 30 days nor more than 3 months, or both

$250 $500

39:12-2.1

Failure of driving school instructor to receive required training

39:12-12

First offense: Fine or imprisonment not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days, or both

$100 $250

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Penalty- N.J.S.A.

Additional
Penalties Minimum

65 Con. Safe

N.J.S.A.

Description

Maximum MPH Zone

VCCO Neigh. Payable

Subsequent offense: Fine $250 $500 or imprisonment not less
than 30 days nor more
than 3 months, or both

39:12-5

Driving school employing an unlicensed instructor

39:12-12

First offense: Fine or $100 $250 imprisonment not less than
10 days nor more than 30
days, or both

Subsequent offense: Fine $250 $500 or imprisonment not less
than 30 days nor more
than 3 months, or both

39:12-11

Driving school failing to keep records

39:12-12

First offense: Fine or $100 $250 imprisonment not less than
10 days nor more than 30
days, or both

Subsequent offense: Fine $250 $500 or imprisonment not less
than 30 days nor more
than 3 months, or both

39:12-15

Failure to wear seat belts in driver's school (instructor and student)

First offense $25 $25

Subsequent offense $50 $50

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