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What’s considered to be a traffic violation?

Traffic violations can include a range of unsafe practices that drivers commit. Each day on the road drivers should practice safe driving in order to prevent accidents from occurring. Traffic laws are in effect for a reason. They are there to encourage safe driving habits and protect all those on the road. Police officers monitor the roads every day to ensure that people are following the laws of the road. Traffic violations are not crimes, but they can result in penalties.
These violations can include speeding, driving with a suspended or revoked license, vehicular manslaughter, negligent driving, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and fraudulent use of a license. Another traffic violation can be using a cell phone while driving. These charges can lead to a variety of consequences based on the situation and the amount of charges that the individual has faced previously. By cutting down on these traffic violations, it can create safer conditions on the road.

What penalties can be a result of this?

When a cop issues you a traffic violation, you may receive a ticket as a penalty. These tickets can have fines that come along with them. There may be possible jail time and points on your license as well. If you have been found to commit many traffic offenses, you may face the possibility of increased fines and face even harsher consequences to show your repeated tendency to violate the laws of the road. Once you receive a certain number of points on your driving record, your license may be suspended. When individuals are charged with driving with a suspended license, they may face harsher penalties since they are not legally allowed to drive during that period of time. If your license was suspended due to a driving while intoxicated charge and you were charged with driving with a suspended license, your consequences may increase due to the seriousness of a charge. Your license suspension may even be extended. Car insurance premiums can increase due to charges against you. For these instances, it can be beneficial to acquire the help of an attorney.
Our firm understands how serious criminal and personal injury cases are. We are prepared to guide you towards a favorable outcome. If you are in need of experienced legal counsel in New Jersey, please contact The Law Office of Andrew S. Maze today for any criminal and personal injury matters.

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