New Jersey does not have a statewide law prohibiting cursing while driving. Claims of such a law appear to stem from misinformation or confusion with obscure local ordinances elsewhere, like a repealed public profanity ban in Raritan Borough or similar rules in Maryland locales such as Rockville.​
Related NJ Driving Laws
New Jersey enforces strict distracted driving rules, banning handheld cell phone use and texting, with fines starting at $200–$400 for first offenses. Aggressive driving or road rage can lead to charges like reckless driving if it endangers others, but verbal profanity alone isn’t criminalized statewide.​
Quirky Law Origins
Articles listing “bizarre” U.S. driving laws often cite Maryland’s prohibition on audible swearing from vehicles near pedestrians, not New Jersey. No credible current sources confirm a New Jersey equivalent.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.criminaljustice.com/10-totally-bizarre-driving-laws-in-the-us/)
[2](https://www.insuredbetter.com/distracted-driving/new-jersey-laws/)
[3](https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/is-cursing-or-flipping-a-driver-off-road-rage–4962548.html)
[4](https://www.facebook.com/groups/LaceyChatter/posts/3157532900951497/)
[5](https://www.marainlaw.com/page.php?here=suspended)
