Given Covid-19 Epidemic, Do You Need to Physically Appear at a NJ Municipal Court?
If you have been issued a traffic violation in the State of New Jersey that requires a court appearance, do you physically need to appear on the ticket considering the implications of the Covid pandemic? The answer is “NO” if you follow the below instructions. The New Jersey Municipal Courts allow for plea agreements to […]
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 […]
When It Looks Like A Traffic Offense Can Land You in Jail
There’s a great deal of confusion when it comes to traffic offenses in New Jersey. For the most part, many New Jersey residents seem to think that any automotive-related offense short of vehicular homicide is relegated to traffic court. It might seem that you can only go to jail if you committed a crime. Truth […]
Are There Actually Time Limits for Issuing Traffic Tickets?
You are ready to let out a sigh of relief. You didn’t get a ticket at the scene of the accident. When you pick up the report from police headquarters, there is no indication that you or the other driver received citations. However, you know you did something wrong. Should you be worried? Are there […]
Different Types of New Jersey Traffic Violations That You Can Fight
Getting a traffic violation can be a real big headache. There are many different consequences associated with a New Jersey traffic ticket conviction, including getting a point on your driving record, having to pay hefty fees, a rise in your insurance premium, and the possibility of losing your driver’s license. Driving is such a big […]
The Effect of Traffic Ticket Penalties on Teenage Drivers
One of the many highlights of getting older is getting your driver’s permit and driver’s license. For most teenagers, the moment they get a driver’s license they feel free and ready to explore the world with their own set of wheels, or at least with their parents’, but without their parents sitting besides them in […]
The Penalties for a Disorderly Conduct Conviction In New Jersey
The Jersey Shore may have a reputation as a state that caters to bad behavior. However, the state laws do not tolerate bad behavior well. Individuals that even go as far as breaching the peace in New Jersey, by fighting, using offensive language in public or making loud noises, get arrested and charged with disorderly […]
The Penalties for Improper Passing in New Jersey
When you are in a hurry or simply frustrated while sitting in traffic, it may be tempting to pass other cars. Although this may seem justified to you, if you improperly pass another vehicle, you may be fined. Under New Jersey law, there are few tickets that may be as damaging to your driving record […]
Common Reasons Leading to Suspension of Driving Privileges in New Jersey
Getting a drivers license is one of the most important days in our lives. Most of us remember the day we first got our license. This is the rite of passage most of us look forward to from the day we understood what a car was. So, if your driver’s license gets suspended, it can […]