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Traffic Ticket Defense

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Facing a traffic ticket or motor vehicle violation in New Jersey can feel frustrating, stressful, and confusing, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.


At Cupaiuolo Law, we provide experienced, focused, and strategic representation for clients charged in Municipal Courts throughout Gloucester County and all surrounding South Jersey counties. Even what seems like a “minor” ticket can carry major long-term consequences, including:

• Hefty fines and surcharges

• Points added to your driving record

• Increased insurance premiums

• License suspension

• Court costs and administrative fees

• Possible jail exposure

• Employment complications, especially for CDL holders or professional drivers

Our goal is to protect your driving privileges, minimize your exposure, and secure the best possible outcome — whether that means reducing points, eliminating points entirely, avoiding suspension, or having the ticket dismissed.


In New Jersey, most moving violations result in points being added to your driving record. Accumulating too many points can lead to higher insurance premiums, license suspension, and MVC surcharges.


Accumulating 6 or more points in a 3-year period may result in an MVC surcharge.  12 or more points may lead to an immediate license suspension.

Facing a Point-Based Violation?

Do not plead guilty without understanding the consequences! Call Cupaiuolo Law today for a free one-hour consultation.

Common Cases We Handle include:

  • All Traffic violations 
  • License suspensions and restoration hearings
  • Reckless driving or leaving the scene of an accident
  • Disorderly persons offenses
  • Simple assault, harassment, and trespassing
  • Underage drinking or alcohol possession
  • Drug paraphernalia charges
  • Municipal ordinance violations
  • Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
  • Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
  • Reckless Driving
  • Speeding Violations
  • Hit-and-Run Charges
  • License Suspension and Revocation
  • Traffic Accidents
  • Driving Without Insurance
  • Driving Without a Valid License
  • Underage DUI
  • Open Container Violations
  • Failure to Yield
  • Felony DUI and Multiple Offenses

Can Points Be Reduced or Avoided?

Yes. In many cases, our team of skilled Attorneys at Cupaiuolo Law can negotiate for:

  • Zero-point amendments; 
  • Dismissals or downgrades to non-point violations; or
  • Plea deals that minimize license and insurance consequences

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Points Schedule – What You Need to Know

Below are common traffic offenses and their point values under the New Jersey MVC Points Schedule: Violation NJ MVC Points

  • Speeding 1–14 mph over limit --------------------------------- 2 points
  • Speeding 15–29 mph over limit -------------------------------  4 points
  • Speeding 30+ mph over limit --------------------------------- 5 points
  • Careless Driving --------------------------------------------  2 points
  • Reckless Driving --------------------------------------------  5 points
  • Improper Passing on Right or Shoulder ------------------------  4 points
  • Tailgating -------------------------------------------------- 5 points
  • Failure to Observe Traffic Signal ------------------------------  2 points
  • Failure to Yield to Pedestrian ---------------------------------  2 points
  • Unsafe Lane Change ----------------------------------------  2 points
  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident (No Personal Injury) ----------- 2 points
  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident (W/ Personal Injury) ----------- 8 points


     See https://www.nj.gov/mvc/license/points-schedule.htm for the full, up to date, NJ Points Schedule.

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