New Jersey Traffic Violations
39:3-4 Driving or parking unregistered motor vehicle $54
39:3-9a Failure to notify change in name $55
39:3-9a Failure to endorse license $55
39:3-10 Driving with an expired license (when paying through the Violations Bureau, the defendant is required to attach a photocopy of a valid driver’s license to the complaint/summons)$54
39:3-11 Violating a restriction on conditional license $55
39:3-17 Failure to possess driver’s license or registration (non-resident motorists)$180
39:3-20 Excess weight – plus $100 for each 1,000 lbs. or fraction thereof $530
39:3-20(b) Speeding – commercial vehicle – load exceeds axle limitations – See payable amount for N.J.S.A. 39:4-98
39:3-20(b) Speeding in a Safe Corridor or Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – commercial vehicle – See payable amount for N.J.S.A. 39:4-98
39:3-29 Failure to possess documents. Limited to driver’s license or registration. (Failure to possess insurance identification card is NOT payable.) Note: If violation is for more than one offense involving license or registration, they are separate offenses and the payable amount indicated is for each offense) $180
39:3-29 Refusal to exhibit documents. Limited to driver’s license or registration. (Refusal to exhibit insurance identification card is NOT payable.) Note: If violation is for more than one offense involving license or registration, they are separate offenses and the payable amount indicated is for each offense) $180
39:3-32 Failure to replace lost, destroyed or defaced driver’s plates $55
39:3-33 Display of unclear or indistinct license plates (limited to this portion of statute only) $54
39:3-36 Failure to notify of complete change of address $26
39:3-38 Use of marker other than one issued (limited to this portion of statute only) $55
39:3-44 Vehicle in unsafe condition $54
39:3-47 Improper lighting equipment; altering equipment $54
39:3-47a Failure to use headlights with wipers $54
39:3-49 Inadequate headlights $54
39:3-50 Unauthorized use of certain colored lights $54
39:3-51 Improper auxiliary driving lamps $54
39:3-52 Improper additional lighting equipment and use thereof $54
39:3-53 Improper spot lamps $54
39:3-54 Miscellaneous improper lights $54
39:3-55 Improper operation with alternate road lighting equipment $54
39:3-56 Operating without at least two front lighted lamps $54
39:3-57 Improper single beam lighting $54
39:3-58 Improper multiple beam headlights $54
39:3-59 No light beam indicator $54
39:3-60 Improper use of high and low headlight beams $54
39:3-61 Failure to equip motor vehicle with lamps and reflectors required $54
39:3-61.1 Improper mounting of lamps and reflectors $54
39:3-61.2 Improper combination of lighting devices and reflectors $54
39:3-61.3 Improper stop lamps $54
39:3-61.4 Improper placement and use of red lamps and flags on overhanging loads $54
39:3-62 Unlit lamps on parked vehicle $54
39:3-64 Improper emergency warning light equipment $54
39:3-64.3 Failure of itinerant vendor to flash signals when stopped for transacting business $54
39:3-65 Failure to equip farm machinery and other vehicles with lamps $54
39:3-66 Failure to maintain lamps $54
39:3-69 Failure to equip vehicle with horn $54
39:3-70 Noisy muffler $54
39:4-46 Failure to display owner’s name on commercial vehicle (fine to be forwarded to Director of Motor Vehicles) $26
39:4-53 Leaving vehicle with engine running $54
39:4-54 Violation of dimension restriction on trailers $85
39:4-54 Violation of weight restriction trailers (see N.J.S.A. 39:3-20 and 3-84 as applicable)
39:4-55 Failure to control vehicle on steep grades and curves $54
39:4-56 Delaying traffic $54
39:4-56.6 Abandonment of vehicle on private property $55
39:4-57 Failure to comply with directions of officer $54
39:4-57 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Failure to comply with direction of officer $72
39:4-57.1 Failure to activate interior light at request of officer $80
39:4-58 Vehicle loaded so as to obstruct view $54
39:4-59 Hitch-hiking $54
39:4-60 Soliciting trade or contributions on highway $54
39:4-61 Tailboard riding $54
39:4-62 Leaving curb $54
39:4-64 Throwing litter from vehicle $230
39:4-65 Letting off or taking on persons other than at curb $54
39:4-66 Failure to stop when emerging from alley, driveway or garage $54
39:4-66.1 Failure to yield right-of-way when entering private road or driveway $54
