A 2013 study reveals that
North Carolina law enforcement officials issue one traffic citation each
minute. In addition, it would appear that roughly 8 out of 10 involve speeding.
Finally, according to that same study, Wake County issued the largest number of
citations, comprising nearly 9%.
But what is the cost of
getting a speeding ticket? While a simple speeding ticket will not likely land
you in jail, the hefty fees associated with a speeding ticket can still be
quite burdensome. In fact, it's not just the fines you should worry about.
Insurance companies are also likely to raise your rates.
North Carolina, overall, is
among the top ten ticket-happy states in the country and also has some of the
steepest fines in the U.S. While not as high as Illinois or Virginia where
speeding fines might be over $1000 under certain circumstances, it isn’t unheard
for North Carolina's speeding fines to run a few hundred dollars, depending on
the location and speed at the time of the offense.
There's only one way to
avoid getting a speeding ticket, and that is to stay within the speed limits
which obviously vary by location. It really pays to be mindful the speed limit
whether you are traveling on a major highway or through a local neighborhood.
The law firm of Kurtz & Blum
vigorously defends their client's rights.
To contact a Raleigh lawyer please call 919-832-7700.
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