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Is delaying traffic a moving violation in NJ?

I got a ticket for going too slow on the highway. I think the officer just needed to fill his quota, but regardless he charged me with delaying traffic. I just want to make sure this doesn’t ruin my driving record. Is delaying traffic considered a moving violation in NJ?

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Pat Roache · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Receiving a ticket is never fun—especially if you don’t think it was deserved. Luckily, while delaying traffic is technically a moving violation in NJ, it doesn’t result in any
driver’s license points
. Here’s what that means for you.
Delaying traffic is considered a moving violation in NJ because it covers a driver’s error that occurs while operating a vehicle that is in motion. However, this
citation
has a very broad application and is much less serious than other moving violations. Most officers in NJ use delaying traffic as a slap on the wrist because it doesn’t carry any serious long-term consequences.
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