39:4-66.1 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone – Failure to yield right-of-way when entering private road or driveway $72
39:4-67 Obstructing passage of vehicles $54
39:4-68 Doors of streetcar or autobus open $54
39:4-69 Riding on part of street car or vehicle not intended for passengers $54
39:4-71 Driving on sidewalk $54
39:4-71 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone – Driving on sidewalk $72
39:4-72 Failure to stop on signal from driver of horse $54
39:4-76 Overweight vehicles on bridges (interstate) – fine to be forwarded to Director of Motor Vehicles – Same payable amount as N.J.S.A. 39:3-84
39:4-77 Loading so as to spill $55
39:4-78 Carrying metal so as to create noise $54
39:4-79 Backing vehicle to curb to unload $54
39:4-80 Disregard of officer directing traffic $85
39:4-80 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Disregard of officer directing traffic $140
39:4-81 Failure to observe traffic signal $85
39:4-81 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Failure to observe traffic signal $140
39:4-82 Failure to keep right $85
39:4-82 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone – Failure to keep right $140
39:4-82.1 Driving on safety island $85
39:4-82.1 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Driving on safety island $140
39:4-83 Failure to keep right at intersection $85
39:4-83 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone – Failure to keep right at intersection $140
39:4-84 Failure to pass to right when proceeding in opposite directions $85
39:4-84 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Failure to pass to right when proceeding in opposite directions $140
39:4-85 Failure to pass to left when overtaking $85
39:4-85 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Failure to pass to left when overtaking $140
39:4-85.1 Wrong way on one-way street $85
39:4-86 Failure to overtake and pass properly; crossing “no passing” lines $85
39:4-86 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Failure to overtake and pass properly; crossing “no passing” lines $140
39:4-87 Failure to give overtaking vehicle right of way $85
39:4-88 Failure to obey regulations in marked lanes $85
39:4-88 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Failure to obey regulations in marked lanes $140
39:4-89 Following another vehicle too closely $85
39:4-89 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Following another vehicle too closely $140
39:4-90 Failure to yield right of way at intersection $85
39:4-90 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Failure to yield right of way at intersection $140
39:4-90.1 Entering or leaving limited access highways improperly $85
39:4-90.1 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Entering or leaving limited access highways improperly $140
39:4-91 Failure to yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles $85
39:4-92 Failure to pull over for emergency vehicle; following emergency vehicle too closely $85
39:4-92.1 Following fire department vehicle too closely back to fire station $85
39:4-94 Railroad employee unnecessarily blocking highway with train $85
39:4-97 Careless driving where no accident involving personal injury (accident resulting in personal injury cannot be paid through the Violations Bureau) $85
39:4-97 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Careless driving where no accident involving personal injury (accident resulting in personal injury cannot be paid through the Violations Bureau) $140
39:4-97.1 Slow speed so as to impede or block traffic $85
39:4-97.3 Use of a cell phone while driving $130
39:4-98 Speeding – exceeding limit by 1-9 miles per hour $85
39:4-98 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone speeding – exceeding limit by 1-9 miles per hour $140
39:4-98 Speeding – exceeding limit by 10-14 miles per hour $95
39:4-98 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – speeding – exceeding limit by 10-14 miles per hour $160
39:4-98 Speeding – exceeding limit by 15-19 miles per hour $105
39:4-98 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – speeding – exceeding limit by 15-19 miles per hour $180
39:4-98 Speeding – exceeding limit by 20-24 miles per hour pursuant to N.J.S.A. 29:4-98.7, all fines have been doubled for any defendant charged with speeding 20 MPH or more over the speed limit. $200NOTE: Exceeding the posted speed limit by 20 miles per hour or more in a Safe Corridor or in a Construction Zone requires a court appearance.
