Are NJ red light camera’s properly calibrated?
The time periods between a green light to an amber light then to a red light have to be properly calibrated according to New Jersey Department of Transportation standards (as determined by the NJ legislature). The time intervals vary depending on the speed limit of the respective roadways. For example, if the speed limit increases so does the time […]
Statute of Limitations on Serious Traffic Offenses
As discussed in my previous blog, the statute of limitation period (SOL) on most traffic violations in the State of New Jersey is 30 days. However, there are some exceptions to that rule. The New Jersey statute that addresses SOL periods for traffic offenses is NJSA 39:5-3. According to N.J.S.A. 39:5-3, the following are traffic […]
Statute of Limitations on Moving Violations
Can a traffic ticket for moving violations be issued to a motorist at anytime? The answer to that question is an unequivocal, No! Let me explain. A police officer or complainant can only issue a summons for a moving violation committed on the highways of New Jersey within the statute of limitations period. In other […]
Traffic offenders in Union County, NJ or more likely to go to jail then if the same offense was committed in any other County in NJ!
As of June 1, 2012 the Slap program is no longer offered in Union County New Jersey. The practical affect of extinguishing SLAP (Sheriff Labor Assistance Program*) from Union County is still unknown. Most municipal court judges are staying mandatory jail terms imposed upon defendants until there is further direction provided. The defendants/motorists affected by this new […]
Moving Violations for Commercial Drivers
Commercial drivers spend a lot more time on the road than the average American and more time on the road means more opportunity to get a traffic ticket. If you are a commercial driver’s license (“CDL”) holder, a moving violation ticket can be the beginning of long list of problems for you. Thus, seeking the […]
What happens when you are charged with a traffic offense and indicatable offense?
In the past, if a defendant had been charged with traffic offenses and an indictable criminal offense, in most cases, the charges would be heard in two different courts. First, the defendant would be facing the indictable criminal charges in the Superior Court. criminal division Upon resolution, the traffic offenses would be sent back to […]
Immigration consequences in Municipal Court Discussed.
Illegal aliens or undocumented immigrants due incur traffic offenses such as DWI and/or speeding tickets. However, the procedures for illegal aliens or undocumented aliens are somewhat different if arrested for a DWI and/or drug offense under title 2c. According to various mandates, a police officer arresting a person, possibly in this country illegally, is required […]
If initial consent to giving a breath test and an inadequate breath test is given=refusal?
If a motorist is apprehended for suspicion of drinking and driving does that motorist have to submit to a breath test. The simple answer is “yes” (for most situations but not ALL). According to New Jersey law under NJSA 39:4-50.2(e), the police are required to read to dwi defendant a standard statement (also known as […]
New Jersey Traffic Ticket Lawyer Explains What Can Happen If You Just Ignore Your Traffic Ticket
What happens if you ignore a ticket depends on what type of ticket it is. If it is a ticket for a moving violation and you just ignore the ticket, the court could issue a bench warrant for your arrest, and your license could be suspended. This is a very serious consequence, so it is […]
