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  • 2026
    • August
      • DWI Checkpoints in North Carolina: What the Law Actually Requires
      • What It Costs to Get Your NC License Back After a Suspension
      • Arrested for DWI in NC: The 24-Hour Hold and How Bond Actually Works
      • DWLR Not Impaired Rev in NC: What That Charge Code Actually Means
      • Passing a Stopped School Bus in NC: $500 Minimum, 5 Points, No PJC
      • What Happens If You're Ticketed in a School Zone?
    • June
      • Are rolling stops legal in North Carolina if there is no traffic?
      • Can a reckless driving charge be reduced?
      • Should you fight or pay? Pros and cons for common NC traffic tickets
      • Is racing on the highway reckless driving in North Carolina?
      • How much will a speeding ticket really cost you?
      • Do you need to tell your employer about a recent ticket?
    • May
      • Fighting a citation for failure to yield at a four-way stop
      • What NOT to say during a traffic stop
    • April
      • Can a lawyer appear for you in traffic court in North Carolina?
      • Dirtbike and ATV stunt charges can lead to vehicle seizures
      • How the points system works in North Carolina
    • March
      • 2 possible consequences of unsafe lane control violations
      • How subjective is a charge of reckless driving?
      • 3 problems with paying a North Carolina traffic ticket
    • February
      • What happens if you get a red light or stop sign ticket in North Carolina?
      • Prayer For Judgment Continued (PJC): Is it still an option after 2025 charges?
      • Red light cameras are going back into use in N.C.
      • How to answer “Do you know how fast you were going?”
    • January
      • Is racing on the highway reckless driving?
      • How long can a traffic ticket license suspension last?
      • How a driver improvement clinic lowers points on your license
      • Can unpaid traffic tickets suspend your license in NC?
      • Our new office location in Fuquay-Varina
      • How to check if your license is suspended in North Carolina
  • 2025
    • December
      • Can you be charged with reckless driving without speeding in NC?
      • 2025 North Carolina traffic law changes: a general guide
      • What happens if you ignore a traffic ticket from another state?
      • What happens if you miss a traffic ticket court date in North Carolina?
      • What happens if I miss my traffic court date in North Carolina?
    • November
      • 3 traffic offenses that can lead to the loss of a CDL
      • What is the difference between suspended and revoked licenses?
      • Can drivers fight tickets related to turn signal use?
    • October
      • How does a traffic ticket impact you?
      • What happens after a reckless driving citation?
      • What should you know about a suspended license in North Carolina?
    • September
      • Should you ever just “pay and move on?” in NC? The guilty plea trap no one warns you about.
      • What happens if your GPS directions conflict with traffic signs?
      • Is a rolling stop legal when there are no other vehicles nearby?
    • August
      • How does a traffic ticket affect my ability to get a rental car?
      • High-speed tickets vs. reckless driving: Key differences, overlaps, and what to expect in court
      • Are there valid reasons for failure to reduce speed in traffic?
      • Why paying a ticket costs more than people expect
    • July
      • Was your traffic ticket a “mistake of fact?”
      • 5 strategies to contest an issued speeding ticket
    • June
      • 3 unsafe lane changes that could cost you a traffic ticket
      • Can you refuse a breath test in North Carolina?
      • Got a traffic ticket? Read this before you pay!
      • If there is an emergency, can you break the speed limit?
    • May
      • What officers do not say about speeding tickets
      • Reckless driving isn’t just a ticket – It’s a criminal charge
    • April
      • Are traffic court records public in North Carolina?
      • What should I tell my kids about my traffic ticket?
      • North Carolina stop sign and traffic signal violations
    • March
      • Don’t miss a court date for a traffic ticket in North Carolina
      • What happens if you fight a traffic ticket and lose?
    • February
      • Things to know about a North Carolina driver’s license suspension
      • Are hand-held breathalyzers reliable?
      • How can drivers fight allegations of reckless driving?
    • January
      • Red light running is on the rise
      • Should you plead guilty to your traffic ticket?
