Category: Traffic Violations

If you receive a traffic violation for turning right during a red light in North Carolina, you may face several consequences. Among others, those include fines, demerit points to your record and possible liability for injuries your infarctions may have caused. Like many people, you may have been under the...

Getting a traffic ticket can be frustrating, particularly when you feel you did not deserve it. You may wonder if you have options to fight your ticket. The good news is that North Carolina law provides its citizens with rights even in traffic court. Instead of paying off a ticket...

Seeing the lights in your rearview mirror and knowing a law enforcement officer is pulling you over can bring on feelings of anxiety and panic. You may be unsure how to act to avoid making the situation worse.  The News & Observer explains the driver’s license handbook now contains information...

Renewing or obtaining your driver’s license can be a struggle. In addition to that, if you get caught driving without a valid license, you may be anxious about what happens next. Understanding your rights and the consequences of not having a license are crucial for being a responsible driver.  It...

Currently, most North Carolina drivers do not have restrictions regarding talking on a cellphone while behind the wheel. However, a texting while driving ban took effect in 2009. The team at Christina Rivenbark & Associates work with clients for a fine reduction and dismissal of distracted driving charges. Esurance reports that distracted driving is...

As a driver, you should follow the rules of the road at all times. Doing so lessens the likelihood of a traffic violation while enhancing your safety. Familiarity with the many types of traffic violations can help you avoid trouble. Here are six of the most common: Speeding: This is a common...

Many drivers would say that turning right on a red light is fine as long as you make sure there is no oncoming traffic. However, you should keep in mind that not every state permits motorists to turn right after stopping on red at an intersection. Fortunately, North Carolina law...