No driver wants to end up being pulled over by New Jersey police for a traffic violation. Unfortunately, it could happen, and you could be left with one of the most expensive traffic tickets.
What are the costliest traffic tickets?
If a person gets into a car accident and then flees the scene, it’s considered a hit and run, which is a felony. Police can track the individual down if there’s enough evidence left behind and the victim retains enough information about their vehicle or license plate number. A ticket can run into the $2,500 range.
An arrest for driving under the influence can cost close to $2,500 even if the person doesn’t hit another vehicle or person. A police officer can issue a charge of DUI if a driver’s blood alcohol concentration is .08 or higher.
Drag racing is perhaps the priciest traffic ticket a person could receive. It can run as high as almost $2,900. Racing is a serious traffic violation because it can put people’s lives at risk.
A ticket for reckless driving can cost a person nearly $2,400.
Refusing to submit to a chemical test if a police officer requests it is a serious traffic violation that carries equally serious consequences. One of them is a traffic ticket that costs over $2,400.
If a person drives on a suspended driver’s license, they could receive a ticket as high as around $2,400.
What should you do if you get a traffic ticket?
Receiving a traffic ticket isn’t something that should be taken lightly. Over time points against your license can add up. Anytime you have a traffic violation on your record, it can cause your auto insurance premiums to increase. Depending on the violations, insurers might not want to cover you at all.
