New Jersey MVC Points Schedule 2025: Complete Guide
Last verified: November 2025 — based on the official NJ MVC Points Schedule.
(Always confirm with the MVC for the latest updates.)
Why this matters
In New Jersey, each moving violation adds points to your driving record. Accumulating too many points can lead to license suspension, higher insurance premiums, and MVC surcharges.
Below is the complete current point schedule — plus what to do if you’ve received a ticket and want to protect your license.
🚗 Out-of-State & General Violations
Violations Points
Moving violation committed out of state 2
🚦 Speeding & Reckless Driving
Violations Points
Speeding 1–14 mph over limit (39:4-98) 2
Speeding 15–29 mph over limit (39:4-98) 4
Speeding 30+ mph over limit (39:4-98)5Reckless driving (39:4-96) 5
Careless driving (39:4-97)2Tailgating (39:4-89) 5
Racing on highway (39:4-52 / 39:5C-1) 5
🛑 Lane Use, Passing & Traffic Control
Violations Points
Improper passing of vehicle (39:4-85) 4
Improper passing on right or off roadway (39:4-85) 4
Improper passing on hill or grade (39:4-86) 4
Failure to yield to passing vehicle (39:4-87) 2
Failure to keep right (39:4-82) 2
Failure to observe traffic lanes (39:4-88) 2
Improper lane change (39:4-88) 2
Failure to observe stop or yield signs (39:4-144) 2
Failure to observe traffic signals (39:4-81) 2
Failure to yield to emergency vehicle (39:4-91) 2
Driving through a safety zone (39:4-41) 2
Improper U-turn (39:4-125) 3
🏫 School Bus & Frozen Dessert Truck
Violations Points
Improper passing of school bus (39:4-128.1) 5
Improper passing of frozen dessert truck (39:4-128.4) 4
🚨 Leaving Scene & Failing to Report
Violations Points
Leaving the scene of an accident — no personal injury (39:4-129) 2
Leaving the scene of an accident — with personal injury (39:4-129) 8
Failure to report an accident (39:4-130) 2
📱 Cell Phone & Inattention
Violations Points
Use of handheld cell phone while driving (39:4-97.3) — 3rd offense within 10 years 3
Driving while inattentive (39:4-97.1) 2
🛻 Turnpike, Parkway & Atlantic City Expressway (ACE) Violations
Violations Points
Improper passing (27:23-29) 4
Driving in unsafe manner (27:23-29) 4
Improper driving on shoulders (27:23-29) 4
Improper driving in a no-passing zone (27:23-29) 4
Failure to observe traffic control device (27:23-29) 2
Failure to keep right (27:23-29) 2
Failure to yield (27:23-29) 2
Following too closely (27:23-29) 5
Improper lane change (27:23-29) 4
Improper merging (27:23-29) 3
Improper turning (27:23-29) 3
Improper entry or exit (27:23-29) 2
Failure to observe sign (27:23-29) 2
Failure to yield to emergency vehicle (27:23-29) 2
Failure to obey officer’s directions (27:23-29) 2
Failure to give way (27:23-29) 2
Driving through safety zone (27:23-29) 2
⚖️ How the Point System Works
12 or more points on your record may result in license suspension.
3 points removed for every year of safe driving (no violations or suspensions).
You can earn up to 2 points reduction by completing an NJ defensive driving course.
Points are tracked by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and may affect your insurance rates.
🧭 What to Do If You Receive a Ticket
Don’t ignore the citation — missing the court date can result in suspension.
Check the exact statute number on your ticket to see how many points it carries.
Request a hearing if you plan to contest or negotiate the ticket.
Preserve evidence: dashcam, photos, witness statements, radar logs.
Consult a traffic defense lawyer — in many cases, an attorney can reduce or eliminate points by negotiating a lesser charge or challenging the evidence.
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NJ Expungement: Eligibility, Costs & Timeline
📞 Charged with a Traffic Offense? Protect Your License.
Every point matters — and the right strategy can prevent suspension and save thousands in insurance costs.
Contact us today for a free consultation to review your ticket, discuss your options, and protect your driving record.
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