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0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: How can I secure parking in front of my rented home to avoid tickets in NJ?

I am renting a property and facing difficulties with parking in front of my home due to crowded streets and restricted space because of driveways and disabled parking spots. As a result, I have received improper parking tickets, especially at night, since I can't park parallel to the sidewalk... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Received tickets for hit-and-run, unaware of incident, with a court date scheduled.

I received four tickets in the mail for a hit-and-run incident with no injuries. The tickets state that someone reported I hit and ran their driver side mirror while attempting to merge. I was not aware of this incident, and there are no related damages to my vehicle. When I contacted the police... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Feb 19, 2025

You are facing up to 30 days in jail and a 6 months mandatory loss of license if you are convicted of leaving the scene of an accident in NJ. I thus must suggest that you hire a good lawyer. Unfortunately, in NJ a presumption exists that if you damage a vehicle with $250.00 or more worth of... View More

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Q: Can lack of signage be a defense for a parking ticket in NJ?

I received a parking ticket for parking a truck in a residential zone in Trenton, New Jersey. There was no appropriate signage indicating that parking was prohibited, and I took photos of the area to show this. Additionally, there were other vehicles parked in the same location that did not receive... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Consequences of driving without a license and using a false name?

My cousin was stopped by a police officer while driving without a license and received two tickets: one for driving without a license and another for driving with the lights off. She used her sister's name at the time of the stop but plans to rectify this in court. This is the first time she... View More

Stuart Nachbar
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Stuart Nachbar
answered on Feb 14, 2025

It is going to depend on why she lied to the officer and why she gave her sister's name. It is going to depend on who you get to represent her and his/her relationship with the Prosecutor of that town. Please get her a lawyer familiar with that Towns Prosecutor

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0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I drive a school bus in New Jersey. I have been involved in an argument with my supervisor about my bus aide standing us

I have requested that my bus aides stay seated while the bus is going down the road. My supervisor says that they can stand. I say that it is dangerous and illegal. N.J. 39:3B-11 2.a. each passenger on a school bus which is equipped with seat belts shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I was giving a moving violation ticket. However, i was not moving? What should i do

I was double parked getting ready to park my vehicle but could not due so because pedestrians were crossing the street through the parking spot. The officer pulled up behind me with NO INDICATION of stopping me or pulling me over. Only when i proceeded to position myself to park he flashed his... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jan 30, 2025

The fact is he was probably running your license plate and seeing who the driver was prior to putting on his lights, you were probably going to get the ticket anyway because double parking is impeding traffic. That being said a video if the incident probably exists including a BWC to see exactly... View More

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Q: I was recently cited for "Improper parking on a sidewalk" under 39:4-138F. How is improper defined in this law?

If there is no measurable or quantifiable definition of "improper" defined in the law, then it is subjective or an opinion. How can a law be enforced based on an opinion?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Immigration Law and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I was cited for fictitious plates in NJ. It was a “no plea” case dismissed by prosecutors discretion.

In the eyes of immigration. When the day comes for me to renew my permanent residency or become a citizen. Will I have a problem? Will I get deported? Do I have a criminal record?

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answered on Jan 15, 2025

Having your case dismissed through prosecutorial discretion is positive news, as it means there was no conviction entered on your record. When a case is dismissed, it generally does not count as a criminal conviction that would affect your immigration status.

For immigration purposes, what...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: I received a “failure to yield to pedestrian” ticket and need advice.

The pedestrian was not in or near the crosswalk as I turned. They stepped in as I turned, and it was too late for me to stop; otherwise, I would have been in the middle of the crosswalk. I was alone in my car. Can I fight this ticket?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Dec 20, 2024

Yes you can fight this ticket, but I would definitely suggest a good lawyer as these are hard tickets to fight. Unfortunately the fact that the person stepped in the crosswalk meant that you needed to immediately stop and yield to the pedestrian.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: Does 75 § 3334 §§ A (Lead) & 75 § 3309 §§ 1 (Lead) in PA carry any points for a NJ Driver? Do I contest?

I am a NJ driver and met with an accident with a 18 wheeler trailer truck. I was not at fault.

Stuart Nachbar
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Stuart Nachbar
answered on Dec 4, 2024

I do not know the Pennsylvania statutes so I cant answer this fully, but I do know that NJ and PA both participate in the Compact Act which makes charges reciprocal.

For more information about same, please go to:...
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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

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
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

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
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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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
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

3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
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.

Good Afternoon

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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