Have you recently received a New Jersey speeding ticket? Do you know that the majority of people who receive speeding tickets in New Jersey just plead guilty and pay the fine?
Don’t be one of these people. A conviction for a speeding ticket can cost you a great deal in terms of fines, increased insurance rates, and points against your license.
Our lawyers are experts at getting traffic tickets dismissed or reduced. We provide personalized service and can answer any questions you may have regarding your traffic ticket or our process. Call us today to discuss your ticket with an experienced New Jersey traffic ticket attorney.
What Are the Penalties for Speeding in New Jersey?
The penalties for a speeding conviction in New Jersey are as follows:
- A fine of $85 – $260, depending on how far above the speed limit you were traveling when caught:
- 1-9 mph – $85
- 10-14 mph – $95
- 15-19 mph – $105
- 20-24 mph – $200
- 25-29 mph – $220
- 30-34 mph – $240
- 35-39+ mph – $260
What’s more, you pay double the fine when you were traveling more than 10mph when the speed limit was 65+ mph.
- 2 – 5 points against your driver’s license, depending on how far above the speed limit you were traveling when caught:
- 1-14 mph – 2 points
- 15-29 mph – 4 points
- 30+ mph – 5 points
Furthermore, if you accumulate 6 points or more in 3 year period, you will be required to pay a surcharge of $150 (and an additional $25 for each point over 6) each year, for three years. Moreover, your insurance carrier may be inclined to raise your insurance rates by as much as 15% per speeding ticket.
Why You Should Never Pay A Speeding Ticket Without Speaking To An Attorney First
If you get a speeding ticket in the state of New Jersey, you should never pay without first speaking to an experienced New Jersey traffic ticket attorney. This because the act of paying the ticket constitutes a plea guilty and will result in a conviction and the imposition of points on your driver’s license by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).
Also, remember that driving is a privilege, not a right, and if you amass too many points against your driving record, you could lose your privilege to drive. It is therefore important that you fight to protect your driving record.
Even if you get a ticket in New Jersey, but live in another state, it may still be reflected on your driving record in your home state. This is because New Jersey has agreements with many other states to share information regarding traffic violations for which their drivers have been convicted.
Many times, whether you are an in-state or out-of-state driver, an attorney can help you avoid having to go to court personally and will often go to court for you. However, it is very important that you consult with an attorney in a timely fashion. If you don’t, there can be some very negative consequences.
Why Hire Us to Fight Your New Jersey Speeding Ticket?
Trying to defend a speeding ticket without the help of an experienced attorney usually results in a less than desirable outcome. On the other hand, our New Jersey traffic ticket attorneys have an exceptional record of success defending speeding tickets and an ever-growing number of satisfied clients.
Our job is to do everything we can to protect your rights and to get your speeding ticket dismissed or reduced, thereby saving fines, insurance rate increases, and points on your license. So, don’t delay. Contact us to consult with an experienced New Jersey traffic ticket attorney who can explain exactly how we can help you.