Chatham Township Municipal Court Attorney

1-973-921-2860

If you have been ticketed for speeding or careless driving in Chatham Township we can represent you in the Chatham Township Municipal Court.

LOCATION

The Violations Bureau and the Courtroom are located at:
Hartley Dodge Memorial
50 Kings Road
Madison, NJ 07940

PARKING
Parking is free after 4:00 PM in the lot directly adjacent to the Hartley Dodge Memorial Building.

BUSINESS HOURS

• Business hours are weekdays 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Trial date adjournments must be requested during the business day. The Court will not grant adjournments by leaving voicemail messages.

COURT IN SESSION

• Township of Chatham meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:00 PM.

STAFF

The Joint Municipal Court is presided over by Judge Gary F. Troxell. The Court staff consists of the:

• Municipal Court Administrator Frank J. Ciampi
• Deputy Court Administrator Angela Esposito
• Deputy Court Administrator Dawn Allgeier
• Deputy Court Administrator Theresa Rizzo

JURISDICTION
The Joint Municipal Court has jurisdiction over:

• Traffic violations
• Parking violations
• Criminal disorderly persons offenses
• Petty disorderly offenses and the Borough of Madison ordinances

VIOLATIONS BUREAU
The Violations Bureau is open weekdays to the public between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Bureau can be reached at 973-593-3026.

CONTACT:
Court Administrator
Frank J. Ciampi
973-593-3026

CHATHAM FAILURE TO OBSERVE A STOP OR YEILD SIGN 39:4-144

If you have received a CHATHAM Ticket for Failure to Observe a Stop or Yield Sign under NJSA 39:4-144 you will need a CHATHAM Lawyer to fight this summons.  This summons 39:4-144 will result in two points if convicted.    The minimum fine is $50 to a maximum of $200 for this offense and is discretionary with the judge.  We specialize in fighting 39:4-144 Tickets. 

CHATHAM  FAILURE TO STOP FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT 39:4-105 or 39:4-115

If you have rolled through a Traffic Light and received a ticket for violating 39:4-105 or if you have made an improper turn at a traffic light and received a ticket under 39:4-115 you will be subject to three motor vehicle points and two points respectively. Our experienced legal representation from a CHATHAM Failure to stop Lawyer can get you no points for these tickets very easily.  

CHATHAM failure to give proper signal Ticket Lawyer 39:4-126

A ticket under 39:4-126 will occur if you fail to signal when you turn or change lanes.  A CHATHAM failure to give proper signal lawyer  39:4-126 can eliminate these points. 

CHATHAM Improper Passing of a School Bus Ticket Lawyer 39:4-128.1 or 39:4-128.4

            In CHATHAM they take passing a stopped school bus or ice cream truck seriously.  Under NJS 39:4-128.1 ( Four Points ) or if you pass an ice cream truck as well under 39:4-128.4 ( Two Points ) We can eliminate these points or have you found not guilty. 

CHATHAM Leaving the Scene of an Accident with personal injury lawyer ( 8 Points ) 39:4-129

CHATHAM Leaving the Scene of an Accident with no personal injury Lawyer ( 2 Points )  39:4-129

            If you need a CHATHAM Leaving the Scene of an accident Lawyer call our firm today.  We can have these consequences of this ticket reduced and save your license from being revoked.  Under 39:4-129 you are subject to a six month license suspension for property damage from $200 to $400 and a one year suspension for over $400 of property damages. If there are personal injuries a One year Suspension is likely.  If you need a layer for a 39:4-129 ticket in New Jersey call us today.  39:4-129

CHATHAM Tailgating or CHATHAM Following Too Closely ticket lawyer 39:4-89

            If you need an attorney for a ticket under 39:4-89 tailgating call us today.  We Eliminate the 5 points you will receive if convicted 39:4-89.  If you are judged to have been driving too close to the vehicle in front of you then a ticket under 39:4-89 will result. 

CHATHAM Racing on the Highway ticket 

If you have received a ticket under 39:5C-1 for racing on the highway you will be subject to 5 Motor Vehicle Points if convicted.  We are experienced 39:5C-1 lawyers and can have these points reduced or eliminated or have you found innocent of the charges. 

CHATHAM  Truck Ticket Violations 39:3-84 Lawyer

            If you have been ticketed for 39:3-84 at any fixed or movable scale for 39:3-20 and received an overweight ticket or under 39:3-84 overweight on the axle weight we can help.  Permanent scales are equipped to detect axle, tandem and gross weight violations. Violations are cited based on static scale weights. Permanent scales will be in operation 5 days a week for a period of 8 hours per day in New Jersey (6:00am - 2:00pm). 39:3-84 overweight on the axle weight Ticket Lawyer 39:3-84

            CHATHAM  Gross Overweight under 39:3-20 Lawyer 

If you have received a gross overweight ticket the fines are $500 for the first 1,000 pounds overweight and then $100 for each 1,000 pounds thereafter.  This can quickly add up to thousands of dollars in fines.  39:3-20 (e) provides that if your truck is unregistered the weight allowed is set a zero as well.  Call an experienced truck ticket lawyer today.  A CDL Lawyer can remove these violations from your Federal Motor Carrier records and minimize the CSA Score effect CHATHAM Traffic Court Lawyer 

CHATHAM  Expired Diesel Ticket Sticker Lawyer 39:8-62

            If you have received a  ticket for an expired Diesel Emissions ticket in CHATHAM.  The fines under 39:8-62 are steep.   All heavy-duty diesel vehicles 18,000 pounds GVWR or more are required to be tested for smoke emissions annually at a licensed Diesel Private Inspection Facilities (Diesel PIF) within 90 days of your vehicle's registration or renewal. 39:8-62

If you fail to have your vehicle inspected, you may be subject to a summons of $500 if stopped by law enforcement. Fines under 39:8-64. CHATHAM expired  Diesel Ticket Emission Sticker Lawyer. CHATHAM Truck Ticket Lawyer

If you fail a roadside smoke emission inspection conducted by MVC in conjunction with the New Jersey State Police, you will be subjected to the following penalties: 39:8-62

$700 for the first offense (reduced to $150 if paid within 45 days and with proof of repairs)

$1300 for the second offense (reduced to $500 if paid within 45 days and with proof of repairs) 39:8-64

Smog Testing In New Jersey 

Gasoline, diesel, or bi-fueled vehicles made earlier than the last 5 model years with one of the following types of plates, must pass a smog check every two years or during its initial registration: CHATHAM Truck Ticket Lawyer 39:8-62

Passenger

Not-for-profit

Governmental

Commuter Vans

Diesel vehicles made in the 1997 model year or newer, and weighing less than 8500 lbs must also pass a smog check.

One-year Inspections: Some New Jersey-registered vehicles must also pass a “complete” vehicle inspection, which not only includes an emissions inspection but also a safety inspection. These vehicles, include: CHATHAM Municipal Court Lawyer

Taxis

limousines

Jitneys

buses (passenger, governmental, no fee, or commercial)

commercial gas or bi-fueled vehicles regardless of weight and commercial diesel vehicles

CHATHAM Truck Ticket Lawyer Equipment Violations 39:5b-32 

If you have received an equipment violation for failing to have operating authority, failing to have a fire extinguisher, failing to have proper brake measurements, failing to have the DOT Number and name on your truck call a CHATHAM  Truck Ticket Lawyer for a free consultation.  Tickets under 39:5b-32 for Federal Equipment violations can hurt your CSA Safety Scores. CHATHAM Truck Ticket Lawyer

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