Receiving a speeding ticket in North Carolina, whether you are a NC resident or just passing through, is an unpleasant experience. Not only does the speeding ticket affect your driving record, but also your finances, your time and your insurance premium. The Dummit Law Firm will work hard to obtain the best result for you in consideration of all of these factors. On many cases your presence in court can be waived, and we may be able to negotiate a plea bargain to keep points off your record. Call today to see how we may be able to help in your individual case.

Getting a traffic ticket in North Carolina can be a serious ordeal. Not only will it affect your driving record, but it will also impact your wallet. In addition to fines and court costs, insurance companies have their own points systems, separate from the DMV's. So your insurance rates will generally go up for common violations like speeding, or the insurance company may take away a "discount" rather than raising your rates, but this has the same effect.

Court visits are a personal inconvenience, and depending on the violation, your privilege to drive may be suspended or revoked.

Traffic tickets or citations are orders for you to appear in court on a certain date and time. They are given so that law enforcement does not have to take you into immediate custody. When you receive a traffic ticket, the law enforcement officer will cite the motor vehicle statute(s) that you allegedly violated. Many offenses are waivable, meaning you can plead guilty, pay your fines, and waive your court appearance;

If you pay the fine, you are admitting that you are guilty and the system can add points against your driving record. If you want to contest the charges, by yourself or with a lawyer's help, you can do so by appearing in court. For many traffic offenses an attorney from our Firm can appear for you and negotiate a reduction in the charges without you missing work, or having to sit in Court all day.

North Carolina Driver's License Points
The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles maintains a record of North Carolina speeding ticket convictions and automobile accidents. The DMV will assign driver's license points for convictions of North Carolina's Motor Vehicle Laws. If you accumulate 12 or more points within a three-year period, the NC DMV may suspend your license. The first suspension of your driver's license under the point system shall be for no more then 60 days. The second suspension shall not exceed 6 months and any subsequent suspension shall not exceed one year.

Further, a North Carolina speeding ticket in excess of 15mph over the speed limit will result in suspension of your ability to drive in North Carolina.

If you have an out of state license and commit an offense which is suspendible or revocable in North Carolina, the NC DMV cannot suspend your driver's license but can suspend or revoke your privilege to drive in North Carolina. They will also notify your home state which may take additional action. If you receive a notice from the NC DMV concerning suspending or revoking your driving privilege in North Carolina, you are entitled to a hearing if you follow the guidelines and procedures set out in the notice. Some offenses are suspendible without an opportunity for a DMV hearing. If that is the case, there is the possibility of obtaining a limited driving privilege through the court system.