Articles Posted in Traffic Violations

Q and A:  Reckless Driving in North Carolina What is the Definition of Reckless Driving? Reckless driving is driving any vehicle on a highway or other public vehicular area “carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights and safety of others”. It simply means that a driver…

How Speed Limits are Determined May Change Speeding is one of the most common causes or contributing factors to vehicle accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), almost a third of fatal crashes are due to speeding. Driving too fast can result in losing control of a…

North Carolina Campaign Cracks Down on Speeders Speeding is one of the leading causes of vehicle accidents. Driving too quickly can endanger the driver, passengers, and other vehicles on the roads. Speed is a factor in many accidents that result in injuries or fatalities. According to the North Carolina Department…

What are Speed Limiting Devices? Speeding is one of the leading causes of vehicle accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about one-third of all traffic fatalities are related to speeding. Speeding is not only considered a traffic violation, but in some cases, it can also be a…

Safe Driver Incentive Plan Explained Safe driving results in fewer accidents and that means fewer injuries and fatalities on our roadways. Drivers face getting points on their driver’s licenses when they violate traffic laws, but many people are not aware of the impact that accidents and traffic tickets have on…

Driver Improvement Clinics All drivers are required to obey the law when they are operating a motor vehicle. There are dozens of laws that are designed to promote safety and prevent accidents and injuries on the roadways. Drivers who fail to obey traffic laws may receive violations with penalties that…

Can I Face Criminal Charges After a Traffic Accident? Accidents happen very regularly, and most people get into a fender-bender situation at some point in their lives. While, typically, vehicle accidents are civil matters that parties work out between their insurance companies, there are some circumstances that may result in…

Should I Fight a Speeding Ticket in Court? Almost everyone receives a speeding warning or ticket at some time in their lives. A speeding ticket is not necessarily a big deal, but in some cases, it can have a lasting impact. Generally, you have the option to simply send in…

Fleeing and Eluding Charges in North Carolina When police lights and sirens are behind you, signaling you to pull over, North Carolina law requires you to stop. You must pull to the side of the road and bring your vehicle to a full stop. Regardless of whether you agree with…

Is Honking Your Horn Legal in North Carolina? Every vehicle has a built-in horn located on the steering wheel. The horn is needed for emergency situations, but sometimes, honking the horn can cause a problem. With the increase in road rage incidents across the country, it has been noted that…