Running through a stop sign or red light in Salisbury, Rowan County, or anywhere in North Carolina can be more a simple mistake. A conviction can affect your license, increase your insurance premiums, and make future traffic cases harder to resolve. Many people are tempted to just pay the fine and move on, but that payment is treated as a guilty plea with real consequences.

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Attorney Jake Kruger, through Kruger Law Firm, PLLC, helps drivers in Salisbury, Rowan County, and across North Carolina respond to stop sign and red light tickets in a way that protects their driving record and insurance as much as possible.

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In many cases we are able to obtain a Prayer for Judgment Continued (“PJC”) to resolve these charges, but in some situations complete dismissal of all charges is also possible.

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Examples of Stop Sign And Red Light Violations

Common situations that lead to tickets include:

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• Rolling through a stop sign without fully stopping

• Accelerating to get through a light as it turns from yellow to red

• Failing to stop before turning right on red and cutting off traffic or pedestrians

• Stopping past the crosswalk or stop line so that your vehicle is already in the intersection

• Entering an intersection on red in heavy traffic when you cannot clear it

• Failing to obey flashing red lights at intersections or railroad crossings

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Even if no accident occurs, officers regularly write tickets for these violations.

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Why You Should Not Simply Pay The Ticket

Paying a stop sign or red light ticket online or by mail is the same as pleading guilty. Before doing that, it is important to understand that:

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• The conviction becomes part of your permanent driving history

• Insurance companies can use the ticket to raise your insurance rates

• Accumulation of points on your driving record may lead to suspensions

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Contact Us

If you are facing a ticket for failing to stop at a stop sign or red light in Rowan County, Davie County, or Davidson County in North Carolina, Kruger Law Firm, PLLC can help. Attorney Jake Kruger will review your driving history, explain how this citation could affect your license and insurance, and work to secure the best possible outcome under the circumstances.