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Legal Help for Drivers in Mecklenburg County and Beyond

Getting a traffic ticket in Charlotte might seem like a minor annoyance. What looks straightforward at first glance can have long-term consequences for your license, insurance, and time. Some drivers pay the fine, assume it’s over, and are later surprised by DMV points, rate hikes, or even a suspended license in some instances.  That obviously doesn’t happen with every ticket, but it makes sense to explore your options before paying off a ticket.

If you want to protect your record and avoid unnecessary consequences, the decision you make after receiving a ticket likely matters more than you think.

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Improper Equipment is a non-moving violation in North Carolina that can sometimes be used to resolve a speeding ticket or other traffic charge. While getting pulled IMPROPER-EQUIPMENT-SPEEDING-TICKET-LAWYERS IMAGE OF A POLICE CAR CHASING A SPEEDER over is frustrating, a bigger problem may come later with DMV points, insurance hikes, and in some cases, the risk of license suspension.

In appropriate circumstances, resolving the ticket as “Improper Equipment” can be helpful. Known informally as “IE,” it isn’t available in every case, but when used properly, it can protect your record and help keep your insurance rates in check.

If you’ve been issued a traffic ticket in Mecklenburg County or Union County NC, the Powers Law Firm PA is available to answer your questions and possibly help.  Please TEXT or call 704-342-4357.

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Have an upcoming court appearance?

A lot of people don’t have experience with legal matters.  As such, it’s understandable you may not know what to expect, what to do, or how to act in court.  That’s normal.

Two of the most common questions we get is, “What should I expect in court?” and “What should I wear?”

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What happens if I pay my ticket in South Carolina? 

  • Can I pay my speeding ticket?
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What to Do When You Receive a Traffic Ticket

  • What are my legal options?
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Checking Stations in Mecklenburg County

Checking Stations in Mecklenburg County

DWI Checkpoints are relatively common in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.  Many are established by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department CMPD pursuant to the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program.

It is a complicated area of law, controlled both by North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) 20-16.3A  and appellate court case law.

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License Suspended?  Need to Drive?  How to prepare a Limited Driving Privilege in North Carolina

Many people don’t realize the true value of a Driver’s License. . .until they lose it –  Bill Powers 

The North Carolina General Assembly gives the North Carolina Department of Transportation / Division of Motor Vehicles the authority to issue, revoke, and suspend Drivers Licenses in North Carolina.

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How much are Court Costs?  How Long Do I Have To Pay?  I need more time to pay fines

Costs of Court are expensive in North Carolina.  You very well may need some time to pay them – Bill Powers 

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See More:  2017 Criminal Costs of Court North Carolina

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Is your baby actually old enough to drive?  Been a while since you took a test, let alone THE TEST?  Weeping Wailing and Gnashing of Teeth No More – Parents’ Guide to Navigating DMV

Today’s post provides some hidden truths, and suggestions, for parents about to undergo the process of negotiating DMV to obtain a Learner’s Permit.

Mind you, I am not talking about YOUR Learner’s Permit.

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What is the Law about Texting and Driving

Is it Legal?  Can I Dial a Number?  What if I’m stopped at a Light? What is the Law about Texting and Driving?

The preliminary numbers aren’t good.  Texting while driving may soon be a leading cause of motor vehicle fatalities – Bill Powers 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA:

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