Legal Question in Traffic Law in North Carolina
Should I get a Lawyer or just pay it??
I received a ticket for exceeding a safe speed for the conditions (it was at night, raining,etc.) The state trooper wrote down 65 as my speed (it was in a 55 zone).
I have never had a ticket and am wondering how this will affect my insurance, will it go up? How long will these points stay on my license? I just dont know whether to pay it and go on or try to seek a lawyer.
Please HELP!!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Should I get a Lawyer or just pay it??
A 66/55 is 2 insurance points and a 45% for 2 years. If he also gave you a ticket for exceeding that is 1 insurance pt, which combined with the 2 would be even higher. Points stay on your driving record for 3 years. Don't just pay them off. Go to court yourself or better hire an attorney who can possibly get them to 0 pts.
Diana
legal assistant
Re: Should I get a Lawyer or just pay it??
I will answer your question assuming you have been
ticketed in North Carolina and have a clean
driving record for three years (no moving
violations; accidents are OK). If you will let
me know what county your ticket is in, I will
let you know specifically what the fine and
result will be. Most counties will let you
plead to an equipment violation if you produce a
clean record. This equipment result is the
best result because it results in NO license and
NO insurance points. My firm represents drivers in
central NC for approximately $100. Let me know if you
need my help by calling 800-459-6531. You can, however,
handle this yourself, but you or your attorney should
definitely get it reduced and not just pay it off.