Trenton License Suspension Attorney
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is like a sleeping giant. They typically go unnoticed by most motorists, outside renewing you license, until NJ MVC has a reason to pay attention to you. More often than not, this reason for attention is point accumulation. Pursuant to the New Jersey Administrative Code (“N.J.A.C.”) section 13:19-10.2, the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission has authority toto suspend a driver’s license for having accumulated too many points within a certain period of time. This is what is known as a “Persistent Violator” suspension, and the proposed suspension could range anywhere from 30 days to three (3) years, depending on the driver’s history and number of previous suspensions. In addition to any suspension, NJ MVC will impose year surcharges based on your level of point accumulation (surcharges begin anywhere from 6 points and up).
Administrative Suspension For Points Dismissed
Just yesterday I appeared for a preparing conference in Paterson, NJ, regarding a proposed Motor Vehicle Suspension for Point Accumulation, pursuant to 13:19-10.2. We had actually been retained by this client to handle a few motor vehicle and traffic matters. To be brief, in what was a complex situation, the client plead guilty to Unsafe Operation (without legal counsel) and was unaware that based on his prior record, this offense actually carried points, which put him over 12 points on his license. While reviewing his file, I noticed this anomaly and filed a Post-Conviction Relief Motion in the court where he plead guilty to the Unsafe Operation ticket that caused the point accumulation suspension. After re-pleading his charges, I was able to remove four (4) points from his driver’s license and take him back under the 12 point threshold for license suspensions in New Jersey. In the end these legal maneuverings prevented the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission from having the power to suspend his license for point accumulation, thus forcing them to drop their proposed suspension.
New Jersey Administrative Suspension Guideline For Point Accumulation
| Period of Time | Points Accumulated | Proposed Suspension |
|---|---|---|
| Two Years or Less | 12 to 15 Points | 30 Days |
| Two Years or Less | 16 to 18 Points | 60 Days |
| Two Years or Less | 19 to 21 Points | 90 Days |
| Two Years or Less | 22 to 24 Points | 120 Days |
| Two Years or Less | 25 to 27 Points | 150 Days |
| Two Years or Less | 28 or more Points | Not Less than 180 Days |
| More Than Two Years | 12 to 14 Points | 30 Days or Less |
| More Than Two Years | 15 to 18 Points | 30 Days |
| More Than Two Years | 19 to 22 Points | 60 Days |
| More Than Two Years | 23 to 26 Points | 90 Days |
| More Than Two Years | 27 to 30 Points | 120 Days |
| More Than Two Years | 31 to 35 Points | 150 Days |
| More Than Two Years | 36 or More Points | Not Less than 180 Days |
Motor Vehicle Commission Suspension Lawyer
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall are experienced former Municipal and County Prosecutors in the State of New Jersey. Having handled thousands of cases in their careers, our attorneys and support staff understand how best to mount your defense in your Traffic or Motor Vehicle hearing. Contact our office at 1-877-450-8301 for your complimentary consultation today.
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