Legal Question in DUI Law in New Jersey

NJ open container law

My niece was given a citation for having an open container of alcohol in a car, she was the passenger. We paid the $200 fine plus court costs. Now, trying to get insurance, Geico says that she has 3 points on her drivers license for drunk driving? She was not driving? Is this really the case?


Asked on 8/13/08, 6:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: NJ open container law

The municipal court must have sent erroneous information to motor vehicles. You will have to have the municipal court correctd this mistake and then bring this correction to the attention of your insurance company.

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Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 8/13/08, 6:43 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: NJ open container law

Just wanted to add that some tickets may not give you MV points, but you can still get insurance points. Just call Geico and ask what happened.

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Answered on 8/13/08, 9:28 pm


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