New Jersey Traffic Ticket and DWI Lawyers
Reckless and Careless Driving are serious traffic violations in New Jersey. In fact, a conviction for reckless driving can result in a prison sentence. As a result, it is important to contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer to defend you against these charges. Whether you are charged with drunk driving, driving with a suspended license, driving without insurance, or speeding in New Jersey, contact the traffic ticket lawyers at the Iler Law Firm for immediate assistance.
Reckless Driving Charges in New Jersey: N.J.S.A. 39:4-96
Reckless driving is governed by N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 which states:
§ 39:4-96. Reckless driving; punishment
A person who drives a vehicle heedlessly, in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, in a manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, a person or property, shall be guilty of reckless driving and be punished by imprisonment in the county or municipal jail for a period of not more than 60 days, or by a fine of not less than $ 50.00 or more than $ 200.00, or both.
On a second or subsequent conviction he shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than three months, or by a fine of not less than $ 100 or more than $ 500, or both.
Penalties for Reckless Driving in New Jersey
As the above statute indicates, the penalties for reckless driving in NJ are fairly severe. Further, if you are caught speeding at an excessive rate of speed in New Jersey, you will often receive a ticket for speeding and a ticket for reckless driving. The speeding ticket can result in two (2), four (4), or five (5) points on your license and the reckless driving results in five (5) points on your license. Further, if you accumulate twelve (12) or more points on your license within a two (2) year period, your license is subject to suspension. Therefore, it is essential that you contact an attorney to combat these traffic offenses and avoid motor vehicle points on your license.
Careless Driving in New Jersey: N.J.S.A. 39:4-87
N.J.S.A. 39:4-87 governs Careless Driving in NJ and states:
§ 39:4-97. Careless driving
A person who drives a vehicle carelessly, or without due caution and circumspection, in a manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, a person or property, shall be guilty of careless driving.
Careless Driving results in two (2) points on your motor vehicle license. For additional information on traffic violations and points in New Jersey, see our New Jersey Points Schedule for Traffic Offenses.
