Speeding

Speeding ticket in Maryland with New Jersey license?

I had been stupid , driving at 95 on a 65 MPH zone in Maryland and had been ticketed to the extend of 5 points. I haven’t paid the fine yet nor had been given a court appearence date. What would be the best course of action now ? If I go ahead and pay the fine, how many points would be reflected on my NJ license ? Could someone please suggest.

Based on your statement, you will be charged 2 points.

Even though you are a New Jersey driver, you can still acquire points and penalties for violations committed in other states. New Jersey is a member of two compacts that enforce this policy.

The Driver License Compact
Consists of 45 states and the District of Columbia. States not included are Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee and Wisconsin

Members in this compact exchange all violation information. Out-of-state moving violations are worth two points. For example, if you receive a speeding ticket in Florida, you will get two points on your New Jersey driving record for that violation

The Nonresident Violator Compact
Consists of 44 states and the District of Columbia. States not included are Alaska, California, Michigan, Montana, Oregon and Wisconsin

Assures nonresident motorists the same rights and privileges as residents

Nonresident drivers have due process protection and cannot be detained out-of-state

Requires drivers to fulfill the terms of traffic citations received in member states or face the possibility of license suspension in their home state

Does not apply to parking or standing violations, highway weight limit violations and violations of Hazmat transportation laws.

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