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Tru2Chevy · 08-11-2006, 03:21 PM

I would say just go talk to the prosecutor on the day of your court date. Up to you whether you want the extra insurance of bringing a lawyer.

I recently got my first speeding ticket (I'm 24). The ticket was for 59 in a 50, but I was actually clocked at 68. The prosecutor dropped it to unsafe (which they can only two twice in NJ in a 5 year period). The judge actually commended me on my otherwise clean record (knocks on wood).

As the others said, dress nice (khakis and a button down are fine), be polite, always refer to the judge as "Your Honor" and everyone else as Sir or Ma'm.

Pretty sure that you'll get off the hook - this time. Municipal courts could care less if you get points on your license. But they love charging you a fee to remove those points...

- Justin

08-11-2006, 03:21 PM	#17
Tru2Chevy Co-Founder / Site Admin Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ewing, NJ Posts: 22,476 iTrader: (8) Social Networks:	I would say just go talk to the prosecutor on the day of your court date. Up to you whether you want the extra insurance of bringing a lawyer. I recently got my first speeding ticket (I'm 24). The ticket was for 59 in a 50, but I was actually clocked at 68. The prosecutor dropped it to unsafe (which they can only two twice in NJ in a 5 year period). The judge actually commended me on my otherwise clean record (knocks on wood). As the others said, dress nice (khakis and a button down are fine), be polite, always refer to the judge as "Your Honor" and everyone else as Sir or Ma'm. Pretty sure that you'll get off the hook - this time. Municipal courts could care less if you get points on your license. But they love charging you a fee to remove those points... - Justin __________________ 1999 Camry - Beigemobile DD 2002 Suburban - Wife's DD 2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?