S.439

Enhances penalties imposed on drivers who have never been issued a driver's license.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Enhances penalties for drivers without a license in New Jersey.

New Jersey S439 enhances penalties for drivers who have never been issued a driver's license. It increases fines and establishes specific terms of imprisonment for driving without a license. The penalties are a $500 fine for the first offense, a $750 fine and one to five days imprisonment for the second offense, and a $1,000 fine and 10 days imprisonment for a third or subsequent offense. The bill also mandates a period of license suspension for those involved in accidents causing bodily injury.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee