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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?”
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Can I Fight a Speeding Ticket In NJ?
No one purposely tries to get a speeding ticket when they are driving, but even the most conscientious drivers end up getting citations. The fines and penalties for this in the state of New Jersey can be pretty high, too, and can stay on your permanent driving record. When you see how high the ticket … Continue reading “Can I Fight a Speeding Ticket In NJ?”
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Improper Turns Ticket Offenses
If you drive in New Jersey, you should become familiar with the proper way to make right turns, left turns, and U-turns on roads across the state. Improper turns are not only dangerous, but violations for improper turns can also bring costly fines and “insurance eligibility points” that will hike up your premiums. We … Continue reading “Improper Turns Ticket Offenses”