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Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in New Jersey -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
| Drinking & Driving Violations | Driving while intoxicated (NJ Statutes 39:4-50) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Licensing of drivers (NJ Statutes 39:3-10) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Maintenance of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage (NJ Statutes 39:6B-1) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Registration of automobiles and motorcycles (NJ Statutes 39:3-4) |
| Illegal U-Turn | Turning on curve, grade, or ... [where] marked with "no U turn" sign (NJ Statutes 39:4-125) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Action in case of accident (NJ Statutes 39:4-129) |
| Mechanical Violations | Motor vehicle equipment (NJ Statutes 39:3-46 to 39:3-84) |
| Reckless Driving | Reckless driving (NJ Statutes 39:4-96) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Traffic control devices; drivers' obedience (NJ Statutes 39:4-120.9 Traffic signals; observance (NJ Statutes 39:4-81) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Seat belt usage requirements (NJ Statutes 39:3-76.2f) |
| Speeding | Rates of speed (NJ Statutes 39:4-98 to 39:4-98.9) |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Motor vehicle equipment (NJ Statutes 39:3-46 to 39:3-84) |
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