One traffic citation in North Carolina can lead to license points, insurance increases, missed work, and long term consequences for your driving record. Different counties handle tickets in different ways, and the wrong decision can cost you far more than the amount printed on the ticket. As a North Carolina traffic defense attorney in Salisbury, Jake Kruger helps drivers in Rowan County, Davie and Davidson Counties and beyond to understand their options, protect their licenses, and resolve speeding tickets as efficiently as possible.

 

Why You Should Not Simply Pay a Speeding Ticket

Many people assume that paying a speeding ticket is the easiest way to put the case behind them. Oftentimes, the officer who gave you the ticket will also tell you this. In reality, paying a ticket is the same as pleading guilty. That choice can cause problems such as:

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• Points on your North Carolina driver’s license

• Significant increases in your insurance premiums

• Risk of license suspension, especially if you have other tickets on your record

• Harsher penalties if you receive another citation in the future

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Before you pay a ticket or plead guilty, please consult with a lawyer who understands both the court system and the DMV and insurance point systems. Attorney Jake Kruger can review your driving history and explain how each specific ticket is likely to affect you.

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Common North Carolina Traffic and Speed Related Charges

Traffic court in Rowan County and more is not just limited to speeding. Jake Kruger represents clients in a wide range of traffic cases, including:

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• Speeding, including high speed and work zone tickets

• Reckless or careless driving

• Aggressive driving

• Driving While Impaired (DWI)

• Driving While License Revoked (DWLR)

• Driving without insurance or with a expired policy

• Driving without registration or with expired tags

• Passing a stopped school bus

• Hit and run involving property damage

• Running a red light or stop sign

• Other moving and nonmoving traffic violations

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How A Speeding Ticket Can Affect Your License and Insurance

In North Carolina, a conviction for a speeding or traffic offense can trigger two different point systems. Both can have serious consequences:

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• DMV points

  • Too many DMV points over a certain period can lead to license suspension

  • Certain high speed violations or combinations of offenses can cause an immediate suspension

• Insurance points

  • Insurance companies use their own point system to raise premiums after convictions

  • Even a single speeding ticket can increase your insurance rates for several years

  • Multiple tickets or serious violations can lead to very costly premiums or loss of preferred coverage

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Because of these overlapping systems, two drivers with the same citation can face very different outcomes. That is why we focus on both the courtroom result and the long term impact on your license and insurance.

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Benefits of Hiring an Attorney for a Speeding Ticket

Working with a traffic defense attorney can save you time, money, and stress. When you retain Kruger Law Firm, PLLC to handle a speeding ticket, you can expect:

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• No need to appear in court for most routine speeding tickets and traffic violations

• A review of your driving record to identify hidden risks, such as prior tickets or suspensions

• Negotiation with the prosecutor for reduced charges, such as a lower speed or a nonmoving violation when possible

• Guidance on the use of a Prayer for Judgment Continued (PJC) where appropriate, and advice on when a PJC should not be used

• Avoiding preventable suspensions of your license

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Common Ways Speeding Tickets Are Resolved

Very few speeding tickets go to trial. Depending on the facts and your driving history, resolutions may include:

• Reduction to a lower speed that carries fewer points

• Reduction to a nonmoving violation that does not affect insurance

• Use of a Prayer for Judgment Continued in limited and appropriate situations

• Complete dismissal of all charges in some circumstances

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Out of State Drivers and North Carolina Tickets

If you received a speeding ticket in Rowan County, Davidson County, or Davie County, North Carolina but live in another state, ignoring the ticket is usually a mistake. Many states share traffic information, and an unresolved North Carolina ticket can:

• Lead to suspension of your North Carolina driving privilege

• Trigger action by your home state’s DMV

• Affect your insurance even if you never return to North Carolina

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In many cases, Jake Kruger can handle North Carolina traffic tickets for out of state drivers without requiring them to return for a court appearance.

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What To Do After Receiving a Speeding Ticket

If you have been cited for speeding or another traffic offense do not pay the ticket or plead guilty before consulting with an attorney. If you are facing a speeding ticket or other traffic violation in North Carolina, Jake Kruger and Kruger Law Firm, PLLC can help you protect your license, your insurance, and your record. We can review your situation, explain your options, and work to secure the best possible outcome under the circumstances

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