Driving While Suspended in NJ

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Driving With a Suspended License in New Jersey

New Jersey, like the rest of the country, requires that all drivers have a current and valid license if they wish to operate a motor vehicle. Everyone knows that it is necessary to have a license to drive a car, yet some people still violate these laws. When an individual is caught by law enforcement driving without a license or driving with a license that has been suspended, they will face significant consequences. The law governing New Jersey’s driving regulations is the N.J.S.A. 39:3-40. This law details the following penalties for driving with a suspended license or an otherwise invalid license in New Jersey:

  • First offense: a $500 fine, and an additional license suspension not to exceed 6 months
  • Second offense: a $750 fine, an additional license suspension not to exceed 6 months, and the potential for imprisonment up to 5 days
  • Third and subsequent offense: a $1000 fine, an additional license suspension not to exceed 6 months, and the potential for imprisonment for 10 days

In the event that a driver injures another person while operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, they may face imprisonment between 45 and 180 days.

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