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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: How to get rid of a warrant?

My friend was driving without a license and given a ticket. I’m assuming she also got a court date but she missed it and never received anything in the mail because she moved to a new address. Because she missed the court date, she now has a warrant and we would like to know how she can get rid... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 29, 2024

A good lawyer can help your friend by turning her into the court and thus keeping here most likely out of jail on the warrant, then a new court date will be set. That being said, based on what she is charged with again a good lawyer may be able to help keep her out of jail on the original charges.... View More

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Q: What does a zero- point traffic violation mean? In what type of situation does this violation apply?

The violation is failure to change lanes for an emergency vehicle. This is very serious. However, it is classified as a zero-point violation. The ticket that the person received was mailed, because the officer that signed the ticket was not present at the alleged violation event. The officer... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 16, 2024

Failure to change lanes 39:4-92.2 which should be the violation your charged with has 2 points. I suggest hiring a lawyer to try to get these points reduced. You may be looking at the old law as prior to 2020 it was a zero point ticket. Most of us traffic ticket lawyers offer a free in office... View More

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Q: I got pulled over and was told I had warrant out for an unpaid traffic ticket from 11 years ago how do I clear it up?
Toshinori Isoai
Toshinori Isoai
answered on Aug 30, 2024

Given that you were pulled over and informed of the outstanding warrant (by a cop), it's presumed that you were arrested and posted a bond when released. You will want to contact the local court (most likely a municipal court if NJ) for a new court date. You WILL need to take care of this... View More

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Q: 39:4-92

Cop only had lights on no sound and no emergency, just to give tickets i guess. I was driving behind numerous cars all who were going faster and did not move over as well. only i got stopped. what can i do. any points for this

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Sep 7, 2024

Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle in NJ is a 2 point ticket with an up to $200.00 fine. If you want to get rid of the points, I would suggest a hiring a good lawyer. Just so you know the law, the law only requires the cop or other emergency vehicle to have its emergency lights on. No... View More

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Q: Will I get a speeding ticket in the mail if the cop didn’t give it to me physically and didn’t say he would give me one?

I got pulled over going 37 in a 25 non school zone. Cop said the 35mph started further down the road. He took my license, registration, and insurance and was in his car for less than 2 minutes when he returned them to me. He did not issue me a ticket. Will I receive one in the mail? Happened in... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on May 23, 2024

Your guess is as good as mine on whether you will get a ticket in the mail as the cop has up to 30 days to write up a ticket for speeding. If you do get one hire one of us Attorneys to have the best chance to eliminate the points for you.

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Q: If a police offer cites me on a ticket for a street which he did not pull me over on, is the ticket valid?

I am a delivery driver so i was parked on a street in my town and i realized the cop behind me. I thought it was him just doing routine patrolling but now I understand he was probably looking me up. I entered my car again and went back on two separate highways briefly to drive back to my job, and... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Apr 17, 2024

Yes the ticket is legal you may be able to fight it but it would probably be considered a clerical error at best. Get yourself a good lawyer most of us offer free in office consultations and we should be able to help you get the result you want. Just make sure you get a good lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I was given a ticket on the NJ TURNPIKE North bound at 9 am in the morning in the hov LANE the hours going that way are

4 pm until 7 pm why was I giving a ticket ?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Apr 7, 2024

That is a good question and you and your lawyer if your smart and hire one will find out in court or in the discovery that your lawyer will order. Because based on what your saying you shouldn't have gotten the ticket, but maybe he will testify in court that you were doing something else... View More

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Q: my sister got a ticket for no insurance card ticket in bayonne NJ, when she was just late to show the card.

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My sister was visiting me from Philly and got a ticket in Bayonne, NJ while driving my car. she was dropping me off at the train station and while heading back to home in bayonne she missed a red light which was not obvious at a corner on avenue C and cop who a guy gave her... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

So this ticket is not for the car not having insurance, but for the driver being unable to display insurance information at the time of the stop. Therefore it is not so clean cut. An attorney can always help make sure you are not being taken advantage of in traffic Court. If their is a way to get... View More

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Q: i get ticket 39:3-29 A , however i have valid license but not physical at the point of incident what should i do ?

i get ticket 39:3-29 A , however i have valid license but not physical at the point of incident what should i do ? i have licenace in my mobile with digital copy

Stuart Nachbar
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Stuart Nachbar
answered on Mar 19, 2024

Plead not guilty, then take the physical license and show the prosecutor. Should down grade the charge

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Q: In nj I allowed a lady to drive my lcar believing she had a license. She did not and had an accidentvwith my car. They s

They suspended my Licence 6 months.

