Passaic County, New Jersey Driver Improvement | Defensive Driving | PIRP Class

The Passaic county, NJ Point and Insurance Reduction Program (Defensive Driving PIRP) and Insurance Discount Class.

Passaic County Defensive Driving PIRP is also known as a traffic school. It is a comprehensive driver improvement course which provides knowledge and techniques for safe and lawful driving. Private companies and organizations all over the state offer the course. To be approved by DMV, courses must meet strict standards for the type of information presented and program effectiveness. You can also get an auto insurance discount after completing the course.

What are the benefits of taking a Defensive Driving/Driver Improvement course?

How many points you receive for a traffic violation will depend on the type of infraction you’ve been convicted of.

Below you’ll find common violations that could add points to your license. For a full list of violations that may result in points being added to your driving record, please visit the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission’s (MVC) website.

2-Point Violations

New Jersey’s minor points violations include:

• Failure to yield right of way to a pedestrian: 2 points.
  
  
• Disregarding traffic signals: 2 points.
  
  
• Driving the wrong way down a one-way street: 2 points.
  
  
• Blocking traffic by driving at low speeds: 2 points.
  
  
• Driving at a speed 1 to 14 MPH over the designated speed limit: 2 points.
  
  
• Not stopping for a traffic light: 2 points.
  
  
• Proceeding through stop or yield signs: 2 points.
  
  
• Any moving violation committed in a state other than New Jersey: 2 points.
  
  

3-Point Violations & Above

For more serious violations, you may have a higher number of points added to your driving record. Some of these offenses include:

• Disobeying right or left turn laws: 3 points.
  
  
• U-turn violation: 3 points.
  
  
• Passing in a no passing zone: 4 points.
  
  
• Speeding over the designated limit:
  
  
  • 15 to 29 MPH over: 4 points.
    
    
  • 30 MPH or more over: 5 points.
    
    
• Illegal racing: 5 points.
  
  
• Reckless driving: 5 points.
  
  
• Passing or attempting to pass a stopped school bus: 5 points.
  
  
• An accident resulting in personal injury: 8 points.
  
  

Point Deductions

While the accumulation of points can result in a suspension, it is possible to have points deducted from your driving record.

In New Jersey, you can have up to 3 points removed from your point total 1 year after any of the following occurs:

• Your last moving violation.
  
  
• You’ve had 0 violations for at least 1 year prior.
  
  
• You complete an approved driver improvement program.
  
  
  • Credit can only be received every 2 years.
    
    

Up to 2 points can also be deducted if you complete an approved defensive driving course. However, you may only receive point deductions every 5 years for each course you take. For more information, please contact your local MVC.