Revisions to 39:6B-2 in 2014 Makes driver's license suspension
discretionary for first offense of driving without motor vehicle liability insurance P.L.
2013, c.237 -
Enacted: January 17, 2014
Effective: January 17, 2014
Area of Law: Municipal
On
January 17, 2014, Governor Christie signed A-1844 into law as P.L. 2013, c.237.
The new law took effect on January 17, 2014. A copy of the law is attached and
is available on the Judiciary Infonet under Legal Reference/Legislation
Affecting Courts. Below is a summary of the law.
The
new law amends N.J.S.A.39:6B-2 to provide that the one-year driver’s license
suspension penalty for a first offense of driving without the required motor
vehicle liability insurance coverage may be reduced or eliminated by the court
if the person provides satisfactory proof of insurance at the time of the
hearing. A person who is convicted for a first offense of operating a motor
vehicle without the required motor vehicle liability insurance coverage remains
subject to a fine of not less than $300 nor more than $1,000 and a period of
community service to be determined by the court.
