If a law enforcement officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, he or she may well ask you to take a field sobriety test to confirm his or her suspicions. Should you agree to take this test? The answer is a resounding...
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Common characteristics of an illegal search and seizure
You may have wondered if police officers were legally allowed to search your vehicle when stopped by officers while driving. Perhaps you have wondered the same thing if police officers ever visited your home or business. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution...
What are ignition interlock devices?
In North Carolina, and in many other states across the nation, people charged with certain DWI violations must have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicles. If you have had your driver’s license revoked as a result of a DWI conviction, you may receive...
3 reasons to avoid waiving a traffic ticket in North Carolina
North Carolina drivers have several options when they find themselves accused of a traffic violation. According to the North Carolina Judicial Branch, one of these choices is to waive the ticket; however, paying the fine outright is not always the right choice,...
What should I know about DWI in North Carolina?
When it comes to traffic violations, driving while impaired (DWI) is a very serious offense in North Carolina. A momentary indiscretion can result in months spent in jail and fines costing thousands of dollars. While you should always conduct yourself responsibly, you...
What should you do about that speeding ticket?
Speeding tickets are one of the most common traffic tickets served to the public on a daily. If you ever end up on the receiving end, you may feel tempted to simply pay the ticket off and move on with your life. But paying the ticket is an admission of guilt, and you...
How do speeding tickets affect your car insurance?
Perhaps you were running late, or maybe you got caught up in the flow of traffic and did not realize how fast you were going. Either way, North Carolina law enforcement issued you a speeding ticket. To understand how the traffic violation affects your insurance, see...
How can you identify and treat alcohol withdrawal?
Those who struggle with alcohol abuse have a higher likelihood of facing DWI charges. If you struggle with substance abuse disorder, you need to know how to identify and treat the withdrawal to take control of your life. According to WebMD, your symptoms may range...
What to know about points on a driver’s license
Many drivers may think that license points are nothing to worry about. However, these points can have serious consequences. According to the North Carolina Department of Insurance, people earn license points after a conviction for a traffic violation. If people are at...
What are the penalties for speeding in North Carolina?
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...