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Can a Lawyer Help Remove Points From My Driving Record?
Traffic ticket fines can be high, but most people understand that points can cause significant problems. They can raise policy premiums, making it harder to get insurance in the future. When a New Jersey driver is convicted of a moving violation, points are added to their driving record. This happens whether the ticket was given … Continue reading “Can a Lawyer Help Remove Points From My Driving Record?”
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Can Traffic Tickets Give Me Points on My License?
States like New Jersey utilize points systems that are used to penalize unsafe drivers who get pulled over and issued traffic tickets. Those numbers add up on the driver’s electronic record and can stay there for several years, depending on the nature of the driving violation. Points accumulate and can lead to higher insurance premiums, … Continue reading “Can Traffic Tickets Give Me Points on My License?”
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Common Traffic Violations in New Jersey and Their Penalties
Some New Jersey traffic violations only come with fines. Others have penalties on top of that like surcharges, points, license suspensions, and jail time. It is all governed by the New Jersey Traffic Code but in some cases, a traffic ticket lawyer may be able to have the fines and penalties reduced or eliminated. What … Continue reading “Common Traffic Violations in New Jersey and Their Penalties”
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If Someone Gets a Ticket While Driving My Car, Am I In Trouble?
Loaning someone your car might seem like a good deed, but it could end up causing more trouble than it is worth in the long run. The driver could end up getting a ticket or even worse, in a serious accident. Each situation has different implications, and it makes sense to start with the first: … Continue reading “If Someone Gets a Ticket While Driving My Car, Am I In Trouble?”
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Most Common Traffic Tickets and Fines in New Jersey
With the millions of drivers that use New Jersey’s roads each day, it is no wonder that traffic offenses are a common occurrence. Although many traffic violations are minor, there are some that carry serious consequences, especially if you accumulate excessive points on your license. The average driver will likely get at least one traffic … Continue reading “Most Common Traffic Tickets and Fines in New Jersey”
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How Much Does A DUI Cost In New Jersey?
The cost of a DUI in New Jersey is not just about paying fines and auto insurance surcharges: there other significant penalties that can affect you now and in the long term. How Blood Alcohol Concentration Determines DUI Penalties? While the state of New Jersey does not differentiate between an alcohol DWI and a drug … Continue reading “How Much Does A DUI Cost In New Jersey?”
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Consequences for Unpaid Traffic Tickets
Police officers issue an estimated 112,000 traffic citations every day in this country. A traffic ticket is more than just a costly nuisance. Failure to pay a ticket can bring serious consequences in New Jersey. Keep reading to learn why it is important to pay fines for traffic violations and other infractions on time, and … Continue reading “Consequences for Unpaid Traffic Tickets”
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Is There a Deadline to Pay a Traffic Ticket?
If you received a traffic ticket while driving in New Jersey, you have two options: You can plead guilty, pay the ticket, and accept the fines and points that come with it, or you can plead not guilty and fight the ticket in court. There are deadlines to act in New Jersey. Trying to avoid … Continue reading “Is There a Deadline to Pay a Traffic Ticket?”
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Are Ticket Fines for Speeding in School Zones Higher?
Speeding is one of the most ticketed offenses in most states across the country, including New Jersey. Depending on the manner of the speeding violation and the location of where it occurred will likely play a major role in the severity of the punishment, such as fines, points on your license, or even a license … Continue reading “Are Ticket Fines for Speeding in School Zones Higher?”
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What Happens if I Don’t Pay a Traffic Ticket?
Receiving traffic tickets are frustrating and costly, depending on the extent of the violation. Oftentimes, people forget to pay the ticket fines, follow-up for violations, or appear in court as agreed to when accepting the ticket. Many people simply ignore tickets, causing both tickets and fines and fees to accumulate. But ignoring or refusing to … Continue reading “What Happens if I Don’t Pay a Traffic Ticket?”
