Ticket ?

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Got a speeding ticket today while I was passing an old lady. He got me right when I merged back into my lane. 72 in a 50. The cop was cool though he gave me a ticket and told me since my driving record is spotless to call the number on the back and set up a court date. Why does he want me to do this? What benefit could I get?

Also, I have read that points won't be charged against my PA Driver's License because it happened in NJ, although it will be reported to them. Any Truth?

[Sarge]

Got a speeding ticket today while I was passing an old lady. He got me right when I merged back into my lane. 72 in a 50. The cop was cool though he gave me a ticket and told me since my driving record is spotless to call the number on the back and set up a court date. Why does he want me to do this? What benefit could I get?

Also, I have read that points won't be charged against my PA Driver's License because it happened in NJ, although it will be reported to them. Any Truth?

22 miles over the speed limit what was that old lady driving?
My guess is that he will down grade your summons for a guilty plea.
In the day and age of the onboard camera and people who will sue you for looking at them funny. Most "officers" must write the summons as it happened then when it goes to court they may down grade your summons with the permission of the judge.

As for the points transfer I have to check on that I think they do but you are the 2nd person who had questioned this so I have to do some research.

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22 miles over the speed limit what was that old lady driving?
My guess is that he will down grade your summons for a guilty plea.
In the day and age of the onboard camera and people who will sue you for looking at them funny. Most "officers" must write the summons as it happened then when it goes to court they may down grade your summons with the permission of the judge.

As for the points transfer I have to check on that I think they do but you are the 2nd person who had questioned this so I have to do some research.

I got a date to go to court, what should I expect him to do? Also do you have any more info on points transfer, I have been doing some searching and get alot of conflicting information. Again, thank you.

[Sarge]

Even though you are a New Jersey driver, you can still acquire points and penalties for violations committed in other states. New Jersey is a member of two compacts that enforce this policy.


The Driver License Compact
Consists of 45 states and the District of Columbia. States not included are Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee and Wisconsin
Members in this compact exchange all violation information. Out-of-state moving violations are worth two points. For example, if you receive a speeding ticket in Florida, you will get two points on your New Jersey driving record for that violation

The Nonresident Violator Compact
Consists of 44 states and the District of Columbia. States not included are Alaska, California, Michigan, Montana, Oregon and Wisconsin
Assures nonresident motorists the same rights and privileges as residents
Nonresident drivers have due process protection and cannot be detained out-of-state
Requires drivers to fulfill the terms of traffic citations received in member states or face the possibility of license suspension in their home state
Does not apply to parking or standing violations, highway weight limit violations and violations of Hazmat transportation laws

[Sarge]

When you go to court ask to speak with the officer. He should advise you to talk to the prosecutor to work out a plea deal.
Good Luck

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Update: Talked to the prosecutor and got it dropped to 5 over which is Zero points in Pennsylvania:banana:, thanks for all your responses Sgt.

[Sarge]

Good Deal