Speeding Ticket Lawyer in New Jersey
A speeding ticket can add points to your license and raise your insurance premium for years. In most cases our attorneys can get the charge amended to a no-point violation — without you ever appearing in court.
- 98%
- Win rate
- 5,000+
- Drivers helped
- $7M+
- Saved for drivers
- $1,422
- Avg. insurance savings
Ticket Takedown has a 98% win rate across more than 5,000 traffic ticket cases, saving drivers over $7M in fines and insurance increases.
How it works
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Share your ticket
Upload your citation and basic details in minutes.
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An attorney takes over
A licensed attorney files with the court and negotiates on your behalf.
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Get updates until it's done
We keep you posted at every step — most cases end with a reduced or dismissed charge.
What a speeding ticket costs in New Jersey
| Typical fine | $85–$260 (doubled in 65-mph zones and Safe Corridors) |
|---|---|
| License points | 2 points (1–14 mph over), 4 points (15–29 over), 5 points (30+ over) |
| Insurance impact | NJ insurers assign their own eligibility points on top of MVC points — even a 2-point conviction commonly raises premiums for three years. |
| License risk | 6 MVC points in 3 years triggers a $150+ annual surcharge; 12 points suspends your license. |
Frequently asked questions
Twice over. The MVC records points on your driving abstract, and your insurer separately applies insurance eligibility points under its own schedule. Fighting the ticket down to a zero-point violation is the only way to protect both records.
N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.2 (unsafe operation) is a zero-point offense that prosecutors often accept in place of speeding. It carries a surcharge and can only be used a limited number of times, so it should be deployed strategically — something an attorney in our network can advise on.
Usually not. We connect you with a licensed New Jersey attorney who can negotiate with the municipal prosecutor and, in most courts, appear on your behalf so you keep your workday.
At 6 or more points within 3 years, the MVC bills you $150 plus $25 for each point over 6 — every year for three years. That's separate from the fine and separate from your insurance increase.
Speeding fines double in construction zones, 65-mph zones when you're 10+ mph over, and designated Safe Corridors. The points are the same, but the financial stakes are higher — and so is the value of getting the charge amended.
Talk to us before you pay that ticket
Tell us about your case and we'll connect you with a licensed attorney who can evaluate your options — no obligation.
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