You "almost" lost your job, but didn't. You "could have" spent a month in jail but didn't. Almosts and could haves aren't worth a nickel to you.
By your own count you had, what, about $600 in costs. That would be all you'd be entitled to if you could win a lawsuit against Essex County, NJ which isn't likely to happen since governments have a certain amount of immunity.
My advice: Get over it and get on with your life.
And obey traffic laws from now on.

