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How many points is reckless driving in New Jersey?
I was speeding on the highway and was pulled over by a police officer. He gave me a ticket for reckless driving. How many points will that be on my driving record? What other penalties are there?
Tiffany Leung · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sorry to hear that you got a ticket!
Reckless driving in New Jersey will add five demerit points to your driving record. By definition, reckless driving is the willful or wanton disregard of the safety of others and endangering a person or property as a result.
Other penalties you may face include:
- Jail time of up to 60 days for a first offense, up to 3 months for a second offense
- Fines of $50 to $200 for a first offense, $100 to $500 for a second offense
- Court fee of $33 imposed by the New Jersey courts
- Surcharge of $150 if you exceed 6 demerit points, plus $25 per point over 6—annually for 3 years
- Suspended license by the judge or Motor Vehicles Commission
The penalties you receive will depend on your case and court ruling. Although the points will fall off your record over time, the charge may stay on your record forever, so hiring an attorney might be your best course of action.
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