Palisades Interstate Parkway Court – Guide to Tickets, DUI, and Park Ordinance Violations

If you were stopped on the Palisades Interstate Court your ticket is not handled by a local New Jersey town court. These cases are heard in a special statewide court with its own rules, prosecutors, and police officers.

Many drivers make the mistake of treating a Parkway ticket like a normal traffic ticket — and end up with points, higher insurance, or license suspensions that could have been avoided.

This page explains exactly how the Palisades Interstate Parkway Court works and how tickets, DUI cases, and Park Ordinance violations are handled.

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What Is the Palisades Interstate Parkway Court?

The court is officially known as the Court of the Palisades Interstate Park under N.J.S.A. 32:14-22. It has exclusive jurisdiction over offenses that occur within the New Jersey section of the Palisades Interstate Park pursuant to N.J.S.A. 32:14-23. Most tickets are issued by officers from the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department, not local town police.

Where Is the Palisades Interstate Parkway?

The Parkway runs approximately 12 miles in New Jersey, beginning near the George Washington Bridge and traveling north through:

• Fort Lee

• Englewood Cliffs

• Tenafly

• Alpine

Any violation within this specific corridor is handled by the Palisades Interstate Parkway Court, NOT the surrounding municipal courts.

Court Location (Important Distinction): The Palisades Interstate Parkway Court is located in Alpine, NJ, but it is:

• ❌ Not the Alpine Municipal Court (Court Code 0202)

• ❌ Not the Palisades Park Municipal Court (Court Code 0245)

Tickets issued on the Parkway do not get transferred to local courts

Common Palisades Interstate Parkway Ordinance Violations

Most cases involve Park Ordinances, not standard Title 39 summonses:

• 411.1C – Unlicensed Operator

• 413.1B – Speeding

• 411.1R – Following Too Closely

• 411.1T – Failure to Pass Left

• 411.1W – Careless Driving

• 411.1U – Failure to Keep Right

• 411.1Q – Disregarding Traffic Signs

• 412.2A – Commercial Vehicle Prohibited

These violations can still result in points, fines, and insurance consequences.

Types of Cases Heard in Palisades Parkway Court

DUI & Alcohol-Related Charges

• DUI / DWI

• Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test

Criminal & Quasi-Criminal Matters

• Disorderly Persons offenses

• Petty Disorderly Persons offenses

• Violations of Park rules and regulations

Serious Traffic Offenses

• Driving While Suspended

• Leaving the Scene of an Accident

• Reckless Driving

• Careless Driving

• Commercial vehicle violations

Why Palisades Parkway Tickets Are Different

• Park Police, not local police

• Specialized prosecutors

• Ordinance violations require different legal analysis

• DUI cases often involve enhanced enforcement

• Fewer informal plea options than local courts

This is why court-specific experience matters.

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