Tailgating Tickets

A tailgating ticket can be a 5-point problem.

Following too closely under N.J.S.A. 39:4-89 commonly carries 5 MVC points and can be especially risky after an accident or for CDL/work drivers.

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Why tailgating is high risk

Five points can raise insurance and license concerns. If the ticket came after a rear-end accident, practical consequences may go beyond the traffic fine.

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Review distance, speed, traffic conditions, accident facts, dashcam evidence, and whether a lower-point resolution may be available.

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Before you plead guilty, have the ticket checked.

Send the ticket number or your name and date of birth. The office can review the situation and tell you whether paying online may create points, insurance risk, employment issues, or a court-date problem.

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Quick Answers

Common questions about tailgating tickets.

How many points is tailgating in NJ?

Following too closely commonly carries 5 MVC points.

Is tailgating serious for CDL drivers?

Yes. CDL and work drivers should get advice before pleading guilty.