Texting at a Red Light
The mandate about using hand-held documents while operating motor vehicles is something we have covered for our readers. But, what about texting at a red light? Is this against the law? New Bill Proposed Regarding Texting at Lights Apparently there is some dispute whether the current law allows texting while waiting at a red light. […]
Common Defenses to a New Jersey Reckless Driving Charge
According to a study conducted by Allstate Insurance, four cities in New Jersey rank among the top 25 cities in the United States to have the worst drivers overall. One of the worst types of driving characteristics that “helped” New Jersey rank the top of the list is reckless diving. As such, law enforcement in […]
Important Defenses to Careless or Reckless Driving
Getting any type of moving violation can be frustrating because of the resulting fines and penalties. However, although getting a reckless driving violation may seem like an ordinary ticket, it is in fact not. Under New Jersey law, unlike most other tickets, reckless driving tickets may result in a possible sentence of up to 60 […]
How To Defend a Charge of Reckless Driving
Reckless driving is a serious traffic violation under New Jersey law. A conviction can have severe consequences, including an increase in your insurance premium and points on your driving record. However, just because you are charged with reckless it does not mean that you cannot successfully defend the charge. With the assistance of an aggressive […]
Reckless Driving in New Jersey
Reckless driving is a serious violation under New Jersey law, N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 because the range in penalties can be much higher than most other traffic violations. Reckless driving is often charged as a companion to excessive speeding or drunk driving charges. The fines carried with a New Jersey reckless driving charge include 5 points on […]