{"id":375075,"date":"2016-04-04T11:04:34","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-traffic-laws.html"},"modified":"2023-10-17T12:52:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T17:52:00","slug":"new-jersey-traffic-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-traffic-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey Traffic Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">New Jersey Traffic Laws<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/melissa-bender-esq\/\">Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last reviewed\n        <time>\n                            October 17, 2023\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Both out-of-state drivers and residents of the Garden State should know the rules for driving safely and legally in New Jersey. Understanding the basic traffic rules may help prevent a costly&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/traffic-ticket-basics.html\">traffic ticket<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/misdemeanor-amp-felony-traffic-offenses.html\">more serious citation<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can learn more about New Jersey traffic offenses and motor vehicle laws in this article.<\/p>\r\n<p>Use the following driving manuals and vehicle codes:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/mvc\/about\/manuals.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Driver Manuals<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Title 39. Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The complete manuals and vehicle codes in the bullets above cover many topics. The links at the end of this article also go in-depth about state-specific traffic laws.<\/p>\r\n<p>This article and the linked materials will help you learn about:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Basic traffic rules for right-of-way, left-hand turns, tailgating, and one-way streets<\/li>\r\n<li>Passing zones, overtaking vehicles, and passing to the right when traveling in opposite directions<\/li>\r\n<li>Speed limits for varying public roads and state highways, as well as unnecessary slow speeds<\/li>\r\n<li>Crossing paths with an authorized emergency vehicle or school bus<\/li>\r\n<li>Special rules for work zones, construction sites, and school zones<\/li>\r\n<li>Regulations for seat belts, booster seats, and child restraints<\/li>\r\n<li>Traffic-control signals and devices like stop signs, yield signs, stop lights, and crosswalk signals<\/li>\r\n<li>Driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances (DUI\/DWI)<\/li>\r\n<li>Required vehicle equipment such as headlamps, brake lights, turn signals, and license plates<\/li>\r\n<li>Penalties for reckless driving and careless driving<\/li>\r\n<li>How the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/mvc\/license\/documents\/SurchargeBrochureISS502017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surcharge Violation System<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/mvc\/license\/points-schedule.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">points schedule<\/a>&nbsp;affect your driving privileges<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Speeding in New Jersey<\/h2>\r\n<p>The statewide speed limit for state highways in New Jersey is lower than in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/state-traffic-laws.html\">several other states<\/a>. The maximum speed for most of these highways is 65 mph. Speed limits vary for other roadways and areas:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>25 mph for school zones, business, or residential districts<\/li>\r\n<li>35 mph in specific low-density business and residential districts<\/li>\r\n<li>50 mph on all other public roadways<\/li>\r\n<li>55 mph on certain state highways and all interstates<\/li>\r\n<li>65 mph on certain&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/transportation\/refdata\/traffic_orders\/speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">state highways<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/speeding.html\">speed limit<\/a>&nbsp;is the fastest motorists are permitted to drive in ideal conditions unless otherwise posted. Under certain conditions,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/mvc\/vehicles\/commvehinfo.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">commercial vehicles&nbsp;<\/a>may have to adhere to lower speed limits.<\/p>\r\n<p>Check the most recent traffic and road regulations in New Jersey to ensure you are up to date with current maximum speeds. Law enforcement may also set different limits for specific municipalities. To avoid a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/fight-a-speeding-ticket-is-speeding-always-speeding.html\">speeding ticket<\/a>, always obey the posted speed limit and all traffic control devices.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Traveling in New Jersey<\/h2>\r\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Department of Transportation<\/a>&nbsp;provides online resources for motorists, public transit commuters, and pedestrians.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/transportation\/commuter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check their website<\/a>&nbsp;for construction updates, ridesharing info, pedestrian safety, and more.<\/p>\r\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/mvc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission<\/a>&nbsp;website houses information and resources for updating your driver&#8217;s license, vehicle registration, and more.