This bill amends the existing Motor Vehicle Violations Surcharge System in New Jersey by increasing the threshold for incurring surcharges from six to 10 motor vehicle penalty points. Under the current law, drivers who accumulate six or more points within a three-year period are subject to a surcharge of $150, plus an additional $25 for each point beyond six. The proposed change aims to reduce the number of drivers who face license suspensions due to unpaid surcharges by allowing them to accrue more points before being penalized.

The bill also includes various technical amendments to the existing law, such as clarifying the calculation of points and the authority of the commission to collect surcharges. It specifies that surcharges will be assessed based on the number of points accumulated, with the new threshold of 10 points taking effect immediately upon the bill's enactment. This legislative change is intended to provide relief to drivers and decrease the likelihood of license suspensions related to surcharge payments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17:29A-35