Q: Title 39:3-61a explains the nessesary working lights that need to be on the vehicle in nj but is a 3rd light light neces
I was pulled over for a broken tail light and being on my phone. I asked officer to articulate how he seen me on my phone, he could not articulate how I was on my phone and went to say my tail light was out. Had both tail lights and brake lights working just my third light above my 2001 crown Victorian trunk was half working. Is the third tail light necessary if I have 2 already fully functional tail lights working? I was arrested for cds as well as the tail light. If a 3rd tail light is not needed I will fight it, if not needed would plea
A: I will leave you with this thought if you don't pay the ticket and fight it, the cop can always still file a ticket for the cell phone generally within 30 days and then you have to fight both tickets. If it was me I would just pay it and fix the light.
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- New Jersey
- (833) 732-7320
- View Profile
- Answered
A: I wouldn't fight a tail light ticket but if you have to then file a motion to suppress the stop.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
