penalties Flashcards
MVC may terminate your road test before it starts because of:
an unsafe vehicle, a center console or other equipment in your vehicle that obstructs the examiner’s access to the brake pedal, missing seat belts
getting a drivers license illegally may result in a:
a fine of $200-500 and/or imprisonment from 30 to 90 days
if a passenger in the front seat (over 18 years old) is caught not wearing a seat belt, who is held responsible?:
passenger only
what are the fines and penalties for refusing to take the breathalyzer test?
7 months to 1 year license suspension, court costs and fines, insurance surcharge of $1,000 for three years
if a student driver commits a traffic offense, who is responsible?
the student and the instructor (supervisor)
what are the penalties for driving with a suspended license?
fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension
what are the fines and penalties for altering, forging, and/or intent to distribute fake drivers licenses?
$10,000 fine, 6-months jail time, license suspension/loss
if a GDL driver commits any GDL conditions other than a moving violation, they will receive a fine of:
$100
while driving on any public road or highway use a hand-held wireless phone will be fined:
between $100 and $250
graduated Driver License fines are how much?
$100
what reason may cause losing your license:
failure to appear in court or pay fines, failure to provide proof of insurance, failure to pay surcharges
what is the penalty for driving while possessing drugs?
loss of license for 2 years and minimum $50 fine
what is the penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker?
fine, arrest, registration revocation
drivers convicted of a moving violation in a construction zone can:
have their fines doubled
what is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license?
no less than a $200 fine and/or up to 6 months imprisonment
what three infractions cause a driver to be penalized with an insurance surcharge?
dui conviction, refusing to take the breathalyzer test, not having proof of liability insurance in the vehicle
who gets the ticket if you get pulled over for a motor vehicle infraction while practice driving with your Probationary Driver’s License?
both the student driver and the adult supervising
what may happen if a driver’s license is suspended due to DUI?
they may have to install an ignition interlock device
drivers who accumulate 12-14 points in a 24-month period will be required to do which of the following?
attend a New Jersey driver program, request a hearing, surrender their license for the suspension period
Under the New Jersey Point System, a person having a license over two years, after how many points will get a notice of license suspension:
12 points
failure to give way to a passing vehicle (yield) may cost you how many points against your driver’s license?
2 points
following too closely (tailgating) may cost you how many points against your driver’s license?
5
if you are arrested for drunk driving in nj your chances of being convicted are:
more than 95%
if a passenger in the front seat of a car, who is 17 years old, is caught not wearing a seatbelt, who is held responsible?
the driver only
