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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can you make a left turn crossing double solid yellow lines. Into a shopping plaza in New Jersey’s
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 25, 2021

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.

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Q: Can court use 14 years ago offense and tag it on current offense?

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!

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 24, 2021

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... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Is it legal for the cops to lie and say I have a warrant so they can get me near them to pin. Stuff on me?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 15, 2021

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.

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Q: bought a used car, threw my old plates inside, while trying to make appt for reg.summoned with 39:3-33a. guiltyplea?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 13, 2021

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.

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Q: WHAT IS THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION 39:3-33A?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 13, 2021

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...
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Q: Got a ticket citing careless driving. Cops said it will be 2 points. Should I go to court to fight it?
Todd D. Palumbo
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Todd D. Palumbo
answered on Jun 8, 2021

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.

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Q: For statute no 39 4-97.3, if you are at a stop sign and you look at your phone. Are you violating the statue?
Stuart Nachbar
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Stuart Nachbar
answered on May 11, 2021

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

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Q: Got 3 driving while suspended tickets in different jurisdictions that are active in NJ. Any advice?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on May 9, 2021

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.

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Q: Does this statute hold up if the vehicle overtaken was making a left turn?

Nj 39:4:85

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on May 6, 2021

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.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I need a pro bono later I live in north Brunswick nj traffic atop DWI and careless driving court date may 5,2021

No

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on May 2, 2021

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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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Is it legal to cite a driver for wrong way driving when it happens at a drive through at Mc Donald’s?
Stuart Nachbar
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Stuart Nachbar
answered on Apr 21, 2021

It would depend on if it is private property or not. If it is not privately owned property, then yes it would be

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Q: My attorney hasn't shared the login details. Said that the court might share in the morning.

They haven't even shared how would I login what app to install.

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Apr 13, 2021

Wow that's almost unbelievable. The most common app the courts use is zoom, the second is microsoft teams. Probably best to download them now as it works better than a link. Are you sure your lawyer has not told you to download this and you just forgot? I personally have all my clients... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I received a lawsuit for parking on the Handicap in the Home Depot parking lot but I didn't get a ticket and I don't rem
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Apr 12, 2021

If the case is important to you take the paperwork to a lawyer to determine what your best course of action is.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: whether it is legal to receive a lawsuit but not receive a ticket for incorrect parking in NJ ?

I received a lawsuit for parking on the Handicap in the Home Depot parking lot but I didn't get a ticket and I don't remember if I really park because it was already dark ...

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Apr 12, 2021

Maybe a lawyer would need to see the paperwork you received.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Hello, Is 39:4-94.2B a point ticket in NJ. What is the fine, or penalty?

The Newark Sheriff Dept. had a a barricade off to the side and it did not appear the side of the road was barricaded off. They said it was and said “ I just road into the lions den.” They had about 10 cars all lined up in a row and were mass ticketing people in Newark. If it was so clear that... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Apr 4, 2021

Generally the fine is around $100 plus court costs but most courts make this a mandatory court appearance for the judge to determine exactly what your fine will be.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Order for a NJ cop to issue a ticket for driving while suspended, isnt this infraction based on a person operating vehic

Van was parked like 8 houses down my block directly on a main road passaic street, across from my street. There is terrible parking in area.

That said, my van is legal, and was legally parked. I had an outstanding ticket for street sweeper, i tried to pay on line and it wouldn't go... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Mar 11, 2021

Your best defense is probably that they cannot prove that you drove the car. With this type of ticket, I always suggest hiring a lawyer as the penalties based on your record could even include jail time.

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Q: Was given a summon for this statute; any way to not show up to court just to plea guilty and pay fine?

Pulled over in small street near house due to child out of baby seat, given summon require to show up in person

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Mar 6, 2021

If the ticket is marked mandatory court appearance you need to appear in court. Many towns make this ticket a mandatory court appearance which is not generally by zoom court. Call the court to confirm if yours is mandatory court appearance or look it up online.

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Q: i was just charged two times for court fees in one case with two tickets is that fair
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Mar 2, 2021

No its not fair, but you usually pay court costs on each ticket you are convicted of.

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Q: I'm trying to make a Dishonored check payment online no one answering phone suspended license after today help
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Feb 25, 2021

You can look for an email address on the courts webpage that many have online on the township website.

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Q: Will a violation of 39:4-97.3 result in a point on my license?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Feb 22, 2021

The Answer is it depends on what you consider points you can get both insurance eligibility points and points on your drivers license both are different. As for the motor vehicle points you only get points for a third offense of this statute.

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