Traffic Violations

Is Speeding an Actual Crime in North Carolina?

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Mar 82 min read

Is Speeding an Actual Crime in North Carolina?

Many people become confused after receiving a speeding ticket in North Carolina. Does this constitute an actual crime, or is it more like...

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How to Deal with Police in North Carolina After Being Pulled Over for Speeding

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Feb 92 min read

How to Deal with Police in North Carolina After Being Pulled Over for Speeding

A traffic stop is never a pleasant experience – even if you have been pulled over for a relatively minor infraction like speeding in...

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School Zones and School Buses Can Make Speeding Tickets Worse in North Carolina

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Jan 192 min read

School Zones and School Buses Can Make Speeding Tickets Worse in North Carolina

Drivers in North Carolina should be aware of the potential for higher penalties whenever school buses or school zones are involved. The...

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Why DUIs are More Serious for Truckers in North Carolina

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Jan 52 min read

Why DUIs are More Serious for Truckers in North Carolina

Truckers are some of the most professional drivers in the United States, and they play a vital role in our economy. Because of this, they...

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How to Fight a Speeding Ticket in North Carolina

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Nov 24, 20232 min read

How to Fight a Speeding Ticket in North Carolina

Many people assume that when they receive a speeding ticket in North Carolina, they should simply pay the fine. Many of these people have...

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Does North Carolina Have “Super Speeder” Laws?

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Oct 6, 20232 min read

Does North Carolina Have “Super Speeder” Laws?

There is speeding, and then there’s speeding. Driving just over the speed limit might be an honest mistake, but it’s fair to say that if...

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What Happens if You Drive With Cocaine in North Carolina?

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Sep 22, 20232 min read

What Happens if You Drive With Cocaine in North Carolina?

North Carolina residents must be careful about the contents of their vehicles. A traffic offense can become much worse when police...

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Consequences of Driving with an Expired or Suspended Driver's License in North Carolina

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Jun 23, 20232 min read

Consequences of Driving with an Expired or Suspended Driver's License in North Carolina

Driving is a privilege that comes with certain responsibilities, including maintaining a valid driver's license. However, sometimes...

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Consequences of Multiple Speeding Tickets in North Carolina

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May 12, 20232 min read

Consequences of Multiple Speeding Tickets in North Carolina

Traffic tickets can have a significant impact on your driving record, resulting in consequences that can affect your driving privileges...

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Can I Go to Jail for a Speeding Ticket in North Carolina?

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Mar 17, 20232 min read

Can I Go to Jail for a Speeding Ticket in North Carolina?

If you are speeding down the highway, you may not be considering how serious the penalties can be for traffic tickets in North Carolina....

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Five Most Common Traffic Tickets in North Carolina

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Mar 3, 20233 min read

Five Most Common Traffic Tickets in North Carolina

Every year, law enforcement officers in Southeastern North Carolina issue tens of thousands of traffic tickets. Traffic tickets are more...

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Common North Carolina Speeding Violations

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Feb 10, 20232 min read

Common North Carolina Speeding Violations

Speeding tickets are some of the most common traffic tickets North Carolina residents receive. Most people pay off their speeding tickets...

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Can You Defend Against a Hit-and-Run Charge in NC?

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Jan 20, 20232 min read

Can You Defend Against a Hit-and-Run Charge in NC?

Hit-and-run charges in North Carolina are taken very seriously and carry severe penalties if convicted. It is important for anyone facing...

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Can a Lawyer Reschedule Your North Carolina Traffic Ticket Court Date?

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Jan 15, 20232 min read

Can a Lawyer Reschedule Your North Carolina Traffic Ticket Court Date?

Traffic violations can be a headache for many drivers in North Carolina. Whether it is a speeding ticket or a failure to stop at a red...

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North Carolina Traffic Laws: Understanding the Differences Between No Contest Pleas and Guilty Pleas

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Jan 6, 20233 min read

North Carolina Traffic Laws: Understanding the Differences Between No Contest Pleas and Guilty Pleas

When you are charged with a traffic violation in North Carolina, you may be faced with the decision of how to plead in court. You have...

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What Can You Do if You Have Been Arrested for a Traffic Offense While on Probation?

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Dec 29, 20223 min read

What Can You Do if You Have Been Arrested for a Traffic Offense While on Probation?

In North Carolina, probation is a sentence that allows an individual who has been convicted of a crime to serve their sentence in the...

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Can Overtaking in North Carolina Earn You a Speeding Ticket?

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Dec 23, 20222 min read

Can Overtaking in North Carolina Earn You a Speeding Ticket?

Overtaking in North Carolina is the act of passing another vehicle on the roadway. It is a common practice that most people see every...

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Using a 'Mistake of Fact' Defense in North Carolina To Reduce or Dismiss Traffic Tickets

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Dec 16, 20223 min read

Using a 'Mistake of Fact' Defense in North Carolina To Reduce or Dismiss Traffic Tickets

Traffic tickets can be a significant burden on individuals, both financially and in terms of the points that may be added to their...

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Your Kid Drove Your Car Without Asking, and Now They are in Trouble With the Law

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Dec 9, 20222 min read

Your Kid Drove Your Car Without Asking, and Now They are in Trouble With the Law

It is every parent's nightmare. Your kid took the car without asking, and now they are in trouble with the law. What do you do next? If...

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Suspended License in North Carolina? How to Get Your Driving Privileges Back

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Dec 2, 20222 min read

Suspended License in North Carolina? How to Get Your Driving Privileges Back

Losing your driving privileges can be a major inconvenience. If your North Carolina driver's license is suspended, you will need to...

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