When you are pulled over because of a traffic violation, you have a lot to consider. New Jersey law enforcement officers will hand you a ticket that may burden you with a fine and other consequences. Depending on the alleged speed or infraction, the penalties can impact you for a long time. If you are found guilty of speeding, your driving record and insurance will be affected. Furthermore, you will have to pay a New Jersey state surcharge, another financial burden. If you are found guilty of reckless driving, you could face severe fines, points, and the possibility of your license being suspended. If you need representation regarding a traffic violation, contact a Bergen County attorney here at The Law Office of Attorney Conway to assess your case and defend your interests.
Our firm will use all legal means to downgrade points to a fine or have the whole case dismissed. We are significantly experienced in a range of traffic violations, including, but not limited to:
Please contact us to discuss your case and get the representation you deserve.
If you have been caught speeding on the roads of New Jersey, you may face consequences including points to your driving record, an impact to your insurance, and state surcharges. These factors will financially burden you and the consequences vary depending on the violation.
| NJSA Section | Offense | Points |
| 27:23-29 | Moving against traffic on the NJ Turnpike, GSP, or Atlantic City Expressway | 2 |
| 27:23-29 | Improper Passing on the NJ Turnpike, GSP, or Atlantic City Expressway | 4 |
| 27:23-29 | Unlawful use of median strip on the NJ Turnpike, GSP, or Atlantic City Expressway | 2 |
| 39:3-20 | Operating a construction vehicle at more than 45 mph | 3 |
| 39:4-14.3 | Operating a motorized bike on a restricted highway | 2 |
| 39:4-14.3d | Operating a motorized bicycle with more than one person | 2 |
| 39:4-35 | Failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 2 |
| 39:4-36 | Passing a vehicle yielding to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 2 |
| 39:4-41 | Driving through a safety zone | 2 |
| 39:4-52 | Racing on a highway | 5 |
| 39:4-55 | Improper action or omission on grades and curves | 2 |
| 39:4-57 | Failure to observe the direction of an officer | 2 |
| 39:4-66 | Failure to stop vehicle before crossing sidewalk | 2 |
| 39:4-66.1 | Failure to yield to pedestrians or vehicles while entering/exiting highway | 2 |
| 39:4-66.2 | Driving on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal | 2 |
| 39:4-71 | Operating a motor vehicle on a sidewalk | 2 |
| 39:4-80 | Failure to obey the direction of an officer | 2 |
| 39:4-81 | Failure to observe traffic signals (except red light camera violations) | 2 |
| 39:4-82 | Failure to keep right | 2 |
| 39:4-82.1 | Improper operation of a vehicle on divided highway or divider | 2 |
| 39:4-83 | Failure to keep right at an intersection | 2 |
| 39:4-84 | Failure to pass to the right of a vehicle that is proceeding in the opposite direction | 5 |
| 39:4-85 | Improper passing on the right or off the roadway | 4 |
| 39:4-85.1 | Driving the wrong way on a one-way street | 2 |
| 39:4-86 | Improper passing in a no-passing zone | 4 |
| 39:4-87 | Failure to yield to overtaking vehicle | 2 |
| 39:4:88 | Failure to observe traffic lanes | 2 |
| 39:4-89 | Tailgaiting | 5 |
| 39:4-90 | Failure to yield at intersection | 2 |
| 39:4-90.1 | Failure to use proper entrances to limited access highways | 2 |
| 39:4-91-92 | Failure to yield to emergency vehicles | 2 |
| 39:4-96 | Reckless driving | 5 |
| 39:4-97 | Careless Driving | 2 |
| 39:4-97a | Destruction of agricultural or recreational property | 2 |
| 39:4-97.1 | Slow speed blocking traffic | 2 |
| 39:4-97.2 | Driving in an unsafe manner | 4 |
| 39:4-98 | Driving 1-14 mph over the speed limit | 2 |
| 39:4-98 | Driving 15-29 mph over the speed limit | 4 |
| 39:4-98 | Driving 30 mph or more over the speed limit | 5 |
| 39:4-105 | Failure to stop for a traffic light | 2 |
| 39:4-115 | Improper turn at traffic light | 3 |
| 39:4-119 | Failure to stop at a flashing red light | 2 |
| 39:4-122 | Failure to stop for police whistle | 2 |
| 39:4-123 | Improper right or left turn | 3 |
| 39:4-124 | Improper turn from approved turning course | 3 |
| 39:4-125 | Improper U-turn | 3 |
| 39:4-126 | Failure to give proper signal | 2 |
| 39:4-127 | Improper backing or turning in street | 2 |
| 39:4-127.1 | Improper crossing of railroad grade crossing | 2 |
| 39:4-127.2 | Improper crossing of bridge | 2 |
| 39:4-128 | Improper crossing of railroad grade crossing by certain vehicles | 2 |
| 39:4-128.1 | Improper passing of a school bus | 5 |
| 39:4-128.4 | Improper passing of a frozen dessert truck | 4 |
| 39:4-129 | Leaving the scene of an accident with no injuries | 2 |
| 39:4-129 | Leaving the scene of an accident with injuries | 8 |
| 39:4-144 | Failure to observe stop signs or yield signs | 2 |
| 39:5C-1 | Racing on a highway | 5 |
| 39:5D-4 | Moving violation committed out of state | 2 |
When a driver willfully and wantonly disregards the safety of others on the road, they may be issued a reckless driving ticket. This is a serious offense that encompasses many violations, including speeding, driving under the influence, and other violations that put fellow drivers and pedestrians at risk. It is generally issued for drivers found guilty of a DUI. At the discretion of the presiding judge, it may be issued for someone who exceeds 100 miles per hour. A reckless driving ticket comes with severe fines and the possibility of a license suspension for an indeterminate period of time.
Most tickets can be plea-bargained. Some exceptions may include severe tickets, such as a DUI. Prosecutors are limited in their ability to negotiate and can only downgrade a ticket to a related offense. For example, a speeding ticket cannot be downgraded to a ticket for failure to fix a headlight.
The Law Office of Attorney Conway serves clients facing a variety of legal issues at a municipal level. If you are facing a traffic violation, you should contact one of our experienced attorneys to assist you with your matter. Our team will use all legal means to downgrade your ticket or have charges dismissed altogether. There are many avenues of defense that can be employed to offer you relief. Our firm will investigate the circumstances of your stop and how it was determined you were speeding in the first place. Radar guns must be calibrated regularly and the officer must know how to use them properly. We are also well-versed in negotiating with prosecutors in order to downgrade the consequences and avoid points, if possible. If you need our legal services, don’t hesitate to contact a Bergen County traffic violation defense attorney from The Law Office of Attorney Conway today.
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