Raleigh Traffic Violations Lawyers
In North Carolina, traffic laws are serious. Being issued a traffic ticket for violating a traffic law like running a stop sign can lead to points on your license that result in higher insurance rates. And, when the driver’s license points accumulate for multiple traffic tickets, you can even have your driver’s license suspended. If your license is suspended and you continue to drive, it’s possible that you can receive jail time if you are caught. The traffic ticket attorneys at Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh can help.
When you simply pay for the traffic ticket, you are, in a way, admitting guilt because you give up your right to defense. Pleading or being found guilty of a traffic violation, or multiple traffic violations, in Wake County, can subject you to a fine, court costs, driver’s license points, increased auto insurance rates, and even driver’s license suspension. Your driving privilege is an important part of your life, and our traffic ticket attorneys take that seriously.
Experienced Traffic Ticket Attorneys
You need an attorney who will take on your case, represent you in court, and lessen the consequences you incur. Whether you’ve received a traffic ticket or multiple traffic tickets for speeding or other traffic violations, you can clear your driving record and restore your driving privileges using a traffic ticket attorney at Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh law firm.
With a depth of experience in traffic ticket cases at our firm, you will have an attorney to represent you who provides the legal assistance and advocacy you need to achieve a better outcome. We will fight for your case.
Consequences of a Traffic Violation
Breaking a traffic law in Wake County can have significant consequences. When you are cited for a moving violation, like running a stop sign or speeding in a school zone, there are expenses beyond paying for the traffic ticket. Additionally, you will have court costs if it comes before a judge.
License Suspension
For example, a traffic violation such as a speeding ticket or running a red light may range anywhere from $15 to over $200, but there are also long-term consequences of even a minor traffic violation. Each violation puts points on your license which remain on your driving record for three years. If you receive a total of 12 points in three years, your driver’s license will be suspended for 60 days. After your driving privileges are restored, they will be suspended for six months if you accumulate eight points or more in the subsequent three years. With multiple traffic law violations, you can also receive jail time.
Points on Your License
Traffic ticket cases such as these result in driver’s license points:
- Speeding ticket below 55 mph: 2 points
- Speeding ticket above 55 mph: 3 points
- Speeding in a school zone: 3 points
- Driving without state minimum car insurance: 3 points
- Running a red light or stop sign: 3 points
- Following too closely behind another car: 4 points
- Passing a stopped school bus: 5 points
Points on Insurance Rates
In addition to the points on your license, traffic violations and traffic tickets also place points on your insurance policy. Just one point can lead to a 30 percent increase in your insurance rates, whereas four points can increase your insurance premium by 80 percent. This is money that you will pay to the insurance company over many years until the points go away.
Benefits of Hiring a Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh
You need an experienced lawyer who can effectively represent you and fight for your rights so you don’t pay unnecessary fees and costs. If you simply pay the ticket, you may then face several years of inflated insurance premiums or run the risk of having your license suspended. At Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh, our attorneys can look at ways to either have the ticket reduced or even dismissed altogether. We are knowledgeable of the traffic laws in Wake County. Our traffic ticket attorneys work hard to ensure you’re not facing unnecessary penalties and keep your insurance at affordable rates if possible. We strive to protect your rights and driving privileges. These are all reasons why you should obtain our legal services to fight for you and limit the consequences and cost of violating a traffic law.
Attention to Detail
Your driving record can affect the outcome of future citations, so we make sure your record reflects any dismissals or reduced violations before closing the case.
Transparent Fees
If we have to go to court one time or a dozen times to properly dispose of your ticket, your fee will never change. We will also collect all of the anticipated court costs and fines and will pay them on your behalf.
Comprehensive Service
We can often handle traffic violations via phone or email and make court payments on your behalf.
Thorough Investigations
Our traffic violation lawyers engage in thorough examinations of your citations to look at any red flags, such as technical deficiencies, that may result in having the ticket dismissed.
Our Wake County Traffic Ticket Attorney Services
Starting with a free consultation, you will benefit from our experienced traffic ticket attorneys who can provide legal representation for these traffic ticket cases.
Speeding Tickets
As we mentioned, we work hard to have speeding ticket violations and other citations reduced or thrown out so you’re not facing long-term negative consequences for a simple mistake.
Restoring a Suspended License
We understand how important it is to have your driver’s license. You need it to get to work, take care of your family, run errands, and stay connected with friends and loved ones. However, in North Carolina, your driving privileges can be revoked for a wide variety of reasons, including too many points on your license, a missed court date, or a DWI conviction.
In addition to traffic tickets and violations of traffic laws, our law firm will also work on your behalf to restore a suspended or revoked license so you can regain your independence.
Driving While Intoxicated
A DWI conviction can lead to serious consequences, including time in jail, heavy fines, community services, and a minimum 12-month revocation period for your driver’s license. Our Raleigh DWI lawyers have handled countless DWI cases successfully, including having all charges dropped completely.
Schedule a Free Consultation Today
Don’t settle for traffic tickets you didn’t deserve. Obtain an experienced lawyer at Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh. We want to help you keep your insurance at affordable rates and keep your case out of court. Our traffic violation lawyers will fight for you, advocate for you in court, handle the logistics, and help you get your driving record back on track. We have many satisfied clients who have benefited from our attorneys who strive to get charges reduced or dismissed, have tickets thrown out, and decrease the costs you incur. Contact our law office at (919) 845-6688 to speak with one of our attorneys or schedule a free consultation by filling out the contact form.