Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

NJ Auto registration expired

I let a friend drive my car. Unfortunately, I forgot to renew my registration. The officer who stopped her did not give her a ticket or warning. Instead, he instructed her to renew the registration tomorrow. He stated that he would check tomorrow based on the info that he collected and if the car isn't registered, he would send her a ticket. Is this legal? It seems like a scare tactic to me.


Asked on 3/16/09, 8:55 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Richard Vallario Richard W. Vallario Law Office

Re: NJ Auto registration expired

Be thankful the officer gave her a break instead of a ticket that would cost $180 plus. Register the car.

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Answered on 3/17/09, 2:30 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: NJ Auto registration expired

Kinda odd. Lets assume it is illegal, what are you going to do about it in that case. It sounds like he is just being nice.

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Answered on 3/16/09, 9:17 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: NJ Auto registration expired

The officer is just trying to get obedience with the without issuing a traffic summons. As usual, no good deed is properly appreciated.Gary Moore

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Answered on 3/16/09, 11:16 pm


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