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Q: Can fines from tickets be converted to jail time
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Dec 1, 2019

Generally yes, it can be converted upon the judges decision but you only get generally about $50.00 off per day you serve.

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Q: is it legal to display a old out of state plate on your vehicle, in addition to your current plates?

I have a 1968 international pickup I bought from Texas. I found a 1968 Texas plate I was going to use to cover a hole in the bottom rear corner of the bed is it legal to display a old out of state plate on a vehicle? Even when you display current plates

Tammy L. Wincott
Tammy L. Wincott
answered on Nov 14, 2019

You cannot display an old license plate on your vehicle even if using it to patch holes. You might want to turn it around so it doesn't appear confusing to anyone.

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Q: What can I do if I received a ticket and its issued for my dad?

He and I have the same names but his birth date is on the ticket in addition to his driver's license. I was had received a speeding warning and a ticket for obstruction of windshield for having a car freshener on my rear view mirror. I had given the officer my license but for some reason he... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 13, 2019

Best is to hire a lawyer, for the cop it is a clerical error not negligence and what in general will happen is that the ticket will just be reissued to your father, but ways around this may exist.

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Q: Ticket for Failure of Inspection. Wrong location on ticket.

Address noted on ticket requires a Parking Permit which I do not have therefore I will not park there. Would a prosecutor drop the ticket because of this technicality?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 11, 2019

Generally most tickets will not be dismissed because of a clerical error. That being said unless you go to court you will never know.

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Q: Ticketed-Failure to have inspection but the location of my parked vehicle was not at location written on ticket? Valid?

The parked car was parked in front of another address on same street. Is this ticket valid?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 11, 2019

Yes the ticket is valid in general clerical errors will not invalidate a ticket.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Im interested in buying a device but im not sure what section it falls under NJ law, EPMAD or otherwise.

The device is question is known as a "Onewheel". It is a self balancing board with an electric motor, and only one wheel. The model I want has a top speed under 20 mph, other models have a top speed under 25mph. I was hoping for clarification if the device needs to be registered and... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 11, 2019

You need to call NJ MVC to determine the answer to your question to which even they may not know and you will need to speak to a director.

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Q: I got a written warning for using my phone and driving in Morristown NJ. Does this go on my driving record?

I got the written warning for talking on the phone while driving. It was in Morristown but I don’t live there I was going to work. Does this go on record? Or do they keep it on internal record?

Edit: It’s a white piece of paper that says my name, car info, violation and that I’ve... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 6, 2019

We would need to see the warning to give you a specific answser, but generally it is a record kept only by the local police department that issued it.

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Q: What do I do next?

Hi so I had a fine from a conditional discharge that I thought i paid off and I paid the fee to get my license reinstated after getting it suspended for missing a payment for this fine. 2 months after I got pulled over and given a license suspended ticket. I go to the municipal office where my fine... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 28, 2019

It doesn't just get dismissed without a good lawyer. The court does not send payment reminders they send warrants, license suspensions and failure to appears. You have to defend this case and good lawyer should be able to definitely help you win, reduce or eliminate the penalties that you... View More

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Q: Are any points given for violation of unsafe tires in NJ

I believe this was a bogus ticket and the real issue was a case of racial profiling. Me, a man from Wyckoff, with two black males in a known drug area. The real facts were a friend I have known for twenty years asked for a ride because he was in a fight and needed help and a ride. I picked up my... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 21, 2019

Generally no points for an unsafe equipment charge.

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Q: Received 2 traffic tickets with court date on both, officer told me 1 is a warning. How to know which is warning?

1 ticket has box marked 4-81 "Failure to observe signal". 2nd one no box marked, officer put statute no 39:6B-2 for No liability insurance. I showed him my insurance, but was late in finding it as I was not able to search the insurance in my phone immediately. He said he gave me a... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 13, 2019

If a ticket has a court date it is not a warning. I suggest a lawyer as the penalties for these tickets especially the no insurance ticket is very severe. Unfortunately you are required to show the officer your insurance proof when he arrives at your window, he/she does not need to wait for you... View More

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Q: Can I get a ticket for expired inspection when my car was parked and I wasn't in the vehicle?

"Every motor vehicle registered in this State which is used over any public road, street, or highway or any public or quasi-public property" it says I have to use the vehicle, but it was parked and not in use.

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 10, 2019

Yes you can, it is not a violation that requires your car to be moving, only present.

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Q: If tapping GPS on cell phone affixed to the dashboard, is 39:4-97.3 in NJ an appropriate summons?

My daughter got a summons and has to appear in court in 2 weeks in South Hackensack, NJ. She was on her lunch break and trying to find a Chipotle. Tapped her GPS on her phone which was affixed to the dashboard, so hands-free. She was coming to a stop at a light when she did this. Not sure if it... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 9, 2019

The answer is Maybe the law states that you may turn on or off a function are they following so it would depend on what she was doing and what the officer believe that she's doing. If it's a third offense definitely hire a lawyer if it's a 1st or 2nd it's cheaper to pay it

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Q: I got a surcharge of $250 settling a 0-9 mph speed ticket. I have 0 points before, legit?

I was trying to avoid 2 points for the speed ticket that was $85. They reduced it to unsafe driving I pleaded guilty for. I ended up paying $439 that included a $250 surcharge. I don’t have any points in the prior 3 years and no ticket. Can the court/prosecutor do this? Just trying to see if I... View More

Stuart Nachbar
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Stuart Nachbar
answered on Oct 8, 2019

You pled to a no point violation, but it does include the 250 surcharge. If you appeal, you will.wind up with the points.

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Q: Can I get this traffic ticket dismissed?

I am from New Jersey and this was the first time I’ve ever been pulled over and the first time I’ve ever gotten a citation. I received a failure to inspect ticket for an expired inspection sticker (39:8-1) while driving someone else’s car. The owner of the car has not gotten it inspected... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 8, 2019

You can get the ticket thrown out if you provide a defense what you have said does not amount to a good defense, but you can try.

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Q: What can I do about moving violation 39.4-66.2? 50-200$ fine$/or 15 days jail. Ticket says station wagon but it’s SUV
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 7, 2019

Clerical errors on a ticket do not invalidate the ticket get yourself a good lawyer to defend your ticket and find a good defense. Most of us traffic ticket lawyers offer a free in office consultation I suggest that you set one up

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Q: But is this a moving violation? I’m being charged by my car insurance Plymouth Rock as a moving violation.
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 4, 2019

You have not posted the violation you got but an insurance company can charge you for any ticket they want your choice is to take your business elsewhere.

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Q: Can you be given driving tickets without being pulled over or operating a vehicle

There was nobody in the car or it wasn’t on meaning no keys or nothing

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 2, 2019

The answer is yes as it would depend on the facts of your case.

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Q: Are side window deflectors considered obstruction to view by law in New Jersey? Thanks
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 1, 2019

Yes it could be considered obstruction of view, but that is why we have judges to make that decision.

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Q: I was fine for not being in possession of my driver license. What to do
Stuart Nachbar
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Stuart Nachbar
answered on Oct 2, 2019

If you were given a ticket for not having on your person while driving a vehicle, pleads not guilty, then on your court date, go to court with the driver license and show it to the prosecutor who should reduce the fine

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Q: I forgot my driver license at home and so was fine a $180. How do i avoid the payment.

I was also fine for speeding when am sure not speeding

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 1, 2019

You can avoid fine by going to court and winning your case but you have not provided a defense that will win. I suggest hiring a good lawyer.

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