The flashing blue lights of a police car in your rearview mirror are an unfortunate sight.  Not only will it make you late to your destination, it can also mean a huge financial cost to you and your family if you are given a traffic ticket.  The cost of the speeding ticket itself is only the beginning.  There are huge repercussions associated with Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) points on your license and North Carolina insurance points which are set by the North Carolina Department of Insurance and which lead to higher premiums.  In fact, getting one "point" on your insurance will increase your premium by as much as 25% for a three (3) year period. Two points will increase your insurance premiums approximately 45% for three (3) years.  Some offenses such as Driving While Impaired (DWI / DUI) the insurance points can increase your premiums up to 340% for three (3) years.

Many people who have received a speeding ticket pay it without realizing the important consequences of their decision.  This is even more prevalent with the on-line payment system that North Carolina has recently instituted.  With expert legal help, it is often possible to lessen the penalties or have the traffic violation reduced to a non-moving violation and thereby reduce or eliminate both the DMV and insurance points associated with the ticket as charged.  The criminal defense lawyers at Everett Law Firm, P. A. can work with you to reduce or dismiss your speeding ticket or traffic ticket to a lesser offense.  Our knowledgeable team of criminal attorneys know the costs involved with speeding tickets and can advise you on exactly how to handle your case. 

If you have been issued a speeding ticket or other traffic violation, contact Everett Law Firm, P.A. to discuss your case and see how we can help you minimize the affect of the traffic ticket; the initial consultation is free.

Whether you were charged with speeding, speeding in a school zone, unsafe movement, speeding in a work zone, unsafe passing, failure to reduce speed, stop sign violation, stop light violation, fleeing to elude arrest, speed competition, no operators license, driving while impaired (DWI) or any other traffic violation you should seek legal counsel to ensure that you have someone who is looking after your interests in the court system.