New Jersey’s ‘Move Over’ Law: What You Should Know
As you may already know, there’s a New Jersey law that many refer to simply as the “move over” law. To say it’s caused some confusion would be understating the obvious. The complete text of New Jersey Statute 39:4-92.2 can be found on the state’s website for anyone who cares to read it in full. […]
Leaving the Scene of an Accident: Know the Consequences
In the State of New Jersey leaving the scene of an accident may result in the loss of your driving privileges from 6 months to 1 year, 8 insurance points, imprisonment, and substantial fines. If you are involved in an accident, NJ law requires that you stop at or near the scene of the accident […]
Just How Many Traffic Points is Too Many?
All things considered, it’s neither a rhetorical nor trick question. When it comes to how many traffic points is too many, the answer starts with one. In the meantime, traffic violations start at two point tickets. That said, there’s something else that warrants consideration. Traffic points aren’t the issue when it comes to motor […]
Part III in a Series: When You’re Involved in a Car Accident
Part I As a lawful driver in New Jersey, you’re expected to have particular credentials on hand whenever you get behind the wheel of any motor vehicle. Part III of our series explains the documents you’ll be expected to produce if you’re involved in a car accident. Whenever you operate a vehicle, you need to […]
Part II in a Series: What You Need to Do If You Are in a Car Accident
If you are in a car accident and someone is hurt, you have certain obligations under the law. However, you may be like many people who don’t realize you still need to take action if the crash didn’t involve personal injury or death. Just about every automobile accident is still an incident which requires reporting […]
Failure to Yield for Pedestrians Can Result in a Ticket
You are driving to lunch through downtown Elizabeth one afternoon when you come across a pedestrian crosswalk. You slow down but don’t stop. You didn’t see the pedestrian to the far right who evidently stepped off the curb and into the marked crosswalk, expecting you to stop and let him cross. You’re well aware that […]
Child Passenger Safety Laws: Critical Facts
Nothing is more important to a parent than the safety of a child. Every parent wants their children to be safe while riding in an automobile, especially in the event of a crash. While parents can’t always prevent car accidents, they can help prevent child injuries by knowing the child seat safety laws. Meanwhile, it’s not just […]
Are You Accused of Driving While Your License was Suspended?
A few months ago your driving privileges were suspended. Nevertheless, you need to get to work, and your ride seems to have forgotten to pick you up. The desire to drive yourself compels you to take the chance, so you grab your keys, run to your car, turn the key, and start to take off […]
You Should Never Leave the Scene of a New Jersey Accident
Under New Jersey law, you can commit a serious traffic violation in a lot of different ways. Driving recklessly, driving above the posted speed limit, tailgating, driving while under the influence of a controlled substance, and improper passing are offenses that result in a motor vehicle traffic conviction, fines and points on your New Jersey […]