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Four Point Traffic Tickets in New Jersey

Four (4) Point Tickets in New Jersey As most New Jersey Drivers are aware, a majority of our state's traffic violations carry the ancillary consequence/penalty known as motor vehicle points. Depending on the type of offense and the circumstances surrounding your charge, you could be facing anywhere between zero (0) and eight (8) points for any individual ticket. For the purposes of this blog, my focus will be on those New Jersey Traffic Tickets that carry four (4) points. These tickets include a variety of Improper Passing violations, Driving in an Unsafe Manner (where you have already used your prior two no point violations under this offense) and Speeding tickets (where your speed is at a rate between 15-29 miles over the posted speed limit). In addition to any fines an assessments issued by the municipal judge, you will also face insurance eligibility points which will raise your monthly premium, as [...]

Four Point Improper Passing Ticket Amended to Zero Point Ticket

We have all been stuck in a sea of traffic before. It is then that the thought of driving along the shoulder to scurry by the masses crosses our mind. For those of us who pursue this thought, you may find yourself in a precarious position if a police officer witnesses your actions and pulls you over. The most fitting traffic ticket for this type of moving violation is Improper Passing, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-84, N.J.S.A. 39:4-85, or N.J.S.A. 39:4-86. In fact, this exact type of situation happened to a client of mine just recently. I advised him that he was subject to a a four (4) point ticket for improper passing, and that with his current driving record, he would be subject to yearly surcharges, courtesy of the Motor Vehicle Commission, should he plead guilty to the offense. If you or someone you love were pulled over for Improper [...]