Car Seat Regulations l Seat Belt Regulations l Cell Phones l  Violations and Fines l DUI of Liquor or Drugs l NJ Points System

Car Seat Regulations

For car seats in the state of New Jersey, the child using the car seat must be 7 years and younger and weigh less than 80 lbs.  Also, the car seat must be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle if there is one available.  An adult safety belt is not permissible.  For the first offense, the maximum fine is $47.

Seat Belt Regulations

As of May 1, 2000, there is a standard enforcement for the use of seat belts in the state of New Jersey.  Everyone must wear their seatbelts.  All children from the ages of 7 years and younger and weigh more than 80 lbs must wear seatbelts at all times; otherwise they must be in a car seat.  For adults, if you are not wearing your seatbelt, you will be fined $45.  

Cell Phone Law

It will be unlawful to use a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle on any highway, street or road EXCEPT:

1.      When using a hands-free system and while doing so it does not interfere with the operation of the vehicle. It must also not obstruct the    deployment of any airbags.

2.      (a) A person may use a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle when the operator has reason to fear for their lives and or safety or believe a criminal act may be perpetrated against them or another.
         (b) To report a fire, motor vehicle accident, serious road hazard, medical emergency, hazardous material emergency or to report a careless, reckless, unsafe or possible drunk driver.

 3.      FINE:  $100.00 - $250.00

Violations and Fines

Violations

Fine
Adult Seatbelt Violation: 39:3-76.2f $45.00

                 Document Violation: Not in Possession          
                              Drivers License
                              Registration
                              Insurance Card

 $176.00
Vehicle Inspection Violations: 39:8-1 & 39:8-4 $126.00
Twp Ordinance Parking Violations T.O.21:11-1.2 $23.00
Wipers on / Headlamps Required: 39:3-47a $47.00

Handicapped Parking Violation: 39:4-138.O
in addition, the vehicle may be towed.

 $250.00

All other violations that were $78.00 are now $81.00


 Driving While Under the Influence of Liquor or Drugs

Effective: January 1, 2004

The legal limit has been changed from .10% BAC to .08% BAC.
There also have been changes in the fines and length of suspensions.

 
Offense Fines and Suspensions
.08%-.09% BAC

                       Fine: $250 - $400 
             Suspension:  3 months
                 IDRC:12-48 hours
.10%-.15% BAC Fine: $300 - $500
Suspension: 7 months – 1 year
IDRC: 12-48 hours
.16% & Higher Fine: $400-$600
Suspension: 9 months – 1 year
IDRC: 12-48 hours

                                  All the above are for 1st offense only. 2nd and subsequent offenses will have enhanced penalties.

2nd Offense: Fine: $500 - $1,000
Suspension: 2 years
Community Service: 30 days
Ignition Interlock Installed
3rd & Subsequent Offense Fine: $1,000
Suspension: 10 years
Jail: Up to 180 days
No Community Service Option
Ignition Interlock Installed

 

Additional penalties imposed by law for each conviction of 39:4-50 on 1st, 2nd, 3rd or higher
$200.00 Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund
$50.00 Victim Crime Compensation Board
$75.00 Safe Neighborhood Fund

 

Fines and Penalties listed on this web page DO NOT include additional court costs, lab fees or other penalties imposed by law.

To determine your total fine please call the municipal court for the town where you received a traffic ticket or were arrested.  A court clerk will advise you of your total fine.

The municipal court office is closed on all legal holidays.  After hours, holidays or on weekends DO NOT phone the police department with questions concerning fines and penalties.

Pennsville Municipal Court
Monday thru Friday 9am - 4pm
(856) 678-3089 ext 117, 118 or 119

Please remember to "Buckle Up" & "Drive Safe & Sober"


                  New Jersey Points System

 

New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Atlantic City Expressway

NJSA Offense Points
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 2
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 assessed for the third or subsequent violation(s) within a five-year period.) 4
39:4-98 Exceeding maximum speed 1-14 mph over limit 2
39:4-99 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 "
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 out of state 2

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