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 A TAILGATING
TICKET YOU WILL GET 5 POINTS ON YOUR LICENSE
Tailgating also known as Following to Closely (Statute 39:4-89)  is a very serious offense in the
State of New Jersey and carries 5 points.  This is the same as getting 2 and 1/2 careless driving tickets.  
Because tailgating causes so many accidents the state of New Jersey has made this a very serious
offense.  In addition to points you could also receive up to 15 days in jail.  (note that unless your offense
The Points associated with this ticket can easily cost you thousands of dollars on your insurance.  For
Insurance purposes it takes 3 years from the date of your violation/conviction for the points to be
eliminated off your insurance.  The five points associated with this offense are equivalent to the points in 2
and 1/2 red light or stop sign violation tickets.

In addition to possible jail the judge does have the discretion to suspend your license.  If you lose your
license you could lose your job, your house and all that is important to you!  Don't go it alone 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 may apply to your ticket offense if your tailgating violation occured within 1000 feet of school property
or school crossing zone for all offenses.  Additional penalties can also apply in a construction or safe neighborhood zone.  
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.  The penalties for a
New Jersey Tailgating ticket listed in this notice are for informational purposes only.  We can help you eliminate the points a
following too closely ticket carries, however, 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
September 24, 2010 and are subject to change at any time without notice.
 
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