New Jersey Traffic Tickets: Common Offenses, Points & Penalties

In New Jersey, traffic ticket violations aren’t just about fines, they come with demerit points that can impact your nj driving record, insurance premiums, and suspensions, etc.

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1 Common Traffic Violations in New Jersey

Common Traffic Violations in New Jersey

Here we have illustarted the common offenses to help drivers to know about the New Jersey 2025 Revised Statutes (NJSA) Sections, Offenses, Points & estimated traffic fine amounts.

Out-of-State and General Violations

NJSA Section	Offense	Points	Estimated Fine Amount (USD)
39:5D–4	Moving violation committed out-of-state	2	85
39:4–96	Reckless driving	5	200
39:4–97	Careless driving	2	85
39:4–97a	Destruction of agricultural or recreational property	2	85
39:4–97.1	Slow speed blocking traffic	2	85
39:4–97.2	Driving in an unsafe manner	4	200
39:4–97.3	Use of a handheld cellphone or electronic device	3	100

Pedestrian and Yielding Violations

NJSA Section	Offense	Points	Estimated Fine Amount (USD)
39:4–35	Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk	2	54
39:4–36	Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk; passing yielding car	2	54
39:4–66.1	Failure to yield to pedestrians or vehicles entering/leaving road	2	85
39:4–90	Failure to yield at intersection	2	85
39:4–91–92	Failure to yield to emergency vehicles	2	85
39:4–144	Failure to observe stop or yield signs	2	85

To make the information easier to copy, I’ll provide each category in a plain text format below.

Out-of-State and General Violations

NJSA Section	Offense	Points	Estimated Fine Amount (USD)
39:5D–4	Moving violation committed out-of-state	2	85
39:4–96	Reckless driving	5	200
39:4–97	Careless driving	2	85
39:4–97a	Destruction of agricultural or recreational property	2	85
39:4–97.1	Slow speed blocking traffic	2	85
39:4–97.2	Driving in an unsafe manner	4	200
39:4–97.3	Use of a handheld cellphone or electronic device	3	100

Pedestrian and Yielding Violations

NJSA Section	Offense	Points	Estimated Fine Amount (USD)
39:4–35	Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk	2	54
39:4–36	Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk; passing yielding car	2	54
39:4–66.1	Failure to yield to pedestrians or vehicles entering/leaving road	2	85
39:4–90	Failure to yield at intersection	2	85
39:4–91–92	Failure to yield to emergency vehicles	2	85
39:4–144	Failure to observe stop or yield signs	2	85

Improper Passing and Lane Violations

NJSA Section	Offense	Points	Estimated Fine Amount (USD)
27:23–29	Moving against traffic	2	85
27:23–29	Improper passing	4	130
39:4–83	Failure to keep right at intersection	2	85
39:4–84	Failure to pass to right of vehicle	5	200
39:4–85	Improper passing on right/off roadway	4	130
39:4–85.1	Wrong way on a one-way street	2	85
39:4–86	Improper passing in no-passing zone	4	130
39:4–88	Failure to observe traffic lanes	2	85

Speeding Violations

NJSA Section	Offense	Points	Estimated Fine Amount (USD)
39:4–98	Exceeding speed limit 1-14 mph over	2	85
39:4–98	Exceeding speed limit 15-29 mph over	4	130
39:4–98	Exceeding speed limit 30 mph or more over	5	200

Traffic Signal and Sign Violations

NJSA Section	Offense	Points	Estimated Fine Amount (USD)
39:4–81	Failure to observe traffic signals	2	85
39:4–82	Failure to keep right	2	85
39:4–115	Improper turn at traffic light	3	130
39:4–119	Failure to stop at flashing red signal	2	85
39:4–122	Failure to stop for police whistle	2	85
39:4–123	Improper right or left turn	3	130
39:4–124	Improper turn from approved turning lane	3	130

FAQ Related to Common Offenses, Points & Penalties

How can I pay my New Jersey traffic ticket?

You can pay your traffic ticket online via NJMCDirect, by mail, or in person at any new jersey municipal court.

What happens if I don’t pay my traffic ticket on time?

Failing to pay on time may result in additional penalties, a suspended license, or a court-issued warrant for your arrest.

How long do points stay on my driving record in New Jersey?

Points remain on your record indefinitely, but they are only used for license suspension purposes for two years from the date of the violation.

Can out-of-state violations affect my New Jersey driving record?

Yes, moving violations with committed out-of-state will typically add 2 more demerit points to your NJ driving record under the Interstate Driver’s License Compact.

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