How many points does it take to suspend your license in New Jersey?

Moving violations add points, 6 or more points in three years brings a surcharge, and 12 or more points leads to license suspension.

Updated November 13, 2026

How long do points stay on your license in New Jersey?

The MVC keeps a permanent record of all points earned, but 3 points come off after each 12 months without a violation or suspension.

How long does a speeding ticket stay on your record in New Jersey?

The Driver History Abstract lists moving violations and points from the past five years.

Does a driving course take points off in New Jersey?

The Defensive Driving Program removes 2 points once every five years, and the Driver Improvement Program removes 3 points once every two years.

How to check your points in New Jersey

Your New Jersey driving record lists each conviction and the points it carries. In New Jersey it is called the Driver History Abstract. See the New Jersey driving record page.

How New Jersey compares with nearby states

State	Uses points	The rule
Delaware	Yes	A moving violation adds 2 to 6 points, and 8 calculated points brings an advisory letter, 12 requires a course or a 2-month suspension, and 14 brings a 4-month suspension.
New York	Yes	Points are added after a conviction, and 11 points within 24 months can lead to license suspension.
Pennsylvania	Yes	Violations add points. At 6 points the driver must take a special point exam or Driver Improvement School, and at 11 or more points the license is suspended.

Rules checked November 13, 2026. NJ MVC sets them and can change them. Your own record shows what applies to you. Sources: nj.gov.

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