Mount Royal, NJ asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for New Jersey

Q: Can I still receive a ticket in this matter?

Hello, I was in a traffic accident approximately 1yr and 5 months ago where I rear ended a motorvehicle. My vehicle (Sedan) was totaled the other vehicle (SUV) had some had rear end damage. After flagging down an Officer they completed their investigations and towed my car. I received the tow paperwork and then was immediately told by the Sgt. to leave, I never received a ticket from them or in the mail, the car isn’t in my name so possibly it went to the RO (family member) but they did not tell me that happened (they would’ve). Is there any possibility I can still get a ticket? I wanted to request information on it via OPRA but didn’t want them to possibly review it then send me a ticket.

1 Lawyer Answer
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
Answered
  • Traffic Tickets Lawyer
  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • Licensed in New Jersey

A: You can't still receive a ticket as you would be past the statute of limitations, but it sounds like you may already have had one. I would hire an attorney to research this and see if any tickets arose out of the situation to make sure you don't have a warrant for your arrest for not appearing for this ticket because it was mailed to the incorrect address. Warrants have a funny way of being executed (means you are arrested) at the worst times, like when your at an airport waiting to board a plane for example.

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