Sounds like Colonie. You should challenge it. https://www.upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/speedy-trial-and-traffic-tickets.html

Sorry but the driver is responsible to ensure that that the car is in proper legal condition before driving the car. The ticket was issued against...

If handled properly it can get reduced to no points or dismissed. https://www.capitalregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/vtl-1129a-following-too-closely.html

Sorry but that will not result in the dismissal of the ticket. There are other things that help and an experienced traffic attorney is in the best...

this was posted in NY, best if you post for NJ. It is my understanding that it appears on your NJ record regardless, in which case it would impact...

You need to submit a not guilty plea and schedule a hearing. This link provides more information on the Traffic Violations Bureau...

The ticket should be dismissed on speedy trial grounds. https://www.upstatenewyorktickets.com/blog/speedy-trial-and-traffic-tickets.html

If you have class D license it may make sense to just pay it as it will will probably not appear on your NY record...

you do not have to appear. See https://buffaloregiontrafficlawyer.com/blog/in-ny-does-defendant-have-to-appear-in-court-to-fight-traffic-ticket.html

Did yo get a traffic ticket? one accident, on its own, should not impact licensure. .........................