At some point, most people receive a speeding ticket. While it is frustrating, never assume that it’s easiest just to pay it and move on. That could have negative consequences for your future that you haven’t yet considered. There are potential defenses to speeding...
In North Carolina, a person who’s been convicted of a DUI/DWI violation with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of at least .15% or a second violation regardless of the BAC within seven years will likely need to get an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in...
Many people associate drunk driving with motor vehicles; however, North Carolina law doesn’t limit that criminal charge to those vehicles. In this state, drunk driving also covers anything that a person can operate to get around. This includes bicycles. The...
When it comes to traffic violations, one infraction stands out as the most common among drivers: speeding. Speeding tickets are handed out more frequently than any other moving violation countrywide. Roughly 41 million speeding tickets are issued every year in the...
One of the most common times you will encounter the police is during traffic stops. You may not know what you can do if the police pull you over You have rights under the U.S. Constitution that protect you during traffic stops. Here’s what you should know: Your right...
Many people consider traffic tickets as minor inconveniences. They may consider just paying up without contesting them. However, before you do that, you should step back and see how one ticket could fit into the larger picture. One ticket increases the chance that you...
Many drivers break the speed limit at least occasionally. Whether they belatedly realize they are traveling at 33mph in a 30 mph zone or know full well what they are doing when traveling at 79 mph down an empty interstate, they are still in breach of the law. If they...
Many of the traffic citations issued in North Carolina can seem more like a fundraising effort for local police departments than a real safety concern for the public. People generally get tickets for getting caught violating the law, not necessarily because they...
Traffic tickets for speeding, unsafe lane changes, unsafe movement, failure to yield and other violations can affect you in different ways. In addition to potentially paying fines, your insurance company may increase your premiums. Here is what you should know: The...
It’s never a pleasant experience to get a ticket, but getting a ticket when you’re traveling outside your home state can seem particularly frustrating. Do you really have to deal with it? Can you simply keep on driving and toss the ticket in the trash? Your home state...