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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Immigration Law for New Jersey on
Q: My friend was given a ticket for driving with fictitious plates. He is undocumented. Should he plea online?

He was also given a ticket for lack of supervision of permit holder.

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 22, 2022

He should speak with a lawyer to see what his best options are we are not allowed to give specific legal advise on this website, plus we don't know the facts of his case to do this even if we were allowed to.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Immigration Law for New Jersey on
Q: My friend was given a ticket for driving with fictitious plates. He is undocumented. Should he plea online?

He was also given a ticket for lack of supervision of permit holder.

Stuart Nachbar
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Stuart Nachbar
answered on Nov 23, 2022

As we are not supposed to give specific legal advise here, please seek out representation from a criminal attorney who has knowledge of immigration law. There are specific offenses that can lead to deportation, but I do not believe that this is one of them

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: warning for offense 39:4-32 pedestrian crossing roadway signals

if you receive a warning in new jersey for failing to stop for a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk will that increase your auto insurance rates. Not a ticket but a warning. I have a camera in my car and the video shows nothing except a cop waving to turn left. Can I contest this ?

Michael A. Smolensky
Michael A. Smolensky
answered on Nov 17, 2022

A ticket filed in the municipal court is required before direct and collateral consequences become an issue. If a police officer gives only a warning, then the court, motor vehicle commission, and insurance company should not find out about the encounter.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: So i have a ticket and all the information is under my moms name license number hair color height and name:

Can i get this ticket dismissed since none of the information identifies it was me. The person they put on the ticket owns the car but wasn’t driving. The tickets i got was for speeding and not providing insurance

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 16, 2022

Generally you won't get it dismissed instead they will consider this a clerical error and re-issue the ticket under the correct information for you the driver. I suggest hiring a lawyer if your looking to get the best result for your case. Most of us traffic ticket lawyers offer a free in... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I received a ticket for reckless driving after I was caught speeding which I have to go to court for.

Should I get a lawyer? This is my first offense and I’m extremely lost and unsure it was the middle of the night no cars were on the road and I never wish to harm others this is the first time I got fines let alone pulled over and got a ticket.

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 13, 2022

Reckless driving is a very serious ticket. With a reckless driving ticket in NJ you face the following penalties:

1st Offense : Up to 60 days in Jail and a $50.00 to $200.00 Fine

2nd Offense : Up to 90 days in Jail and a $100 to $500 Fine

In addition to the possibility of...
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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I received a ticket for reckless driving after I was caught speeding which I have to go to court for.

Should I get a lawyer? This is my first offense and I’m extremely lost and unsure it was the middle of the night no cars were on the road and I never wish to harm others this is the first time I got fines let alone pulled over and got a ticket.

Michael A. Smolensky
Michael A. Smolensky
answered on Nov 14, 2022

In addition to the penalties described by my colleague, a conviction for Reckless Driving involves serious collateral consequences. These include 5 insurance eligibility points, a 10-year ban on vanity plates, a lifetime ban on courtesy plates, and a 3-year prohibition against driving for a company... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: A friend of mine took my car to a family engagement and after the party was stopped by police. My friend had a suspended

My friends license was suspended. A few days later I have received notifications from separate attorney offices advising me that I need to get counsel. What are my rights to handle this situation?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 9, 2022

Yes you need a good traffic ticket lawyer as you are probably charged with allowing an unlicensed driver to drive your car. If you get convicted of this offense which is I would assume 39:3-37.1(a) which carries a fines up to $500 and or up to 15 days in Jail. Thus yes you need a lawyer and a good... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for New Jersey on
Q: I got a ticket in NJ for having a handheld device active but I wasn't in use when I was driving

The officer only saw it when I pulled my window down can I fight it. And i also got a ticket by the same officer for failing to not stop at a stop sign when I locked both way before moving and did come to a complete stop

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 4, 2022

We would need to know more information to properly answer your question. But you are not allowed to have the phone in your hand while driving unless to turn on or off a function of the phone. Even for that however, many judges will still find you guilty these are tough tickets to win without a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: What if you were issued a ticket without any of your identifying information (name, contact information) listed?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 27, 2022

The answer depends on the type of ticket if it was a parking ticket that is normal.

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
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

Louis A Casadia
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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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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
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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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
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 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 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: 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

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Small Claims for New Jersey on
Q: Got a ticket for slow speed 39.4:97.1 in NJ. I've entered no guilty plea. No priors. Can I win?

It was an internal road (not highway) and I was searching my Dermatologist's office and slowed down to take a turn. The police officer cited me for slow speed. I have entered a no guilty plea online. Want to know what will happen next? Court date is set for 6/22. This is my first offense in 7... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jun 9, 2023

Impossible to predict because don't know what PD will say happened. This case arises under traffic ticket law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your jurisdiction that specializes in this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer.

2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: If a judgement was rendered on a matter that I failed to submit an answer, do I have any option to appeal?

I received a summons and failed to provide so answer in the allotted time. A judgment was rendered and I have not satisfied it. The judgement was regarding an accident I got into in 2019, I was uninsured at the time. There were only paint scratches to the other person’s car, but they sued me for... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on May 23, 2023

Depending on how long ago it was, you may be able to file a motion to set aside based on excusable neglect.

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