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A traffic violation refers to the breach of any transportation-related laws set by local or state authorities. This can range from minor offenses like speeding or parking in a no-parking zone to more severe violations like DUI or reckless driving. Each violation can result in fines, points on a driver’s license, or even license suspension, depending on the gravity of the offense.

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Statutes

Section

Offense

Points

Fines

TP, PW, & AC Expressway

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

39:3-4
Driving or parking unregistered motor vehicle
$54
39:3-9a
Failure to endorse your license / notify change of name
$55
39:3-10
Driving with an expired license
$54
39:3-11
Violating a restricted or conditional license
$55
39:3-17
Failure to possess drivers’ license or registration (for non-resident motorists)
$180
39:3–20
Operating constructor vehicle in excess of 45 mph
3
$530
39:3–20(b)
Speeding — commercial vehicle — load exceeds axle limitations
$85-180
39:3–20(b)
Speeding in a Safe Corridor or Construction Zone or 65 MPH area — commercial vehicle
$85-180
39:3-29
Failure to possess/exhibit driver’s license or registration
$180
39:3-32
Failure to replace lost, destroyed or defaced driver’s plates
$55
39:3-33
Display of unclear or indistinct license plates
$54
39:3-36
Failure to notify of complete change of address
$26
39:3-38
Use of marker other than one issued
$55
39:3-44
Vehicle in unsafe condition
$54
39:3-47
Improper lighting equipment; altering equipment
$54
39:3-49
Inadequate headlights
$54
39:3-50
Unauthorized use of certain colored lights
$54
39:3-51
Improper auxiliary driving lamps
$54
39:3-52
Improper additional lighting equipment and use thereof
$54
39:3-53
Improper spot lamps
$54
39:3-54
Miscellaneous improper lights
$54
39:3-55
Improper operation with alternate road lighting equipment
$54
39:3-56
Operating without at least two front lighted lamps
$54
39:3-57
Improper single beam lighting
$54
39:3-58
Improper multiple beam headlights
$54
39:3-59
No light beam indicator
$54
39:3-60
Improper use of high and low headlight beams
$54
39:3-61
Failure to equip motor vehicle with lamps and reflectors required
$54
39:3-61.1
Improper mounting of lamps and reflectors
$54
39:3-61.2
Improper combination of lighting devices and reflectors
$54
39:3-61.3
Improper stop lamps
$54
39:3-61.4
Improper placement and use of red lamps and flags on overhanging loads
$54
39:3-64
Improper emergency warning light equipment
$54
39:3-64.3
Failure of itinerant vendor to flash signals when stopped for transacting business
$54
39:3-65
Failure to equip farm machinery and other vehicles with lamps
$54
39:3-66
Failure to maintain lamps
$54
39:3-69
Failure to equip vehicle with horn
$54
39:3-70
Noisy muffler
$54
39:3-71
Failure to equip vehicle with mirrors
$54
39:3-72
Tire in unsafe operating condition
$54
39:3-73
Improper use of tire chains
$54
39:3-74
Obstruction of windshield for vision
$54
39:3-75
Failure to equip vehicle with safety glass
$54
39:3-76.2
Failure to equip vehicle with safety belts
$54
39:3-76.2a
Failure to use a child passenger restraint when transporting a child under the age of eight and weighing less than 80 pounds
$54
39:3-76.2f
Failure to wear seat belt
$46
39:3-76.3
Motorcycle handle bar grips too high
$54
39:3-76.4
Failure to equip motorcycle with special muffler systems
$54
39:3-76.5
Failure to equip motorcycle with footrests and helmet for motorcycle passengers
$80
39:3-76.7 to 3-76.10
Motorcycle helmet, goggles and other safety equipment violations
$54
39:3-77
Selling or using unapproved devices or equipment
$55
39:3-79.1
Failure to equip bus, truck or trailer with mud flaps
$54
39:3-84
Violation of dimensional restriction
5
$185
39:3-84
Violation of weight restriction if total excess weight is less than 10,000 pounds, then the payable amount equals $.02 x (total excess weight) + $23, but no less than $81. If total excess weight is greater than 10,000 pounds, then the payable amount equals $.03 x (total excess weight) + $23
$85 + fee per excess weight
39:4-11 to 4-14.2
Violations concerning bicycles and roller skates
$54
39:4-11 to 14.3
Operating motorized bicycle on a restricted highway
2
39:4–11 to 4-14.3d
More than one person on a motorized bicycle
2
39:4-26 to 4-30
