Wake County and Cary Traffic Violations Attorney
At McCoppin & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A., our goals are to help you avoid an auto insurance increase and keep you from losing your driver's license. Hiring an attorney is usually the cheapest way to resolve your ticket. Insurance companies use complicated rules to calculate your insurance fees. Increased insurance fees can exceed the price of hiring an attorney by thousands of dollars. To speak with a Wake County traffic ticket attorney today, contact McCoppin & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A., at 919-234-5775.
Driving and Traffic Violations in North Carolina
Traffic Tickets
A driver who mistakenly "pays off" his or her ticket may receive a license suspension. For a driver with a few tickets, the risk is even greater. For many of us, losing our driver's license means losing our job. Let us protect your driving privilege.
We always check your driving record to get you the best possible result. After resolving your case, we will mail you a written explanation of our work and your court receipt. Your time is valuable. You don't have to go to court or visit our office. We can make all your arrangements by telephone, e-mail or fax. Our goal is to be available at your convenience.
We make the process quick, easy and convenient. You can save yourself both time and money, by contacting a traffic ticket attorney who can handle your driving offense for you. We offer payment plans, accept credit and debit cards, and we will make the process as convenient as possible.
We will review your driving record for free to develop a strategy to resolve your charges. To speak with a lawyer today, contact McCoppin & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A., at 919-234-5775.
SUMMARY OF NORTH CAROLINA SAFE DRIVER INCENTIVE PLAN
|
Posted Speed Limit |
Speed On Ticket (in mph) |
DMV Points |
Drivers License Suspension |
Insurance Points |
Percent Insurance Increase | Increased Insurance Cost for Each $500 of Your Basic Rate for Next 3 Yrs. |
| 35 mph | 45 or less |
2 |
No*** |
0 or 1* |
0% - 25% | $ 0 or $375 |
| 46 to 55 |
2 |
No*** |
1 |
25% | $ 375 | |
| 56 to 75 |
3 |
Yes |
2 |
45% | $ 675 | |
| 76 or more |
3 |
Yes |
4 |
90% | $1350 | |
| 45 mph | 55 or less |
2 |
No*** |
0 or 1* |
0% - 25% | $ 0 or $375 |
| 56 to 60 |
3 |
Maybe** |
2 |
45% | $ 675 | |
| 61 to 75 |
3 |
Yes |
2 |
45% | $ 675 | |
| 76 or more |
3 |
Yes |
4 |
90% | $1350 | |
| 55 mph | 65 or less |
3 |
Maybe** |
0 or 2* |
0% - 45% | $ 0 or $675 |
| 66 to 70 |
3 |
Maybe** |
2 |
45% | $ 675 | |
| 71 to 75 |
3 |
Yes |
2 |
45% | $ 675 | |
| 76 or more |
3 |
Yes |
4 |
90% | $1350 | |
| 65 mph | 75 or less |
3 |
Maybe** |
0 or 2* |
0% - 45% | $ 0 or $675 |
| 76 or more |
3 |
Yes |
4 |
90% | $1350 | |
| 70 mph | 75 or less |
3 |
Maybe** |
0 or 2* |
0%- 45% | $ 0 or $675 |
| 76-80 |
3 |
Maybe** |
2 |
45% | $ 675 | |
| 81 or more |
3 |
Yes |
4 |
90% | $1350 |
OTHER VIOLATIONS
| > Posted Speed |
2 |
No*** |
1 |
25% | $ 375 | |
| Reckless Driving |
4 |
Maybe** |
4 |
90% | $1350 | |
| Illegal Passing |
4 |
No*** |
2 |
45% | $ 675 | |
| Tailgating |
2 |
No*** |
2 |
45% | $ 675 | |
| Left of Center |
4 |
No*** |
2 |
45% | $ 675 | |
| Stop Sign / Light |
3 |
No*** |
1 |
25% | $ 375 |
* 0 insurance points if you have no other convictions for traffic violations or auto accidents where you were found to be at fault in the last three years (excluding school zone violations), otherwise insurance points and fees increase as shown above.
** License suspension may apply if you are convicted of two or more charges of either speeding in excess of 55 mph and/or reckless driving within a twelve-month period.
*** License suspension may apply if your total DMV points exceed the maximum permitted.
