Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

was backing out of a parking space at shop rite. a suv was parked with motor running and a driver inside parked facing the fron of the store. i stopped and motioned for him to back up so i could pull out. he refused and started waving his hand to direct me out of the parking space. as i was backing up he yelled yoo and i stopped but i did tap his car . i looked in my mirror there was no damage so i left. an hr later i get a phone call from the police dept. i called back and the officer was very nasty and threatened me a ticket for leaving the scene of an accident. i do not believe that it was an accident. the young kid was parked illegally would not move and was directing me out. i told the officer over the phone my side of the story and i have to go down to the station with my info and he wants to see my car. i have no damage and i know he doesnt either . what can i do


Asked on 4/13/14, 4:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Mincis Jonathan J. Mincis, Esq. Law Offices

You need to speak with the officer in person and explain your side of the story. Maybe he will choose to not issue you a summons. If he does you may wish to consult with a municipal traffic attorney because among the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage only you could face a 6 month loss of your driving privileges. At the moment until you are issued a/summons you do not need to consult an attorney. You should have stayed at the scene because the other person is most likely the one who contacted the police. If he does issue you a summons then I would speak to an attorney as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact me at my office (201) 342 5030 or on my cell (973) 723:8995 I would be happy to speak with about the situation in more detail. I have been handling these kinds of cases for over twenty years and am certain that I could be of assistance.

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Answered on 4/13/14, 8:16 pm


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