Do points fall off your license after 6 mos w/o a ticket?
I live in NJ and got a speeding ticket for 69 in a 55. The penalty is $95 and it comes with 2 points, but the cop told me they fall off after 6 months. I had never heard that before and wanted to verify?
If it's true, I'll just pay it and move on! I'd rather not expend the energy to go to court. Thanks!
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This mightn't be the best help because I live in the UK and here your points stay on your licence for 3 years.
Though I dont see why you would choose to not pay the fine and accept the points, if you've been caught and there is evidence of your speed then going to court won't help your case any as they have the proof that you were indeed speeding, by taking it to court you may actually end up with a worse fine/more points.
In the UK they have now introduced that you can attend a day course for driving that you have to pay for and by taking it you do not have to get the penalty points. I'm guessing that there must be something similar in your area:
"In New Jersey the seriousness of motorist traffic violations, and the resulting penalties, are tracked by the Motor Vehicle Commission's point system. If you are convicted of a moving violation, MVC will penalize you by adding points to your driving record.
You will only get points on your record for moving violations. Points are not assessed for parking and other violations. The NJ MVC keeps a permanent record of all the points a New Jersey driver has earned. It is possible though to earn point deductions by remaining violation and suspension-free for one year or by taking qualified driving courses approved by MVC.
Ways in which to get point deductions:
One year with no violations or suspensions can result in 3 points being reduced. The year begins on date of violation or most recent license restoration.
Taking a Defensive Driving Program can result in a 2 points deduction. This may be used to subtract points once every five years.
Taking a Driver Improvement Program can reduce your point count by 3. This may be used to subtract points once every two years.
Probationary Driver Program may result in a 3 point deduction."
The Defense Driving Program may be your alternative.
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I don't live in NJ, but I think it's more likely he said six YEARS.
Maybe with the state but not the insurance company.