A Careless Driving Ticket in New Jersey is issued when a driver operates a vehicle “without due caution and circumspection” in a way that endangers or is likely to endanger people or property, according to New Jersey Statute 39:4-97. This violation is less severe than reckless driving but can still carry penalties.Defending against a careless driving ticket often involves proving that your actions did not endanger others or that external factors played a significant role.