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Traffic Court in New Jersey
The municipal courts are New Jersey’s traffic courts. Some municipalities hear traffic and criminal matters on the same day; others hold separate sessions for each. Sitting as traffic court, the municipal court assesses fines and penalties, sentences offenders to jail (up to six months), imposes periods of license suspension or ineligibility, and orders payments of surcharges. In addition, the traffic court judge, can order “driving school,” ignition interlock systems, substance abuse treatment, and jail in appropriate cases.
Motor vehicle points are assessed by the Motor Vehicle Commission in Trenton, following the entry of a conviction or guilty plea to many moving violations. The imposition of points can result in the suspension of one’s driver’s license and the application of a policy surcharge by his/her automobile insurance carrier.
The motor vehicle cases we see most often are:
Even if you have actually committed the offense you are charged with, it is usually a good idea to plead “not guilty” at the first appearance. This puts the burden on the state to produce the witnesses and evidence they will need to prove the case against you. An experienced attorney will help you navigate the charges and may be able to fashion a plea bargain that it more favorable than the original charges. We appear in municipal courts throughout New Jersey.
Contact us 973-275-1313 for a confidential appointment.
Motor vehicle points are assessed by the Motor Vehicle Commission in Trenton, following the entry of a conviction or guilty plea to many moving violations. The imposition of points can result in the suspension of one’s driver’s license and the application of a policy surcharge by his/her automobile insurance carrier.
The motor vehicle cases we see most often are:
| NJS 39:3-10 | Expired license; Unlicensed driver |
| NJS 39:3-40 | Driving while suspended (revoked list) |
| NJS 39:4-49 | Driving with CDS in motor vehicle |
| NJS 39:4-50 | Driving while intoxicated (DWI, DUI) |
| NJS 39:4-89 | Tailgating |
| NJS 39:4-96 | Reckless driving |
| NJS 39:4-97 | Careless driving |
| NJS 39:4-97.2 | Unsafe operation |
| NJS 39:4-98 | Speeding |
| NJS 39:4-128.1 | Passing a school bus |
| NJS 39:4-129 | Leaving the scene of an accident |
| NJS 39:6B-2 | Uninsured vehicle; uninsured driver |
Even if you have actually committed the offense you are charged with, it is usually a good idea to plead “not guilty” at the first appearance. This puts the burden on the state to produce the witnesses and evidence they will need to prove the case against you. An experienced attorney will help you navigate the charges and may be able to fashion a plea bargain that it more favorable than the original charges. We appear in municipal courts throughout New Jersey.
Contact us 973-275-1313 for a confidential appointment.