New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway
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
All roads and highways
39:3–20 Operating constructor vehicle in excess of 45 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; passing a vehicle yielding to pedestrian in crosswalk - 2 points
39:4– 41 Driving through safety zone - 2 points
39:4–52 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 Driving on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal - 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* (Red Light Camera- 0 pts.) - 2 points
*No points assessed for red light camera violation
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 to 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
39:4–91–92 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 for third or subsequent offense within five years of most recent 39:4-97.2 conviction) - 4 points
39:4–98 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 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
39:4–127.2 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 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
39:5C–1 Racing on highway - 5 points
39:5D–4 Moving violation committed out-of-state - 2 points
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When you complete this defensive driving course, our company will notify the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC) electronically of your completion. You will receive an e-mailed copy of your completion certificate for your records and/or auto insurance agent. Once the NJ MVC receives notification of your completion, 2 points will be removed from your driving record shortly thereafter. Note: You must possess a NJ drivers license for the point reduction to apply.
Driving is a privilege, not a right. If you break New Jersey traffic laws, your driving privileges could be suspended or revoked resulting in fines and even imprisonment. The seriousness of your violations - and resulting penalties - are tracked by NJ MVC using a point system.
If you are convicted of a moving violation, the New Jersey MVC will penalize you by adding points to your driving record. You will only get points on your record for moving violations - points are not assessed for parking and other violations.
How do points affect you?
1. If you get six or more points within three years on your current driving record, you will be assessed a surcharge.
2. If you get 12 or more points on your current driving record, your license will be suspended. You will receive a notice of scheduled suspension by mail.
3. Getting points on your license may also increase your insurance rates. Participation in a NJ defensive driving course (like this one) will help keep your insurance premiums affordable.
At the bottom of this page, there is a breakdown of the most common infractions and the points assigned to each.