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NJ A4324

NJ A4324
Increases from six to 10 the number of motor vehicle penalty points necessary to incur surcharges.


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Introduced
05/10/2024
In Committee
05/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases from six to 10 the number of motor vehicle penalty points that a driver may accrue before being subject to motor vehicle surcharges. Motor vehicle surcharges are fines imposed on drivers who have accumulated six or more penalty points in less than three years for traffic violations or have been convicted in court for a specific offense. A person who accumulates six or more points within three years from his or her last posted violation is subject to a $150 surcharge plus $25 for each additional point. Failure to pay surcharges may result in a driver's license suspension. In order to reduce the number of driver's licenses suspended for failure to pay surcharges, this bill increases the number of penalty points a person may accrue before surcharges are assessed. Under the bill, a person who accrues 10 or more penalty points within three years from his or her last posted conviction is subject to motor vehicle surcharges.

AI Summary

This bill increases from six to 10 the number of motor vehicle penalty points that a driver may accrue before being subject to motor vehicle surcharges. Motor vehicle surcharges are fines imposed on drivers who have accumulated six or more penalty points in less than three years for traffic violations or have been convicted of certain offenses. Under the bill, a person who accrues 10 or more penalty points within three years from their last posted conviction is subject to the motor vehicle surcharges, which are $150 for 10 points and $25 for each additional point.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 05/10/2024)

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