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 […]
Defending New Jersey Red Light Tickets
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 733,000 injuries. In a survey conducted by the National Survey of Speeding and Other Unsafe Driver Actions, […]
The Devastating Impact of a Traffic Ticket on a Provisional License
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 this time period, […]
A Primer in NJ Traffic Points, Surcharges and License Suspension
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 Points The State of New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission […]
What If the Police Officer Fails to Appear in your Traffic Ticket Case?
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 occurs. Why Will Your […]
Common Ways Your Driver’s License May Be Suspended in New Jersey
Your New Jersey driver’s license can be suspended for various reasons. We have compiled a list of the 5 most common ways your driving privileges may be suspended in New Jersey. 1. Suspended: Due to Excessive Traffic Violations and Points If you receive too many traffic violations, including speeding tickets, your driving privileges may be […]
Is New Jersey’s reckless driving statute a lesser included offense to careless driving?
If you are cited for reckless driving in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 and careless driving in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, can you be convicted of both charges thereby incurring 7 motor vehicle and insurance points. If the above referenced traffic violations occur out of the same driving offense, then the answer is an unequivocal NO. Let me explain, if […]
Equipment Violations
In the state of New Jersey, the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission has been granted the authority to make specific rules and regulations that control what equipment is necessary when using motor vehicles that are registered in the state. New Jersey traffic ticket lawyers have many clients who were stopped for equipment violations. […]