Speeding in Virginia

[Big Jake]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia, My son got a speeding ticket in Virginia, we live in NJ. It was 42 in a 25. What can he expect if he tries to fight it to get rid of the points?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[HighwayMan]

The points probably won't mean anything in New Jersey. Check with DMV (or whatever NJ calls it) to be sure.

 

[ElvinMelvin]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia, My son got a speeding ticket in Virginia, we live in NJ. It was 42 in a 25. What can he expect if he tries to fight it to get rid of the points?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

New Jersey does not assess violation points for out of state violations, BUT a conviction might spike his insurance rates depending on the insurance company and the rest of his driving record.

 

[Maestro64]

NJ does assess points for out of state tickets, the only question is will VA report the ticket to NJ not all states are good about reporting to the home state. But knowing VA record on traffic violation and how aggressive they are with their enforcement and making sure people pay, you can be pretty sure that VA will report back to NJ. It is just a matter of how many points NJ will assign to the ticket. Also, insurance company are very diligent about checking junior driver license.

I generally do not say this, but in VA a lawyer would be required verse doing it yourself since courts have been very aggressive at holding people accountable even if you think it was not you who was speeding. Just be glad your not a VA resident others this could be very costly.

 

[ElvinMelvin]

NJ does assess points for out of state tickets,

Maestro is correct--my bad for relying on memory.

NJ will assess 2 points for out-of-state moving violations.

From the NJ MVC website:

Violations committed in other states Even though you are a New Jersey driver, you can still acquire points and penalties for violations committed in other states. New Jersey is a member of two compacts that enforce this policy.


The Driver License Compact

Consists of 45 states and the District of Columbia. States not included are Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee and Wisconsin

Members in this compact exchange all violation information. Out-of-state moving violations are worth two points. For example, if you receive a speeding ticket in Florida, you will get two points on your New Jersey driving record for that violation

The Nonresident Violator Compact

Consists of 44 states and the District of Columbia. States not included are Alaska, California, Michigan, Montana, Oregon and Wisconsin

Assures nonresident motorists the same rights and privileges as residents

Nonresident drivers have due process protection and cannot be detained out-of-state

Requires drivers to fulfill the terms of traffic citations received in member states or face the possibility of license suspension in their home state

Does not apply to parking or standing violations, highway weight limit violations and violations of Hazmat transportation laws

 

[HighwayMan]

If NJ finds out about it.