Traffic Offenses
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SPEEDING TICKET DEFENSE
Got a Speeding Ticket in Cabarrus County?
Receiving a speeding ticket may seem like a minor inconvenience, but how you handle the citation can have consequences beyond simply paying a fine. Depending on the charge and your driving history, a speeding conviction may affect your driving record, driver’s license or automobile insurance.
Attorney Laura M. Baker and Madison Crabtree represent drivers facing speeding tickets and other traffic violations in Concord and throughout Cabarrus County. She can review the citation, explain your options and help you determine how to address the charge.
BEFORE YOU PAY THE TICKET
Paying a Speeding Ticket Is Not Always the Same as Making It Go Away
Some North Carolina traffic offenses can be resolved by paying the listed fine and court costs without appearing in court. However, the North Carolina Judicial Branch explains that paying a waivable traffic offense means giving up your right to contest the ticket and being treated as though you were found guilty or responsible as charged.
North Carolina Courts That can matter because a traffic conviction may have consequences for your driving record, license or automobile insurance. Before simply paying a speeding citation, it can be worthwhile to understand the charge and the options available in your particular case.
BUILDING YOUR DEFENSE
Important Issues in a North Carolina DWI Case
A DWI defense begins with a careful review of how the investigation, traffic stop and arrest occurred. Several issues may affect how the case should be approached.
01
The Traffic Stop
Law enforcement must have a lawful basis for stopping a vehicle. The circumstances leading to the stop should be reviewed as part of the defense.
02
Field Sobriety & Chemical Testing
Field sobriety exercises, breath testing and blood testing may become important evidence in a DWI case. How these tests were requested, administered and documented can matter.
03
The Arrest & Evidence
Police reports, officer observations, video recordings, witness information and other evidence can help establish what occurred before and during an arrest.
04
Insurance Considerations
A traffic conviction may also affect automobile insurance. North Carolina uses a separate system for insurance points from DMV driver-license points.
PROTECTING YOUR LICENSE
Speeding Tickets and Your North Carolina Driving Record
North Carolina DMV assigns driver-license points for certain traffic convictions. For example, the current North Carolina Driver’s Handbook lists speeding over 55 mph as a three-point violation for a noncommercial driver. Accumulating enough points can eventually result in suspension of driving privileges.
Some speeding convictions can also result in license suspension independent of accumulated points. Because the consequences depend on the specific charge and driving history, Laura can review your citation and help you understand what may be at stake before the case is resolved.
YOUR OPTIONS
How Can a North Carolina Speeding Ticket Be Handled?
The appropriate way to address a speeding citation depends on the specific charge and circumstances. Some traffic offenses can be waived by paying the citation, while some cases may qualify for an online reduction request. A driver can also choose to appear in court rather than waive an eligible offense. In some cases, an attorney may be able to appear without the driver being personally present.
The important point is that there may be more than one way to resolve a ticket. Reviewing the citation before deciding how to proceed can help you understand the possible effects of each option.
MORE THAN A FINE
A Speeding Conviction Can Have Lasting Consequences
The cost of a speeding ticket is not necessarily limited to the fine and court costs. A conviction may result in points being placed on your North Carolina driving record, and automobile insurers use a separate point system when determining insurance rates.
More serious speeding convictions can carry additional consequences. North Carolina DMV identifies certain excessive-speed convictions that can result in suspension of driving privileges. The exact consequences depend on the charge and the driver’s circumstances.
LOCAL TRAFFIC REPRESENTATION
Personal Representation for Your Traffic Case
Traffic cases are not identical. The alleged speed, posted speed limit, driving history and other circumstances can all affect how a citation should be evaluated.
Laura provides personal representation to drivers facing speeding tickets and other traffic charges in Cabarrus County. She works directly with clients to review the citation, explain the court process and discuss the available options.
If you have received a speeding ticket in Concord or elsewhere in Cabarrus County, having the citation reviewed before resolving it can help you make a more informed decision about how to proceed.
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SPEEDING TICKET QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions About Speeding Tickets in North Carolina
Understanding your options before resolving a citation can help you avoid making assumptions about its consequences.
Should I just pay my speeding ticket?
Not necessarily. Paying a waivable ticket means you waive your right to contest it and are treated as though you were found guilty or responsible as charged. Before paying, you may want to understand how that disposition could affect your driving record, license or insurance.
Will a speeding ticket put points on my license?
Some speeding convictions result in North Carolina DMV points. The number of points and other consequences depend on the particular violation.
Can a speeding ticket cause my license to be suspended?
Yes, certain speeding convictions can result in suspension, and accumulating enough driver-license points can also lead to suspension.
Can a speeding ticket affect my car insurance?
It can. The North Carolina Judicial Branch notes that a finding of guilt or responsibility for a traffic offense could affect automobile insurance rates. Insurance points are separate from DMV driver-license points.
Do I have to appear in court for a speeding ticket?
It depends on the citation. Some traffic offenses can be handled without appearing in court, while others require an appearance. In some cases, an attorney may be able to appear on your behalf.
Does Laura M. Baker handle speeding tickets in Cabarrus County?
Laura represents clients facing speeding citations and other traffic matters in Concord and throughout Cabarrus County.
CABARRUS COUNTY TRAFFIC ATTORNEY
Speeding Ticket Representation in Concord & Cabarrus County
If you received a speeding ticket in Concord or elsewhere in Cabarrus County, understanding the charge before resolving it can help you make an informed decision about your case. The alleged speed, your driving record and the specific offense can all be relevant when evaluating your options.
Attorney Laura M. Baker provides personal representation for drivers facing speeding tickets and other traffic violations in Cabarrus County. She works directly with clients to review their citations, explain the court process and determine an appropriate approach based on their individual circumstances.
CABARRUS COUNTY SPEEDING TICKET DEFENSE
Received a Speeding Ticket? Talk With Laura M. Baker.
Before simply paying your speeding ticket, learn what the citation could mean for your driving record and what options may be available. Contact the Law Office of Laura M. Baker to discuss your speeding or traffic charge in Cabarrus County.