Speeding in New Jersey can lead to high fines and even points on your license and insurance. And too many points can lead to the suspension of your license. You need to be careful when driving your car anywhere in New Jersey, and be aware of what may lead to needing a speeding ticket attorney – including speed traps.

Speed Limits

The speed limits in New Jersey are surprisingly low. You should go 25 miles per hour in locations where children are present, 35 miles per hour in suburban areas, and 50 miles per hour pretty much everywhere else unless noted otherwise. Make sure you are aware of speed limit signs and note areas where the speed limit drops abruptly. Many tickets happen when a person is going the appropriate speed limit at first, but then doesn’t slow down when passing an abrupt speed drop zone. This is often where speed traps are located, and police officers will pull you over.

Fines and Points

A speeding ticket can cost you $220-$260, depending on how far over the speed limit you are going. You can also accrue 4-5 points on your license. If you have 12 or more points, your license will be automatically suspended. Since New Jersey is notorious for speed traps and many areas where the speed limit abruptly drops, you may find yourself facing a license suspension faster than you realize and that is why it is important to hire an attorney to represent your interests in court.

Call a Speeding Ticket Attorney

New Jersey has more speed traps than almost any other state. The speed trap police officers wait for speeders who either don’t notice the abrupt change in speed limit or don’t slow down before they pass the police car. New Jersey residents have the opportunity in this case to call a speeding ticket attorney to argue that a speed trap is the only reason for this ticket, and possibly nullify the ticket because of it. Of course, this should not be the only reason to get a ticket removed, but an attorney will be able to help you figure out your defense.

If you’ve been caught in a speed trap and need help, call Leon Matchin, a New Jersey speeding ticket attorney, at 732-887-2479, or email him at [email protected].