South Jersey Laws
Failure to Stop or Yield
New Jersey Statute 39:4-144 (Stopping or yielding right of way before entering stop or yield intersections)


If a driver:

  • Fails to bring the vehicle to a complete stop within 5 feet of the walkway or stop line at any intersection marked with a “stop” sign; or
  • Pulls into an intersection from a complete stop when it is unsafe to do so because of oncoming traffic; or
  • Enters an intersection marked with a “yield” sign without slowing down or stopping for oncoming traffic

-that driver may be guilty of failure to stop or yield.


Penalties:
If the driver is found guilty:

  • A fine of $78; or
  • A fine of $133 if the driver receives the ticket in a construction zone or 65 MPH zone.

If the driver is found guilty following a court appearance:
  • A fine of $50 to $200; or
  • A jail sentence of up to 15 days; or
  • Both.


Points:

  • 2 points.
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