Traffic Violation

19
AUG
2016
Traffic Ticket

Remaining Silent is Actually Better than Lying to the Police

Posted By : Dan Matrafajlo
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We’ve all watched enough police shows to understand our right to remain silent. For some reason, some prospective defendants seem to forget they can invoke this right. Instead, they think they are better off lying to the police. Nothing could be further from the truth. It might...
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10
FEB
2016
traffic violations

Time Limits for Traffic Offenses

Posted By : Dan Matrafajlo
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More than likely, you have seen enough courtroom television to have some understanding of the term statute of limitations. But, how does this apply to municipal court hearings? Are there time limits for traffic offenses? Are the police precluded from writing you a ticket if it is...
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29
JAN
2016
traffic violations

A Good Offense Can Be the Best Defense behind the Wheel

Posted By : Dan Matrafajlo
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The question is one throughout the nation. Who will prevail as the NFL champion after the Super Bowl next weekend? The old adage suggests that it will be the team who understands that the best defense is a good offense. Does this principle apply to operating a motor vehicle as...
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18
JAN
2016
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A Primer on New Jersey Surcharges

Posted By : Dan Matrafajlo
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It is well known that getting stopped for a traffic violation can represent extraordinary expense. The driver may be faced with mandated traffic points, fines and even prospective loss of license. We have all heard that surcharges are another cost affiliated with traffic...
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22
JUN
2015
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The Penalties for Improper Passing in New Jersey

Posted By : Dan Matrafajlo
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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...
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19
JUN
2015

Common Reasons Leading to Suspension of Driving Privileges in New Jersey

Posted By : Dan Matrafajlo
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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...
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16
JUN
2015

Defending New Jersey Red Light Tickets

Posted By : Dan Matrafajlo
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Running red lights is a serious intersection safety issue across the nation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that more than 2.3 million intersection-related accidents are reported each year, resulting in nearly 8,000 fatalities and approximately...
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27
APR
2015

The Devastating Impact of a Traffic Ticket on a Provisional License

Posted By : Dan Matrafajlo
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A traffic violation can be hard to swallow for any driver; but it can be especially hard for a new driver who recently got his or her driver’s license permit. Under New Jersey law, when a driver gets a license, her or she is considered probationary for the first two years. During...
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24
OCT
2014

A Primer in NJ Traffic Points, Surcharges and License Suspension

Posted By : Dan Matrafajlo
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As a New Jersey driver, it is important to understand the significance of traffic points. Most people recognize that it is a bad thing to allow points to accumulate against their licenses. What about surcharges? How many points does it take to incur license suspension? Traffic...
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10
FEB
2014

What If the Police Officer Fails to Appear in your Traffic Ticket Case?

Posted By : Dan Matrafajlo
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If you get a New Jersey moving violation and decide to fight it in court, your only hope may be that the police officer that issued you the ticket does not show up and the judge dismisses the citation for lack of prosecution. While this may theoretically be true, it rarely...
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