New Jersey Speeding Tickets
In New Jersey, the speeding ticket is one of the most common moving citations given to drivers. The fines for speeding can be extremely steep, so if you’re going to be on the road in this state, it is important to understand the dangers of speeding.
Dangers of Speeding
Speed limits are not created to annoy drivers in a hurry. They’re
expertly placed on the road according to safety research. Speeding is
very dangerous, as the tendency to lose control of your vehicle
increases greatly with high speeds. Most cars are not made to drive as
fast as people drive them, and as a result, you’re putting yourself and
others at risk. Read more...
Dealing With a New Jersey Speeding Ticket
If you have been given a New Jersey speeding ticket, you have two main options – pleading guilty or pleading not guilty. The amount of your fine will be written on your ticket, along with instructions regarding where to send the check and ticket if you want to enter a guilty plea. Usually, you will not have to appear in court. Read more...
Driver Points
Remember, points are added to your license with every speeding ticket. You may also accumulate points if you were violating other traffic laws while speeding. Read more...
How New Jersey Police Determine Speeding
There are two main ways that police catch speeders – radar guns in person and camera radar. Both machines have been proven inaccurate in the past, so if you get a good lawyer, you might be able to fight your citation. Read more...
How To Beat a New Jersey Speeding Ticket
Beating a New Jersey speeding ticket isn’t easy. If you want to fight the citation, make sure that you hire a lawyer to help you in court. You can then enter a plea of “not guilty” and begin working with your attorney to gather evidence. This includes expert witnesses, evidence, your driving record, and information about the officer who stopped you. Read more...
Speeding Ticket Fines
Penalties for a New Jersey speeding ticket start with points on your license. The points system is a way to track bad drivers, and when you accumulate too many points, you lose your license and are forced to pay additional fines. In many cases, speeding is combined with reckless driving or other violations, so be aware that your points (and, in turn, fines) will increase the more dangerously you’re driving. Read more...
New Jersey Defensive Driving/Traffic Schools
If you find yourself saying, “I got a ticket,” one of your best options is to check out defensive driving school. In New Jersey, if you get a citation for speeding, you may want to consider defensive driving school. These programs, run by the state, are available to you every five years. You can knock off two points from your license every time you successfully take the class. However, in New Jersey, taking a defensive driving class cannot completely take away your ticket like it can in some states. Read more...
New Jersey Speed Limits
New Jersey’s speed limits are clearly posted on all major roads. In case you don’t see a sign, the following speed limits usually apply. Read more...
What To Do If You Got a New Jersey Speeding Ticket
If you are pulled over for speeding in New Jersey, your best defense is to be polite and avoid confrontation with the police officer. Do not admit guilt, since many New Jersey police stops are on camera. Instead, receive the ticket and decide what you want to do when you get home. Read more...
