Mount Olive NJ Reckless Driving Lawyers
Criminal trial lawyers represent clients charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, refusal to submit to a breath test, and driving with a suspended license in Denville, Dover, Summit, and Berkeley Heights. Contact our experienced criminal defense lawyers anytime for a free initial consultation at (973)971-0030. Our criminal trial team is composed of former municipal prosecutors, former county prosecutors, and experienced criminal defense lawyers with over 100 years of combined experience representing clients charged with criminal and traffic offenses. Protect your rights, contact our office for immediate assistance.
Reckless Driving Violations in New Jersey: N.J.S. 39:4-96
§ 39:4-96. Reckless driving; punishment
A person who drives a vehicle heedlessly, in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others, in a manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, a person or property, shall be guilty of reckless driving and be punished by imprisonment in the county or municipal jail for a period of not more than 60 days, or by a fine of not less than $ 50.00 or more than $ 200.00, or both.
On a second or subsequent conviction he shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than three months, or by a fine of not less than $ 100 or more than $ 500, or both.
Penalties for Reckless Driving in New Jersey
Reckless driving is a serious traffic violation in New Jersey that includes the following penalties:
First Offense:
- Five (5) New Jersey Motor Vehicle points
- Up to sixty (60) days in the county jail
- Up to a $200.00 fine
- Potential license suspension (at the discretion of the judge)
Second Offense:
- Five (5) New Jersey Motor Vehicle points
- Up to three (3) months in the county jail
- Up to a $500.00 fine
- Potential license suspension (at the discretion of the judge)
As a result of the five (5) motor vehicle points, your insurance company will also undoubtedly assess surcharges as well. Moreover, if you accumulate ten (10) to twelve (12) motor vehicle points on your license, your license may be suspended by the Department of Motor Vehicles. As you can see, reckless driving is a serious traffic violation in New Jersey. This type of offense typically occurs when there is a motor vehicle accident, when you are driving at a dangerously high rate of speed (over 90 mph), or when you are driving while intoxicated (DWI) or under the influence of drugs. It is imperative that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to fight these charges. Contact our Morristown or Parsippany office locations anytime for immediate assistance at (973)971-0030. The initial consultation is always provided free of charge.
