Wake County Speeding Ticket Lawyer
30+ Years of Experience Resolving Speeding Tickets in North Carolina
Have you been issued a speeding ticket? Whether you have questions about how it can be challenged or reduced, Attorney Lawrence J. Kissling III can help.
He can assess your case and lay out several legal options you have for resolving your ticket, including arguing for a dismissal, requesting a Prayer for Judgement Continued, or simply paying off the ticket without going to court. Whatever questions you have about your speeding ticket, reach out to Lawrence J. Kissling III, PLLC, today.
Have you recently received a speeding ticket? Call Lawrence J. Kissling III, PLLC, today at (919) 346-7927 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our Wake County speeding ticket attorney. Representing drivers in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, and Fuquay-Varina.
North Carolina Speeding Laws
Drivers who violate North Carolina’s basic speeding law and absolute speed limits may be issued a speeding ticket. The state’s basic speeding law requires that you always drive at a safe speed depending on the circumstances (e.g., not driving more than a reasonable 55 miles per hour when it’s snowing). Absolute speed limits delineate actual limits that drivers cannot violate, such as 70 mph on interstate highways.
How Many Points For Speeding in NC?
Most speeding violations are penalized by a fine of $10-$50 (not including potential court costs), depending on how much faster you were allegedly speeding. Speeding in school or construction zones may lead to enhanced penalties of $250. You will also incur points on your driver’s license depending on how fast you were speeding:
- Speeding 10 mph or less – 2-3 license points, 1 insurance point
- Speeding in a school zone – 2-3 license points, 1-2 insurance points
- Speeding over 55 mph – 3 license points, 1-2 insurance points
- Speeding 75 mph when the posted speed limit is less than 70 mph – 3 license points, 1-3 insurance points
- Speeding 80 mph when the posted speed limit is 70 mph or more – 3 license points, 2 insurance points
Note that accumulating up to 12 points within 3 years will result in 60 days to 1 year of license suspension.
Can a Speeding Ticket Increase Your Insurance?
Speeding tickets hold longer-term consequences than you might think. Accumulating driver’s license points for such traffic violations could very well lead to a period of license suspension and greatly increased insurance rates. If the insurance company discovers a speeding ticket on your driving record, they may consider you a higher-risk driver, which could increase your insurance premiums.
Benefits of Hiring a Wake County Speeding Ticket Attorney
Although you may want to simply pay off the speeding ticket and put the whole situation behind you, doing so means you will be subject to the penalties listed above. In many cases, hiring an experienced speeding ticket attorney can help you get your entire case dismissed or reduce your fine or other penalties.
The following are the benefits of hiring a Wake County speeding ticket lawyer:
- Explains and protects your rights
- Understands the legal process
- Levels the playing field in traffic court
- Challenges and suppresses evidence
- Helps you obtain the most favorable outcome in your case
Call (919) 346-7927 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our Wake County speeding ticket attorney.