New Jersey is bordered by three neighboring states, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Driving into any one of these neighboring states can take less than one hour and is often a quick get away for most New Jersey residents. The quick drive can be fun and exciting, but it also can result in traffic tickets.
If you find yourself giving your license and registration to a police officer in one of these states (or any other state), you may want to know how the out of state traffic ticket will affect your driving record in New Jersey.
Out of State Traffic Tickets Will Follow You Home
Unfortunately, the concept of “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” does not apply to traffic tickets. The bad news is that the state that issued your traffic ticket will most likely notify your home state. Most states, such as New Jersey and New York, have interstate reciprocal agreements that obligate them to share information on traffic ticket violations.
This means that if you live in New Jersey and drove to New York for the day where you received a traffic ticket, New York is required to share this information with the New Jersey department of motor vehicle. Likewise, this also applies if you live in New York and get a moving violation ticket in New Jersey.
Which State’s Point System Applies?
Each state treats a moving violation differently. For example, while running a New Jersey red light may result in 2 points, running a New York red light is slightly higher at 3 points. It will be up to your home state to determine how many points to add on your driving record.
The best advice is to avoid getting a moving violation ticket altogether. However, it is sometimes unavoidable. When and if you do get a traffic ticket, you should hire an experienced New Jersey traffic ticket attorney to help you fight the charge and avoid the penalties.
Call Us
For more information or to schedule a free consultation with New Jersey traffic ticket lawyer Dan Matrafajlo, please the Law Offices of Dan T. Matrafajlo at (908) 248-4404.
If you find yourself giving your license and registration to a police officer in one of these states (or any other state), you may want to know how the out of state traffic ticket will affect your driving record in New Jersey.
Out of State Traffic Tickets Will Follow You Home
Unfortunately, the concept of “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” does not apply to traffic tickets. The bad news is that the state that issued your traffic ticket will most likely notify your home state. Most states, such as New Jersey and New York, have interstate reciprocal agreements that obligate them to share information on traffic ticket violations.
This means that if you live in New Jersey and drove to New York for the day where you received a traffic ticket, New York is required to share this information with the New Jersey department of motor vehicle. Likewise, this also applies if you live in New York and get a moving violation ticket in New Jersey.
Which State’s Point System Applies?
Each state treats a moving violation differently. For example, while running a New Jersey red light may result in 2 points, running a New York red light is slightly higher at 3 points. It will be up to your home state to determine how many points to add on your driving record.
The best advice is to avoid getting a moving violation ticket altogether. However, it is sometimes unavoidable. When and if you do get a traffic ticket, you should hire an experienced New Jersey traffic ticket attorney to help you fight the charge and avoid the penalties.
Call Us
For more information or to schedule a free consultation with New Jersey traffic ticket lawyer Dan Matrafajlo, please the Law Offices of Dan T. Matrafajlo at (908) 248-4404.