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How to Reduce License Points in NJ

Author: admin  //  Category: Car Insurance, DMV / NJ MVC, Fines, NJ Traffic Laws, Surcharges, Traffic Attorneys

If you receive a moving violation in New Jersey, points will be added to your NJ driving license and driving record. Other violations such as parking tickets, do not have points associated with them.

Once you receive 6 points or more within 3 years, the NJ MVC will impose a surcharge of $150 plus point costs.

Before you reach 6 points, you can reduce the number of points on your drivers license by 2 points when you complete the NJ defensive driving course which is available online.

Get a 2 Point Reduction

The 2 point reduction defensive driving course can also help reduce your NJ car insurance rate. The NJ mandatory law states upon completion of the 6 hour NJ defensive driving course, drivers are eligible to receive up to 10% reduction on their car insurance for 3 years. Contact your NJ auto insurance agent to confirm what percentage discount you’re eligible to receive.

Point Deduction

There are other ways that your points come off your New Jersey drivers license.

  • One Year with No Violations = 3 points are removed
  • Defensive Driving Course Online = 2 points are removed

For full information and a link to register for an online defensive driving course, click this link: http://www.njpoints.com/points/

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Effects of Driving Record Points on Insurance

Author: admin  //  Category: Car Insurance, DMV / NJ MVC, Fines, Getting Pulled Over, Speeding Tickets, Surcharges, Violations

Because your past driving behavior is indicative of your future behavior on the road, your driving history is a major factor in how your risk is viewed and, in turn, how your premium gets calculated. Let’s look into how your driving record affects your auto insurance rates.

DMV Points and Your Driving Record

Many states use a points system for tickets and moving violations. The points go on your driving record and stay for specified periods of time (determined by your state and by the violation). The more points you accumulate, the more likely you are to lose your driver’s license, and the higher the risk you pose to your car insurance company.

When you are considered a “high-risk driver” by your insurance provider, you are subject to higher car insurance rates because you are more likely to file a claim than someone with a better driving record.

Violations still go on your record even if you live in a state that does not use the points system. Moving violations such as speeding, reckless driving, and DUI on your record will still result in premium increases.

 

Learn more about how points and other infractions affect your car insurance rates by clicking this link: http://www.dmv.org

 

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New Jersey Speeding-Points

Author: admin  //  Category: Car Insurance, Fines, NJ Traffic Laws, Speeding Tickets, Traffic Tickets, Violations

Points for NJ Speeding Tickets

Here are a few examples of the points you will receive for speeding in New Jersey:

  • 1 to 14 MPH over speed limit = 2 points
  • 15 to 29 MPH over speed limit = 4 points
  • 30 MPH or more over speed limit = 5 points

Speeding is the leading cause of car accidents so law enforcement takes it very seriously. In New Jersey you can receive a speeding ticket from a variety of law enforcement agencies including the New Jersey State Police, a county sheriff or city police departments.

 

Click Here for full information: www.njpoints.com The site also includes a link to a defensive driving course which is one way that you can remove points on your license.

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Laws on Passing A School Bus

Author: admin  //  Category: Fines, School Bus Laws, Violations

As America’s children head back to school this September, the roadways will once again be full of school buses picking up and dropping off children.  During the school year it is very important that every driver knows the laws their state sets for how to safely and legally interact with a school bus.  Below is some information on New Jersey’s laws and a link on the bottom will take you to the full page:

OVERVIEW

A driver on a highway approaching or overtaking a bus used solely for the transportation of children to and from school, any school activity, or summer day camp must stop not less than 25 feet from the bus when the bus has stopped to receive or discharge any passengers. The driver may not proceed until all children have entered the bus or have alighted and reached the side of the highway, or until the flashing red lights have stopped.

Do not pass or closely approach a school bus with flashing red lights.

State law requires that motorists stop at least 25 feet away if traveling on a two-lane road, or on a multi-lane highway where lanes are only separated by lines, or on a privately maintained road.

Slow down to 10 mph if traveling on a dual highway, if on the opposite side of a safety island or a raised median.

Click here to find out about the full law and penalties:

www.newjerseytrafficlawcenter.com

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Racing on a Highway Violations

Author: admin  //  Category: Fines, NJ Traffic Laws, Other, Speeding Tickets, Traffic Tickets, Violations

Many people watch fun car-racing movies and enjoy the thrill they feel from them. Some of these people think it might be possible to take their own cars out and race them in order to recreate that thrill in real life.  Unfortunately, unlike in the movie world, these actions can have very real and deadly consequences.  Below is an outline of the penalties that one could incur if they chose to race their own car on a highway in the state of NJ:

There are two statutes in the Motor Vehicle Code that makes it illegal to race on a highway.N.J.S.A. 39:4-52 makes it a motor vehicle offense to operate a vehicle on a highway for a wager or in a race or for the purpose of making a speed record. This violation is a disorderly persons offense. It is also a disorderly persons offense to arrange, manage, encourage, assist in, hold, or attempt to hold any such race or speed race even.

