OCEAN COUNTY · COURT CODE 1514

Lakewood Township, New Jersey Municipal Court traffic-ticket guide

The practical details to read before you pay, plead not guilty, join Zoom, or drive to Lakewood Municipal Court.

Get directions Call 732-364-2500 ext. 5988

COURT ADDRESS231 Third Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701

PHONE732-364-2500 ext. 5988

PUBLIC HOURSWindow 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; phones 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

HEARING FORMATVirtual and in person

HANDLE YOUR TICKET

Start with the official court record.

Use the exact court code, ticket number, and license information printed on your ticket.

Look up or pay a ticketOpen the official NJMCDirect municipal case search →Plead not guiltyReview the New Jersey Judiciary’s official options →Confirm the hearing formatCall Lakewood Municipal Court before the date shown →

LOCATION & ARRIVAL

Find the right building before court day.

Parking plan

The court is in the downtown Municipal Building. Plan for a mix of municipal-lot and nearby street parking, observe posted limits, and leave extra time during business hours.

When to arrive

Aim to arrive 25–30 minutes early for security, parking, and check-in. The public window and courtroom are inside the Municipal Building.

Open turn-by-turn directions →

VIRTUAL OR IN PERSON?

Your notice controls.

Lakewood uses Zoom for virtual sessions. Your notice controls; if it does not say virtual, contact the court before assuming you can appear online.

Do not guess.If the location or Zoom instructions are unclear, call the court before the date shown. Missing a session can create additional consequences.

FIRST APPEARANCE

Follow the scheduled event.

The judge explains rights and possible consequences. The court identifies your plea and representation status. NJ Courts says a trial may take place that day or on another scheduled date.

See the complete court-day walkthrough →

LOCAL ROUTE REFERENCE

Recognize the municipality on your ticket.

These are prominent roads in and around Lakewood Township. They are included only as geographic context, not as a claim about police activity or where a ticket was issued.

Route 9Route 70County Route 528 / Central AvenueNew Hampshire AvenueCedar Bridge Avenue

Match the municipality, court code, and court name on the paper ticket to the official case record before paying or entering a plea.

COMMON MOVING VIOLATIONS

Start with the statute on your ticket.

Point values come from the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission. Court fines and consequences can depend on the exact subsection, facts, and prior history.

Local ordinance or unlisted traffic chargeUse the exact code printed on the ticketNeeds exact-code verification Speeding 1–14 mph overN.J.S.A. 39:4-982 points Speeding 15–29 mph overN.J.S.A. 39:4-984 points Speeding 30+ mph overN.J.S.A. 39:4-985 points Careless drivingN.J.S.A. 39:4-972 points Reckless drivingN.J.S.A. 39:4-965 points Failure to observe traffic lanesN.J.S.A. 39:4-882 points Following too closelyN.J.S.A. 39:4-895 points See all violation guides →

QUICK ANSWERS

Lakewood court FAQ

Is Lakewood traffic court online or in person?

Virtual and in person. Lakewood uses Zoom for virtual sessions. Your notice controls; if it does not say virtual, contact the court before assuming you can appear online.

Where is Lakewood Municipal Court?

231 Third Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701

What is the Lakewood court code?

1514

What is the Lakewood Municipal Court phone number?

732-364-2500 ext. 5988. Confirm changing hours and hearing instructions directly with the court.

How do I look up or pay a Lakewood traffic ticket?

Use the official NJMCDirect municipal case search. Review the charge and consequences first: paying a payable ticket is a guilty plea.

How do I plead not guilty to a Lakewood traffic ticket?

Use the options shown on the ticket or the official New Jersey municipal-court portal, and keep the confirmation. The court will provide the next hearing instructions.

Is my first court date a trial?

Not necessarily. NJ Courts says a trial may take place on the scheduled date or another date. The court notice and judge's instructions control.

Official sources: Lakewood Municipal Court · NJ MVC points schedule · NJ Judiciary hearing-format guidance

Reviewed August 21, 2026. Schedules and contact details can change; verify against your notice and the linked court page.