Out of State Speeding Ticket, NJ driver! (insurance, lawyer)
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Well, 75 would still be a ticket. I had one experience where the police officer said on the ticket I was going much faster than I was (and he did it on purpose, long story). I got a lawyer on general principles, and it ended up getting reduced to what I was actually going...but I spent $300 on the lawyer, and that was 25 years ago. If you're not getting points, that's great as that is way more expensive in the long run than the actual ticket. If you plead not guilty you'll have to go to court in Connecticut.
i'm a pro at getting speeding tickets out of state , but not in CT. I believe I got points when I got snagged in NC, but no points in WA. Both times I mailed payment in.
i hope you don't get points, it's punishment enough just having to need to drive in CT - worst traffic in the NE!
I was told by a trooper in Maryland that the points would not transfer if I mailed it in, but that's exactly what happened. I've said this before, and I am not necessarily recommending it, but when I was pulled over in NY state subsequent to my incident in Maryland, I just ignored it and refused to pay. I received about 3 threatening letters from the NY State police department and/or Syracuse municipal court, and never responded. Those points never transferred onto my license.
Kate,
Nevada used to have no speed limit at all prior to 1974! After having traveled in various areas northwest of Las Vegas, I can see why there was no speed limit. (Hope this isn't off topic and results in a locked thread)
Driving up to Boston this morning, I got pulled over in Connecticut doing 85 in a 65
$300 ticket, payable by mail.
The cop said that I will not get points on my NJ license, if I mail the payment in.
Does anybody have experience with this?
I'm so pissed. I thought I was going about 75-ish.
You may not get points on your NJ license, but you will get insurance points and your rates will probably go up substantially. MV points and insurance points are unrelated.
This is why it is so important to pay attention when you are speeding. There are many different techniques to speeding, the most important of which rely primarily on laser-like fighter pilot focus on your surroundings and knowledge of the techniques and technologies deployed by the police.
If you are not going to do the substantial amount of work it takes to speed without getting a ticket, you are better off just setting the cruise control to 70 and avoiding the problem altogether.
This advice may sound like hindsight, but now that you will probably have the points, you do not want to get anymore tickets. So for now, ease back on your driving aggression in all areas for the next 40 months. Or learn and employ the anti-enforcement techniques to avoid getting caught. The plus side to the techniques is that it makes you a better driver because you are always paying attention.
YOU WILL RECEIVE POINTS IN YOUR NJ LICENSE. Those who told you NO are giving you the WRONG information. Any points from out of state will transfer just 2 into NJ DMV points. For example, of you received a 5 pointer for speeding in CT, or NY, only 2pts will come in. There are only 5 states that points do not transfer. Read the message below, and can be found in State of New Jersey - Motor Vehicle Commission
Mod cut: copryight violationSo only 2 points will come in. The cop lied to you (I'm not surprised. Since you cut that check and pay it, the state gets your money.)
YOU WILL RECEIVE POINTS IN YOUR NJ LICENSE. Those who told you NO are giving you the WRONG information. Any points from out of state will transfer just 2 into NJ DMV points. For example, of you received a 5 pointer for speeding in CT, or NY, only 2pts will come in. There are only 5 states that points do not transfer. Read the message below, and can be found in State of New Jersey - Motor Vehicle Commission
Mod cut: copyright violation So only 2 points will come in. The cop lied to you (I'm not surprised. Since you cut that check and pay it, the state gets your money.)
Good information! So actually the 2 points can be considered a bargain if you get caught speeding excessively.
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, but not in CT. I believe I got points when I got snagged in NC, but no points in WA. Both times I mailed payment in.
