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Municipal
Court of the Township of Vernon
Plea Information
The
Municipal Court has jurisdiction over traffic matters
(Title 39 Statutes), criminal matters (petty or disorderly
persons offenses); municipal ordinances; Fish and Game;
Parks and Forests; Weights and Measures; etc. If you receive
a traffic ticket, you have the right to plead guilty or
not guilty to the charge(s). Instructions are located
on the reverse side of the summons. Certain summons REQUIRE
that you appear in court; however, if you are not sure,
please call the Vernon Township Municipal Court to speak
to one of the court employees.
State Violations
Bureau Schedule Of Commonly Charged Offenses
| 39:3-4 |
Unregistered
Vehicle |
$54.00 |
| 39:3-29 |
*Failure
to exhibit Drivers License or registration
(*failure to exhibit insurance information
requires Court Appearances) |
$180.00 |
| 39:3-66
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Maintenance
of Lamps |
$54.00 |
| 39:4-64
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Throwing
liter from vehicle (lit cigarettes, papers, cups,
etc.) |
$230.00 |
| 39:3-76.2f |
Failure
to wear seatbelt |
$46.00 |
| 39:4-81
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Failure
to observe signal |
$85.00 |
| 39:4-85
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Improper
Passing |
$85.00 |
| 39:4-97
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Careless
Driving |
$85.00 |
| 39:4-144 |
Failure
to stop or yield |
$85.00 |
| 39:8-1 |
Failure
to inspect |
$130.00 |
| 39:8-4 |
Failure
to make repairs |
$130.00 |
| 39:4-98 |
Speeding
and/or exceeding the speed limit by: |
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1-9
miles per hour (MPH) |
$85.00 |
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10-14
MPH |
$95.00 |
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15-19
MPH |
$105.00 |
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20-24
MPH |
$200.00 |
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25-29
MPH |
$220.00 |
| 39:4-97.3
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Use
of cell phone while driving |
$130.00 |
| 39:4-138o |
**Parked
in Handicapped Parking Space without Proper Authorization
(**COURT APPEARANCE REQUIRED) |
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Snowmobile
And All Terrain Vehicles (Atv) Offenses Require A Court
Appearance
Points
are assessed on moving violations by the NJMVC (Motor
Vehicle Comm.) NOT the Municipal Courts.
Local Supplemental
Violations Bureau Schedule Of Commonly Charged Offenses
| ORD.#55-9C
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Parking
in Fire Zone |
$55.00 |
| ORD.
# 7-8.1.2 |
Unlicensed
Dog |
$50.00
with proof of License |
There
is also a Community Dispute Resolution
Committee that provides a means in which minor disputes
at the municipal level can be resolved without having
to go to Court. Disputing parties appear before a team
of trained mediators who work with the parties to develop
a solution to the problem.
If a criminal complaint Summons/Warrant is issued against
you, YOU MUST APPEAR in Court on the date and time
written on the complaint. Complaints may also be filed
by citizens (in person only). For information please contact
the court staff.
Payment
There is an on-line payment option to pay traffic tickets.
Please log onto njmcdirect.com.
The Vernon Township Court code is 1922. Payment can also
be made at the Violations Bureau Office or through the
mail. DO NOT MAIL CASH.
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