Receiving a traffic ticket can be a frustrating experience. You may feel the reasoning behind the ticket is inaccurate or even completely baseless, or that a police officer overstepped the bounds of his or her authority in issuing a citation. Whatever the circumstances leading to your alleged violation, the bottom line remains the same: not only are traffic tickets an annoyance, they can also have very negative and long-lasting repercussions. You could be charged with expensive fines, be subject to increased insurance premiums, and even lose your driver’s license.
Unfortunately, because many people incorrectly believe that tickets “are not a big deal,” they seldom fight alleged violations, and eventually have to confront the penalties, which may include serious litigation. You deserve a closer review of your ticket before you accept the consequences. An experienced Newark municipal court and traffic attorney can help defend your good record and driving privileges. To set up a confidential legal consultation, call The Jayson Law Group LLC today at (908) 258-0621.
The Jayson Law Group LLC: Newark Traffic Ticket Lawyers
Traffic tickets can lead to costly and inconvenient penalties, including the loss of your driving privileges. For the many who rely on their vehicles to commute to and from work, a license suspension can interfere with your employment and have devastating financial effects. To complicate matters further, municipal court proceedings can often be intimidating and confusing, which means defendants seldom have the opportunity to contest their tickets with confidence.
At The Jayson Law Group LLC, our dedicated traffic attorneys are equipped with more than 25 years of experience representing the people of Newark and Northern New Jersey. We have worked with numerous clients over the years, and will carefully guide you through the legal process while aggressively fighting your alleged violation. When you need the support of a committed firm with years of experience, you can call on The Jayson Law Group LLC.
Penalties for Having Points on Your Record in New Jersey
Under New Jersey law, speeding tickets and other moving violations can cause you to accumulate points on your license. If you reach a certain number of points, the Motor Vehicle Commission can impose consequences like costly surcharges and lengthy license suspensions. How many points do some common traffic violations result in, and what sort of penalties can result?
The New Jersey Point Schedule
Some offenses are considered to be more serious than others, which means not all violations result in the same number of points. It takes only six points to trigger legal penalties, and the consequences become even more severe if a driver reaches a total of 12 points.
- Failure to yield to a pedestrian: 2 points
- Failure to signal properly: 2 points
- Failure to obey the instructions of an officer: 2 points
- Improper U-turn: 3 points
- Improper passing in a no-passing zone: 4 points
- Reckless driving: 5 points
- Tailgating: 5 points
- Speeding:
- 1-14 mph over the limit: 2 points
- 15-29 mph over the limit: 4 points
- 30 mph or more over the limit: 5 points
Penalties and Fines
As you can see from the numbers above, it is not very difficult to reach the minimum threshold of six points. (In fact, some very serious offenses, such as leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury, are automatically worth more than six points.) If you do, you can be forced to pay a $150 surcharge, plus an additional charge of $25 per each additional point.
If you reach 12 points on your record, your driver’s license will be suspended. In order to regain your driving privileges, you will need to complete your suspension period and pay a $100 Restoration Fee. In order to contest a suspension, you must attend a hearing. Your attorney will help you prepare, and will walk you through what to expect at the hearing.
It should also be noted that failure to pay parking tickets, which are processed not by the Motor Vehicle Commission but through New Jersey’s municipal court system, can also trigger license suspensions. If you ignore your tickets in the hopes they will disappear or be forgotten, a warrant for your arrest may be issued. It is never a good idea to simply neglect your violations, because doing so will only make your situation worse.
If you or a loved one has been issued a ticket in Newark or Northern New Jersey, the experienced legal team at The Jayson Law Group LLC may be able to help you obtain a clean record. To arrange for a private evaluation, call our law offices right away at (908) 258-0621, or contact us online.
