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pmdez · 07-31-2006, 03:06 PM

So I got pulled over on the GSP for speeding, got clocked doing 82 in a 55. Anyone know what I should do or could do so I don't get any points?

And is it true that your insurance only goes up at 3 points and over?

Gracias!
Patti

SAXON117 · 07-31-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pmdez

So I got pulled over on the GSP for speeding, got clocked doing 82 in a 55. Anyone know what I should do or could do so I don't get any points?

And is it true that your insurance only goes up at 3 points and over?

Gracias!
Patti

insurance I do beleave will go up for only 1 point. sometimes they will just fine you but it would be 350 bucks

jcblitz · 07-31-2006, 03:19 PM

I think it depends on your carrier, but pretty much they all go up for any points violations. If it's your first offense I think you can opt to pay a larger fine without getting any points, but the last I heard it was only available for first time offenders.

pmdez · 07-31-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jcblitz

I think it depends on your carrier, but pretty much they all go up for any points violations. If it's your first offense I think you can opt to pay a larger fine without getting any points, but the last I heard it was only available for first time offenders.

first time offender...that would be me

i'll pay whatever, i just don't want points!

***Cakes206*** · 07-31-2006, 03:23 PM

Oofa...what town? Hows your DL? Any points? Best bet is to go to court and talk to the prosecutor.

Xracer264 · 07-31-2006, 03:33 PM

If its your first offense you can plead careless driving. No points only a sizable donation to whatever twps your got pulled over in. Range of the fine is from $350-$400 dollars. Usually this is done through the prosecutor like Cakes said earlier. Hope it works out.

njracer · 07-31-2006, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Xracer264

If its your first offense you can plead careless driving. No points only a sizable donation to whatever twps your got pulled over in. Range of the fine is from $350-$400 dollars. Usually this is done through the prosecutor like Cakes said earlier. Hope it works out.

Careless is 2pts in NJ.

However, there is a zero point moving violation, it's just that the fine doubles and you also have to pay the state a $250 fine.

Just talk to the prosecuter and see if they can drop it to a 2pt ticket.

njracer

Ant · 07-31-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by njracer

Careless is 2pts in NJ.

However, there is a zero point moving violation, it's just that the fine doubles and you also have to pay the state a $250 fine.

Just talk to the prosecuter and see if they can drop it to a 2pt ticket.

njracer

Yup,

I've gotten a careless driving ticket and it's 2 points.

akomplis · 08-02-2006, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cakes

Oofa...what town? Hows your DL? Any points? Best bet is to go to court and talk to the prosecutor.

Make sure you bring your check book though...cause if pleaded down your fees will be easily $400+

Hope it works out and you get no points. Good luck.

ImmaSquashYou · 08-02-2006, 01:45 PM

you could take the defensive driving course to lower your points. But its once every 5 years. Not one. And its a gamble. This is how it works out

If you take the defensive driving course, it is really a gamble, and this is why.

your license will drop 2 points. But within one year of taking that class, you CANNOT get a ticket. If you get a ticket within one year period after taking the class, you will get MORE points, possibly even losing your license. A laywer will NOT gaurantee you to walk away with no points, and the ones that do are bsing you. However, its around $500 for a TRAFFIC lawyer, sometimes more and sometimes less. If your court is in woodbridge, get a woodbridge laywer, since lawyers that go out of town will charge more because they have to travel farther, and you'll feel like a schmuck if he just lowered it 2 points which you could of done yourself.

Best bet:
Plead not guilty, try to get it to the 0pt ticket like ffjettable said. If not, go for the 39:4-97.2 which is also a 0pt ticket. Otherwise, just take the 2 points n the insurance hit and DON"T take the defensive driving course. For some ODD reason if the prosecutor won't lower the points at ALL, ask to be rescheduled so you can get a lawyer. You do'nt really have to get a lawyer, but thats a good reason for them to reschedule you. Let me remind you that the town just wants money, and their best bet is to give you the 39:4-97.2 which would run you about $433

***Cakes206*** · 08-02-2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ImmaSquashYou

If you take the defensive driving course, it is really a gamble, and this is why.

your license will drop 2 points. But within one year of taking that class, you CANNOT get a ticket. If you get a ticket within one year period after taking the class, you will get MORE points, possibly even losing your license.

Yup, you're on probation for 1 year from the completion of the course. During the 1 year probation the year is broken out into 1/4's. The punishment varies depending on which 1/4 you get another ticket in...getting a ticket in the first 1/4 will be alot worse than getting one in fourth 1/4. This is what we were told when I had to go to driving school for to many points, lol.

**John712** · 08-02-2006, 03:38 PM

you mean you couldnt open the top of your shirt some to make his day and have him smile then tell you to have a very nice day..?

let us know how everything goes.

pmdez · 08-02-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by John217

you mean you couldnt open the top of your shirt some to make his day and have him smile then tell you to have a very nice day..?

let us know how everything goes.

i could have flashed him my butt and he wouldn't have cared...trooper was a jerk!!!

Xracer264 · 08-02-2006, 03:54 PM

You can take an Experienced rider course. This counts as a defensive driving course and it's one day. Rider-Ed is holding a few more for this year but, they claim they are full. Maybe you can get in as a stand-by.

pmdez · 08-02-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ImmaSquashYou

you could take the defensive driving course to lower your points. But its once every 5 years. Not one. And its a gamble. This is how it works out

If you take the defensive driving course, it is really a gamble, and this is why.

your license will drop 2 points. But within one year of taking that class, you CANNOT get a ticket. If you get a ticket within one year period after taking the class, you will get MORE points, possibly even losing your license. A laywer will NOT gaurantee you to walk away with no points, and the ones that do are bsing you. However, its around $500 for a TRAFFIC lawyer, sometimes more and sometimes less. If your court is in woodbridge, get a woodbridge laywer, since lawyers that go out of town will charge more because they have to travel farther, and you'll feel like a schmuck if he just lowered it 2 points which you could of done yourself.

Best bet:
Plead not guilty, try to get it to the 0pt ticket like ffjettable said. If not, go for the 39:4-97.2 which is also a 0pt ticket. Otherwise, just take the 2 points n the insurance hit and DON"T take the defensive driving course. For some ODD reason if the prosecutor won't lower the points at ALL, ask to be rescheduled so you can get a lawyer. You do'nt really have to get a lawyer, but thats a good reason for them to reschedule you. Let me remind you that the town just wants money, and their best bet is to give you the 39:4-97.2 which would run you about $433

thanks guys...some really good info. here! considering i've NEVER gotten a ticket (besides parking ones)...i may just opt to take the course if i still wind up with 2 pts.,...although i probably just jinxed myself and will get pulled over right after, jeez!!