Fighting traffic tickets can seem like a headache you’d rather avoid by just paying a fine and moving on. It can be cumbersome and may take time and money. However, in certain cases, doing so can have significant short- and long-term benefits. How a traffic violation...
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Rates of speeding and risky driving remain high nationwide
Although The Covid-19 pandemic isn’t technically over, life has largely returned to normal for many Americans. But certain things associated with the pandemic haven’t gone away. It is still common to see people wearing masks. It is still protocol to sanitize surfaces...
Public support grows for reducing low-level traffic stops
Each day in the United States, police officers initiate an estimated 50,000 traffic stops, which amounts to 20 million stops per year. If you’ve interacted with a police officer in the past few years, it was most likely during a traffic stop. Some stops, for offenses...
Is law enforcement too aggressive with traffic tickets?
When police face claims about excessive behavior, the first scenario that comes to mind is an incident involving unreasonable force. In New Jersey, some worry that law enforcement might act unreasonably and excessively in other areas of their formal duties....
Why speeding tickets are a serious issue
A few decades ago, receiving a speeding ticket was not a major issue for New Jersey drivers. While demerit points were issued for certain speeding infractions, those who were cited rarely lost their driving privileges, and there was little financial repercussion other...