Speeding Ticket
NC Speeding Ticket Laws
The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles maintains a record of North Carolina speeding ticket convictions and automobile accidents. The NC DMV will assign driver’s license points for convictions of North Carolina’s Motor Vehicle Laws in accordance with the schedule below. 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. You cannot take online traffic school to keep a North Carolina traffic ticket off your record. The place to start is to research your exact North Carolina traffic violation. The statute number is on your ticket.
License Suspension from Speeding Ticket
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 you 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.
North Carolina DMV Driver License Suspension
A Speeding Ticket is more than a fine
Paying a speeding ticket seems easy, especially when faced with paying what may seem to be high attorney fees. Nothing could be farther from the truth! Some employers consider driving records in making hiring decision. Too many ticket and you won’t be able to drive to work at all. At the very least, you’ll face hugh car insurance increases. Below are the expected insurance increases associated with points from a speeding ticket.
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Insurance Point(s)
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Percentage Increase in Rates
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1
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25%
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2
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45%
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3
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60%
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4
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80%
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5
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105%
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6
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130%
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7
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160%
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8
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190%
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9
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225%
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10
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260%
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11
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300%
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12
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340%
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Hire an attorney. Don’t take these risk over a speeding ticket.
