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I received a speeding ticket for driving 84 mph in a 50 mph zone, along with a reckless driving ticket. I want to plead guilty to the speeding charge, but I believe the reckless charge is unnecessary. This is my first offense, and I have no history of past tickets. My court date is in the first... View More 
answered on Mar 25, 2025
The consequences are the same whether or not you have a past traffic ticket unless you have a second offense for reckless driving. Reckless driving is one of the few offenses with distinct penalties for first and second offenses. A good lawyer can definitely help you reduce or eliminate the... View More
I unintentionally made an improper turn because I didn't see the sign while driving with my CDL license. There were some minor incidents involved. I haven't appealed the $86 fine yet, but I'm hoping to reduce it. This occurred in New Jersey. What steps can I take to contest the fine... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2025
You can contest a ticket two ways. 1) Do it yourself: Call the court and tell them you would like to plead not guilty and wish to have a trial or 2) you can hire a lawyer to do this for you and your lawyer will conduct the trial with you in your presence at court. Remember a good lawyer knows... View More
I unintentionally made an improper turn because I didn't see the sign while driving with my CDL license. There were some minor incidents involved. I haven't appealed the $86 fine yet, but I'm hoping to reduce it. This occurred in New Jersey. What steps can I take to contest the fine... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
Your location is shown as "NY". So I assume that you have a NY DL with a CDL enforcement on it. Your indication "while driving with my CDL license" is somehow confusing. Were you driving a personal vehicle with your license or were you driving a CV (truck) when this happened? If... View More
I have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and I'm worried about the consequences of a fine I received for an improper right or left turn under section 39:4-123. I unintentionally made the turn because I didn't see the sign. Is there a possibility of reducing or lowering the fine?
answered on Mar 17, 2025
I would not worry about the fine its pennies compared to the cost of the 3 points on your CDL license that this ticket would give you. I would suggest hiring a good lawyer to try to eliminate those points. Most of us traffic ticket lawyers offer a free in office consultation, google one of us and... View More
I didn’t realize I was in a handicapped space. It was an honest mistake. Should I go to court and say this or just pay the fine?
answered on Mar 4, 2025
Most courts make this a mandatory court appearance since the judge will generally set the penalty and review your record to see if you have prior offenses. Without knowing these facts of your case an attorney can't tell you whether to pay it or go to court. What I can tell you is before... View More
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
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
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
answered on Feb 24, 2025
Greetings, if you appear in court without a lawyer, please ask the court to adjourn the case so that you may have time to consult with a lawyer. This is a serious charge because it has significant consequences which include a 6 month license suspension, at least a $500 fine, 2 points, DMV... View More
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
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
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
answered on Feb 14, 2025
The answer really depends on the statute number she is charged with, which you have not provided but she could be looking at up to 60 days in Jail and 6 months loss of her license. Make sure she gets a good lawyer she needs one, this is not a type of case you should try to help yourself on as the... View More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
4 pm until 7 pm why was I giving a ticket ?
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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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
Is a law enforcement officer required to issue a summons for the traffic violation which is the probable cause for a traffic stop if that traffic stop leads to an arrest of one of the occupants or would a written/verbal warning be permitted? (Specifically pertaining to non DWI cases and cases where... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2024
This largely depends on the circumstances of the arrest of the occupant. For instance, was the occupant arrested for something related to the traffic stop OR arrested for another reason (independent arrest warrant, possession of contraband or drugs, etc.). A roadside stop under New Jersey law and... View More
I have very good driving records. My last traffic violation was 3 years ago. My car stuck in snow outside of driveway.
39:4-71 improper driving on sidewalk
39:4-123 improper right or left turn
39:4-97 careless driving
19.9-1.17 careless driving no personal injury... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2023
No its not unusal to get more than one ticket if you performed more than one violation of the law. Thus you can be speeding and get a ticket for unsafe lane change and careless driviing at the same time. Now for your case the 2 careless driving tickets is a little circumspect but again we would... View More
While riding my bike for exercise at 3:40 AM in New Jersey, a car stopped me, and the driver demanded my ID. I didn't have it while riding a bike, and the situation escalated to the use of force, resulting in an administrative obstructing charge against me. Later, a traffic ticket was issued... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2025
No its not typical, but then neither is riding your bike at 3AM. That being said if you committed a traffic infraction it is typical to be stopped by a police officer at any time of day to warrant a stop and ticketing. I suggest hiring a lawyer.
I was pulled over in New Jersey for non-compliance with a special learner permit due to having no adult supervision in the vehicle. I received a speeding warning but was not cited for speeding. The officer mentioned that I might need to appear in court, although he was unsure. What are the... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
In New Jersey, operating a vehicle under a special learner's permit without the required adult supervision is considered a violation of the Graduated Driver License (GDL) restrictions. For a first offense, you may face a fine of $100.
While the officer issued a warning and mentioned a... View More
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