Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

I recieved a ticket in New Jersey for careless driving; the officer said I was going 20-24 miles over the speed limit; he said he was doing me a favor by giving me a careless driving ticket versus a speeding ticket; supposodly its only two points versus six points; I am from New York, so I suppose this is why they stopped me; a friend told me I could go to court and plead guilty under 497.2 (which I can not find any information on this) and I can ask the prosecutor to get no points taken off; I have never been to court and this is my first traffic ticket; I have recieved tickets for meters and stuff of that nature but not for traffic; can i got to court and do this without an attorney?; I dont have funds for an attorney


Asked on 4/04/13, 8:03 am

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

initially, twenty to twenty four miles over the limit is 4 points in New Jersey. In this sense the officer cut you a break by giving you a careless which is only 2. Since you are a New York driver, i have been told by other New York drivers that 2 points will not transfer to your New York License. points do transfer, but you might want to check with New York M V to know how many and when. It may not even pay for you to take a 97.2 which will cost you roughly $400.00 with fines, court costs and surcharges. The choice to use an attorney is a personal decision. You are not facing a serious offense. An attorney will help you avoid the points but you may be able to do it on your own. If you cannot afford a lawyer, go to Court speak to the prosecutor and see what he or she would be willing to offer. The key is it is not a ticket that will hurt you, good luck

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Answered on 4/04/13, 8:22 am


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