Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

It is very difficult to challenge a speeding ticket. A police officer determines speeding by one of two methods (1) radar or (2) pace. With regard to "radar", the officer has an instrument, a radar gun, that is focused on the other car and determines the speed. They use a similar instrument in professional baseball to determine pitch speed. It is tested regularly with tuning forks to determine accuracy and is very difficult to challenge. With regard to "pace", the police officer is basically looking at the speed of his own vehicle and seeing whether the other car is keeping pace or gaining on him. The speedometer is also tested regularly to determine whether it is accurate or not. Again, because of the regular testing, it is difficult to challenge.

Specifically answering your question, the points are based on the exact speed. You can determine your possible points by looking at the chart posted on the NJMVC web site. And yes, by using the pace system, the police officer can determine your speed while driving next to you.

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