Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

I was driving behind someone when they stopped in front of a cop car (who was already issuing someone else a ticket). The passenger got out of the car to file a complaint/summons with the cop to say that I had been driving too close. What I failed to tell the cop was that the driver (who didn't bother getting out of the car) kept braking and going under the speed limit. And I was distanced enough from the other car in a 40 mph zone. Should I even bother hiring an attorney? Or just show up in court? What happens if the complainant doesn't show up to court?


Asked on 8/10/10, 3:14 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jonathan Mincis Jonathan J. Mincis, Esq. Law Offices

You may wish to hire a lawyer because a ticket for following another vehicle too closely (tailgaiting) is five motor vehicle points. I'm not completely clear on who issued the ticket the driver a head of you or the officer who was issuing tickets. If the Driver and the passenger fail to show up to Court (if the officer did not really see what happened), yes you can try to move to have the case dismissed, but you will probably need to appear in Court several times before that even becomes possible. Again, who issued the summons, the Officer or the other driver (or passenger) because that will determine if the prosecutor even gets involved. please feel free to contact me to discuss it further, I never charge a fee to speak with someone. (201)-894-9498

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Answered on 8/16/10, 4:00 am
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

This is a serious traffic ticket, and you should get a lawyer and fight it. Give me a call, make an appointment to come see me, and I will go over this with you, and give you some advice.

Robert Davies, Esq. 201-820-3460

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Answered on 8/16/10, 7:38 am


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