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Drinking &amp; Driving Violations<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/nj-st-sect-39-4-50-17\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Driving while intoxicated<\/a>&nbsp;(NJ Statutes 39:4-50)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Driving Without a License \/ With a Suspended License<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/nj-st-sect-39-3-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Licensing of drivers<\/a>&nbsp;(NJ Statutes 39:3-10)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Driving Without Insurance \/ With Insufficient Insurance<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/nj-st-sect-39-6b-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maintenance of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage<\/a>&nbsp;(NJ Statutes 39:6B-1)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Driving Without Registration \/ With Expired Registration<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/nj-st-sect-39-3-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registration of automobiles and motorcycles<\/a>&nbsp;(NJ Statutes 39:3-4)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Illegal U-Turn<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/nj-st-sect-39-4-125\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turning on curve, grade, or &#8230; [where] marked with &quot;no U-turn&quot; sign<\/a>&nbsp;(NJ Statutes 39:4-125)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Leaving the Scene of an Accident \/ Hit &amp; Run<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/nj-st-sect-39-4-129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Action in case of accident<\/a>&nbsp;(NJ Statutes 39:4-129)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Mechanical Violations<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Motor vehicle equipment<\/a>&nbsp;(NJ Statutes Title 39, Ch. 3, Articles 3-5)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Reckless Driving<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/nj-st-sect-39-4-96\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reckless driving<\/a>&nbsp;(NJ Statutes 39:4-96)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Running a Red Light \/ Stop Sign<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/nj-st-sect-39-4-120-9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traffic control devices; drivers&#8217; obedience<\/a>&nbsp;(NJ Statutes 39:4-120.9)<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/nj-st-sect-39-4-81\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traffic signals; observance<\/a>&nbsp;(NJ Statutes 39:4-81)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Seat Belt \/ Child Restraint Violations<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/nj-st-sect-39-3-76-2f\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seat belt usage requirements<\/a>&nbsp;(NJ Statutes 39:3-76.2f)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Speeding<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/nj-st-sect-39-4-98.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates of speed<\/a>&nbsp;(NJ Statutes 39:4-98)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Unlawful Vehicle Modifications<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Motor vehicle equipment<\/a>&nbsp;(NJ Statutes Title 39, Ch. 3, Articles 3-5)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<h2>Traffic Violation? Get Help Now<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you have been ticketed for a traffic violation in the state of New Jersey, you should contact a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/traffic-violations\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">traffic ticket attorney<\/a>&nbsp;in your area.<\/p>\r\n<p>An experienced attorney can review your citation to ensure the police officer applied the driving laws correctly. This may save you a costly fine and points off your driver&#8217;s license.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"7\" width=\"95%\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\" style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;\">\r\n<tbody><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<div class=\"was-this-helpful\">\n    <div\n            class=\"was-this-helpful__question-container\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"was-this-helpful__question\"\n            role=\"group\"\n    >\n        <span\n                id=\"was-this-helpful__question\"\n                class=\"was-this-helpful__question fl-text-lg-bold\"\n        >Was this helpful?<\/span>\n        <button\n                class=\"was-this-helpful__button fl-text-sm\"\n                aria-label=\"Yes\"\n                value=\"yes\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"was-this-helpful__button-text fl-text-bold\">Yes<\/span>\n            <i class=\"was-this-helpful__button-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <g id=\"thumbs-up\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_604_3418)\">\n                        <path id=\"Vector\"\n                              d=\"M6 21H3C2.46957 21 1.96086 20.7893 1.58579 20.4142C1.21071 20.0391 1 19.5304 1 19V12C1 11.4696 1.21071 10.9609 1.58579 10.5858C1.96086 10.2107 2.46957 10 3 10H6M13 8V4C13 3.20435 12.6839 2.44129 12.1213 1.87868C11.5587 1.31607 10.7956 1 10 1L6 10V21H17.28C17.7623 21.0055 18.2304 20.8364 18.5979 20.524C18.9654 20.2116 19.2077 19.7769 19.28 19.3L20.66 10.3C20.7035 10.0134 20.6842 9.72068 20.6033 9.44225C20.5225 9.16382 20.3821 8.90629 20.1919 8.68751C20.0016 8.46873 19.7661 8.29393 19.5016 8.17522C19.2371 8.0565 18.9499 7.99672 18.66 8H13Z\"\n                              stroke=\"#666666\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\n                              stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n                    <\/g>\n                    <defs>\n                        <clipPath id=\"clip0_604_3418\">\n                            <rect width=\"22\" height=\"22\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>\n                        <\/clipPath>\n                    <\/defs>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/i>\n        <\/button>\n        <button\n                class=\"was-this-helpful__button fl-text-sm\"\n                aria-label=\"No\"\n                value=\"no\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"was-this-helpful__button-text fl-text-bold\">No<\/span>\n            <i class=\"was-this-helpful__button-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <g id=\"thumbs-down\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_604_3423)\">\n                        <path id=\"Vector\"\n                              d=\"M16 0.999995H18.67C19.236 0.989986 19.7859 1.18813 20.2154 1.55681C20.645 1.9255 20.9242 2.43905 21 3V10C20.9242 10.5609 20.645 11.0745 20.2154 11.4432C19.7859 11.8119 19.236 12.01 18.67 12H16M9.00003 14V18C9.00003 18.7956 9.3161 19.5587 9.87871 20.1213C10.4413 20.6839 11.2044 21 12 21L16 12V0.999995H4.72003C4.2377 0.994543 3.76965 1.16359 3.40212 1.47599C3.0346 1.78839 2.79235 2.22309 2.72003 2.7L1.34003 11.7C1.29652 11.9866 1.31586 12.2793 1.39669 12.5577C1.47753 12.8362 1.61793 13.0937 1.80817 13.3125C1.99842 13.5313 2.23395 13.7061 2.49846 13.8248C2.76297 13.9435 3.05012 14.0033 3.34003 14H9.00003Z\"\n                              stroke=\"#666666\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n                    <\/g>\n                    <defs>\n                        <clipPath id=\"clip0_604_3423\">\n                            <rect width=\"22\" height=\"22\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n                        <\/clipPath>\n                    <\/defs>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/i>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"was-this-helpful__taken-action fl-text-sm-bold\"><\/span>\n    <div class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback-container\">\n        <div class=\"was-this-helpful__choose-option-message\" role=\"status\">\n            <p class=\"was-this-helpful__choose-option-message-text\"><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <form class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback-form\">\n            <div class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback was-this-helpful__feedback--positive\">\n                <fieldset>\n                    <legend class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback-form-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Why was this helpful?<\/legend>\n                    <div class=\"fl-radio-button-field fl-flex was-this-helpful__feedback-form-title\">\n                        <input\n                                id=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--understandable\"\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-input\"\n                                type=\"radio\"\n                                name=\"positive-feedback\"\n                                value=\"Easy to understand\"\n                        >\n                        <label\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-label fl-text-sm was-this-helpful__radio-label\"\n                                for=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--understandable\"\n                        >Easy to understand<\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fl-radio-button-field fl-flex was-this-helpful__feedback-form-title\">\n                        <input\n                                id=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--solved-problem\"\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-input\"\n                                type=\"radio\"\n                                name=\"positive-feedback\"\n                                value=\"Solved my problem\"\n                        >\n                        <label\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-label fl-text-sm was-this-helpful__radio-label\"\n                                for=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--solved-problem\"\n                        >Solved my problem<\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fl-radio-button-field fl-flex was-this-helpful__feedback-form-title\">\n                        <input\n                                id=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--other\"\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-input\"\n                                type=\"radio\"\n                                name=\"positive-feedback\"\n                                value=\"Other\"\n                        >\n                        <label\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-label fl-text-sm was-this-helpful__radio-label\"\n                                for=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--other\"\n                        >Other<\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/fieldset>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback was-this-helpful__feedback--negative\">\n                <fieldset>\n                    <legend class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback-form-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Why was this not helpful?<\/legend>\n                    <div class=\"was-this-helpful__choose-option-message\" role=\"status\">\n                        <p class=\"was-this-helpful__choose-option-message-text\"><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fl-radio-button-field fl-flex was-this-helpful__feedback-form-title\">\n                        <input\n                                id=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--missing-info\"\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-input\"\n                                type=\"radio\"\n                                name=\"negative-feedback\"\n                                value=\"Missing Information\"\n                        >\n                        <label\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-label fl-text-sm was-this-helpful__radio-label\"\n                                for=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--missing-info\"\n                        >Missing the information I need<\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fl-radio-button-field fl-flex was-this-helpful__feedback-form-title\">\n                        <input\n                                