Important Links About Decarceration and Mass Incarceration

What are Jim Crow Laws?

NJ Decarceration Act Petition to NJ Senators and Assembly - Please read and sign if you support it.

The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander  -This is the site with the info about the book and author.  

To purchase to the book on Amazon Click HERE!!!

Decarcerate The Garden State: NJ Decarceration Act Initial Draft Proposal Provid...

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Decarcerate The Garden State: NJ Decarceration Act Initial Draft Proposal Provide...: In response to a letter to NJ Sen. Ron Rice who represents the Essex County District and chairs NJ's Legislative Black Caucus calli...

Capital City Peace Picnic

There is enough food to feed the first 150 people.

Unapologetic New Jersey

I am not bashing Governor Christie because New Jersey is almost in a state of disrepair and he inherited this problem. I also have to say SHAME on these RICH people hiding their money and can afford their tax brackets. It just hurts to know that the poorer class is actually funding this country. You don't donate to American charities must less locally.

New Jersey has the highest property tax in the nation. One of the highest Costs of living in the Country. Our plates may say the "GARDEN STATE", in reality they should say "CORRUPTION STATE". No matter how many years go by, the Mob is still running New Jersey.


The question is:....

How can we fix it? 

Answer: Let's clear out ALL the slackers. Let the "young" people come to work and be productive. We live in a state that is very dense. It's 9 million of us. We can have educated bodies in the jobs.



I was reading in the paper in regards to New Jersey's budget short fall. Until this article came out, I was unsure where Governor Chris Christie was going to TAKE the MONEY from to balance the budget.

I have to say I was a little surprised that he was taking 2.43 Billion dollars over 2 years from Public Service workers pension funding.  Much as I hate the incompetent protected Public Service employees, I felt bad. On a brighter note, he chose not to take funding from our struggling schools and Medicaid. They could have easily took the money from Medicaid due to New Jersey's choice to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. However, in 2 years or upon expiration of the federal funding through ACA, we would have to then fully fund our Medicaid. 

I have to say, it is so much going on in New Jersey. State office workers are very incompetent and really useless. I wish there was a way to actually stop holding onto "obliged payroll personnel." They cost us so much money and government can care less. 

New Jersey is currently paying transitional aid to Trenton which some of you know about. They should be giving the money to us regardless of a transitional agreement due to the overwhelming numbers of immigrants and illegals we have in Trenton.  We should be getting that monetary amount without a clause. While we are receiving this "transitional aid", the state has full control over ALL hiring and firings. 

I just think that it is really sad because NEW JERSEY is keeping us down. Our acting mayor has been going through and finding out who is competent and who is not. He is forced to have these people on payroll. This include Appointed offices that have technically expired in February when the Federal judge threw Tony Mack out of office. 

One thing I have Learned:  

There are No politics like in TRENTON and no BIGGER CIRCUS than TRENTON!

I don't know about the rest of Trenton or even New Jersey for that matter, but I will be displaying an upside-down flag for distress.

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Traffic Ticket and Traffic Related Fines in New Jersey By Statute

When browsing through this, you will notice these tickets are repeated but the wording is different. New Jersey is ripping people off. 