39:4-98 Speeding – exceeding limit by 25-29 miles per hour — pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.7, all fines have been doubled for any defendant charged with speeding 20 MPH or more over the speed limit. $220
39:4-98 Speeding – exceeding limit by 30-34 miles per hour — pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.7, all fines have been doubled for any defendant charged with speeding 20 MPH or more over the speed limit. $240
39:4-98 Speeding – exceeding limit by 35-39 miles per hour — pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.7, all fines have been doubled for any defendant charged with speeding 20 MPH or more over the speed limit. $260 NOTE: Exceeding the posted speed limit by 40 miles per hour or more requires a court appearance.
39:4-100 Exceeding speed limit across sidewalk (4mph) $80
39:4-115 Improper turn at controlled intersection $85
39:4-115 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone – Improper turn at controlled intersection $140
39:4-116 Improper turn at arrow $85
39:4-117 Special pedestrian signals – motorist or pedestrian violation $85
39:4-119 Failure to observe flashing traffic signals $85
39:4-119 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone – Failure to observe flashing traffic signals $140
39:4-122 Failure to obey whistle of police $85
39:4-122 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone – Failure to obey whistle of police $140
39:4-123 Improper right and left-hand turns $85
39:4-123 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone – Improper right and left-hand turns $140
39:4-124 Failure to turn as indicated by buttons or markers at intersection $85
39:4-124 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone – Failure to turn as indicated by buttons or markers at intersection $140
39:4-125 U-Turn on curve or grade or where view obstructed or “No U-Turn” sign $85
39:4-125 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone – U-Turn on curve or grade or where view obstructed or “No U-Turn” sign $140
39:4-126 Failure to signal before starting, turning or stopping $85
39:4-126 65 MPH area – Failure to signal before starting, turning or stopping $140
39:4-127 Improper backing or turning in street $85
39:4-127 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Improper backing or turning in street $140
39:4-127.1 Failure to stop at railroad crossing $85
39:4-127.2 Failure to stop for gate at approaches to movable span bridge $85
39:4-135 Improper parking $54
39:4-136 Parking on highway $54
39:4-137 Allowing a vehicle to stand on highway unattended while motor running and without setting brakes $54
39:4-138(a) Improper parking within intersection $54
39:4-138(b) Improper parking on a crosswalk $54
39:4-138(c) Improper parking in safety bus zone $54
39:4-138(d) Improper parking in front of driveway $54
39:4-138(e) Improper parking within 25 ft. of crosswalk $54
39:4-138(f) Improper parking on a sidewalk $54
39:4-138(g) Improper parking in a no parking area established by State Highway Department $54
39:4-138(h) Improper parking within 50 feet of stop sign $54
39:4-138(i) Improper parking within 10 feet of fire hydrant $54
39:4-138(j) Improper parking within 50 feet of railroad $54
39:4-138(k) Improper parking within 20 feet of driveway entrance to fire station or 75 feet on opposite side of street (when properly signposted) $54
39:4-138(l) Improper parking alongside or opposite street excavation or obstruction, causing traffic obstruction (when properly signposted) $54
39:4-138(m) Double parking $54
39:4-138(n) Improper parking on a bridge, elevated structure, underpass or immediate approaches (except where space for parking is provided) $54
39:4-139 Loading or unloading for unreasonable period of time $54
39:4-144 Failure to obey stop or yield right-of way signs $85
39:4-144 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area – Failure to obey stop or yield right-of-way signs $140
39:4-145 Failure to yield to vehicle entering stop or yield intersection after stopping $85
39:4-207.9 Failure to remove snow from handicapped parking space $230
39:4-215 Failure to obey signals, signs or directions $54
