Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

I made a post earlier and wanted to clarify. I was driving near Rowan University at Roundabout on 322 heading toward Rt 55. An officer waived me into a parking lot and cited me for failure to yield to a pedistrian. There was a plain clothes police officer that was standing at the corner of the pedestrian crossing. I was instructed that all vehicles must stop and yield to any pedestrian standing near a crosswalk even if they have no intent in crossing. Not until a pedestrian provides a signal that they have no intent in crossing may a vehicle proceed. This is the first time I've ever heard of anything like this and have always been instructed to yield to pedestrians that are IN the crosswalk. Am I mistaken in this? I don't feel that this ticket is justified nor worth paying hundreds of dollars for and incurring points.


Asked on 9/21/10, 11:32 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
SAUL SEGAN SAUL H SEGAN ATTY AT LAW

Fight it! It is ridiculous--since when can Rowan change the driving laws? If you want a lawyer, I will charge you a rock bottom fee! (They are making ME mad!)

Call me

215-732-4000

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Answered on 9/26/10, 1:28 pm
Jonathan Mincis Jonathan J. Mincis, Esq. Law Offices

The pedestrian needs to be within the crosswalk. question is, what will the officer say? You can get a lawyer or go to court on your own and speak to the prosecutor. Tell him what happened. If he feels that he cannot dismiss it, you will have to try it if you do not want to plea to a no point charge. If you have any further questions, feel free to call, I will be happy to speak to you to hopefully allow you to decide what you want to do. (201)-894-9498

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Answered on 9/26/10, 8:46 pm
Michael Berman Law Offices of Michael A. Berman

As I stated before, I drive thru the campus almost every day, and I am sure that I'd never be able to get down the road if that were the case. If you decide you want some help, write me back @ [email protected] or call the office.

MIke

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Answered on 9/27/10, 10:06 am


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