Legal Question in Traffic Law in North Carolina

I was caught in a speed trap and given a ticket for 75 in a 50. I didn't believe I was going that fast. Shortly after my odometer went out completely. It spiked and then dropped and stayes at zero. If I get documentation could I ask for it to be dropped to faulty equipment. Also this is my first ticket so do I have a prayer for judgment. This all happened in alabama.


Asked on 9/05/15, 8:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

If "This all happened in alabama.", then you need to ask Alabama attorneys. But in good 'ol boy North Carolina, nobody cares that your speedometer was busted because speending is not an intent crime meaning you don't have to be aware you are doing it or even have done it on purpose to be found guilty. As for IE's and PJC's at 25 over in NC you'd need an attorney and 1 more mile over the limit and you'd have been completely ineligible. Best of luck!

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Answered on 9/06/15, 5:03 am


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