If you receive a moving violation in New Jersey, points will be added to your NJ driving license and driving record. Other violations such as parking tickets, do not have points associated with them.
Once you receive 6 points or more within 3 years, the NJ MVC will impose a surcharge of $150 plus point costs.
Before you reach 6 points, you can reduce the number of points on your drivers license by 2 points when you complete the NJ defensive driving course which is available online.
Get a 2 Point Reduction
The 2 point reduction defensive driving course can also help reduce your NJ car insurance rate. The NJ mandatory law states upon completion of the 6 hour NJ defensive driving course, drivers are eligible to receive up to 10% reduction on their car insurance for 3 years. Contact your NJ auto insurance agent to confirm what percentage discount you’re eligible to receive.
Point Deduction
There are other ways that your points come off your New Jersey drivers license.
- One Year with No Violations = 3 points are removed
- Defensive Driving Course Online = 2 points are removed
For full information and a link to register for an online defensive driving course, click this link: http://www.njpoints.com/points/
