Carolina Law BlogTraffic Ticket Tips in Charlotte NC – Modified Transcript for Hearing Impaired
Charlotte and the Mecklenburg County Judicial District is one of the largest in the state. We have many highways coming through Charlotte: I-77, I-277 the Beltway, 85, 485, and 74.
In many ways, it’s a spaghetti junction.
Within the city we have some speed zones. 485, for example was recently increased to 70 miles per hour, where just off the highway you may be reduced to 35 miles per hour even in a more rural part of the county.
When people get a speeding ticket or some other traffic violation, I think first they’re kind of bummed. They often say, “I was going with the flow of traffic.” That makes sense.
Some are inclined to pay it off or they talk to a friend and think, “Oh, I can just go up there and they’ll dismiss it because I’ve got a clean record.”
It’s not that easy. It is more nuanced than you may realize.
TRAFFIC TICKET INFORMATION & QUESTIONS TO ASK
In our practice there’s one way to do tickets, and it’s to do it right.
It’s to do it by the book, to get all the information, to get the background, to pull an official record from North Carolina, to ask a lot of questions, and then explain to the client what we think is the most appropriate way to go.
It is important to consider:
- Prior Moving Violations
- Prior Accident History
- Driving School
- Motor Vehicle Points
- Insurance Points
- Family / Household Prior Moving Violations
- Family / Household Prior Accident History
NAVIGATING THE COURT SYSTEM IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA
Sometimes a reduction is appropriate. Sometimes an improper equipment is appropriate.
Sometimes driving school is appropriate. It depends. Call us.
We offer a free consultation.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Bill Powers
2412 Arty Avenue
Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
704-342-4357
bill@342Help.com
Powers Law Firm PA included on the 2016 “Top 100” North Carolina Super Lawyers List
Powers Law Firm PA, a Charlotte-Metro law firm, recently received notice two attorneys for the firm have been included in 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. Bill Powers Included on the 2016 “Top 100” North Carolina Super Lawyers List.
- Bill Powers – “Top 100” in North Carolina 2016
- Bill Powers – “Top 25 in Charlotte” 2016
- Will Cathcart – “Rising Stars” in North Carolina 2016
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Powers Law Firm PA in 2016 has been again listed as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT. For Member Info & Criterion for Inclusion see: https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/profile/powers-mccartan-pllc/overview/44550
In 2015 Bill Powers has been included in Best Lawyers of America. For membership info & criterion for inclusion see: https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/bill-powers/78562/
Bill Powers has also been listed in “Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in North Carolina” by The National Trial Lawyers. For member info & criterion for inclusion see: https://www.thenationaltriallawyers.org/profile-view/Bill/Powers/5071/
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