39:8-1 Failure to have inspection $130
39:8-4 Failure to make repairs $130
39:8-6 Failure to display approval certificate (fines for inspection violations are forwarded to Division of Motor Vehicles) $130
39:8-62 Operation of diesel powered motor vehicle – emission violation-no certification of repair – first offense only (the payable amount may be reduced to $150.00 if a certification of repair is provided and it is acceptable to the Court
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Point Schedule
| NJSA Section |
Offense | Points |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway | ||
| 27:23–29 | Moving against traffic |
2
|
| 27:23–29 | Improper passing |
4
|
| 27:23–29 | Unlawful use of median strip |
2
|
| All roads and highways | ||
| 39:3–20 | Operating constructor vehicle in excess of 45 mph |
3
|
| 39:4–14.3 | Operating motorized bicycle on a restricted highway |
2
|
| 39:4–14.3d | More than one person on a motorized bicycle |
2
|
| 39:4–35 | Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk |
2
|
| 39:4–36 | Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk; passing a vehicle yielding to pedestrian in crosswalk |
2
|
| 39:4– 41 | Driving through safety zone |
2
|
| 39:4–52 | Racing on highway |
5
|
| 39:4–55 | Improper action or omission on grades and curves |
2
|
| 39:4–57 | Failure to observe direction of officer |
2
|
| 39:4–66 | Failure to stop vehicle before crossing sidewalk |
2
|
| 39:4–66.1 | Failure to yield to pedestrians or vehicles while entering or leaving highway |
2
|
| 39:4–66.2 | Driving on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal |
2
|
| 39:4–71 | Operating a motor vehicle on a sidewalk |
2
|
| 39:4–80 | Failure to obey direction of officer |
2
|
| 39:4–81 | Failure to observe traffic signals* (Red Light Camera- 0 pts.) |
2
|
| *No points assessed for red light camera violation |
0
|
|
| 39:4–82 | Failure to keep right |
2
|
| 39:4–82.1 | Improper operating of vehicle on divided highway or divider |
2
|
| 39:4–83 | Failure to keep right at intersection |
2
|
| 39:4–84 | Failure to pass to right of vehicle proceeding in opposite direction |
5
|
| 39:4–85 | Improper passing on right or off roadway |
4
|
| 39:4–85.1 | Wrong way on a one-way street |
2
|
| 39:4–86 | Improper passing in no passing zone |
4
|
| 39:4–87 | Failure to yield to overtaking vehicle |
2
|
| 39:4–88 | Failure to observe traffic lanes |
2
|
| 39:4–89 | Tailgating |
5
|
| 39:4–90 | Failure to yield at intersection |
2
|
| 39:4–90.1 | Failure to use proper entrances to limited access highways |
2
|
| 39:4–91–92 | Failure to yield to emergency vehicles |
2
|
| 39:4–96 | Reckless driving |
5
|
| 39:4–97 | Careless driving |
2
|
| 39:4–97a | Destruction of agricultural or recreational property |
2
|
| 39:4–97.1 | Slow speed blocking traffic |
2
|
| 39:4–97.2 | Driving in an unsafe manner (points only for third or subsequent offense within five years of most recent 39:4-97.2 conviction) |
4
|
| 39:4–98 | Exceeding maximum speed 1-14 mph over limit |
2
|
| Exceeding maximum speed 15-29 mph over limit |
4
|
|
| Exceeding maximum speed 30 mph or more over limit |
5
|
|
| 39:4–105 | Failure to stop for traffic light |
2
|
| 39:4–115 | Improper turn at traffic light |
3
|
| 39:4–119 | Failure to stop at flashing red signal |
2
|
| 39:4–122 | Failure to stop for police whistle |
2
|
| 39:4–123 | Improper right or left turn |
3
|
| 39:4–124 | Improper turn from approved turning course |
3
|
| 39:4–125 | Improper u-turn |
3
|
| 39:4–126 | Failure to give proper signal |
2
|
| 39:4–127 | Improper backing or turning in street |
2
|
| 39:4–127.1 | Improper crossing of railroad grade crossing |
2
|
| 39:4–127.2 | Improper crossing of bridge |
2
|
| 39:4–128 | Improper crossing of railroad grade crossing by certain vehicles |
2
|
| 39:4–128.1 | Improper passing of school bus |
5
|
| 39:4–128.4 | Improper passing of frozen dessert truck |
4
|
| 39:4–129 | Leaving the scene of an accident –
no personal injury |
2
|
| Personal injury |
8
|
|
| 39:4–144 | Failure to observe stop or yield signs |
2
|
| 39:5C–1 | Racing on highway |
5
|
| 39:5D–4 | Moving violation committed out-of-state |
2
|