Violations concerning machinery, vehicles or apparatus of unusual size or weight (fine to be paid to agency charged with maintenance of road upon which violation occurs)
$85
39:4–36
Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk; passing a vehicle yielding to pedestrian in crosswalk
2
$54
39:4–41
Driving through safety zone
2
$54
39:4-46
Failure to display owner’s name on commercial vehicle
$26
39:4-53
Leaving vehicle with engine running
$54
39:4-54
Violation of dimension restriction on trailers
$85
39:4-54
Violation of weight restriction trailers
$85-185
39:4–55
Improper action or omission on grades and curves
2
$54
39:4-56
Delaying Traffic
$54
39:4-56.6
Abandonment of vehicle on private property
$55
39:4–57
Failure to observe direction of officer
2
$54
39:4-57
Non-compliance with an officer’s directions in a safe corridor, a construction zone, or a 65 MPH zone
2
$72
39:4-57.1
Failure to activate interior light at request of officer
2
$80
39:4-58
Vehicle loaded so as to obstruct view
2
$54
39:4-59
Hitch-hiking
2
$54
39:4-60
Soliciting trade or contributions on highway
2
$54
39:4-61
Tailboard riding
2
$54
39:4-62
Leaving curb
2
$54
39:4-64
Throwing litter from vehicle
2
$230
39:4-65
Letting off or taking on persons other than at curb
2
$54
39:4–66
Failure to stop vehicle before crossing sidewalk
2
$54
39:4–66.1
Failure to yield to pedestrians or vehicles while entering or leaving highway
2
$72
39:4–66.2
Driving on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal
2
39:4-67
Obstructing passage of vehicles
2
$54
39:4-68
Doors of streetcar or autobus open
2
$54
39:4-69
Riding on part of street car or vehicle not intended for passengers
2
$54
39:4–71
Operating a motor vehicle on a sidewalk
2
$54
39:4-71
Driving on Sidewalk in Safe Corridor/Construction Zone
2
$72
39:4-76
Overweight vehicles on bridges (interstate)
2
$85 + fee for excess weight
39:4-77
Loading so as to spill
2
$55
39:4-78
Carrying metal so as to create noise
2
$54
39:4-79
Backing vehicle to curb to unload
2
$54
39:4–80
Failure to obey direction of officer
2
$85
39:4–81
Failure to observe traffic signals
2
$85
39:4–82
Failure to keep right
2
$85
39:4–82.1
Improper operating of vehicel on divided highway or divider
2
$85
39:4–83
Failure to keep right at intersection
2
$85
39:4–84
Failure to pass to right of vehicle proceeding in opposite direction
5
$85
39:4–85
Improper passing on right or off roadway
4
$85
39:4–85.1
Wrong way on a one-way street
2
$85
39:4–86
Improper passing in no passing zone
4
$85
39:4–87
Failure to yield to overtaking vehicle
2
$85
39:4–88
Failure to observe traffic lanes
2
$85
39:4–89
Tailgating
5
$85
39:4–90
Failure to yield at intersection
2
$85
39:4–90.1
Failure to use proper entrances to limited access highways
2
$85
39:4–91
Failure to yield to emergency vehicles
2
$85
39:4-92
Failure to pull over for emergency vehicles; too close following emergency vehicles
2
$85
39:4–96
Reckless driving
5
39:4–97
Careless driving
2
$85
39:4–97a
Destruction of agricultural or recreational property
2
39:4–97.1
Slow speed blocking traffic
2
$85
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
39:4–97.3
Distracted driving with cellphone or device
3
$130
39:4–98
Exceeding maximum speed 1-14 mph over limit
2
$85
39:4–98
Exceeding maximum speed 15-29 mph over limit
4
$95
39:4–98
Exceeding maximum speed 30 mph or more over limit
5
$220
39:4–105
Failure to stop for traffic light
2
39:4–115
Improper turn at controlled intersection
3
$85
39:4-116
Improper turn at arrow
$85
39:4-117
Violation of special pedestrian signals
$85
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
$85
39:4–124
Improper turn from approved turning course
3
$85
39:4–125
Improper u-turn
3
$85
39:4–126
Failure to give proper signal
3
$85
39:4–127
Improper backing or turning in street
2
$85
39:4–127.1
Improper crossing of railroad grade crossing
2
$85
39:4–127.2
Improper crossing of bridge
2
$85
39:4–128.1
Improper passing of school bus
5
39:4–128.4
Improper passing of frozen dessert truck
4
39:4–129
Leaving the scene of an accident - no personal injury
2
39:4–129
Leaving the scene of an accident - personal injury
8
39:4–144
Failure to observe stop or yield signs
2
$54
39:5C–1
Racing on highway
5
$25 - $200

Out of State Violations

39:5D-4
Moving violation committed out-of-state
2
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