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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Old Tappan residents on traffic matters. Old Tappan (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 5,887) routes its traffic matters through the Old Tappan Boro Municipal Ct at 227 Old Tappan Rd (phone (201) 664-1849) and, for indictable / over-threshold matters, Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) at Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

For a free first consultation on a Old Tappan traffic matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Old Tappan Traffic Cases Are Heard

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Old Tappan road stops (speeding, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Old Tappan Boro Municipal Ct. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets without court appearance.

Old Tappan Boro Municipal Ct

Address: 227 Old Tappan Rd
Phone: (201) 664-1849
Court days: 1ST TUESDAY
Office hours: TUES & WED 1:00PM-4:00PM

Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack)

Address: Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 221-0700
Vicinage: Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02)

What the Law Says

Traffic matters in Old Tappan are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 — primary traffic statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 — companion / procedural authority
State v. Locurto, 157 N.J. 463 (1999) — leading NJ case-law

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Old Tappan road stops (speeding under N.J.S.A. 39:4-98, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Old Tappan Boro Municipal Ct. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets.

About Old Tappan, NJ

Old Tappan sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 5,887
Density: 1,775 per sq mi
Land area: 3.3 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07675
Mayor: Thomas Gallagher
Incorporated: October 18, 1894
Named for: Tappan tribe

Old Tappan Local Context

Old Tappan had a 2020 Census population of 5,887 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 1,775.7 per sq mi (2020), land area 3.3 sq mi.
Old Tappan was incorporated October 18, 1894.
Old Tappan is named for Tappan tribe.
Current mayor: Thomas Gallagher.

Why Avery & Avery for Old Tappan Traffic

Fifty years of NJ trial practice. Robert W. Avery began NJ practice in 1976 and served fifteen years as Judge of the Ridgefield Municipal Court (1986-2000). John S. Avery joined the firm in 2012. The firm has handled Old Tappan-area traffic matters as part of its ongoing Bergen County practice.

Same-day callbacks on active arrest or court-date situations. Robert or John picks up when we’re in the office; voicemails returned promptly.

Statewide reach with local depth. The firm’s reported case Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) establishes the firm’s federal-court track record beyond purely municipal-court practice.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Old Tappan’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

And the Bergen County Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Old Tappan Traffic cases go?

Old Tappan Boro Municipal Ct for first-tier matters; Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

How fast can you respond to a Old Tappan arrest / hearing?

Same-day callback during business hours; same-evening for arrests on weeknights. Call (201) 943-2445.

Do you handle other Bergen County practice areas?

Yes — see our Bergen County Lawyer page for the full practice list, and the practice tops at /practice-areas/traffic/.

Schedule a Free Old Tappan Traffic Consultation

Call (201) 943-2445 or submit through the form.