How Much Does a New Jersey Speeding Ticket Cost?
You are bound to get a traffic ticket at some point in your life, regardless of how vigilant you are behind the wheel. Speeding tickets are the most common. But the cost of the ticket is not the only penalty may you face after a conviction. Any traffic ticket will result in points on your […]
Consequences of Getting a Speeding Ticket
The radio is blasting and you’re enthusiastically singing along to your favorite song. Your eyes are definitely not on your odometer, especially since the road is wide open and you are enjoying yourself way too much – until you hear the sirens, which have apparently been on for quite sometime now. All of a sudden […]
See the Bottom Line on Speeding Violations
Just about everyone knows that speeding violations come with penalties. Obviously, speed limit signs are posted for a reason. Did you know that you can even get a summons for going too slow? You might be cynical. After all, traffic tickets are a great source of revenue. Bottom line. Going too slow or too fast […]
Speeding Tickets for Out of State Drivers in New Jersey
The State of New Jersey is a main path for traffic, connecting three major areas: New York and Washington D.C. with Philadelphia in between. With so many out of state drivers passing through, the State issues numerous speeding tickets. And the penalties for speeding tickets differ in each state. As such, if you hold an […]
Does a Speeding Ticket in NY Carry Points on a NJ License?
You are driving from New Jersey into New York for your morning commute or a weekend getaway. Suddenly you see the flashing lights, are pulled over, and receive a traffic ticket. Getting a New York traffic ticket while being licensed to drive in New Jersey presents a few challenges that all drivers should be aware […]
Technology Used By New Jersey Traffic Cops
If you have received a speeding ticket, chances are, the police officer used some device to measure your driving speed. It is very important to familiarize yourself with the strengths and weaknesses of the device used by the officer, as it may factor into your New Jersey traffic attorney’s strategy for your defense. The three […]
Common Radar Errors: Shadowing Error
There are some limitations and systemic errors with radar gun technology that have not been completely addressed with updates and changes to newer models of radar guns. Electromagnetic interference can occur at lower frequency signals. As radar guns have evolved, much effort has been taken to continue to increase the frequencies of signals used. Innovations […]
Speed Enforcement by Aircraft
There are a few states in the United States that utilize aircraft to observe speeders and reckless drivers. Fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters are being used more and more for traffic enforcement. Amazingly, though, aircraft enforcement does not typically involve the use of radar. Instead, it is actually a more straight-forward “stopwatch time over distance between […]
Speed Restrictions on Federal Property
A motorist traveling on federal property such as Sandy Hook beach is subject to federal speed restriction laws. According to 36 CFR 4.21, all motorist traveling on park roads must adhere to the following speed restriction: (1) 15 miles per hour: within all school zones, campgrounds, picnic areas, parking areas, utility areas, business or residential areas, other places of public […]