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Practice Areas: Traffic
Speeding/Traffic Violations
Speeding and other traffic violation convictions have an immediate effect on your insurance points and premiums, as well as the status of your driver’s license. Do not just pay a ticket off. Consult with us to first determine what the consequences of pleading guilty are, and whether there are defenses and reductions available to you.
Driving While License Revoked
This is misdemeanor offense that can result in an active jail sentence or probation with large fines dependent upon on your driving record. It can result in additional suspensions and consequences with NC DMV.
Driving is an everyday privilege that most of us take for granted. It is best to let our office guide you through this process to preserve this privilege and defend you against possible insurance increases.
Driving While Under the Influence
If you have been charged with a DWI, you face the possibility of losing your driving license for one (1) year, active jail time for a maximum of two (2) years, and fines up to a maximum of four thousand ($4,000.00) dollars.
These penalties are severe. Let us assist you with exploring all possible defenses to mitigate the impact this charge will have on your life.
Insurance Points
12 POINTS:
- Manslaughter or Negligent Homicide
- Prearranged Highway Racing or Lending a Car for Prearranged Highway Racing
- Hit-and-Run Resulting in Bodily Injury or Death
- Driving with a Blood-Alcohol Level .08 or More
- Driving Commercial Vehicle with a Blood-Alcohol Level .04 or More
- Driving While Impaired
- Transporting Illegal Intoxicating Liquor for Sale
10 POINTS:
- Highway Racing or Lending a Car for Highway Racing
- Speeding to Elude Arrest
8 POINTS:
- Driving During Revocation or Suspension of License or Registration
- Aggressive Driving
4 POINTS:
- Reckless Driving
- Hit-and Run Resulting in Property Damage Only
- Passing a Stopped School Bus
- Speeding in Excess of 75mph when the Speed Limit is Less than 70mph
- Speeding in Excess of 80mph when the Speed Limit 70mph or Greater
- Driving by a Person Less than Age 21 after Consuming Alcohol or Drugs
3 POINTS:
- At-Fault Accident Resulting in Death, or Bodily Injury in excess of $1,800; OR resulting in total Property Damage (including damage to insured’s own property) of $3,000 or More
2 POINTS:
- Illegal Passing
- Following Too Closely
- Driving on Wrong Side of the Road
- At-Fault Accident Resulting in TOTAL Property Damage in Excess of $1,800, but Less than $3,000
- Speeding More than 10 mph Over the Speed Limit Provided the Total Speed is in Excess of 55 mph, but Less than 76 mph
- Speeding 10 mph or Less in Excess of Speed Zone of 55 mph or Greater
1 POINT:
- All Other Moving Violations
- At-Fault Accident Resulting in Bodily Injury of $1,800 or Less; OR Property Damage of $1,800 or Less
- Speeding 10 mph or Less in Excess of Speed Limit of Less than 55 mph
Insurance Points Will Cost You Money
| Points |
% of Rate Increase |
Cost if Basic Rate is $300 |
Points |
% of Rate Increase |
Cost if Basic Rate is $300 |
| 1 |
25% |
$375 |
7 |
160% |
$780 |
| 2 |
45% |
$435 |
8 |
190% |
$870 |
| 3 |
60% |
$480 |
9 |
225% |
$975 |
| 4 |
70% |
$540 |
10 |
260% |
$1,080 |
| 5 |
80% |
$615 |
11 |
300% |
$1,200 |
| 6 |
105% |
$690 |
12 |
340% |
$1,320 |
The information contained in this site is not intended to be used as legal advice. Consult a lawyer for advice regarding your specific matter. |
