At McCoppin & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A., our goals are to keep you from losing your driver’s license and help you avoid an auto insurance increase . Hiring an attorney is usually the cheapest and most effective 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 Raleigh traffic lawyer today, contact McCoppin & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A., at 919-481-0011.
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, your traffic lawyers in Raleigh, NC, 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.
Traffic ticket lawyer Raleigh NC
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. When looking to hire a traffic lawyer Raleigh, NC offers a lot of options. To speak with a lawyer today, contact McCoppin & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A., at 919-481-0011.
Summary of North Carolina Safe Driver Incentive Plan
Posted SpeedLimit
Speed OnTicket(in mph)
DMVPoints
Drivers License Suspension
InsurancePoints
PercentInsurance 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 SpeedLimit
Speed OnTicket(in mph)
DMVPoints
Drivers License Suspension
InsurancePoints
PercentInsurance Increase
Increased Insurance Cost for Each $500 of Your Basic Rate for Next 3 Yrs.
> 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.