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Is obstructing traffic a moving violation in NJ?

Thanks to some heavy congestion, I got caught in an intersection and stopped for obstructing traffic. The officer didn’t give me much information when she wrote the ticket. Is traffic obstruction considered a moving violation in New Jersey?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Unfortunately, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) considers the obstruction of traffic a moving violation. A ticket comes with a $54 fine and two driver violation points on your driver’s license, which will remain on your driver abstract indefinitely.
Driver violation points can raise your car insurance rates
, and if you receive a total of six within three years, you could be subject to a surcharge by the NJMV. All in all, moving violations cost a pretty penny!
Luckily, there are several ways to remove points from your driver’s license in New Jersey:
  • Drive safely for 12 months without receiving any new violations or driver’s license suspensions to remove three points
  • Complete a state-approved
    defensive driving course
     to remove two points
  • Complete a Driver Program, such as the Driver Improvement Program (DIP) or Probationary Driver Program (PDP), to remove three points
Either way, you’ll have to be on your best behavior. Safe driving!
MORE:
8 Things to know about driver’s license points
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