Bordentown, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/29/2020 -- The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of changes to the Garden State, with the stay-at-home order being one of the most prominent. Although most people are avoiding the great outdoors unless necessary, lowering the heavy traffic volumes often seen on New Jersey roads, the streets haven't been safer as a result. In fact, many drivers have started speeding on the clear roads, putting everyone around them in danger.
Although New Jersey's immediate priority is to contain the coronavirus, if not eliminate all traces of it, that doesn't mean their other safety efforts have fallen by the wayside. To help combat careless driving at this time, zero-tolerance signs have been placed throughout the Garden State Parkway, warning drivers that whoever is caught speeding will be issued more than just a speeding ticket — they'll have a direct meeting with the judge at a mandatory court appearance.
The Law Office of Zapicchi & Liller LLP, are encouraging New Jersey drivers to stay safe on the roads not only to avoid unnecessary points on their licenses, but, most importantly, to keep themselves and other drivers safe.
Careless and reckless driving are two separate offenses that each carry serious consequences. The main difference between the two is the intent of the driver. Reckless drivers show a "wanton disregard" for road safety, meaning that they know that their driving is dangerous, yet they proceed without care. Careless drivers, on the other hand, don't show the same harmful intent or willful negligence. Therefore, reckless driving is the more serious offense of the two and carries a harsher penalty. Those who are booked for reckless driving may receive a maximum 60-day jail sentence and/or up to a $200 fine for their first offense.
Any New Jersey drivers who are charged with either of these misdemeanors can turn to the Law Office of Zapicchi & Liller LLP, for the best careless and reckless driving lawyers in Essex County, Monmouth County, and many other New Jersey areas. Nobody is willing to fight harder for their clients than the attorneys at Zapicchi & Liller. Their offices remain open during the COVID-19 outbreak to accept new cases and deliver outstanding legal services to all clients.
For more information or to schedule a consultation for legal services in Mercer County, NJ, and the surrounding areas, contact the Law Office of Zapicchi & Liller LLP today.
About The Law Office of Zapicchi & Liller LLP
The Law Office of Zapicchi & Liller LLP is a legal firm based in Bordentown, NJ, serving the central and south regions of New Jersey. Aaron Liller and Mario Zapicchi make up the local firm's experienced legal team, which handles a wide range of practice areas such as criminal law, real estate, family law, traffic violations, and DUIs and DWIs. They take a customer-focused approach to handling legal aspects and fight fervently for the rights of their clients.
For more information about The Law Office of Zapicchi & Liller LLP, visit http://zapicchilillerllp.com.