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License Points vs Insurance Points for Traffic Tickets in North Carolina<\/h1>\n

Traffic tickets in NC, especially if they\u2019re considered moving violations, are often assigned a specific point value. \u00a0License Points vs Insurance Points can be a big deal, depending on the type and severity of the traffic ticket. . .and if you\u2019re convicted – Bill Powers\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Insurance points are not necessarily the same as motor vehicle points, although for NC traffic tickets, they\u2019re related at least in part. \u00a0It\u2019s also true that the amount of points issued\u00a0are not always exactly equal. \u00a0So for something like passing a stopped school bus ticket, it\u2019s important to consider how the \u201cpoints\u201d could affect your driver’s license in North Carolina and your insurance premiums.<\/p>\n

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