N.J.S.A. 39:3-37.1 - Penalties for Allowing an Unlicensed Driver to Operate Vehilce

November 27, 2009

Under N.J.S.A. 39:3-37.1, it is unlawful to: a) lend your driver's license or allow anther person to use your license, or; b) allow another person to use your vehicle if that person is unlicensed or does not have a valid license. The penalty if you are convicted of this offense is a fine between $200 and $500 and/or jail for up to fifteen days. If you have been charged with offense it is vital to obtain an attorney to either 1) secure a favorable plea agreement in order to avoid the high fine and jail; and/or 2) take your case to trial and obtain a possible not-guilty verdict.