New Jersey · New Jersey Revised Statutes — Title 39, Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation

N.J.S.A. Title 39 § 39:3-40: Penalties for driving while license suspended, etc

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Operating a motor vehicle while license is suspended, revoked, or prohibited is prohibited. Penalties include fines, jail time up to five days for second offense and ten days for third or subsequent offense, and license suspension.

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