FINES AND COSTS

A driver who is convicted of N.J.S.A. 39:4-52 must pay a fine of not less than $27, nor more than $102 for a first offense.

For a second or subsequent offense of N.J.S.A. 39:4-52, the driver must pay a fine of not less than $102, nor more than $202.

SUSPENSION FOR RACING

In most racing cases the Municipal Court Judge will suspend a driver’s license for 30 days. A Municipal Court judge has the option of suspending the driver’s sentence for up to 2 years. The suspension period is left up to the discretion of the court. The key issue for the court to decide is whether the suspension was willful. Upon conviction of racing on the highway the driver will be assessed five points.

Source: http://www.newjerseytrafficlawcenter.com/

The bottom line is: Racing on public streets/highways is dangerous as well as very illegal.  Leave it to the professionals and the Hollywood movie teams!

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Laws About Improper Passing in NJ

Author: admin  //  Category: Fines, NJ Traffic Laws, Other, Violations

A driver may be guilty of improper passing in one of several ways. First, if the driver passes a vehicle proceeding in the opposite direction on the left rather than the right, the driver commits the violation. If the driver passes a vehicle proceeding in the same direction on the right, the driver is also guilty of improper passing, unless the other vehicle is about to make a left turn or there are at least two lanes of traffic proceeding in that direction. A driver may not drive to the left of the center of the highway to pass a vehicle move in the same direction unless the left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic far enough ahead to permit safe passing. Finally, a driver must not cross a “No Passing” solid line on the highway unless directed to do so by a traffic or police officer.

 

DO NOT PASS:

  • On a hill or a curve, or at any time sight lines are impeded.
  • At a street crossing or intersection.
  • At a railroad crossing.
  • On narrow bridges, or in an underpass and tunnels.
  • When a sign prohibits passing or center lines restrict passing.
  • When behind a vehicle that has stopped to let a pedestrian cross.

 

Read the full article about regulations and fines by Clicking Here

 

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Move Over Laws by State

Author: admin  //  Category: Fines, Getting Pulled Over

Forty three states have passed “Move Over” laws, which require motorists to “Move Over” and change lanes to give safe clearance to law enforcement officers on roadsides.

More than 150 U.S. law enforcement officers have been killed since 1999 after being struck by vehicles along America’s highways, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. To lower that deadly toll, a new coalition of traffic safety and law enforcement groups is launching a nationwide public awareness campaign to protect emergency personnel along our nation’s roadsides.

Pic”Move Over, America” is a partnership originally founded in 2007 by the National Safety Commission, the National Sheriffs’ Association and the National Association of Police Organizations. Most recently, the partnership has also received the full support of the American Association of State Troopers. The campaign is the first nationally coordinated effort to educate Americans about “Move Over” laws and how they help protect the law enforcement officers who risk their lives protecting the public.

According to a national poll by Mason Dixon Polling & Research, sponsored by the National Safety Commission:
71 percent of Americans have not heard of “Move Over” laws;
86 percent support enacting “Move Over” laws in all 50 states; and
90 percent believe traffic stops and roadside emergencies are dangerous for law enforcement and first responders.
The poll was conducted among 625 registered voters from June 23-25. The margin of error is plus or minus 4 percent.

Visit Move Over America to learn about the laws in your state.

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Surcharges

Author: admin  //  Category: Car Insurance, DMV / NJ MVC, DUI / DWI, Fines, NJ Traffic Laws, Non Moving Violation, Speeding Tickets, Surcharges, Traffic Tickets, Violations



Surcharges are fines assessed by MVC on an annual basis for drivers who have earned excessive points or committed a specific violation such as DUI. Surcharges are in addition to any court fines/penalties. If you have received a notice in the mail or discovered there is a lien on your property because of a surcharge, please call (609) 292-7500 for more information.

Why do you get surcharges?
Your record is reviewed every time points are added to it. If you accumulate six or more points within three years from your last posted violation, you will receive a $150 surcharge plus $25 for each additional point.

