1/18/08-Gov. Jon Corzine signed a bill into law Jan. 13 that is intended to make it easier for drivers with suspended licenses to keep their driving privileges.
The new law, previously S2331, allows the courts and the Motor Vehicle Commission to create a payment plan to pay off fines and replace small fines with community service.
The commission’s license surcharge repayment program will be modified to require 5 percent of each surcharge be paid before a suspension can be lifted. It allows payment plans of up to 36 months.
The law takes effect July 1.

1/10/08-The Assembly unanimously approved a bill that is intended to make it easier for drivers with suspended licenses to keep their driving privileges.
Sponsored by Sen. Shirley Turner, D-Mercer, S2331 now moves to Gov. Jon Corzine’s desk. The Senate previously approved it.
The bill would allow the courts and the Motor Vehicle Commission to create a payment plan to pay off fines and replace small fines with community service.
The bill would modify the commission’s license surcharge repayment program to require 5 percent of each surcharge be paid before a suspension can be lifted. It would allow payment plans of up to 36 months.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.

7/25/07-The Senate has approved a bill that is intended to make it easier for drivers with suspended licenses to keep their driving privileges. The bill has moved to the Assembly.
Sponsored by Sen. Shirley Turner, D-Mercer, S2331 would allow the courts and the Motor Vehicle Commission to create a payment plan to pay off fines and replace small fines with community service.
The bill would modify the commission’s license surcharge repayment program to require 5 percent of each surcharge be paid before a suspension can be lifted. It would allow payment plans of up to 36 months.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.

Click here to read the 2006 legislative updates for S2331.