TRAFFIC RELATED

N.J.S.A. Pursuant to New Jersey Statutes Annotated
39:3-4 Driving or parking unregistered motor vehicle $47
39:3-9a Failure to notify change in name $51
39:3-9a Failure to endorse license $51
39:3-10 Driving with an expired license (when paying through the Violations $47
Bureau, the defendant is required to attach a photocopy of a valid
driver's license to the complaint/summons)
39:3-11 Violating a restriction on conditional license $51
39:3-17 Failure to possess driver's license or registration (non-resident $176
39:3-20 Excess weight - plus $100 for each 1,000 lbs. or fraction thereof $526
39:3-20(b) Speeding - commercial vehicle - load exceeds axle limitations - See
payable amount for N.J.S.A. 39:4-98
39:3-20(b) Speeding in a Safe Corridor or Construction Zone or 65 MPH area -
commercial vehicle - See payable amount for N.J.S.A. 39:4-98
39:3-29 Failure to possess driver's license, registration, or insurance $176
identification card (if violation is for more than one offense
involving license, registration or insurance card, they are separate
offenses and the payable amount indicated is for each offense)
39:3-29 Refusal to exhibit driver's license, registration, or insurance $176
identification card (if a violation is for more than one offense
involving license, registration or insurance card, they are separate
offenses and the payable amount indicated is for each offense)
39:3-32 Failure to replace lost, destroyed or defaced driver's plates $51
39:3-33 Display of unclear or indistinct license plates (limited to this portion $47
of statute only)
39:3-36 Failure to notify of complete change of address $25
39:3-38 Use of marker other than one issued (limited to this portion of $51
statute only)
39:3-44 Vehicle in unsafe condition $47
39:3-47 Improper lighting equipment; altering equipment $47
39:3-47a Failure to use headlights with wipers $47
39:3-49 Inadequate headlights $47
39:3-50 Unauthorized use of certain colored lights $47
39:3-51 Improper auxiliary driving lamps $47
39:3-52 Improper additional lighting equipment and use thereof $47
39:3-53 Improper spot lamps $47
39:3-54 Miscellaneous improper lights $47
39:3-55 Improper operation with alternate road lighting equipment $47
39:3-56 Operating without at least two front lighted lamps $47
39:3-57 Improper single beam lighting $47
39:3-58 Improper multiple beam headlights $47
39:3-59 No light beam indicator $47
39:3-60 Improper use of high and low headlight beams $47
39:3-61 Failure to equip motor vehicle with lamps and reflectors required $47
39:3-61.1 Improper mounting of lamps and reflectors $47
39:3-61.2 Improper combination of lighting devices and reflectors $47
39:3-61.3 Improper stop lamps $47
39:3-61.4 Improper placement and use of red lamps and flags on overhanging $47
loads
39:3-62 Unlit lamps on parked vehicle $47
39:3-64 Improper emergency warning light equipment $47
39:3-64.3 Failure of itinerant vendor to flash signals when stopped for $47
transacting business
39:3-65 Failure to equip farm machinery and other vehicles with lamps $47
39:3-66 Failure to maintain lamps $47
39:3-69 Failure to equip vehicle with horn $47
39:3-70 Noisy muffler $47
39:3-71 Failure to equip vehicle with mirrors $47
39:3-72 Tire in unsafe operating condition $47
39:3-73 Improper use of tire chains $47
39:3-74 Obstruction of windshield for vision $47
39:3-75 Failure to equip vehicle with safety glass $47
39:3-76.2 Failure to equip vehicle with safety belts $47
39:3-76.2a Failure to use a child passenger restraint when transporting a child $47
under the age of eight and weighing less than 80 pounds
39:3-76.2f Failure to wear seat belt (Payable Amount effective through $44
February 1, 2004)
39:3-76.2f Failure to wear seat belt (Payable Amount effective for violations $45
issued on or after February 2, 2004)
39:3-76.3 Motorcycle handle bar grips too high $47
39:3-76.4 Failure to equip motorcycle with special muffler systems $47
39:3-76.5 Failure to equip motorcycle with footrests and helmet for $76
motorcycle passengers
39:3-76.7 to Motorcycle helmet, goggles, and other safety equipment violations $47
39:3-77 Selling or using unapproved devices or equipment $51
39:3-79.1 Failure to equip bus, truck, or trailer with mud flaps $47
39:3-81 Misuse of stud tires (limited to this portion of statute only) By $51
regulation of the Director of Motor Vehicles, stud tires shall not be
used on a highway earlier than November 15 or later than April 1 of
39:3-84 Violation of dimensional restriction $181
39:3-84 Violation of weight restriction if total excess weight is less than $81
10,000 pounds, then the payable amount equals $.02 x (total
excess weight) + $23, but no less than $81. If total excess weight
is greater than 10,000 pounds, then the payable amount equals $.03
x (total excess weight) + $23.
39:4-11 to 4-14.2 Violations concerning bicycles and roller skates $47
39:4-15 to 4-25.1 Violations concerning horses and horse-drawn vehicles $47
39:4-26 to 4-30 Violations concerning machinery, vehicles or apparatus of unusual $81
size or weight (fine to be paid to agency charged with maintenance
of road upon which violation occurs)
39:4-32 to 4-37.1 Pedestrian violations $47
39:4-38 to 4-45 Street car violations $47
39:4-46 Failure to display owner's name on commercial vehicle (fine to be $24
forwarded to Director of Motor Vehicles) - Payable Amount
effective through February 1, 2004
