Possession of Fake ID and Reciprocity

[ch1327]

I was charged with Possession of a Fake ID in Delaware in early March. I was thereby cited immediately for the offense (a Traffic Summons in the state of Delaware) and was scheduled for a hearing with a JOP in New Castle, Delaware. At this hearing I pleaded guilty to the charge with roughly a $200 fine to New Castle County and believed it to be case closed. Today I received a letter in the mail from the Motor Vehicle Commission of New Jersey informing me that as of the end of May, I will be subject to a 90-day driver license suspension in New Jersey with a $100 restoration fee, with a hearing optional (which I fully intend on planning). After looking at the New Jersey Statutes with the knowledge of reciprocity I am aware that New Jersey can act on offenses that occur in other states. However, I do not understand how I can receive a license suspension in New Jersey when I did not receive one in Delaware. Any input is greatly appreciated on this matter. Thank You!

 

[FlyingRon]

It's simple, the DLC allows (yea, even requires) them to assign the action as if the offense happened in NJ. You might argue that a fake id isn't a traffic violation that is covered by the compact, though NJ is free to have their own rules on the subject.