Even though you are a New Jersey driver, you can still acquire points and penalties for violations committed in other states. New Jersey is a member of two compacts that enforce this policy.
The Driver License Compact
- Consists of 45 states and the District of Columbia. States not included are Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee and Wisconsin
- Members in this compact exchange all violation information. Out-of-state moving violations are worth two points. For example, if you receive a speeding ticket in Florida, you will get two points on your New Jersey driving record for that violation
The Nonresident Violator Compact
- Consists of 44 states and the District of Columbia. States not included are Alaska, California, Michigan, Montana, Oregon and Wisconsin
- Assures nonresident motorists the same rights and privileges as residents
- Nonresident drivers have due process protection and cannot be detained out-of-state
- Requires drivers to fulfill the terms of traffic citations received in member states or face the possibility of license suspension in their home state
- Does not apply to parking or standing violations, highway weight limit violations and violations of Hazmat transportation laws
