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Driver refusing a breathalyzer test when stopped on suspicion of a driving while intoxicated (DWI).Getting pulled over for suspicion of driving while intoxicated is a serious matter, but doing any of the following may only compound your troubles:

  • Refusing a breathalyzer test – Under New Jersey law, refusing a breathalyzer test carries its own serious consequences, including fines and potential suspension of a driver’s license.
  • Being too talkative – Be aware that what you say to the arresting officers can be used against you when your case goes to court.
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Posted school zone speed limit sign; speeding is motor vehicle violation that can lead to more serious charges under certain circumstancesUnder the law, traveling even one mile above the posted limit is a motor vehicle violation. Depending on the exact speed in excess of the limit, the potential consequences include points on a driver’s license, fines, and potential license suspension.

In New Jersey, a speeding driver can be charged with anything from a standard traffic violation to more serious criminal charges, depending on extenuating circumstances. Conditions under which speeding could result in more serious charges include:

  • Traveling at excessive speeds, which are defined as 30 or more miles over the posted limit (and/or double the limit in certain areas/zone). When traveling at these speeds, police often charge reckless driving, which carries additional significant penalties, including potential license suspension.
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