1/20/10-A new law creates a promotional incentive to entice drivers with outstanding motor vehicle surcharges to pay up.
Previously S2903 offers incentives to drivers to avoid down payments and interest on overdue payments. Drivers convicted of driving under the influence would not be eligible to take advantage of the incentives.

1/12/10-The Legislature has sent a bill to the governor’s desk that would create a promotional incentive to entice drivers with outstanding motor vehicle surcharges to pay up.
Originally, S2903 offered a 60-day grace period for drivers with outstanding motor vehicle surcharges who could pay those surcharges without facing interest or collection costs.
The bill approved by lawmakers offers incentives to drivers to avoid down payments and interest on overdue payments.
Drivers convicted of driving under the influence would not be eligible to take advantage of the incentives.
For bill status, call 609-292-4840. In New Jersey, call 800-792-8630.

12/14/09-The Assembly Transportation Committee voted to advance a bill that would offer a 60-day grace period for drivers with outstanding motor vehicle surcharges who could pay those surcharges without facing interest or collection costs. Anyone who doesn’t participate in the program would be charged an additional 5 percent penalty.
S2903 is aimed at drivers ticketed for driving without insurance or a valid license, or those with at least six surcharge points for moving violations.
According to the state Motor Vehicle Commission, the proposed amnesty program could generate $17 million in uncollected funds to the state. Drivers owe the state $538 million in uncollected surcharges.
Drivers convicted of driving under the influence would not be eligible to take advantage of the amnesty period.
S2903 and the Assembly version – A4155 – are awaiting consideration on the Assembly floor. If approved there, the legislation must clear one final vote in the Senate. All legislation must be approved by both chambers prior to the end of the regular session, which is scheduled for Jan. 11.
For bill status, call 609-292-4840. In New Jersey, call 800-792-8630.

7/22/09-The Senate has unanimously approved the bill aimed at drivers ticketed for driving without insurance or a valid license, or those with at least six surcharge points for moving violations. The bill has moved to the Assembly for further consideration.
Sponsored by Sen. Shirley Turner, D-Mercer, S2903 would offer a 60-day grace period for drivers with outstanding motor vehicle surcharges to pay those surcharges without facing interest or collection costs. Anyone who doesn’t participate in the program would be charged an additional 5 percent penalty.
Drivers would pay $150 in surcharges for the first six points and $25 for every additional point.
According to the state Motor Vehicle Commission, the proposed amnesty program could generate $17 million in uncollected funds to the state. Drivers owe the state $538 million in uncollected surcharges.
Surcharges levied against drivers convicted of driving under the influence would not be eligible to take advantage of the amnesty period.
The bill is in the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee.
For bill status, call 609-292-4840. In New Jersey, call 800-792-8630.