NJSP "stop statute/reason for stop"

cassidy1190 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 10:38 AM

When monitoring the NJSP you always here them refer to a code for the reason they stopped a motorist. It is usually something like "498" or "488B". Anyone know what these reason for stops or also refered to as "stop statutes" mean? I couldn't find an explanation in any of my sources including the NJSP pdf.

GM · #2 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 12:09 PM

The stop statues refer to the law they are being stopped for. A "4-98" is NJ Title 39 Section 4-98 which is "Speeding, and into sub sections by MPH that the accused is over by." Another example is 39 §4-97 which is Careless Driving. Hope this helps out.

Chauffeur6 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 01:01 PM

That's exactly what it is. Up here in NY you often hear the same type of thing, in particular an "11-92 stop", which refers to NYS V&T § 1192 "Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs"

mrkelso · #4 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 01:18 PM

I was stopped by a State Trooper on RT 80 in Bogota NJ for 4-126 Failure to signal turn. He wrote me a warning and let me go on my way after he ran my license and reg.

cassidy1190 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 04:35 PM

This is exactly what i thought. If anyone could elaborate more or provide a list of these commonly broken laws that would be very helpful.

cassidy1190 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassidy1190

This is exactly what i thought. If anyone could elaborate more or provide a list of these commonly broken laws that would be very helpful.

Hey all, just answered my own quesiton here:
New Jersey Drunk Driving Lawyer :: Statutes :: Bridgewater Traffic Attorney

This site is a great reference for those who are curious about what the statutes are that troopers are refering to.

kc2rgw · #7 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 04:54 PM

Generically in NJ it's "Title 39" which refers to traffic laws.

39:4-50 is a DWI as an example.

2c is the criminal code

NESN · #8 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 06:24 PM

Two popular ones the locals use:

450: driving while intoxicated. (DWI). "Caller believes he's a possible 450".
340: driving while suspended. "R.O. is coming back 340".

ff026 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 08:52 PM

I believe the reason they give the infraction and the pedigree information of a motorist that is stopped by the NJSP is the consent decree that the state signed with the US Dept. of Justice in the late 90's.

The US DOJ found that the SP where racial profiling. Part of the consent decree was they had to document all of there stops and compile the information for analysis by a US DOJ personel who had oversight on the SP.

kb2vxa · #10 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 09:25 PM

Some agencies still use the "number one, number two" system which still leaves Blacks as "second class citizens", a bit of "racism" that gives me a chuckle. Most however including the NJSP use explicit plain language but I still don't understand what an "Asian other" could be. Now really, if it's not White, Black or Asian it's other isn't it? Make up your mind, it can't be both. (;->)

Personal gripe: Racial profiling; the politically correct excuse for playing the race card and wallowing in victimhood.

cassidy1190 · #11 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 10:07 PM

I think they just give the race because its any easy quick way of identifying someone. That way if the trooper gets shot or punched out and they speed away they have a pretty good idea who theyre looking for. Thats just what it seems like to me.

n5ims · #12 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 10:26 PM

I talked to a local officer about the racial profiling and he indicated that this was being tracked as a requirement (not sure from where) to report on the race of individuals being ticketed and/or arrested. These numbers are compared to the racial mix of the areas where the incident happened. Any significant differences between those reported numbers and those from the standards (both reports from other officers and area statistics) must be explained. This is done to help prevent officers from using any racial bias in their actions. The officer hinted that this was started following some law suits against other area departments to prevent our city from being brought into others that may happen.

IceInferno · #13 (**permalink**) 10-21-2009, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kb2vxa

Some agencies still use the "number one, number two" system which still leaves Blacks as "second class citizens", a bit of "racism" that gives me a chuckle. Most however including the NJSP use explicit plain language but I still don't understand what an "Asian other" could be. Now really, if it's not White, Black or Asian it's other isn't it? Make up your mind, it can't be both. (;->)

Personal gripe: Racial profiling; the politically correct excuse for playing the race card and wallowing in victimhood.

SP Lingo

Asian Indian - India, Pakistan surrounding areas
Other Asian - China, Japan, Korea and surrounding areas

ampulman · #14 (**permalink**) 10-21-2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kc2rgw

Generically in NJ it's "Title 39" which refers to traffic laws.

39:4-50 is a DWI as an example.

2c is the criminal code

Here's a link that lists the various offenses (Title 39), with penalties.

Keep scrolling down. Enjoy.

Motor Vehicle Articles and NJ Title 39 Motor Vehicle laws

Amp

rwi_99 · #15 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 04:49 PM

Search Google for 39:4-98. Then click on "[PDF]Title 39" under the results.
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