See toī) If the code is something like “SUS” or “RES” or “SEC” or “DMV”, that is an event that does not occur in any town, but is likely Here is a simplified explanation of each column, what it means and how to read them.ġ) “Date that the event occurred” (See “B”) – Self explanatoryĪ) If it is a letter, followed by 2 numbers, that is a code for a specific township court you need to look at the municipal codeĭirectory, which will tell you which township this event occurred in. It identifies the following:ġ) “Date that the event occurred” (See “B”)Ģ) “Type of event” – which is a 3 digit code and then a singular letter next to it (See “C”) ģ) “Code” – which is a 4 digit code described below (See “D”) Ĥ) “Event Description” – which briefly describes what occurred (See “E”)ĥ) “STA”,(See “F”) – this is an internal code used by the NJMVCĦ) “CMV”, (See “G”) – if there is an x in this column, it means that the violation was committed in a commercial vehicle ħ) “HZM”,(See “H”) – if there is an x in this column, it means that a violation was committed in a vehicle containing hazardousĨ) “FTL”, (See “I”) – if there is an x in this column, it means that the violation resulted in a fatality ĩ) “PA”, – if there is a column with a PA and there is an X in it, it means the violation is being appealed ġ0) “Points, or PTS” (See “J”) – designates whether you added or subtracted points on your license due to this event ġ1) “Posting Date” (See “K”) – This is the date that the NJMVC recorded and posted record of the event. Starting from the left hand side, the most recent event is listed. The information is organized by row, where each new event is listed in a new row. See “A”.īelow the identifying information is the Motor Vehicle Abstract, starting from most recent event and working backwards.

So, without further ado, I will try to clarify for you below.Ī typical New Jersey Motor Vehicle Abstract will start with a host of information at the top, to identify the driver, such as name, address, date of birth and type of driver’s license (basic, commercial, motorcycle etc.) among other information. I have quickly learned that most clients and many attorneys, including those that handle municipal court work regularly, simply don’t know how to read this crucial document. Have you ever gotten a copy of your New Jersey Motor Vehicle abstract, or your client’s abstract, and you have been embarrassed because you were not able to read it? Well don’t be.

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