id=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--complicated\"\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-input\"\n                                type=\"radio\"\n                                name=\"negative-feedback\"\n                                value=\"Too complicated\"\n                        >\n                        <label\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-label fl-text-sm was-this-helpful__radio-label\"\n                                for=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--complicated\"\n                        >Too complicated \/ too many steps<\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fl-radio-button-field fl-flex was-this-helpful__feedback-form-title\">\n                        <input\n                                id=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--dated\"\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-input\"\n                                type=\"radio\"\n                                name=\"negative-feedback\"\n                                value=\"Out of date\"\n                        >\n                        <label\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-label fl-text-sm was-this-helpful__radio-label\"\n                                for=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--dated\"\n                        >Out of date<\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fl-radio-button-field fl-flex was-this-helpful__feedback-form-title\">\n                        <input\n                                id=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--negative-other\"\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-input\"\n                                type=\"radio\"\n                                name=\"negative-feedback\"\n                                value=\"Other\"\n                        >\n                        <label\n                                class=\"fl-radio-button-field-label fl-text-sm was-this-helpful__radio-label\"\n                                for=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--negative-other\"\n                        >Other<\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/fieldset>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"was-this-helpful__form-buttons-container\">\n                <button\n                    class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback-button was-this-helpful__feedback-button--positive at-feedback-submit fl-button secondary\"\n                    type=\"submit\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Submit<\/span>\n                    <i\n                        class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                    ><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <button\n                    class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback-button was-this-helpful__feedback-button--cancel fl-button primary disabled\"\n                    type=\"reset\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Cancel<\/span>\n                    <i\n                        class=\"fa fa-times-circle medium\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                    ><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/form>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message\" role=\"status\">\n        <i class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message-icon fa fa-check\"><\/i>\n        <p class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message-text\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-section-sidebar\">\n        <div class=\"fl-editors-summary\" data-testid=\"fl-editors-summary\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-editors-summary-content\" data-testid=\"fl-editors-summary-content\">\n                    <h2>Can I Solve This on My Own or Do I Need an Attorney?<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"fl-editors-summary-content-main\" data-testid=\"fl-editors-summary-content-main\">\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <ul class=\"fl-list-style-none\">\n                            <li data-testid=\"fl-editors-summary-content-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-check medium fl-editors-summary-content-item-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    Complex traffic tickets usually require a lawyer\n\n                <\/li>\n                            <li data-testid=\"fl-editors-summary-content-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-check medium fl-editors-summary-content-item-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    Experienced lawyers can seek to reduce or eliminate penalties\n\n                <\/li>\n                            <li data-testid=\"fl-editors-summary-content-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-check medium fl-editors-summary-content-item-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    A lawyer can help you keep your license\n\n                <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                    <div class=\"fl-editors-summary-content-description\" data-testid=\"fl-editors-summary-content-description\">\n                <p>Get tailored legal advice and ask a lawyer questions. Many traffic ticket attorneys offer free consultations.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-editors-summary-content-link fl-flex\" data-testid=\"fl-editors-summary-content-link\">\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <p class=\"find-attorney\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/traffic-violations\/#USER_GEO\/?fli=esum\" title=\"Traffic Ticket Lawyer Directory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If you need an attorney, find one right now.