Additional surcharges may also apply:
$100 for driving without a license
$250 for driving with a suspended license
$100 for failure to insure a moped
$250 for operating an uninsured vehicle
$1,000 for DUI, 3 years
$1,000 for Refusal to take breathalyzer test, 3 years

If you do not pay your surcharges, MVC will suspend your driving privileges indefinitely and take action in the State Superior Court. This may include securing a lien against your property, garnishing your wages or other similar actions. Payment plans are available to MVC customers.

If you have surcharges that result from unpaid tickets or other unresolved legal issues, you will need to contact the court that is responsible for your case. For help determining which court you need to contact, call MVC Violations at (609) 292-7500.

Source: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Violations/Surcharges.htm

Avoid Surcharges – Don’t drink underage, don’t drink and drive, don’t get caught in bad situations, resolve tickets in a timely manner, and insure your vehicle.

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Move Over Law

Author: admin  //  Category: Fines, NJ Traffic Laws, Other, Traffic Tickets, Violations

The new law requires motor vehicle operators to reduce their speed and change lanes when approaching authorized vehicles displaying emergency lights. Such vehicles include police, fire and medical services vehicles, and also highway maintenance, tow trucks and official motorist aid vehicles displaying amber emergency lights. Where possible, drivers are required to move over to create an empty lane next to the emergency vehicle. When safely changing lanes is not possible, drivers must slow down below the posted speed limit prior to passing emergency vehicles. Drivers should also be prepared to stop, if necessary.

Fines for violating this law run from $100 to $500 and will be determined by the municipal court in which the violator is charged.

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Tips to Fight a DUI/DWI Charge in New Jersey

Author: admin  //  Category: DUI / DWI, Fighting a Traffic Ticket, Fines, Getting Pulled Over, How to Hire an Attorney, NJ Traffic Laws, Traffic Attorneys, Traffic Court, Violations

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Driving under the Influence and Driving while Intoxicated are serious violations in the State of New Jersey, and even though should you never drive under the influence or while intoxicated because it puts your life and the lives of other people at risk; there may be a day when your judgment is impaired and you find yourself driving under the influence and consequently, being pulled over by the Police.


It is important to note that intoxication in the State of New Jersey isn’t just alcohol intoxication, it can also be other substances that are illegal or prescribed. It is important to be prepared if you are charged with a DUI and/or DWI, because you can fight these charges in NJ. When charged with a DUI or DWI in NJ, you need a good lawyer who is knowledgeable in the criminal justice system.


If you are stopped by a Police Officer who suspects that you are under the influence in New Jersey, you will be required to carry out some road side tests. You may also be asked incriminating questions with no Miranda advisement of rights, and with no right to talk to an attorney. If the Police Officer thinks that you are under the influence, you will be arrested for a DUI and/or DWI in NJ.


Once you are arrested, you will be videoed at the police station, while you are questioned further. After you have been arrested, you will also be asked to undergo breath and blood tests, usually at the police station. A knowledgeable DUI/DWI defense attorney in New Jersey knows that sometimes the breathalyzers used are incorrect or unreliable, and that some of the Police Officers who use these devices are not familiar with the correct procedures. If the breathalyzer shows that you are over .08%, if there is a blood sample rejected, or you refuse to be tested, then you will be reported and the Police will remove your license and provide you with a Notice of Suspension.


When you choose an attorney to deal with your case, you need to choose someone who is properly educated, skilled and committed to fight your DUI and/or DWI charge in NJ. Going to court can be stressful, and you need to know that the lawyer defending you is experienced at defending DUI and DWI charges. Your lawyer needs to know when to stand up on your behalf, and when to negotiate.

Additionally, learn your case and take the time to fully understand your actual charges. When you go to court with the proper knowledge of the court procedures and the law, it will make you more prepared and the court will take you more seriously. It will also prepare you for the possible consequences, and how the outcome may affect you. If you invest the time and effort to study your legal needs, then it will help with any future proceedings. Conducting a Google search will provide resources that can give you pertinent knowledge pertaining to your case.

Additionally, make sure you dress appropriately for court by wearing business attire, i.e. a suit. Business attire portrays professionalism and reflects to the court that you are taking the charges seriously. Do not appear in court wearing jeans and a t-shirt, as this shows that you are not taking your DUI/DWI case seriously and that you are unprofessional.


Don’t be foolish and believe that you cannot defend against DUI and/or DWI charges that you may receive. Fighting a DUI/DWI in NJ will usually enable you to receive a reduction of charges and/or fines. The Judge will see that you have invested time and effort in your case and will probably look at your case with a little leniency, as compared to someone that doesn’t defend their case properly or take their case seriously.

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