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Is reckless driving a misdemeanor in New Jersey?
I was pulled over for speeding on the New Jersey Turnpike and my ticket included a citation for reckless driving. Is reckless driving considered a misdemeanor in NJ?
Mary Cahill · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m so sorry to hear about your situation. Although reckless driving in New Jersey is treated as a crime, a reckless driving conviction will not show up on your criminal record the way a misdemeanor would. Instead, a reckless driving charge will only show up on your driving record.
That being said, reckless driving is still a serious citation. A first-time conviction for reckless driving holds the following consequences:
- Five points on your driver’s license
- A fine between $50 and $200
- Up to 90 days suspension of your driver’s license
- Up to 60 days in jail
Points on your New Jersey driver’s license will remain there indefinitely, but if you stay violation-free for one year, you’ll have the opportunity to reduce your points by taking a safe driving course.
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