Category Archives: Traffic Violations

Driving in New Jersey with an Out-Of-State Driving License

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

If you are planning to drive in New Jersey, you’ll need a valid driver’s license. Driving is a privilege and New Jersey law states that no person shall drive a motor vehicle on a public roadway without possessing a valid … Continue reading →

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NJ Motor Vehicle Surcharges

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

Continuing from yesterday’s post on double fines, today I’ll write a little about surcharges. Surcharges are annual fines assessed by Motor Vehicle Commission for drivers who have earned excessive points or committed certain type of violation. A person’s driving record … Continue reading →

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Some Speeding May Result in Double Fines

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

According to NJ Motor Vehicle Commission, exceeding the speed limit is a number one factor contributing to motor vehicle accidents. As such, a New Jersey driver is expected to obey the speed limit, which in New Jersey is set for any … Continue reading →

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I heard that if the officer doesn’t show up in Court, the ticket gets dismissed. Is this true?

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

This rarely happens, although in theory if you appear and the Prosecution’s witness (the officer) is missing, there is no case to present and the case fails due to “lack of prosecution.” However, it is unlikely that the Court will throw … Continue reading →

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New Bill Introduced to Rewrite Refusal Statute Following Marquez Decision

Posted on August 9, 2010 by

Back in July, in State v. Marquez, a case involving a conviction for refusing to submit to a chemical breath test, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that New Jersey’s implied consent law, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2, and refusal law, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a, … Continue reading →

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Got a Speeding Ticket?

Posted on June 17, 2010 by

You were issued a speeding ticket, and now you may be wondering what to do. Before you pay your fine, you should know that paying a NJ traffic ticket means that you are pleading guilty. Speeding tickets can be expensive. Depending on … Continue reading →

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