New Jersey Speeding Ticket Lawyer
Key Takeaways
- A Speeding Ticket Defense Attorney can help protect your driving record, insurance rates, and license privileges.
- New Jersey speeding tickets can mean fines, up to 15 days jail, and 1–5 motor vehicle points.
- Points often depend on speed: 1–14 mph over is 2 points, 15–29 is 4.
- Strong defenses may question radar/laser accuracy, officer observation, pacing methods, or a true emergency situation.
Fighting a speeding ticket in New Jersey? The attorneys at Lackey & Miller, LLC have over 20 years of experience as former prosecutors and can protect your driving record. Call for a free consultation.
Understanding Speeding Violations in New Jersey
Receiving a speeding ticket in New Jersey may seem minor, but the consequences can affect your insurance rates, driving record, and even your ability to maintain special license provisions such as for a boat or your commercial driver’s license. Speeding is more than just a fine – it carries motor vehicle points and can have long-term effects on your driving privileges.
At Lackey & Miller, LLC, our attorneys have more than 20 years of combined experience as former prosecutors, giving us unique insight into how the state evaluates traffic cases. As long-time New Jersey residents, we know the roads, traffic patterns, and nuances of local driving conditions, which helps us build strong defenses for our clients. Whether a ticket seems straightforward or carries serious consequences, we are prepared to take your case to trial if necessary.
The Law: N.J.S.A. 39:4-98 (Speeding)
Under New Jersey law, it is illegal to operate a vehicle at a speed exceeding the posted limit or at a speed unsafe for road conditions. Law enforcement officers typically measure speed using radar, laser, pacing, or visual estimation. Even if a ticket seems straightforward, there may be defenses that can reduce or eliminate penalties.
Penalties for Speeding in New Jersey
Traffic violation penalties vary depending on how much over the limit you were driving:
- Fines: $50-$200+ depending on the speed
- Jail: Not to exceed 15 days
- Motor Vehicle Points: 1 to 5 points added to your driving record
- License Suspensions: Possible for repeat offenders or extreme speeding
- Insurance Impact: Higher premiums due to points and violations
Even a single ticket can have ripple effects, making it important to address the violation properly.
Points for Specific Speed Levels
- Between 1 and 14 MPH over the limit: 2 points
- Between 15 and 29 MPH over the limit: 4 points
- Speeds in excess of 29 MPH over the limit: 5 points
- All speeding tickets from other jurisdictions regardless of speed: 2 points
Common Defenses Against Speeding Tickets
Experienced traffic defense attorneys know that speeding tickets can often be challenged. Common defenses include:
- Inaccurate Speed Measurements: Questioning radar, laser, or pacing methods
- Officer Observation Error: Challenging the officer’s account of your speed
- Necessity or Emergency: Proving that circumstances required your speed
Why Should I Work with Lackey & Miller, LLC?
Even minor speeding tickets in New Jersey can have long-term consequences for your driving record and insurance premiums. Our attorneys are prepared to take traffic cases to trial and have successfully defended clients across New Jersey. Here’s why New Jersey residents trust the attorneys at Lackey & Miller:
- Former Prosecutors Who Know How to Win – Our attorneys have tried multiple burglary cases and know the prosecution’s tactics.
- Proven Track Record – We’ve helped clients avoid convictions, reduce charges, and secure dismissals.
- Personalized Legal Defense – Every case is unique, and we develop custom defense strategies for each client.
Jeremy Lackey handled 3 cases for me and was worth every single penny. First and foremost, the price for service was fair. Secondly, I acquired his services on a bit of short notice, but Mr. Lackey worked through the weekend going over my evidence and came to court prepared to fight for me, and that he did. I couldn’t ask for a better lawyer on my side and will be my first choice should the need arise again. – Cisco
We represent individuals across New Jersey facing serious criminal charges, including burglary, theft, criminal mischief, domestic violence, and DWI or DUI charges.
Arrested on DWI/DUI Charges? Call an Experienced Defense Lawyer Today
If you are being investigated or charged with DWI/DUI, don’t talk to the police without legal representation. The sooner you have an experienced New Jersey defense attorney on your side, the better your chances of avoiding serious penalties.
Call Lackey & Miller, LLC today at 856-399-0089 for a free consultation. We will review your case, explain your options, and build the strongest defense possible. When the stakes are this high, don’t leave it to chance!
Frequent Answered Questions
If you receive a speeding ticket in New Jersey, you may face fines, points on your driver’s license, higher insurance premiums, and in some cases, even license suspension. A criminal defense attorney in Cherry Hill can review your case and fight to reduce or dismiss the penalties.
The number of points depends on how far over the speed limit you were driving. In New Jersey, speeding 1–14 mph over the limit adds 2 points, 15–29 mph adds 4 points, and 30+ mph over adds 5 points. Too many points can lead to license suspension.
Yes. An experienced New Jersey speeding ticket lawyer can appear in municipal court on your behalf, challenge the radar evidence, and negotiate for reduced charges. Lackey & Miller defends drivers in Camden County, Burlington County, Gloucester County, and across South Jersey.
Yes. Insurance companies often raise premiums after a speeding ticket because they consider it a higher risk. By fighting your ticket with a defense attorney, you may be able to avoid points and protect your insurance rates.
Yes, if you accumulate too many points or are caught speeding excessively, your license can be suspended. For example, driving 30 mph or more above the limit can result in serious penalties. A speeding ticket lawyer can work to protect your driving privileges.
Written By Jeremy Lackey
Jeremy Lackey is a seasoned criminal attorney who served as an Assistant Prosecutor for the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and as a Deputy Attorney General for New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Justice, before co-founding the firm Lackey & Miller, LLC.
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