What Is Careless and Reckless Driving in North Carolina?
If you have been charged with Careless and Reckless Driving in North Carolina, you might not realize what that means. It’s just like any other ticket, right? …
09/17/2026
If you've been given a traffic ticket in North Carolina, your next move matters more than you might think. After handling thousands of tickets across the state, I can tell you what I believe is the …
07/17/2026
Receiving a traffic ticket while visiting North Carolina is always stressful. Many out-of-state drivers assume that ignoring the citation or simply paying it off online is their best option, but that’s rarely the case. How you …
11/04/2025
A speeding ticket in North Carolina can be annoying, overwhelming, and sometimes scary, but it doesn’t have to be! In this article we will go through 6 steps you can take after you get a speeding …
07/21/2025
If you’ve received a traffic ticket in North Carolina, you’re probably wondering what all of your options are and whether hiring an attorney is really worth it. While it’s tempting to simply pay the fine and …
05/15/2025
Jimmy's license was suspended last year from a couple of speeding tickets he forgot about and never took care of. He still needed to get to work and drove his car, even though his license was …
04/21/2025
Got a ticket in North Carolina, but you live in South Carolina? You might be wondering if you even need to bother dealing with it. You don’t even live there, right? Unfortunately, ignoring your ticket is …
04/08/2025
The cost of your speeding ticket lawyer is going to depend on what you were charged with, the county where you were cited, what your driving record looks like, the experience of the lawyer, and potentially …
01/31/2025
Maybe you’ve heard tales of NC traffic cases being dismissed because the citing officer didn’t have on their hat (or…. maybe you haven’t). Stories like the “hat dismissal” seem to come up whenever a ticket is …
03/25/2024
Failing to appear in court in North Carolina can lead to serious consequences. When summoned by the court, it's crucial to attend as scheduled. Failure to do so can result in an order for your arrest. …
03/25/2024
It’s the start of a new year, and with the new year comes new opportunities, new adventures, and (unfortunately) the possibility of getting new traffic tickets. You may have struggled with tickets in the past, or …
01/12/2023
If you leave your speeding ticket unattended, you risk piling up fines and increasing your insurance rate, among other things. You may not be able to afford to let this happen. Learn about how to pay …
10/24/2022
We hope you learned something useful about your ticket, but if there was a question that you had that wasn’t answered, let us know, and we’ll see if we can help!
07/23/2021
"Conducir sin licencia de conductor" y "Conducir con la licencia revocada". Estos dos cargos se confunden entre sí regularmente porque ambos se pueden ver en términos simples como conducir sin licencia. Sin embargo, eso solo es …
06/02/2020
Estar involucrado en un accidente puede ser una experiencia muy aterradora y estresante. En Carolina del Norte, cuando un conductor está involucrado en un accidente, en muchos casos también puede recibir una citación de tránsito.
06/02/2020
Existe reciprocidad para los estados que han firmado el DLC, lo que significa que las citaciones de tráfico emitidas en el estado de Carolina del Norte se informan a su estado de origen.
06/02/2020
En algunos casos, un cargo por delito menor de exceso de velocidad también puede ir acompañado de un cargo por delito menor de tráfico secundario de "conducción descuidada e imprudente."
06/02/2020
Dependiendo del condado en el que reciba su multa de tránsito o multa por exceso de velocidad, completar un curso de manejo puede brindarle una mejor oportunidad de obtener un resultado más beneficioso.
06/02/2020
No es raro que el siguiente escenario le suceda a muchos conductores en Carolina del Norte: Usted es detenido por una simple violación, como el exceso de velocidad o etiquetas vencidas. Después de que el oficial …
06/02/2020
Es común que muchos conductores crean que cuando reciben una multa por exceso de velocidad, hay una alta probabilidad de que pueda ser despedido
06/02/2020
Nadie desea recibir un boleto de tránsito en Carolina del Norte, a veces uno desea que el boleto solo desaparezca, pero antes que ignores su boleto, es importante que se informe en las consecuencias si decide …
06/02/2020
Cuando conductores de otro estado reciben boletos de tránsito en Carolina del Norte, pueden confundirse sobre la mejor manera de manejar el asunto. La policía les dicen a muchos que paguen el boleto en línea. Sin …
06/02/2020
A Veces se puede acumular puntos al registro de conducir cuando uno recibe un boleto de transito. Puntos agregados al registro de conducir puede impactar su privilegios de conducir en maneras numerosas.
06/02/2020
Según la ley estatal de Carolina del Norte, la marihuana se trata de manera diferente que otras sustancias controladas.
05/05/2020
Así que comiste un gran almuerzo y no pudiste soportar el tirón extra alrededor de la barriga, digamos que te atraparon y que tu hijo decidió moverse fuera de su asiento de seguridad, tal vez estabas …
05/05/2020
¿Cuál es la peor pena por una condena de un DWI en Carolina del Norte?
05/05/2020
Según la ley estatal de Carolina del Norte, la marihuana se trata de manera diferente que otras sustancias controladas.