39:4-46 Failure to display owner's name on commercial vehicle (fine to be $25
forwarded to Director of Motor Vehicles) - Payable Amount
Effective for violations issue on or after February 2, 2004
39:4-53 Leaving vehicle with engine running $47
39:4-54 Violation of dimension restriction on trailers $81
39:4-54 Violation of weight restriction trailers (see N.J.S.A. 39:3-20 and 3-84
as applicable)
39:4-55 Failure to control vehicle on steep grades and curves $47
39:4-56 Delaying traffic $47
39:4-56.6 Abandonment of vehicle on private property $51
39:4-57 Failure to comply with directions of officer $47
39:4-57 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to $68
comply with direction of officer
39:4-57.1 Failure to activate interior light at request of officer $76
39:4-58 Vehicle loaded so as to obstruct view $47
39:4-59 Hitch-hiking $47
39:4-60 Soliciting trade or contributions on highway $47
39:4-61 Tailboard riding $47
39:4-62 Leaving curb $47
39:4-64 Throwing litter from vehicle $226
39:4-65 Letting off or taking on persons other than at curb $47
39:4-66 Failure to stop when emerging from alley, driveway or garage $47
39:4-66.1 Failure to yield right-of-way when entering private road or driveway $47
39:4-66.1 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - Failure to yield right-of-way $68
when entering private road or driveway
39:4-67 Obstructing passage of vehicles $47
39:4-68 Doors of streetcar or autobus open $47
39:4-69 Riding on part of street car or vehicle not intended for passengers $47
39:4-71 Driving on sidewalk $47
39:4-71 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone - Driving on sidewalk $68
39:4-72 Failure to stop on signal from driver of horse $47
39:4-76 Overweight vehicles on bridges (interstate) - fine to be forwarded to
Director of Motor Vehicles - Same payable amount as N.J.S.A.
39:4-77 Loading so as to spill $51
39:4-78 Carrying metal so as to create noise $47
39:4-79 Backing vehicle to curb to unload $47
39:4-80 Disregard of officer directing traffic $81
39:4-80 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Disregard of $136
officer directing traffic
39:4-81 Failure to observe traffic signal $81
39:4-81 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to $136
observe traffic signal
39:4-82 Failure to keep right $81
39:4-82 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone - Failure to keep right $136
39:4-82.1 Driving on safety island $81
39:4-82.1 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Driving on $136
safety island
39:4-83 Failure to keep right at intersection $81
39:4-83 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone - Failure to keep right at $136
39:4-84 Failure to pass to right when proceeding in opposite directions $81
39:4-84 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to pass $136
to right when proceeding in opposite directions
39:4-85 Failure to pass to left when overtaking $81
39:4-85 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to pass $136
to left when overtaking
39:4-85.1 Wrong way on one-way street $81
39:4-86 Failure to overtake and pass properly; crossing "no passing" lines $81
39:4-86 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to $136
overtake and pass properly; crossing "no passing" lines
39:4-87 Failure to give overtaking vehicle right of way $81
39:4-88 Failure to obey regulations in marked lanes $81
39:4-88 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to obey $136
regulations in marked lanes
39:4-89 Following another vehicle too closely $81
39:4-89 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Following $136
another vehicle too closely
39:4-90 Failure to yield right of way at intersection $81
39:4-90 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to yield $136
right of way at intersection
39:4-90.1 Entering or leaving limited access highways improperly $81
39:4-90.1 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Entering or $136
leaving limited access highways improperly
39:4-91 Failure to yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles $81
39:4-92 Failure to pull over for emergency vehicle; following emergency $81
vehicle too closely
39:4-92.1 Following fire department vehicle too closely back to fire station $81
39:4-94 Railroad employee unnecessarily blocking highway with train $81
39:4-97 Careless driving where no accident involving personal injury $81
(accident resulting in personal injury cannot be paid through the
39:4-97 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Careless driving $136
where no accident involving personal injury (accident resulting in
personal injury cannot be paid through the Violations Bureau)
39:4-97.1 Slow speed so as to impede or block traffic $81
39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 1-9 miles per hour $81
39:4-98 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone speeding - exceeding limit by $136
1-9 miles per hour
39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 10-14 miles per hour $91
39:4-98 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - speeding - $156
exceeding limit by 10-14 miles per hour
39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 15-19 miles per hour $101
39:4-98 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - speeding - $176
exceeding limit by 15-19 miles per hour
39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 20-24 miles per hour pursuant to $196
N.J.S.A. 29:4-98.7, all fines have been doubled for any defendant
