Don't let a New Jersey Reckless Driving Charge Ruin Your Life!

New Jersey Criminal Laws on Reckless and Careless Driving

Reckless Driving and Careless Driving are similar charges under New Jersey Laws. Careless driving is essentially a less severe version of a Reckless Driving charge.

The more points you have, the greater the risk of having your New Jersey license suspended, and this can also results in significant increases in your auto insurance rates.

If you are concerned about keeping your right to drive, it makes sense to fight these charges and save yourself the points, especially if you already have a lot of points and are at risk of a license suspension. 

Careless & Reckless Driving Penalties

The penalties for Reckless Driving in NJ are as follows:

• Jail of up to 2 Months (3 months for a 2nd offense)
• Fines of 50-$200. (Up to $500 for a Second Offense) 
• 5 Points on your Driving Record

The penalties for Careless Driving are:

• Fines
• 2 Points on your Driving Record

I am in different NJ courts every day, defending my clients rights and freedom on many different criminal traffic  charges, including Careless and Reckless Driving. If you've been arrested and are facing these or other traffic or motor vehicle charges in New Jersey, call for a free consultation now.

Sincerely,

 Matthew Reisig

(732) 625-9660

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39:4-96. Reckless driving; punishment

39:4-96. 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.

39:4-97. Careless driving

39:4-97. A person who drives a vehicle carelessly, or without due caution and circumspection, in a manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, a person or property, shall be guilty of careless driving.