Now Is the Time to Pay Those Motor Vehicle Surcharges

Steven J. Richardson | June 18, 2010

In this economy, it is bad enough if you do not have a job.  What is worse is if you can get one, but can’t drive to it because your license was suspended for failure to pay surcharges!  However, if you find yourself in that situation in New Jersey, there is some good news: The [...]

Relief Now Available from Fines for Failure to Pay Surcharges

Steven J. Richardson | May 27, 2010

Prior to January 16, 2010, if you owed motor vehicle surcharges for a conviction like drunk driving, failed to pay them, and as a result had your driver’s license suspended, you would be assessed an additional $3,000 fine.  Even worse, this liability for the fine would be automatically reduced to a judgment against you until [...]