EvLib t1_j9v9nz8 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 8:26 PM

I would suggest getting a real good understanding of what truly happened. Speeding tickets are not issued against a car, they are issued against a driver. Also, NJ State Police don't ordinarily pull somebody over for 0-9mph over the limit.

If the family member impersonated you (giving your or saying they were you, but forgot their license) pursuing your defense could get them in serious trouble. I would strongly suggest getting a firm sense of what happened and retaining an attorney to help you through the process.

Otherwise negotiating a speeding ticket, especially such a minor one, is typically as easy as it can get.

Jerseysure35 OP t1_j9vafxo wrote on February 24, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Thanks for your reply. I’ll clarify with the family member that they actually handed over their driver’s license and weren’t impersonating me.

You mentioned that it should be easy to negotiate this minor ticket. What would I say; I didn’t do it, but I’d settle for a parking ticket? Or just show my clock-in at work that proves I was working, not driving?

SnooWords4839 t1_j9vmpdv wrote on February 24, 2023 at 9:50 PM

They are lying to you!!

Your info would not be as the driver, without them handing your info to them! Very suspect!

IronSeagull t1_j9w5lxn wrote on February 25, 2023 at 12:02 AM

> I’ll clarify with the family member that they actually handed over their driver’s license and weren’t impersonating me.

And when they double down on their lie, you should tell them that obviously it shouldn't be a problem for you to go into court and say they were driving the car, because obviously the police already know that. Hopefully you have some proof they borrowed the car. And never let them drive your car again.

op00to t1_j9vgi78 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 9:10 PM

You being able to show you were at work at the time, perhaps with an affadavit from your manager that you didn't leave the property from x to y time should get the ticket thrown out.

Also lol to whatever cop obviously fucked up!

peter-doubt t1_j9vyiyu wrote on February 24, 2023 at 11:11 PM

The legal fees should be paid by the driver who earned the ticket. I hope your fears aren't parenting skills catching up to you.