I parked in a handicapped space in nj and put an expired handicapped sign.

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I parked in a handicapped space in nj and put an expired handicapped sign.

Anonymous Nov 28, 2012 3 views 4 answers

I parked in a handicapped space in nj and put an expired handicapped sign. I received a ticket. It was a mistake and I am not handicapped. Do i have to go to court eventhough I just want to pay it? will they make me do community service eventhough is my 1st offense?

Mark M CheserDUI / DWI AttorneyUnion, NJNJ licensed · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:40:37+00:00

I believe the first offense is $250. Community service is on a second offense. The ticket indicates whether appearance in mandatory. It likely is required. the Courts frown on such violations.

Benjamin Kelsen · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:40:37+00:00

You will most likely have to go to court but will probably only have to pay a fine. However, the fact that it was a fraudulent use of the placard may be problematic.

Yolanda NavarreteFamily Law AttorneyMorristown, NJNJ licensed · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:40:37+00:00

Yolanda NavarreteFamily Law AttorneyMorristown, NJNJ licensed

Yolanda NavarreteFamily Law AttorneyMorristown, NJNJ licensed · Jun 15, 2026

I agree with my colleagues.

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James Alexander AbateDUI / DWI AttorneyWestfield, NJ · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:40:37+00:00

That depends on whether they just charged you with the handicapped parking or if they added fictitious decal, for which there is a disordelry persons offense. If it is just for handicap parking then you will just have a $285 fine.

I parked in a handicapped space in nj and put an expired handicapped sign.

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