State: New Jersey
I was issued a 4-97 ticket for Careless Driving after I drove past an officer on the highway.
He said he clocked me going "100 in a 65" and said he was doing me a favor by issuing me the careless instead of a speeding ticket.
On the ticket it says the method used was "pace".
NJ state law defines careless driving as: 39:4-97. A person who drives a vehicle carelessly, or without due caution and circumspection, in a manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, a person or property, shall be guilty of careless driving.
I've decided to plead not guilty to the ticket and would appreciate any advice with regards to what I should say in court and whether or not I should hire an attorney.
Any advice is appreciated, thanks
I was issued a 4-97 ticket for Careless Driving after I drove past an officer on the highway.
He said he clocked me going "100 in a 65" and said he was doing me a favor by issuing me the careless instead of a speeding ticket.
On the ticket it says the method used was "pace".
NJ state law defines careless driving as: 39:4-97. A person who drives a vehicle carelessly, or without due caution and circumspection, in a manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, a person or property, shall be guilty of careless driving.
I've decided to plead not guilty to the ticket and would appreciate any advice with regards to what I should say in court and whether or not I should hire an attorney.
Any advice is appreciated, thanks