The Closest NjDMVs (70 miles) were closed due to staff COVID infections -on the 2 separate occasions that I had appts for. I showed the officer my valid insurance for the vehicle and the title and bill of sale. The car has been fully insured & I had the title and bill of sale. Despite... Read more »
Sure you can plead not guilty and explain your situation to the judge but unfortunately it still means you are guilty based on what you said. If you want the best defense your best choice is to always hire a good lawyer to find a defense for you.
You are looking at a $300.00 fine for a car and possible suspension of license and registration privileges if not taken care of quickly
Yes, this is at least a 2 point violation and I strongly urge you to get counsel in the area of the court as they are usually more knowledgeable of the happenings and trends in their Court.
Unsafe Driving on a third offense is a 4 point violation, whereas Careless can be a 2 point. There is also the 97.2 which is an unsafe on the first time which is a Zero Point but a 400.00 fine. so it all depends on the situation
You can always ask the Prosecutor, and the worst he can do is say no. Every Prosecutor is different and it depends on your demeanor and attitude and also if you gave the Police Officer that gave you the most recent ticket a "hard time." I strongly urge you to seek out competent counsel... Read more »
I got a speeding ticket in Virginia, but I have a New Jersey License. I read a couple things that said the points will be transferred based on home state. So I was trying to figure out if it is just 2 points or the full 6 points that Virginia will give me.
As Virginia is part of the Motor Vehicle Compact (meaning reciprocal) you probably will get the full 6 points. Find an attorney to represent you in Virginia and get the points reduced if possible
Yes Failure to observe a signal is a 2-point ticket. The points will go on your license unless you fight the ticket at court and win. Your best chance of eliminating these points is with a good lawyer representing you for the charge. Even if your guilty of the charge in most cases a good lawyer... Read more »
The Camera is approximately 4“ x 6“ is mounted right center of the windshield. In the state of New Jersey does this legally obstruct my view?
Yes most judges would consider that an obstructed View.
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A good lawyer can definitely help you with this, but we cannot contact you, you need to contact one of us and setup the free in office consultation that most of us traffic ticket lawyers offer.
39: 4-50,4-97,4-97.2,4-96,4-56,4-67,4-130,4-129A,3-74,3-33
In all honesty you should not be concerned about the fines but a few of these violations have a mandatory loss of license and even the possibility of jail time. That's what you need to hire a lawyer for, to try to reduce or eliminate these penalties. Money you can always make more, and you... Read more »
No, your not allowed to cross the double yellow lines. If this is what your charged with consider hiring a lawyer as a good lawyer should be able to reduce or eliminate the points that this ticket carries here in NJ. Most of us traffic ticket lawyers offer a free in office consultation.
Reckless driving offense 14 years ago and settle without points, Now 14 years later got an ticket saying running over Red light. The judge say I have to pay more for second offense. Since i have one 14 years ago. Can they do that!
Some tickets like reckless driving have first and 2nd offense penalties. The first offense has up to 60 days in jail and a fine and the 2nd has up to 90 days in jail and a fine. The law unlike in some other statues does not state that the that first offense goes away after so many years, so the... Read more »
Cops are allowed to lie, but this one is a close one in regards to that which a judge would have to decide based on the testimony of the witnesses. That being said you always have a right to see a copy of the warrant.
I suggest speaking with a lawyer for the specific penalties for your case, many of us lawyers offer a free in office consultation depending on your specific charge.
Generally the penalty is as follows: a person on convicted of displaying a fictitious number, as prohibited herein, shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 60 days.
A person violating any other provision of this section 39:3-33... Read more »
Careless driving shows bad for insurance purposes. Yes, 2 points are bad, but a kicker to your insurance premiums for several years could cost you a lot more. You should absolutely contest the ticket.
Yes, you are as the statute say using, and also says that it shall not impede operation. If you are at a Stop sign, you are not paying attention to the road and the flow of traffic
Yes my advice to you would be to hire a good lawyer as you're looking at mandatory jail time even with a lawyer. However a good lawyer can help you at least reduce the amount of time that you are looking at. Set up one of the free in office consultations that most of us traffic ticket lawyers offer.
Nj 39:4:85
We would need more facts to properly answer your question. The only thing worse than no answer is the wrong answer and without all the facts you will probably get the wrong answer.
No
A pro bono lawyer is given by the court and he is called the public defender. You need to request one on your court date and if you qualify one will be appointed for you.
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