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Step 1
Speak to a New Jersey lawyer that is familiar with motor vehicle violations. You can defend yourself in court or hire representation to fight traffic tickets. Find local lawyers through NJ Law Net.
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Step 2
Look over the NJ traffic ticket that you were issued. You will find a court date printed upon the ticket, which will likely be a time during the issuing officer's shift. Change the court date if possible to a date that the issuing officer isn't working. Call the court clerk in the New Jersey township where the ticket was issued to request a court date change. If the officer does not show, the ticket will more than likely be dismissed.
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Step 3
Request copies of the radar log from the prosecutor prior to your court date if the ticket was issued for a speeding offense. Your lawyer will do this by issuing a subpoena for these records. If the radar log does not match with the time and date of your issued ticket, you can use this as your defense.
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Step 4
Ask for the issuing officer to produce his New Jersey radar certification card. This card is to show that he went through the training required to run radar in the state to issue speeding tickets. If he does not produce this, you will have a better chance at beating the traffic ticket. This must also be requested through the prosecutor's office and will be obtained by subpoena.
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Step 5
Convey your defense in court for the traffic ticket. Plead not guilty and have your lawyer help you prepare your defense. Your defense may include any discrepancies with the ticket or extenuating circumstances that may have caused you to break the traffic law.
