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Reckless Driving Nj

In New Jersey, you may be convicted of reckless driving if you are driving in a way that willfully endangers other people. A reckless driving conviction under New Jersey law can result in a jail term of up to 3 months, as well as up to $500 in fines, points added to your driving record, and suspension of your driver's license. In contrast, if you are merely convicted of careless driving in New Jersey, which is a lesser driving-related offense, you would face a maximum of only 15 days in jail, a fine not exceeding $200, fewer points added to your driving record, and a shorter license suspension. Additionally, if you are convicted of reckless driving under New Jersey law, the court will consider your speed at the time of the incident, as well as any other relevant circumstances surrounding the incident, in order to determine your sentence for reckless driving.

Fast Facts

  • Following the establishment of graduated driving laws for teenagers in New Jersey, fatal and police-reported crashes fell by 40% for 16-year-olds.
  • In 2006, there were 55,792 teen crashes in the state of New Jersey.
  • Teenagers aged 17 - 20 constitute 5% of the population in New Jersey, but are responsible for 12% of motor vehicle accidents in the state.

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