Nj Traffic Violation Dispute

Summary

NJ statute 39:4-36 requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks or roadways, not on sidewalks. If ticketed for not yielding to a pedestrian on a sidewalk, you may contest it. Gather evidence, review the ticket for errors, and prepare your argument. A discrepancy in statute numbers on your ticket could strengthen your case. Consider consulting a lawyer for further assistance.

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Can NJ statute *:*-* pertain to a car not stopping for someone on a sidewalk trying to cross? Or is it only for pedestrians actively crossing in the road
Under NJ statute *:*-*, drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks and at intersections where there are no traffic signals. It primarily applies to pedestrians actively crossing the road, not waiting on the sidewalk. Would you like more information or assistance on this?
I received a ticket for not yielding to a pedestrian that was on a sidewalk, not within the street
It seems like you received a ticket under NJ statute *:*-*, which is usually for not yielding to pedestrians in a crosswalk or roadway. If the pedestrian was only on the sidewalk, you might have grounds to contest the ticket. Would you like guidance on how to proceed in contesting it?
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To contest the ticket, you can:
- Gather any evidence, like witness statements or video footage.
- Review the ticket for errors.
- Prepare your argument that the pedestrian was not in the roadway.
- Consider attending a municipal court hearing to dispute the ticket.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these steps?
The statute number I received on my ticket did not match the statute number on the NJ website that I had to pay. I called the court and I was told that the statute number was scratched out and changed, this was after I received a ticket
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It seems like a potentially high-value case due to the discrepancy in statute numbers and the change made after receiving your ticket. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
I want your advice
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It seems like your case has potential, especially with the discrepancy in statute numbers. It might be beneficial to consult a lawyer to explore this further. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
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It seems like a high-value case due to the discrepancy in statute numbers. Let's proceed with connecting you to local lawyers who can assist you further. Could you please provide your phone number?