If you’re driving around other vehicles, you need to be sure that you are taking steps to prevent crashes. You should follow the traffic laws and do your best to pay attention to what’s happening around you. If you suddenly pass a vehicle heading the same direction on...
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Speeding in New Jersey has hefty penalties and a potential prison sentence
Speeding is something that most drivers do at one time or another. Unfortunately, it is a crime to go over the speed limit, and you could face harsh penalties for doing so. If you’re stopped and accused of speeding, you should know that you can defend yourself and...
Caught in heavy traffic? Don’t make these mistakes
Driving in heavy traffic is easier said than done. Even though it’s slow-moving, there are many challenges standing between you and your final destination. Not only do you have to protect yourself against mistakes by other drivers, but you also have to consider the...
Should pretextual traffic stops be legal?
It may not surprise you to learn that the police routinely pull people over for minor traffic or equipment violations only to use that traffic stop to investigate for other crime. In many cases, this is perfectly legal. In fact, in 1996, the U.S. Supreme Court...
What is an illegal lane change?
As a driver, it’s your responsibility to understand the rules of the road. That includes staying in your lane and not changing lanes at the wrong times. If you move into another lane when you’re not supposed to, you could commit an illegal lane change and end up...
What happens if you get a ticket in a construction zone?
Once the icy winds of winter and spring rains end, construction season in New Jersey starts in full force. Road construction helps keep society moving by providing safe and direct transportation options for individuals as well as businesses transporting goods. It can...
What are the penalties for passing a school bus improperly in New Jersey?
When it comes to moving violations in New Jersey, some traffic offenses are far more significant than others. Driving decisions that could reasonably put other people in danger will likely carry higher consequences than minor issues, like failing to use your turn...
When Traffic Violations Trigger A Driver’s License Suspension
From commuting to work and transporting children to school to getting groceries and attending important appointments, for most residents in Atlantic City, driving is an essential part of everyday life. It's important to keep in mind, however, that driving is a...