Over the years, Americans have been spending increasingly more hours in their cars. Thusly, it’s no wonder this is where most people’s encounters with police occur. About a million drivers are stopped across North Carolina alone every year. Research has found that...

Many states have a Move Over Law that requires drivers to move across a lane to give space to emergency services workers. However, in North Carolina, this goes one step further. It is not only flashing blue or red lights you need to watch out for but also flashing...

If you’re speeding down the highway, you may want to slow down. While most speeding tickets will only result in citations, some may result in you ending up with points on your license, having to perform community service or being told to go to driving school. In North...

One of the most frustrating things for North Carolina motorists is receiving a traffic ticket when you know you never violated the law. Why should you accept your situation when you did nothing wrong? After all, there is your spotless driving record to protect, and...

You are driving along in North Carolina, and the police indicate for you to pull over. What should you do?  If the police signal you to stop, make sure you do. Failing to halt could lead to more severe charges or an accident if it turns into a chase. Remember, just...

A driver license is a general necessity for most North Carolina residents. They need it for work, to take children to school, to get out and purchase necessities, and for leisure activities. Many drive commercially and need a commercial driver license. If there is an...

Like other states, North Carolina has a law on the books which defines certain poor driving behaviors as reckless driving. The idea behind this law is that there are some traffic violations which, even if they don’t involve alcohol or drugs, are so serious that they...