What provides N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission authority to impose surchages?

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is delegated the authority, via statute, to impose insurance surcharges on every New Jersey driver that, within a three year period, “has accumulated six or more motor vehicle points”. See, N.J.S.A. 17:29A-35.

The costs to New Jersey motorist can be substantial because the monetary penalty, “shall be $150.00 for six points, and $25.00 for each additional point”. See, N.J.S.A. 17:29A-35.

The monetary penalty increases if a New Jersey motorist is convicted of a DWI/DUI to a $1,000.00 per year for each of the first two convictions, for a total surcharge of $3,000 for each conviction, and $1,500.00 per year for the third conviction occurring within a three-year period, for a total surcharge of $4,500 for the third conviction. If a driver is convicted under both N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 and “Refusal” for offenses arising out of the same incident, the driver shall be assessed only one surcharge for the two offenses.

If you have charges/tickets pending against you and need additional information on how these charges will affect your New Jersey Driver’s License give Dan T. Matrafajlo a call to schedule a free office or phone consultation.

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