What should I do if I receive a traffic citation in North Carolina?

If you receive a traffic citation in North Carolina, it's important to review the ticket and decide whether to pay the fine or contest it in court. Paying the fine is an admission of guilt, which may result in points on your license and increased insurance premiums. Koontz Law can help you assess your options and represent you in court if necessary.

What are the potential penalties for traffic violations in North Carolina?

Penalties for traffic violations vary depending on the severity of the offense and your driving record. Penalties may include fines, points on your license, license suspension, and in serious cases, jail time. Koontz Law can help mitigate these penalties and explore options for keeping your driving record clean.

Do I need an attorney for a minor traffic violation?

While it's possible to handle a minor traffic violation on your own, having an attorney can improve your chances of reducing or dismissing the charges, especially if you want to avoid points on your driving record or higher insurance premiums. Koontz Law can negotiate on your behalf and ensure your rights are protected.

Can traffic tickets be dismissed or reduced?

Yes, under certain circumstances, traffic tickets can be reduced or dismissed, such as when there are errors on the ticket, lack of evidence, or if you qualify for a reduced charge based on your driving history. Koontz Law can review the specifics of your case and work to achieve the best possible outcome.

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Traffic citations can have expensive and inconvenient repercussions in North Carolina, even for seemingly small offenses. Depending on the severity of the violation, (such as DWI or street racing) jail time and/or suspension of driving privileges are possible repercussions. At Koontz Law, our team is ready to fight for you should you find yourself facing any traffic citation offenses. We have the experience, knowledge, and passion to take care of issues as soon as possible so that you can get back on the road, worry-free.

What Are Traffic Citations?

Traffic citations are summons that are issued by a law enforcement officer because a driver was violating one of the traffic laws. Some examples of common traffic citations that drivers may be given in their lifetime include:

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Traffic Citations in North Carolina

In most cases, a DWI charge in North Carolina enacts Pretrial Revocation. Essentially, this means that there will be an immediate 30 day suspension of your driving privileges. That is why it is so essential to hire professional representation as soon as possible. When you hire Koontz Law, we will immediately see if we can have your pretrial driving suspension lifted. In some cases, driving privileges can be restored within 10 days of the offense!

How Koontz Law Can Help

At Koontz Law, we have years of experience helping North Carolina clients with their traffic citation cases. This means that even if your driving privileges are currently suspended, our experienced team can work with the courts in an effort to get partial driving privileges restored should you need personal transportation for work, doctors’ visits, or conducting family business. In the event that driving privileges are not reinstated, we work to find other amenable results and solutions to get you where you need to go.

Attorney Fees for Traffic Citations

	Attorney Fee
Running Stop Sign	$150
Seatbelt Violations	$150
Speeding in Work Zone	$150
No Insurance/Tag	$150
No Turn Signal	$150
Left of Center	$200
Improper Passing	$200
Speeding in School Zone	$250
Failure to Yield to ER Vehicle	$250
Passing Stopped School Bus	$250
No Operators License	$250
Driving While License Revoked - Impaired	$500
Driving While License Revoked - Not Impaired	$300
Careless & Reckless Driving	$500

Let Us Take Care of Your Traffic Citations

Young drivers are especially susceptible to driving errors, which result in inevitable traffic citations. Depending on the severity of the charge, having knowledgeable legal counsel can make the difference between your child or loved one receiving permanent strikes on their driving and/or criminal record(s) or not. No matter what the situation, make sure to arm yourself with the best defense- a dedicated and experienced team that makes every effort to inform you about your charges and fights to have your case dismissed/your charges reduced. Unlike many local law firms, our team at Koontz Law, PLLC will inform you when your traffic citations are not worth fighting. To learn more about our traffic citation services or to schedule a consultation visit, give us a call today!

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Traffic Citations

What should I do if I receive a traffic citation in North Carolina?

If you receive a traffic citation in North Carolina, it's important to review the ticket and decide whether to pay the fine or contest it in court. Paying the fine is an admission of guilt, which may result in points on your license and increased insurance premiums. Koontz Law can help you assess your options and represent you in court if necessary.
What are the potential penalties for traffic violations in North Carolina?

Penalties for traffic violations vary depending on the severity of the offense and your driving record. Penalties may include fines, points on your license, license suspension, and in serious cases, jail time. Koontz Law can help mitigate these penalties and explore options for keeping your driving record clean.
Do I need an attorney for a minor traffic violation?

While it's possible to handle a minor traffic violation on your own, having an attorney can improve your chances of reducing or dismissing the charges, especially if you want to avoid points on your driving record or higher insurance premiums. Koontz Law can negotiate on your behalf and ensure your rights are protected.
Can traffic tickets be dismissed or reduced?

Yes, under certain circumstances, traffic tickets can be reduced or dismissed, such as when there are errors on the ticket, lack of evidence, or if you qualify for a reduced charge based on your driving history. Koontz Law can review the specifics of your case and work to achieve the best possible outcome.

For more information about traffic citations or to schedule a consultation, call us at (336) 751-6235 or visit our contact page.

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