2 things to remember when facing a traffic ticket
If you are pulled over for a traffic offense, chances are you will be issued a traffic ticket. The ticket should specify the offense, the applicable fine as well as the court date. So, how should you fight the ticket? What you do, or do not do, following a traffic...
That ticket you got in North Carolina will follow you home
Nothing puts a damper on a vacation, a trip to visit family or a successful business trip like a traffic ticket. It can be easy to get a citation when you’re in an area you don’t know very well. You might not have been aware of the speed limit, not seen a stop sign or...
Most traffic stops aren’t necessary for public safety
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...
What is the North Carolina Move Over Law?
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...
Can a speeding ticket land you in jail?
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...
Is it worth the effort to fight a traffic ticket in North Carolina?
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...
Things to do to avoid escalating a traffic stop
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...
Traffic tickets can be based on different forms of conduct
Even though traffic tickets may seem like minor infraction, they can have major consequences for North Carolina residents and visitors who fail to understand their far-reaching effects. For example, an individual who ignores a ticket and fails to appear for their...
Consider your options after a traffic ticket
A North Carolina traffic citation may have consequences and should not be ignored. You have options to dispute or deal with traffic tickets and violations. Motorists who want to prove their innocence can contest traffic citations in court. If they pay the ticket, they...
When might traffic tickets result in a driver license suspension?
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...