charged with speeding 20 MPH or more over the speed limit.
NOTE: Exceeding the posted speed limit by 20 miles per hour or
more in a Safe Corridor or in a Construction Zone requires a court
39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 25-29 miles per hour -- pursuant to $216
N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.7, all fines have been doubled for any defendant
charged with speeding 20 MPH or more over the speed limit.
39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 30-34 miles per hour -- pursuant to $236
N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.7, all fines have been doubled for any defendant
charged with speeding 20 MPH or more over the speed limit.
39:4-98 Speeding - exceeding limit by 35-39 miles per hour -- pursuant to $256
N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.7, all fines have been doubled for any defendant
charged with speeding 20 MPH or more over the speed limit.
NOTE: Exceeding the posted speed limit by 40 miles per hour or
more requires a court appearance.
39:4-100 Exceeding speed limit across sidewalk (4mph) $76
39:4-115 Improper turn at controlled intersection $81
39:4-115 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - Improper turn at controlled $136
intersection
39:4-116 Improper turn at arrow $81
39:4-117 Special pedestrian signals - motorist or pedestrian violation $81
39:4-119 Failure to observe flashing traffic signals $81
39:4-119 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - Failure to observe flashing $136
traffic signals
39:4-122 Failure to obey whistle of police $81
39:4-122 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - Failure to obey whistle of $136
39:4-123 Improper right and left-hand turns $81
39:4-123 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - Improper right and left-hand $136
39:4-124 Failure to turn as indicated by buttons or markers at intersection $81
39:4-124 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - Failure to turn as indicated by $136
buttons or markers at intersection
39:4-125 U-Turn on curve or grade or where view obstructed or "No U-Turn" $81
39:4-125 Safe Corridor or Construction Zone - U-Turn on curve or grade or $136
where view obstructed or "No U-Turn" sign
39:4-126 Failure to signal before starting, turning or stopping $81
39:4-126 65 MPH area - Failure to signal before starting, turning or stopping $136
39:4-127 Improper backing or turning in street $81
39:4-127 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Improper $136
backing or turning in street
39:4-127.1 Failure to stop at railroad crossing $81
39:4-127.2 Failure to stop for gate at approaches to movable span bridge $81
39:4-135 Improper parking $47
39:4-136 Parking on highway $47
39:4-137 Allowing a vehicle to stand on highway unattended while motor $47
running and without setting brakes
39:4-138(a) Improper parking within intersection $47
39:4-138(b) Improper parking on a crosswalk $47
39:4-138(c) Improper parking in safety bus zone $47
39:4-138(d) Improper parking in front of driveway $47
39:4-138(e) Improper parking within 25 ft. of crosswalk $47
39:4-138(f) Improper parking on a sidewalk $47
39:4-138(g) Improper parking in a no parking area established by State Highway $47
Department
39:4-138(h) Improper parking within 50 feet of stop sign $47
39:4-138(i) Improper parking within 10 feet of fire hydrant $47
39:4-138(j) Improper parking within 50 feet of railroad $47
39:4-138(k) Improper parking within 20 feet of driveway entrance to fire station $47
or 75 feet on opposite side of street (when properly signposted)
39:4-138(l) Improper parking alongside or opposite street excavation or $47
obstruction, causing traffic obstruction (when properly signposted)
39:4-138(m) Double parking $47
39:4-138(n) Improper parking on a bridge, elevated structure, underpass or $47
immediate approaches (except where space for parking is provided)
39:4-139 Loading or unloading for unreasonable period of time $47
39:4-144 Failure to obey stop or yield right-of way signs $81
39:4-144 Safe Corridor, Construction Zone or 65 MPH area - Failure to obey $136
stop or yield right-of-way signs
39:4-145 Failure to yield to vehicle entering stop or yield intersection after $81
39:4-207.9 Failure to remove snow from handicapped parking space $226
39:4-215 Failure to obey signals, signs or directions $47
39:8-1 Failure to have inspection $126
39:8-4 Failure to make repairs $126
39:8-6 Failure to display approval certificate (fines for inspection $126
violations are forwarded to Division of Motor Vehicles)
39:8-62 Operation of diesel powered motor vehicle - emission violation-no $726
certification of repair - first offense only (the payable amount may
be reduced to $150.00 if a certification of repair is provided and it is
acceptable to the Court)
B. PARKING REGULATIONS
N.J.A.C. Pursuant to New Jersey Administrative Code Payable
Amount
13:56-1.1(a) Parking in any State parking area in Trenton without a permit $34
(Payable Amount effective through February 1, 2004)
13:56-1.1(a) Parking in any State parking area in Trenton without a permit $35
(Payable Amount effective for violations issued on or after
February 2, 2004)
C. MOTOR FUELS USE TAX ACT REGULATIONS
N.J.A.C. Pursuant to New Jersey Administrative Code Payable
Amount
54:39A-10 Failure to exhibit identification marker or card - Motor Fuels Use $51
Tax Act (Fine to be forwarded to the Division of Motor Vehicles)

D. MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS*
For violations issued on or before February 14, 2004 Payable
N.J.A.C. Pursuant to New Jersey Administrative Code Amount
392.16 Failure to use seat belts (Payable Amount effective through $44
February 1, 2004)
392.16 Failure to use seat belts (Payable Amount effective for violations $45
issued on or after February 2, 2004)
393.9 Inoperative lamps (general) $47
393.19 Failure to equip vehicle with 4-way flashers $47
393.25(f) Inoperative stop lamps $47
393.60(c) Windshield in poor condition $47
393.60(e) Objects or decals mounted on windshield that obstruct view $47
393.78 Failure to equip vehicles with windshield wipers $47
393.81 Inoperative or missing horn $47

Driving While Black Ticket

On Wednesday, April 9, 2014, I got pulled over by New Jersey State Police in my area. The guy said I was doing 90 in a 65 zone.  I told the man I didn't believe him but whatever. (Everybody knows I have a Chevy Cavalier. I don't think my car can continuously sustain 90 mph without issues, because my front bearings are going bad. After 75 mph the has minimal control. I'm not stupid, I'M A CAR GIRL. He goes to his car and 20 minutes later he comes back talking about some delay of traffic. That's NJ Statute 39:4-56.

I talked to my lawyer and police friends, they told me they felt it was a cover up to pulling me over because I was black. New Jersey does it all the time.