Is that the law for only allowing an unlicenced driver which you had no idea was unlicensed to drive your car?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Dec 19, 2023

Yes that is the law, but next time hire a lawyer their may have been something, a good lawyer could have done to save your license. By law your supposed to check that the person you lend your car to has a valid license.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Must a Title 39 summons be issued when the stop leads to an arrest, or would a warning suffice?

Is a law enforcement officer required to issue a summons for the traffic violation which is the probable cause for a traffic stop if that traffic stop leads to an arrest of one of the occupants or would a written/verbal warning be permitted? (Specifically pertaining to non DWI cases and cases where... View More

Jeremy M Lackey
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Jeremy M Lackey
answered on Jan 5, 2024

This largely depends on the circumstances of the arrest of the occupant. For instance, was the occupant arrested for something related to the traffic stop OR arrested for another reason (independent arrest warrant, possession of contraband or drugs, etc.). A roadside stop under New Jersey law and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I made a left turn into school at night. Affected by headlight glare and drove onto lawn and got 4 tickets in nj

I have very good driving records. My last traffic violation was 3 years ago. My car stuck in snow outside of driveway.

39:4-71 improper driving on sidewalk

39:4-123 improper right or left turn

39:4-97 careless driving

19.9-1.17 careless driving no personal injury... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Dec 3, 2023

No its not unusal to get more than one ticket if you performed more than one violation of the law. Thus you can be speeding and get a ticket for unsafe lane change and careless driviing at the same time. Now for your case the 2 careless driving tickets is a little circumspect but again we would... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: Hello, can you please summarize what 39:3-40.5 means?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 14, 2023

In essence Its a statute that gives powers to MVC direction to make additional rules and regulations.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I have received a ticket of DID UNLAWFULLY PARK OPERATE A. 39:3-54.13 emergency warning light violation. What is mean?

What can happen to me?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 2, 2023

It means your accused of unlawfully using emergency lights, such as a flashing blue or red or yellow light. In general it carries a fine between $100 to $200 imposed by the court, but if you have a mandatory court appearance you may want to hire a lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: In New Jersey, when is a pedestrian crossing a roadway?

Does the right of way begin when the pedestrian is standing on the corner waiting to cross or when they have stepped into the crosswalk? My question is because I received 'Pedestrian - Failure to Yield - Right of Way' ticket. In this instance the pedestrian was standing on the sidewalk,... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 11, 2023

Logically it would be when the person steps onto the road, the reality in court is generally different, thus it is when the person steps onto that pad that is right before the actual start of the road according to most judges. If charged get yourself a lawyer most of the time we can help you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Can confidential section information be used against you for a traffic citation

I sped 100 in a 70 traveling in Pennsylvania I am a New Jersey resident. However, the cop wrote the ticket for 75 in a 70. In the confidential information section he wrote "100 in a 70". Could that be used against me in court? He also gave me a careless Driving citation.

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Sep 20, 2023

You posted your question in the NJ section since this is a PA question you need to post it in the PA section to get the correct answer.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Does Speeding ticket in Pennsylvania affect my NJ driving record

Speeding over 25 mph

Stuart Nachbar
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Stuart Nachbar
answered on Aug 12, 2023

Yes, PA and NJ are part of the Compact:

What is the Driver License Compact (DLC)?

A: The DLC is a compact among 46 member states to maximize law enforcement efforts nationwide.

The major provisions of the DLC, which member states are committed to uphold and enforce, are:...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I got pulled over for speeding the cop threw my pba card at me. What should i do

Also gave me a ticket for my brake light which was on. My light was dim. Still have me a ticket and told me that 2023 stae nj pba card doesn't work. So he threw it back in my car

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Aug 6, 2023

The officer is correct. The card is supposed to show your a supporter and is really for your own use, not a get out of ticket free card.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: If a town cop was stopped on the shoulder of an interstate, can he give a citation for speeding on interstate highway
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Aug 2, 2023

Yes the officer does have the authority to give you a ticket. If you got one hire a good lawyer in most cases a good lawyer can help to reduce or eliminate the penalties that you face.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for New Jersey on
Q: How can my husband keep being charged with a suspended license when he paid the restoration fees and surcharges?

My husband grew up in New Jersey and left when he was 16 . He never obtained a driver's license in this state, but had a non drivers ID His wallet was stolen when he was 15 that had is SSN card and a state non drivers id. Upon his father's death he came back to his childhood home.... View More

Michael A. Smolensky
Michael A. Smolensky
answered on Jul 21, 2023

This is an important question, and the explanation I would like to offer is somewhat difficult to write here is all the necessary details. I would mention, however, that when anyone is issued a ticket a New Jersey, the Motor Vehicle Commission generates a license number for that person. To resolve... View More

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