McKayla Girardin, Car Insurance Writer
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New Jersey driver’s license points work as part of a system that identifies and takes action against high-risk drivers by assigning a specific number of points for different types of traffic violations. In New Jersey, drivers accumulate two points for minor violations like speeding 1-14 miles per hour over the limit. For major violations, like leaving the scene of an accident that involves bodily injury, drivers will get eight points.
Driver’s License Points Per Violation in New Jersey
| Violation | Number of Points Assigned |
| Failure to yield to pedestrian | 2 |
| Out-of-state moving violation | 2 |
| Leaving the scene of accident | 2 |
| Careless driving | 2 |
| Speeding 1-14 miles per hour over the limit | 2 |
| Driving on sidewalk | 2 |
| Driving on sidewalk | 2 |
| Failure to yield to emergency vehicles | 2 |
| Third-offense use of cellphone while driving | 3 |
| Improper passing on right | 4 |
| Speeding 15 to 29 miles per hour over limit | 4 |
| Third-offense driving in unsafe manner | 4 |
| Speeding above 30 miles per hour over limit | 5 |
| Street racing | 5 |
| Reckless driving | 5 |
| Leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury | 8 |
Other Key Things to Know About Points in New Jersey
If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will be added to your driving record in New Jersey.
Driver’s license points in New Jersey expire after 3 years. However, until they expire, you may still see higher insurance premiums, especially for major violations like DUI’s and reckless driving. Knowing when your points expire will help you understand when you may see a drop in your premiums or when it may be a good time to shop for new insurance.
To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to points on driver’s licenses.
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