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Penalties and Fines: Point System (Moving Violations)
Any driver who is convicted of a moving violation, including offenses committed while operating a motorized bicycle, will be assessed points for each conviction in accordance with the N.J.S.A Point Schedule.
Interstate Compacts
New Jersey belongs to two Interstate Compacts. Member states exchange information to ensure driver compliance with the law and that they receive penalties for violations.
The Nonresident Violator Compact
- includes 44 states* and the District of Columbia,
- assures nonresident motorists the same rights and privileges as resident motorists,
- requires drivers to fulfill the terms of traffic citations received in member states or face the possibility of license suspension in their home state,
- provides that nonresident drivers have due process protection and cannot be detained out -of -state.
*Alaska, California, Michigan, Montana, Oregon and Wisconsin are not members.
Note: The compact does not apply to parking or standing violations, highway weight limit violations, and violations of Hazmat transportation laws.
The National Driver License Compact
*Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee and Wisconsin are not members.
Point Violation Notices
MVC will automatically send an Advisory Notice if your point total is between 6 and 11. For a total of 12 or more points, MVC will issue an automatic Notice of Scheduled Suspension.
Points Remain on your Driver History Record
Even after your license is restored, all point violations remain on your permanent Driver History Record. However, this record differs from your current driver status; your current status equals the point total minus the point credit deductions. 
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