This interactive grid provides the sentencing ranges for Driving While License Suspended in New Jersey. It does not, however, include collateral consequences of a Driving While License Suspended conviction. Moreover, all this is for informational purposes only. It is not presented for the purpose of providing legal advice and does not constitute an offer to represent you. Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. If you need legal assistance please contact and hire a lawyer. Before making your choice of attorney, you should give this matter careful thought. The selection of an attorney is an important decision.
Penalties for N.J.S.A. 39:3-40
Offense
Fines & Costs
License Suspension
County Jail Sentence
1
$539
6 months
N/A
2
$789
6 months
5 days
3+
$1,039
6 months
10 days
Penalties for N.J.S.A. 39:3-40(f)(1) – (f)(2)
Offense
Fines & Costs
License Suspension
County Jail Sentence
1
$1,039
12-30 months
90 days
2
$1,289
12-30 months
90 days
3+
$1,539
12-30 months
90 days
Penalties for N.J.S.A. 39:3-40(f)(3)
Offense
Fines & Costs
License Suspension
County Jail Sentence
1
$1,039
12-30 months
90 days
2
$1,289
12-30 months
150 days
3+
$1,539
12-30 months
180 days
N.J.S.A. 39:3-40(g)
Offense
Fines & Costs
License Suspension
County Jail Sentence
Additional MVC Fines
1
$539
6 months
N/A
$3,000
2
$789
6 months
5 days
$3,000
3+
$1,039
6 months
10 days
$3,000
Additional Penalties
Revocation of all Registration Certificates if prior conviction of 39:3-40 within 5 years of current offense. Additionally, if second or third 39:3-40 involves a motor vehicle moving violation, then the jail sentence is 10 days longer than prior 39:3-40 conviction.