It's a shame that law biding citizens get harassed and humiliated. Ironically, he is a dark Polish guy.

In conclusion, I will be fighting this ticket in Lawrence Twp, NJ.  Furthermore, I didn't get pulled over for being black, I got pulled over because he is a RACIST!

Let's Get Trenton Back!!!

In Trenton we have 1 newspaper company that only seems to highlight the negativity of TRENTON, NJ. The Trentonian is a local newspaper company whose business is located in Trenton, NJ.  I talk to people in South Jersey a lot and they all think Trenton is the worst place in New Jersey to live.  You know it is bad when you have people in the most impoverished city in America not wanting to utilize the River Line that is a connection point to the river cities between Trenton and Camden.

The paper has an amendment 1 right to publish what they want. I totally understand that but I don't think it is fair to have so many people walking on egg shells because they are genuinely scared to come here. 

I have to tell you, Trenton is not a place as depicted in the newspaper or on local news. Sure, Trenton is not in prestige condition but we are clearly not the murder capital of America. THIS IS THE CAPITOL OF NEW JERSEY. I live here. On my street we help each other out. We have our own "neighborhood watch" crew. There were 4 drunk drivers at different times that caused damages in the thousands to about 12 cars. 1 was a hit and run that caused a chain reaction to the whole block. The other 3 got caught. 2 of the drunk drivers were caught by neighbors. It had to be more than 100 people outside trying to help. We do not use cones or other objects when snow is on the ground because we look out for each other. 

When we had a lot of snow outside. Everyone on both sides of the street except 2 houses pitched in to make sure our street was safe for the daycare. Streets and sidewalks. 

We have things to offer and are creating more reasons to come to Trenton.  Here are a few all accessible from Routes 1, 29 & 129, I-295, I-95 and I-195 W:

• Sun National Bank Center located: 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611 
• Trenton Thunder  (Minor League baseball) 
• William Trent House  (historical)
• The Old Barracks (historical)
• New Jersey State Museum with a cool Planetarium
• Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
• War Memorial  The main museum is in Sea Girt, with annexes at the 112th Field Artillery Armory in Lawrenceville and in Trenton War Memorial.
• Trenton Freedom Arena Football Team (located conveniently at the Sun National Bank Center.
• We have some nice scenic overlook parks located near the Water Front.
• There is open access to great fishing spots. (Must have valid fishing license.  They can be purchased anywhere in NJ you buy bait and tackle. Walmart as well. 

Also we have store fronts and fixer uppers for sale. 

WALKER WORTHY JR. TRENTON MAYORAL POLICY PLATFORM

WALKER WORTHY JR.

TRENTON MAYORAL POLICY PLATFORM

Jobs and Economy

• Use my experience and relationships with key state and county officials to create public/private partnerships and promote the benefit of doing business in Trenton.
• Utilize apprenticeship opportunities, including a Second Chance program for ex-offenders, to provide residents with marketable job skills while attracting businesses with a skilled labor pool.
• Aggressively pursue revenue and funding opportunities to maintain municipal infrastructures.
• Ensure all pending and future development provides a long-term benefit to the city.
• Create a “prompt payment” policy that ensures contractors with the city will be paid in a timely manner, allowing small business to better compete for work with the city.
• Establish a Redevelopment Authority and work with inspections, planning and zoning departments to get development projects fast-tracked.
• Bring vacant land back into use, including developing the waterfront and bringing in casino gaming.
• Foster and develop a heritage tourism industry. Build on the successes of Patriots Week and capitalize on Trenton’s significance in American history.
• Work with local banks to take advantage of civic investment and financing opportunities through the federal Community Reinvestment Act.
• Establish and maintain “round table” forums with business and labor stakeholders, in order to share valuable insight and advice on economic and job issues as they arise.
• Establish a division of contract compliance to enforce, for the benefit of job seekers and wage earners, the contractual promise of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity required of those who do business with the city of Trenton.