<\/a><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"email-subscription fl-mb30\">\n    <div class=\"email-subscription-header\">\n        <div class=\"email-subscription-header-content\">\n            <h3 class=\"fl-callout-sm fl-no-margin\">Stay Up-to-Date With How the Law Affects Your Life<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"email-subscription-header-image fl-flex fl-items-end\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n                src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745902396\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-components-subscribe-module-Image-subscribeModule_1\/general-components-subscribe-module-Image-subscribeModule_1.png?_i=AA\"\n                alt=\"\"\n                loading=\"lazy\"\n            \/>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"email-subscription-content fl-flex fl-flex-wrap\">\n        <div class=\"email-subscription-content-text fl-mb25\">\n            <h4 class=\"fl-no-margin\">Enter your email address to subscribe<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <form class=\"email-subscription-content-form\">\n            <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distributionList\" value=\"latl\" \/>\n            <label for=\"email-subscription-content-form-group-input\" class=\"fl-text-sm-bold\">Email (Required)<\/label>\n            <div class=\"email-subscription-content-form-group\">\n                <input id=\"email-subscription-content-form-group-input\" name=\"email\" autocomplete=\"email\"\/>\n                <button type=\"submit\" aria-label=\"Submit\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"email-subscription-content-form-success subscribe-success-message fl-text-sm-bold\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"status\">Thank you for subscribing!<\/p>\n            <p class=\"email-subscription-content-form-error subscribe-error-message fl-text-sm-bold\" role=\"alert\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/p>\n\n            <div id=\"email-subscription-content-form-recaptcha\" class=\"email-subscription-content-form-recaptcha subscribe-recaptcha\"\n                data-sitekey=\"0x4AAAAAAABGBEkK9kEeKxO-\"><\/div>\n        <\/form>\n\n        <div class=\"email-subscription-content-footer fl-text-sm\">\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletters.findlaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about FindLaw\u2019s newsletters<\/a>, including our terms of use and privacy policy.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"general-list\">\n    <h3>Helpful Links<\/h3>\n    <ul class=\"fl-list fl-no-margin\">\n                                    <li class=\"fl-list-item fl-flex\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a class=\"fl-list-item-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-stops.html\">\n                        Traffic Stops\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-item fl-flex\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a class=\"fl-list-item-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets.html\">\n                        Traffic Tickets\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-item fl-flex\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a class=\"fl-list-item-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/drivers-license-vehicle-info.html\">\n                        Driver&#8217;s License &#038; Vehicle Info\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"popularDirectory\">\n        <div class=\"general-popular-directory \">\n            <div class=\"general-popular-directory-title\">\n                <h3>Attorney Directory<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <ul>\n                                    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/traffic-violations?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traffic Ticket Attorney<\/a><\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below you will find information and links to traffic laws and driving rules in New Jersey. Learn about speed limits, the MVC, and much more at FindLaw.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41135,"featured_media":0,"parent":374945,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"app\/Http\/Controllers\/Templates\/ArticleWithBreadcrumbsController.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":true,"_modified_date":"","_autodraft_ids":[],"_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false,"_sb_is_suggestion_mode":false,"_sb_show_suggestion_boards":false,"_sb_show_comment_boards":false,"_sb_suggestion_history":"","_sb_update_block_changes":"","_is_real_time_mode":false,"_realtime_collaborators":"","footnotes":"","cf_checklist_status":[]},"categories":[2743],"tags":[],"state_laws_tags":[3216],"flmsa":[],"class_list":["post-375075","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-state","state_laws_tags-statelaws_31"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/law-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/375075","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/law-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/law-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/law-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41135"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/law-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=375075"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/law-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/375075\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/law-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/374945"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/law-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=375075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/law-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=375075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/law-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=375075"},{"taxonomy":"state_laws_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/law-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/state_laws_tags?post=375075"},{"taxonomy":"flmsa","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/law-api\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/flmsa?post=375075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}