traffic violations

Every motorist has broken the speed limit on occasion, whether late for work or in a hurry to get home after a long day. Speed limits are there to protect you and others who share the road, so it is important to abide by them. Failure to observe the speed limit can...

Driving is not a right but a privilege. The state that issued you your driver's license initially can also take it away for a number of reasons, such as drunk driving or accruing demerit points on your driving record. You can lose your driving privileges through...

In the majority of DWI cases, the state's case rests heavily on the breathalyzer results. If you are taking your DWI case to trial, you may wonder if you can challenge these results. The short answer is that yes, you can challenge breathalyzer results the same way...

Police sometimes have the right to take your license away. Even if they say it is permanent or that you have to wait a long time, there could be other options.  Your first task should be to find out what type of action the state is taking against your driving...

Traffic violations can have serious consequences, including loss of license, fines, and other punishments. That is why you are encouraged to gain as much information as possible about traffic violations, including ways you can reduce penalties and what to expect if...

The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles published a schedule of traffic violations and the subsequent suspension periods, which range from 30 days to permanently. The state handles other minor infractions with a Driver License Point System, and the...

North Carolina law does not expressly ban the use of a cellphone behind the wheel, and law enforcement cannot pull a driver over for talking on the phone. However, the laws fall in line with those in other states by banning texting while driving. Gain some knowledge...

If you have been charged with a DUI in North Carolina, you may be court-ordered to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. In some states, all DUI offenders, including first-time offenders, must have an interlock device installed. In North...

When you got your driver's license, you probably learned about North Carolina's traffic laws and the points system that may cause you to lose your license temporarily after accumulating a certain number of points for traffic violations. However, it is also important...

With the exception of Utah, which will undergo a change going into 2020, all states have set a blood alcohol content (BAC) limit of 0.08%. This includes North Carolina. Many people feel this is too low. According to Fox News, scientific researchers say the BAC limit...