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Towed or Ticketed in New Jersey?

Newark, Jersey City, and Trenton — fight back with the toughest consumer protections in the northeast.

Deadline

NJ requires dispute within 30 days or the ticket becomes final.

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4M+

Annual Tickets

$110

Avg Fine

40%

Dispute Success

67%

TowGuard24 Win Rate

How to Dispute in New Jersey

Online — NJMCdirect

Fastest

File at njmcdirect.com — handles all NJ municipal violations.

Municipal Court

Appear at your local Municipal Court.

Mail

Send to the issuing municipal court.

Top Defenses in New Jersey

Disabled Vehicle

72% Win Rate

Sudden mechanical breakdown prevented moving the vehicle.

Repair receipts dated same day
Mechanic statement
Roadside assistance records

Incorrect or Missing Signs

61% Win Rate

Parking restriction sign was missing, obscured, or contradictory.

Photos of the sign or its absence
Google Street View screenshot
Witness statement

Broken or Missing Meter

68% Win Rate

The parking meter was broken, missing, or not functioning.

Photo of broken meter with timestamp
Nearby meter receipts

Medical Emergency

81% Win Rate

A genuine medical emergency required immediate parking.

Hospital records
Doctor statement
911 call records

Stolen Vehicle

94% Win Rate

Vehicle was stolen at the time the violation occurred.

Police report filed before ticket date
Insurance claim documents

Defective Meter Receipt

80% Win Rate

Meter receipt was issued but malfunctioned before your time expired.

Meter receipt
Photo of meter showing error

New Jersey Towing Law

NJSA §39:10A-1 et seq. governs towing in NJ. Operators must be licensed, post rates, and accept all payment forms.

$225

Max Tow Fee

$40/day

Max Storage

$5,000

Small Claims Limit

60 Seconds

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