Leaving the Scene of an Accident: Know the Consequences

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In the State of New Jersey leaving the scene of an accident may result in the loss of your driving privileges from 6 months to 1 year, 8 insurance points, imprisonment, and substantial fines. If you are involved in an accident, NJ law requires that you stop at or near the scene of the accident […]

Failure to Yield for Pedestrians Can Result in a Ticket

Leaving the Scene of an Accident

You are driving to lunch through downtown Elizabeth one afternoon when you come across a pedestrian crosswalk. You slow down but don’t stop. You didn’t see the pedestrian to the far right who evidently stepped off the curb and into the marked crosswalk, expecting you to stop and let him cross. You’re well aware that […]