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N.J. Stat. § 39:5D-1 (2026)

Findings and declaration of policy

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(a) The party States find that:

(1) The safety of their streets and highways is materially affected by the degree of compliance with State laws and local ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles.

(2) Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct which is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property.

(3) The continuance in force of a license to drive is predicated upon compliance with laws and ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles, in whichever jurisdiction the vehicle is operated.

(b) It is the policy of each of the party States to:

(1) Promote compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles by their operators in each of the jurisdictions where such operators drive motor vehicles.

(2) Make the reciprocal recognition of licenses to drive and eligibility therefor more just and equitable by considering the over-all compliance with motor vehicle laws, ordinances and administrative rules and regulations as a condition precedent to the continuance or issuance of any license by reason of which the licensee is authorized or permitted to operate a motor vehicle in any of the party States.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1996–2026 · leading case: State of New Jersey v. Robert Luzhak, 137 A.3d 555 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2016).
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State of New Jersey v. Robert Luzhak, 137 A.3d 555 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2016). · cites it 2× “" The interstate Driver License Compact (DLC), N.J.S.A. 39:5D-1 to -14, enacted in 1966, L.”
Sullivan v. Commonwealth, Dep't of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 682 A.2d 5 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1996). “77; N.J.Stat.Ann. §§ 39:5D-1—39:5D-14 (West); N.”
Lepko v. Commonwealth, Dep't of Transp., Bureau of Driver Licensing, 873 A.2d 47 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2005). “See N.J.S.A. § 39:5D-1 et seq. Thus, a conviction for DWI in New Jersey is to be given “the same effect” as it would have if a DUI had occurred in Pennsylvania for purposes of license suspension.”
State of New Jersey Vs. Thomas Burns(14-10-0878, Cape May Cnty. & Statewide) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2017). · cites it 2× “2C:40-26(b) because he had no actual or constructive notice that his Pennsylvania DUI 8 A-0923-15T3 convictions would serve as predicate offenses under N.”
In the Matter of John H. Harrington (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2026). · cites it 2× “It is undisputed the New York Department of Motor Vehicles notified the MVC of Harrington's arrest in June 2022, pursuant to the Interstate Driver License Compact (Compact), N.J.S.A. 39:5D-1 to -14. As an enforcement mechanism, the Compact imposes a reciprocal obligation on…”
Keith C. Held Vs. New Jersey Motor Veh. Comm'n (new Jersey Motor Veh. Comm'n) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2019). “New Jersey and Maryland are both signatories of the Interstate Driver License Compact, N.J.S.A. 39:5D-1 to -14, which is an interstate agreement by which each participating state agrees to treat an out-of-state conviction for driving while intoxicated (or driving under the…”
John F. Mize Vs. New Jersey Motor Veh. Comm'n (new Jersey Motor Veh. Comm'n) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2018). “New Jersey and New York are both signatories of the Interstate Driver License Compact ("the Compact"), N.J.S.A. 39:5D-1 to -14, which is an interstate agreement by which each participating state agrees to treat an out -of- state conviction for driving while intoxicated as if the…”
State of New Jersey Vs. Finbarr T. Dempsey (17-09-1334, Bergen Cnty. & Statewide) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2021). “2016), and the Interstate Driver's License Compact, N.J.S.A. 39:5D-1 to -14, defendant had no colorable claim of innocence on this basis either.”
State of New Jersey Vs. Finbarr T. Dempsey (17-09-1334, Bergen Cnty. & Statewide) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2021). “2016), and the Interstate Driver's License Compact, N.J.S.A. 39:5D-1 to -14, defendant had no colorable claim of innocence on this basis either.”
Christopher Digioia Vs. New Jersey Motor Veh. Comm'n (new Jersey Motor Veh. Comm'n) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2021). “New York notified New Jersey of appellant's conviction consistent with the Interstate Driver License Compact, N.J.S.A. 39:5D-1 to -14 (Compact). The Commission issued a scheduled suspension notice to appellant indicating its intention to suspend his driving privileges for two…”
Commonwealth v. Rudolph, 75 Pa. D. & C.4th 376 (2005). “See N.J.S.A. §39:5D-1 et seq. Thus, a conviction for DWI in New Jersey is to be given “the same effect” as it would have if a DUI had occurred in Pennsylvania for purposes of license suspension.”
— N.J. Stat. § 39:5D-1(b) — 2 cases
State of New Jersey v. Robert Luzhak, 137 A.3d 555 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2016). “" The interstate Driver License Compact (DLC), N.J.S.A. 39:5D-1 to -14, enacted in 1966, L.”
State of New Jersey Vs. Thomas Burns(14-10-0878, Cape May Cnty. & Statewide) (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2017). “2C:40-26(b) because he had no actual or constructive notice that his Pennsylvania DUI 8 A-0923-15T3 convictions would serve as predicate offenses under N.”
— N.J. Stat. § 39:5D-1(b)(2) — 1 case
In the Matter of John H. Harrington (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2026). “It is undisputed the New York Department of Motor Vehicles notified the MVC of Harrington's arrest in June 2022, pursuant to the Interstate Driver License Compact (Compact), N.J.S.A. 39:5D-1 to -14. As an enforcement mechanism, the Compact imposes a reciprocal obligation on…”
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