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Obstructing highways and other public passages in New jersey

petty disorderly persons offenseCurrent through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

Obstructing highways and other public passages is a petty disorderly persons offense under New jersey criminal law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-7. As a petty disorderly persons offense, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range New jersey sets for that offense class. New jersey sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-7.

What is the penalty for obstructing highways and other public passages in New jersey?

Penalties for Obstructing highways and other public passages
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 30 days (no statutory minimum) (not a crime under the NJ Constitution (2C:1-4); municipal court)discretionaryN.J.S.A. 2C:43-8
Fineup to 500 usd (no statutory minimum)discretionaryN.J.S.A. 2C:43-8

Applies to current.

Common questions about obstructing highways and other public passages in New jersey

Is obstructing highways and other public passages a crime in New Jersey?

Obstructing highways and other public passages is a petty disorderly persons offense in New Jersey, which is not a crime under the New Jersey Constitution (N.J.S.A. 2C:1-4) — it carries no criminal record and is heard in municipal court. Governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-7.

What are the penalties for obstructing highways and other public passages in New Jersey?

As a petty disorderly persons offense, obstructing highways and other public passages carries up to 30 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 (current).

Which New Jersey statute covers obstructing highways and other public passages?

Obstructing highways and other public passages is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-7 (Obstructing highways and other public passages).

Legal terms used in this law

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.