Q: Should I fight my first traffic violation of speeding?
Hello, I received a speeding ticket going 22mph above the speed limit which was 30 mph. This is my first traffic violation since I started driving in 2014! Even though I admit that I was speeding but I don't believe that this was my speed. I looked to the speedometer at the time I was cited and it was between 40 and 42 mph. This incident was in NJ. Is there a way to reduce the number of points or dismiss the ticket based on my good driving record? Does it worth it to go and fight the case or I have no chance? If you suggest me fighting the case, then what should be my argument? Thank you so much
A: Yes you should fight it, but if you want to get no points on a 4 point ticket you will need a good lawyer. You can probably go to court yourself and get the 4 point ticket reduced to two, by asking the prosecutor, but to get zero you would need a lawyer. However, one work around is available to you. You could go to court get the ticket reduced to two points and then take a safe driving course to get rid of the other two points, however although this would take off the two points for MVC it may not take it off for your insurance company. Also immigration would still see the 2 points if you are not a citizen, not that I have ever heard of anyone being denied for one ticket it could still be used against you along with other factors, as you are supposed to obey all laws if you are a visitor or green card holder here. Also you would be required to list it for example on your I90 form as it is considered a stop by a law enforcement officer. Thus what should you do is up to you, but if you want the best result, hire a good lawyer. As for giving you arguments to win, just like a doctor a lawyer can't instruct you on how to do your own operation it would be considered malpractice its the same for a lawyer.
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