05/05/2020
En Carolina del Norte, Hay 6 niveles de sentencias por conducir en estado de ebriedad desde que se promulgó la Ley de Laura en 2011. La Ley de Laura introdujo la sentencia obligatoria más severa para …
04/30/2020
Carolina del Norte tiene algunas de las leyes de tránsito más estrictas y punitivas del país. Antes de ir a la corte para pagar su multa o tratar de pagar su citación por exceso de velocidad …
04/28/2020
Por extraño que parezca, en Carolina del Norte puede tener puntos de licencia y no tener puntos de seguro, o viceversa. Carolina del Norte tiene un sistema de puntos duales / puntos DMV y puntos de …
04/22/2020
If you’ve been involved in an accident the form DMV-349 accident report contains a wealth of important information. Learn more...
04/20/2020
If you’ve been involved in an accident the form DMV-349 accident report contains a wealth of important information. Learn more...
04/20/2020
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12/31/2019
Find out how your ticket might affect your insurance rate.
12/20/2019
Attorney Hatley elaborates on the process of Continuances in North Carolina in an informational video!
05/15/2019
A post to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Hatley Law Office, and our founding Attorney Daniel A. Hatley!
04/18/2019
The Prayer for Judgement Continued (PJC) is a very famous, but famously misunderstood outcome to a traffic ticket in North Carolina. In today's video, Attorney Hatley explains how a PJC may interact with an out-of-State driver.
04/10/2019
Learn more about "Driving While License Revoked" charges from Attorney Daniel Hatley in a short and informative video!
03/21/2019
Curious about what a Liability Letter is, how to obtain one, or its uses? Attorney Hatley takes time to explain the details of this common legal document in the video below:
03/13/2019
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01/08/2019
Many North Carolina drivers are unfamiliar with the vast number of traffic violations that they can be charged with. It truly is baffling, sometimes. Some charges can sound fairly simple but can actually be very serious …
10/10/2018
When non-North Carolina drivers receive a traffic ticket in this state, they can be confused on the best way to handle the matter. Many are told by police officers to just pay the ticket off online. …
10/05/2018
No one wants to receive a traffic ticket in North Carolina. Sometimes we all just wish that the frustrating inconveniences of life would just go away, but before you ignore your ticket, you should know the …
10/03/2018
While logically, you don’t stand out as easily as a car zipping by traffic at unreasonably fast speeds, you’re able to get a speeding ticket even if you are driving with the flow of traffic. Officers …
10/02/2018
It is common for many drivers to believe that when they receive a speeding ticket, there is a high chance it can be dismissed. These circumstances can be but are not limited to:
10/01/2018
The short answer is no, probably not. The District Attorney can continue your court date and require you to appear over and over while they attempt to find a date that is convenient for the officer. …
09/26/2018
When a person receives a traffic citation in North Carolina, many feel they were given the ticket unjustly, and will seek legal representation in order to ‘fight the ticket’, and dispute their given speed. However, most …
09/24/2018
09/11/2018
We know it’s hard, but keep in mind, the officer is just doing his/her job. Signal and pull over at a safe, well lit location. Turn on your …
06/22/2018
06/20/2018
There are 100 counties in North Carolina and each county has different policies and procedures for handling criminal matters and traffic citations. With that said, depending on the county in which you receive your traffic citation …
06/05/2018
North Carolina has some of the toughest, most punitive traffic laws in the country. Before you go to court to pay your ticket or try to pay your speeding citation online, it's very important to consult …
03/30/2018
Is it true that speeding only 9 mph over the limit in North Carolina will not impact your auto insurance? Yes, and no. Under certain circumstances, a low-level moving violation, such as 9 mph over the …
03/29/2018
In the course of our legal practice, the attorneys at iTicket.law receive a lot of questions about the risks and benefits of reducing a speeding ticket to 9 mph over the limit. Such an outcome is …
03/29/2018
Improper Equipment is a very low level traffic offense, called a "non-moving" violation, which results in no points assessed against your driver's license, and no increase to your North Carolina auto insurance premium. An "IE" reduction …
03/28/2018
Oddly enough, in North Carolina you can have license points and not have insurance points, or visa versa. North Carolina has a dual points system license/DMV points and insurance points. In most cases, however, license points …
03/26/2018
When you received a speeding ticket or a traffic citation in North Carolina, a Prayer for Judgment Continued or "PJC" may be a beneficial option. A Prayer for Judgement Continued is an antiquated North Carolina law …
03/22/2018
Learn more about the "true cost" of a Speeding ticket in North Carolinahttp://www.iticket.law
03/20/2018
Paying off your speeding ticket in most cases is a very bad idea. It’s highly advisable that you speak to a traffic lawyer before paying your ticket. It may be possible to seek a reduction to …
03/19/2018
If you've lost your speeding ticket or traffic citation, the first concern is that you don't miss your court date. If you missed your court date, you can be assessed a $200 additional fine on top …
03/16/2018
