Traffic Law New Jersey
Challenging Police Radar and Laser (LIDAR) Calibration Evidence in New Jersey Speeding Cases
The Science of Speed Detection in New JerseyReceiving a speeding ticket under N.J. Stat. Ann. § 39:4-98 can result in massive fines, up to 5 motor vehicle points, and severe insur...
Gig Economy Workers: Fighting Reckless Driving Charges in NJ to Save Your App Account
The gig economy has provided flexible income for thousands of New Jersey residents. Whether you are driving passengers for Uber and Lyft or delivering packages for DoorDash and Ama...
How to Request an NJ MVC Hearing to Stop a Scheduled Points-Based Suspension
Stopping a Scheduled Points Suspension in NJAccumulating 12 or more points on your New Jersey driving record will trigger an automatic response from the state. You will receive a...
Appealing an NJ MVC Medical Review Unit License Suspension
Understanding Medical Suspensions in New JerseyHaving your driving privileges suspended can be a devastating blow, especially if it occurs due to a medical condition rather than a...
Defending Against a Reckless Driving Charge in New Jersey: Legal Costs, Fines, and Strategies
Getting pulled over and handed a ticket for reckless driving is a deeply stressful experience. Unlike a standard speeding ticket, a reckless driving charge in New Jersey is a serio...
Statute of Limitations for Hit and Run Charges in New Jersey: Can Police Mail You a Ticket?
Leaving the scene of an accident in New Jersey-commonly known as a hit and run-is a highly scrutinized offense. Many drivers involved in minor fender benders panic and drive away,...
How GERD and Acid Reflux Can Cause False DUI Breath Test Results in New Jersey
When you are pulled over for suspected drunk driving, the police heavily rely on the Alcotest 7110 machine to measure your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). While the state treats...
Can Dental Work Trap Alcohol? Fighting a New Jersey DUI with Mouth Alcohol Defenses
Being pulled over for a suspected DUI is a stressful experience, especially when you know you are under the legal limit. In New Jersey, the primary device used to measure blood alc...
Out-of-Service (OOS) Order Violations in New Jersey: What Happens If You Drive?
Being placed Out-of-Service (OOS) by the New Jersey State Police, Trenton or another law enforcement agency is one of a commercial truck driver's worst nightmares. You are stuck on...
The Keto Diet and False DUI Breath Results: A Guide to Ketosis Defenses in New Jersey
When you focus on your health by following a low-carb diet or carefully managing your diabetes, the last thing you expect is to be handcuffed for a DUI. Yet, across New Jersey, per...
Legal Window Tint Limits and Equipment Violations in New Jersey: Exemptions & Fines
Understanding N.J.S.A. 39:3-74 and the Front Tint BanMany drivers customize their cars to look sleek, reduce interior heat, and increase privacy. However, if you drive in New Jers...
The Anti-Masking Law in New Jersey: Why CDL Holders Cannot Use Plea Bargains
When an everyday driver in New Jersey gets a speeding ticket, their first instinct is to go to municipal court, talk to the prosecutor, and pay a higher fine to have the ticket dow...
Defending Hours of Service (HOS) and ELD Violations at New Jersey Weigh Stations
New Jersey is a massive transit hub for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), connecting the ports of Newark and Elizabeth to the rest of the country. Consequently, weigh stations alon...
Beating Double Fine Speeding Tickets in New Jersey Construction, School, and Safe Corridor Zones
Getting pulled over for speeding in New Jersey is bad, but getting caught in a double fine zone is a financial disaster. The state aggressively protects vulnerable areas by statuto...
Fines for Failure to Exhibit a Driver's License, Registration, or Insurance in New Jersey
Getting pulled over by the police is stressful enough, but realizing that you left your wallet at home or cannot find your insurance card in the glove compartment makes the situati...
Penalties for Misuse of Handicap Parking Placards in New Jersey Traffic Court
Finding convenient parking in busy areas of New Jersey can be a frustrating experience. However, yielding to the temptation of improperly using a handicap parking placard can resul...
Overweight and Over-Dimensional Truck Violations in New Jersey: Fines and Legal Defenses
Navigating the heavily congested highways of New Jersey-from the steep grades of I-287 to the port-heavy corridors of the NJ Turnpike-requires absolute precision for commercial dri...
Clearing a New Jersey Driving Privilege Suspension for Out-of-State Residents
Millions of drivers commute across the George Washington Bridge, the Lincoln Tunnel, and the Ben Franklin Bridge every single year. Because New Jersey serves as a massive thoroughf...
Defending Against Driving While Suspended Charges in New Jersey Due to Lack of Notice
Fighting Driving While Suspended Charges in NJBeing pulled over in New Jersey and charged with driving while suspended under N.J.S.A. § 39:3-40 is a serious offense. A conviction...
How to Challenge FMCSA DataQs and Protect Your CSA Score in New Jersey
In the highly regulated commercial trucking industry, your safety record is your most valuable asset. Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores are closely monitored by insur...
New Jersey Cell Phone and Distracted Driving Laws: Fines, Points, and Escalating Penalties
Understanding New Jersey's Distracted Driving LawNew Jersey takes a notoriously strict stance on distracted driving. Using a handheld cellular device while operating a motor vehic...
How to Downgrade a Moving Violation to Unsafe Driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.2) in New Jersey
Getting pulled over for speeding or running a red light in New Jersey typically means points on your driving record. To avoid a suspended license and skyrocketing auto insurance pr...
How to Navigate Virtual Municipal Traffic Court Zoom Hearings in New Jersey
Since the modernization of the judicial system, New Jersey has fully embraced virtual court proceedings for non-moving traffic violations and minor municipal offenses. Instead of t...
Defending Against a New Jersey DUI Based on Uncalibrated Alcotest Machines
A DUI charge in New Jersey often heavily relies on a single piece of evidence: the breath test result. In cities from Paterson to Atlantic City, police use the Alcotest 7110 MKIII-...