All 50 states issue driver’s licenses and all have penalties for driving with a suspended license. Driving with a suspended license in New Jersey is a serious offense that extends far beyond a typical moving violation or traffic ticket.
If you or a loved one has been charged with driving with a suspended license in New Jersey, you probably have a lot of questions.
- Will my license be suspended for even longer? How long?
- Can I go to jail for driving with a suspended license?
- What fines will I have to pay?
- Can I fight the charges?
For the answer to these and any other questions, you should contact an experienced New Jersey driving with a suspended license attorney. The attorneys at our law firm understand your concerns and will explore every possible strategy to resolve your case with the best possible outcome.
Reasons Why Your License May Be Suspended in New Jersey
In New Jersey, your license can be suspended for a variety of offenses. The greater the severity of the offense and/or the number of prior convictions you have for that offense, the more likely your license will be suspended
Some of the most common reasons why your driver’s license may be suspended in New Jersey include:
- Accumulating too many points against your license;
- Having no proof of insurance;
- Failure to pay a traffic ticket;
- Reckless driving;
- Driving while intoxicated (DUI);
- Failure to pay child support; and
- Driving without proper insurance
In addition, whenever your license is suspended in New Jersey, you must surrender your license to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). A failure to surrender your license may result in your license being suspended even longer.
The Consequences of Driving With a Suspended License in New Jersey
In general, the severity of the penalties you receive for driving with a suspended license in New Jersey will depend on the severity of the offense and the number of prior convictions you have for that offense.
The first time you are convicted for driving with a suspended license in New Jersey, you will be sentenced to a $500 fine and your license may be suspended for up to 6 months.
A second conviction will be subject to a $750 fine, up to 5 days in jail, and a driver’s license suspension for up to 6 months.
A third conviction will result in a $1000 fine, up to 10 days in jail, and a driver’s license suspension for up to 6 months.
Why You Need a Lawyer When Charged With Driving With a Suspended License
Even though driving with a suspended license is considered a relatively low-level offense, there can still be serious consequences including jail time. Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, an experienced attorney may be able to secure for you a reduction of the charges or even have the suspension dismissed.
What’s more, working with an experienced attorney will give you peace of mind, knowing that you have someone in your corner, who is fighting on your behalf to protect your rights and resolve the matter with the least possible consequences for you and your family.
If you have been charged with driving with a suspended license in New Jersey, don’t go it alone, contact our law firm for the assistance of an experienced and trustworthy New Jersey traffic ticket attorney. The sooner you get an attorney working on your case, the better chance you have of resolving the case with the best possible outcome.