With very few exceptions, a traffic ticket must include a reference to the specific New Jersey law that was supposedly broken. With this reference, you can go to a public library and look up the law under which you received your ticket. Once you find the law in question, it is time to ask yourself a very important question. Did you actually break this law?
This is a difficult question that you probably cannot solidly answer without the help of a New Jersey traffic attorney, but you can get some idea by asking yourself if this law likely the actual reason you were pulled over and whether or not you actually performed the actions prohibited by this law.
Also look for any conditions that the law might have. Are there exceptions to the prohibitions in the law? For example, some speed limit statutes require that speed limit signs be posted at regular intervals. If that is the case, a traffic attorney may be able to get the ticket dismissed if he can prove the signs were not posted properly. There may also be requirements regarding the equipment and procedure used by the arresting officer which, if unmet, can be grounds for dismissal of the ticket.
However, recognizing that your traffic ticket may be invalid is only half the battle. To actually fight the charges, you need the help of an experienced New Jersey traffic ticket attorney. If you suspect that your charges may be invalid, call Dan Matrafajlo today for a free initial consultation.
