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There are several diverse types of traffic violations. Some may require seeking help from a traffic ticket attorney. As a result, you may be able to resolve minor violations without the help of an attorney. The penalties for traffic violations vary depending on the infraction. It’s important to know when to hire a traffic ticket attorney.
Motor Vehicle Points
Motor vehicle points are the most significant issue people face with traffic tickets. But what are these points? The motor vehicle points operate as a system of points based on traffic violations. If you get too many of these points, it could negatively impact your driving. For example, if you have too many points, you could see an increase in your auto insurance. In addition, the State charges surcharges for six or more points. Even worse, you could have your license suspended. It’s important to determine how many points to associate with the ticket issued to you.
A speeding ticket between one and fourteen mph over the speed limit may result in two points. Fifteen to twenty-nine mph over could result in four points. More than thirty mph over is five points and may result in the suspension of your license.
New Jersey has a zero-point ticket called Unsafe Driving. However, it is more expensive due to court fines. It is $250 for the downgrade, plus the fine and court fees. An individual is only allowed to downgrade twice. After the second downgrade, they must wait five years before downgrading again because receiving a third downgrade in five years will result in four points. Reach out to a traffic ticket attorney immediately if you have a four-point ticket.
Additionally, you can plead guilty and take a defensive driving class online to have two points removed.
Three Types of Traffic Tickets
There are three types of traffic tickets: moving violations, credential violations, and equipment violations.
Credential and Equipment Traffic Infractions
These infractions are minor violations. You can usually resolve these violations by paying a fine of $80 to $400 and they do not carry points or loss of license.
Moving Violations
Motor vehicle violations are slightly more serious tickets. Some moving violations expose drivers to jail or a fine of $1,000 to $2,000. These violations may put some individuals driving privileges at risk for months or years. Additionally, they may have difficulty obtaining car insurance.
Felony or Misdemeanor Traffic Violations
Anyone facing a felony traffic violation should contact a traffic ticket attorney right away. These are the most serious traffic violations. Instead of a jail sentence, an individual may face expensive fines, significant loss of license period and a criminal record. Vehicular homicide or endangering the welfare of a child by driving under the influence with the child in the car are examples of such violations.
It may not always be necessary to hire a traffic ticket attorney, but it’s important to know when it is. You may be able to handle minor violations on your own, without the help of an attorney. However, you should let an experienced traffic ticket attorney handle the more serious infractions. For information on traffic ticket violations and whether or not to hire an attorney, then contact us at 732-887-2479, or email us at [email protected].