      • Why is tailgating so problematic?
  • 2024
    • December
      • Can I contest a traffic ticket due to unclear road signs?
      • How can a driver fight a ticket after running a red light?
      • What are the consequences of missing your ticket hearing?
    • November
      • How long does a traffic ticket stay on your record?
      • Ticket defense: The “Prayer for Judgment Continued” statute
    • October
      • Traffic tickets and insurance rates: What you should know
      • How many tickets before a driver’s license is at risk?
      • You do not have to drive to face DUI charges
    • September
      • What is an unsafe movement traffic violation?
    • August
      • Can you tell if you are safe to drive after drinking?
      • Should you just pay your traffic ticket and not go to court?
      • Insurance consequences often cost more than a speeding ticket does
      • Why do police officers ask questions during a traffic stop?
    • July
      • Could you fall asleep behind the wheel?
      • What happens if I miss my court date for a traffic ticket?
    • June
      • A highway work zone citation can be especially costly
      • 4 things you shouldn’t ever drive without
      • What constitutes reckless driving in North Carolina?
    • May
      • What exactly is running a red light in North Carolina?
      • Why should you fight a traffic ticket?
      • Get to know North Carolina’s most serious traffic offenses
    • April
      • The 3 main types of criminal defense strategies
      • Common traffic ticket types in North Carolina
      • Can your driver’s license be suspended for speeding?
    • March
      • Should I fight a ticket for running a stop sign or stop light?
      • The consequences of ignoring a traffic ticket
    • February
      • When is distracted driving considered reckless driving?
      • North Carolina tickets can lead to license suspensions
      • Is cellphone use a primary offense?
    • January
      • What if you don’t appear in court for your traffic ticket?
      • Examples of an unsafe lane change
      • 4 potential defenses to a speeding ticket
  • 2023
    • December
      • Why you need to take care of your IID and the vehicle it’s in
      • Bicyclists: You can face a drunk driving charge
      • What is the most common traffic ticket moving violation?
    • November
      • Your Constitutional rights during traffic stops
      • The effect of traffic tickets on your family
    • October
      • Why would you contest a speeding ticket?
      • What happens to those accused of running a red light?
      • Will your traffic ticket affect your insurance rates?
      • Can you just ignore an out-of-state ticket?
    • September
      • How can you remove traffic ticket points from your record?
      • Failing to yield to law enforcement, emergency vehicles can lead to a ticket
    • August
      • Should I pay my traffic ticket or fight it?
      • How can I get my driver’s license back in North Carolina?
      • Is driving too slowly dangerous?
      • Is it true that you can break the speed limit if there’s an emergency?
  • 2022
    • December
      • What is the Exclusionary Rule? | Cotten Law Firm, PLLC
    • November
      • Can you get a DWI on a golf cart?
  • 2021
    • May
      • Can you still get a job if you have a felony on your record? | Cotten Law Firm, PLLC
      • What Are The Penalties For Possession Of Marijuana In NC? | Cotten Law Firm, PLLC
    • February
      • An Overview of North Carolina’s Reckless Driving Laws | Cotten Law Firm, PLLC
      • What is “Indecent Exposure” and When Is It A Crime? | Cotten Law Firm, PLLC
      • What Does It Mean to Take “Indecent Liberties” with A Minor? | Cotten Law Firm, PLLC
    • January
      • Is Caffeine a Controlled Substance? | Cotten Law Firm, PLLC
  • 2020
    • December
      • What Is the Difference Between an Infraction, a Misdemeanor, and a Felony? | Cotten Law Firm, PLLC
    • March
      • Understanding the Castle Doctrine: Your Right to Stand Your Ground | Cotten Law Firm, PLLC
    • January
      • Can I Go to Jail for a Class 2 Misdemeanor? | Cotten Law Firm, PLLC
  • 2019
    • September
      • The Consequences of Mailing Drugs and Other Banned Substances | Cotten Law Firm, PLLC
    • April
      • Improper Equipment in North Carolina | Cotten Law Firm, PLLC
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