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Speeding ticket in NJ- Garden State Parkway

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rockymeister

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ

HI Guys,
I received a speeding ticket in NJ. Doing 90 on a 55. I was going in the flow of traffic but not sure I was doing 90. Anyhow, I realised I was speeding though I was following two other cars in front of me, so i went to the right lane and slowed down.
Too late, the cop was behind me and pulled me over. Cop did mention that I was speeding but i slowed down as soon as I moved. I now have a ticket of driving at 90 in a 55 (however there is no mention of a radar being used on the ticket). It does not say reckless driving, it does say SPEEDING IN EXCESS OF etc.
I am unsure of me doing 90 but i know that i was driving faster than 55 . WHat should my next step be. If I were to pleade NOT GUILTY, I will need to do it today.
PLease help, this is my first speeding ticket.
 
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HighwayMan

Super Secret Senior Member
Radar is not necessary.

Why are you hesitating? You should enter your not guilty plea and take it from there. It might be wise to consult with a traffic attorney that handles cases in whatever court your case is being adjudicated in.
 

FlyingRon

Senior Member
Going with the flow is NOT a defense. "Unsure what speed I was doing" isn't a defense either.
There's not enough detail here for us to advise, your options:

1. Concede guilt and pay the fine.
2. Throw yourself on the mercy of the judge.
3. Get an attorney to review the case.

Look at the very buttom of the ticket. There are often small checkboxes down there for PACE and SPEED MEASUREMENT DEVICE.
Unlike other states, the details do not appear on the ticket.
 

Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
I'd like to point out that "I don't know how fast I was going" means that the ONLY evidence of your speed is the testimony of the officer.
 

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