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Is it worth it to fight a tailgating ticket in court?

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I was driving behind a police officer on a wet road, with recently replaced brakes that are now softer than I am used to. My "low traction" light was on in my car. Though I was using my brakes to try and keep pace and away from him, he still pulled me over, claiming I was tailgating. I've never been ticketed with tailgating before, and it certainly was not on purpose. Is it worth it to try and fight this? It's now going to put 5 points on my license and fees that I don't have the money to pay.

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Jason T KomninosCriminal Defense AttorneyHackensack, NJNJ licensed ·
The prosecutor might offer you a 3-point or a 2-point plea bargain. It might not seem like a great deal, but you do not want a 5-point tailgating violation on your record. Bringing it down to 2 or 3 points may save you a lot on your insurance policy. I would also highly suggest hiring a local attorney to go to court with you.
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James Alexander AbateDUI / DWI AttorneyWestfield, NJ ·
You should absolutely plead not guilty to a 5 point offense. You cannot do any worse. I would recommend that you hire an attorney that regularly practices in that court and can negotiate with the prosecutor and speak with the officer to lower the penalty.
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Greggory Marootian ·
Yes, plead not guilty and hire an attorney. You might be able to get a "plea bargain" (aka "plea agreement") that reduces the charge to a two-point violation - or while rare, a no-point violation.
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Mark M CheserDUI / DWI AttorneyUnion, NJNJ licensed ·
This is a 5 point ticket. It will likely raise you insurance premiums. You likely can get this reduced under 5 on your own but an experienced criminal defense attorney may be able to get it to 2 (very likely) or even 0 points. Call your insurance company, my guess is it may be a $500/year increase. A attorney will cost more up front but a lot less over time.
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Michael Detzky ·
Absolutely Positive "Worth It" and with the assistance of an attorney. This is a 5 Point Ticket and you may be eligible to plea it down to a NO POINY Violation. Get in touch with me (732) 780-3090 as soon as possible to throughly review your situation
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