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Citations for Traffic Violations in Charlotte, North Carolina, Are Declining

Traffic violations in Charlotte are on the decline, but it may not be because all us Charlotteans are such attentive drivers. The reason traffic violations appear to be fewer than in previous years is likely because police have made...

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Traffic Tickets in Charlotte Aren't as Harmless as They Seem

Traffic tickets in Charlotte, North Carolina, can run the gambit from old, obscure driving laws to modern, and still vague, traffic laws. Even with Mecklenburg County's lighter approach to traffic stops, numerous traffic violations can still land...

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The True Cost of Speeding Tickets in North Carolina

How much is a speeding ticket in North Carolina? A speeding ticket in the Tarheel state could cost you as little as $10! But court costs, fees, and other expenses can make the cost of a speeding ticket balloon quickly. Much of the costs depend on how...

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I Got a Traffic Ticket in Charlotte, NC—Now What?

The District Attorney's office in Mecklenburg County deals with almost 200,000 traffic cases each year. From your run-of-the-mill speeding ticket to more serious charges like DWIs, the DA has all they can handle. Because of the high volume of...

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Charlotte Traffic Citations: Let's Make a Deal!

North Carolina and Charlotte DAs are making it super easy to pay traffic citations for speeding, running red lights, and other traffic charges. Most traffic tickets in Charlotte can be paid online with the click of a button and there are even special...

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Speeding in Charlotte May Be More Serious Than You Thought

The basic speeding laws in North Carolina are pretty straightforward. If you are driving within the city limits of an incorporated municipality, the speed limit is 35 miles per hour (MPH) unless otherwise posted. The speed limit on North Carolina...

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Why a Charlotte Speeding Ticket Attorney is Better Than Rolling the Dice

If you are a fan of Charlotte Stories, one of Charlotte, North Carolina's online news and entertainment portals, you may have seen this: Mecklenburg Drivers Can Now Get Their Speeding Tickets Reduced Online. It's true. If you get stopped for...

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How Much Will My Insurance Go Up After a Traffic Ticket?

  ORIGINALLY POSTED: May 31, 2018 UPDATED: November 2, 2021 If you are charged with speeding or certain other traffic tickets in North Carolina, you will have “points” assessed to your driving record. Those points determine to a...

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A New Bill in North Carolina Could Take the “Hit” Out of “Hit and Run”

UPDATED: November 2, 2021 As of 2021, the bill discussed below has not become a traffic law in North Carolina. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: November 1, 2017 A new controversial bill protecting drivers, HB 330, has passed the NC House. The new law would...

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Drivers in The Left Lane Slowing Down Traffic? Help Is On The Way!

UPDATED: November 2, 2021 While North Carolina has yet to make the bill into law, a similar bill was signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster on May 17, 2021. The law says a vehicle can’t travel in the farthest left lane of a...

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