H. Scott Aalsberg, Esq., P.C. Attorneys at Law 39 Milltown Road, East Brunswick, N.J. 08816 1028 Route #23 North, Wayne, N.J. 07470 1-800-9-RIGHTS or (732) 257-5040
IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH PASSING A SCHOOL BUS AND GET CONVICTED YOU MAY GO TO JAIL OR PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR 15 DAYS AND THIS IS FOR A 1ST OFFENSE!
WE CAN HELP REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE PENALTIES Associated with your tickets. CALL 1-800-9- RIGHTS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS WITH A FREE OFFICE CONSULTATION TO SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU! In Many cases we have helped to save our clients jail, the loss of their license and the community service.
Passing a school bus in the State of New Jersey is a very serious offense as noted by the penalties listed below. You must stop at least 25 feet from a school bus and keep your car stationary until such time as all children have entered the bus, alighted and reached the side of the highway and the bus is no longer exhibiting its flashing red lights. Even where the roadway is divided and a cement divider is between the roads you must reduce the speed of your vehicle to not more than 10 miles per hour and shall not resume normal speed until your vehicle has passed the bus and all children who may have alighted from said bus or be about to enter said bus. Additional rules apply and for full information you should read N.J.S.A. 29:4- 128.1.
PENALTIES FOR PASSING A SCHOOL BUS For a First Offense you face:
A Fine of not less than $100.00 and
Imprisonment for not more than 15 days or community service for 15 days as the court shall deem appropriate or both
Possible suspension of your drivers license in the discretion of the Direction of the Division of Motor Vehicles.
For a Second or Subsequent Offense you face:
A fine of not less than $250.00
Imprisonment for not more than 15 days
Possible suspension of your drivers license in the discretion of the Direction of the Division of Motor Vehicles.
In addition to the above penalties, your insurance may increase dramatically for the next three years. This can cost you several thousands of dollars due to the fact that this offense carries 5 points on your license and your insurance. Lastly you must fight this charge because if you lose your license you could lose your job, your house and all that is important to you! Don't go let this happen to you, we can help. Call our office at 1-800-9-RIGHTS or (732) 257-5040 to setup a free in office consultation to find out how we can possibly help you reduce or eliminate these penalties.
** Additional penalties can apply. H. Scott Aalsberg, Esq., P.C. Main office address: 39 Milltown Road, East Brunswick, N.J. 08816. Please consult the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice and Motor Vehicle Laws for complete details on all fines and penalties as the penalties listed in this notice are for informational purposes on offenses we have handled and reduced in the past. Past performance is not indicative of future performance and each case is fact sensitive, thus, the need for the in office consultation for the attorney to evaluate your case. Some penalties may not apply to out of state residents please consult an attorney in your state of residence. All penalties listed are accurate as of February 8, 2008 and are subject to change at any time without notice.