Enhances penalties for drivers without a license who cause injury in a motor vehicle accident.

New Jersey S54 enhances penalties for drivers who have never been issued a license and cause injury in a motor vehicle accident. The bill imposes a $500 fine and up to 60 days in jail for a first offense, a $750 fine and 1-5 days in jail for a second offense, and a $1,000 fine and 10 days in jail for a third or subsequent offense. The penalties apply to drivers who have never been licensed in any jurisdiction and cause bodily injury while operating a motor vehicle.

Enhances penalties for drivers without a license who cause injury in a motor vehicle accident.

New Jersey S54 enhances penalties for drivers who have never been issued a license and cause injury in a motor vehicle accident. The bill imposes a $500 fine and up to 60 days in jail for a first offense, a $750 fine and 1-5 days in jail for a second offense, and a $1,000 fine and 10 days in jail for a third or subsequent offense. The penalties apply to drivers who have never been licensed in any jurisdiction and cause bodily injury while operating a motor vehicle.