Nobody likes getting a speeding ticket. A lot of citizens get nervous just seeing an officer on the roadway. When a police car comes out of nowhere and the blue lights come on, your mind starts to race. Is the officer coming for me? How much could a speeding ticket be?  Will a ticket put points on my license? What if a ticket raises my insurance premium? Will I need to take a day off from work to go to traffic court? What if I have a conflict with the hearing date? 

What Happens When You Get a Speeding Ticket

There is no denying that getting a speeding ticket can sometimes have serious driving consequences:

  • You could be required to pay hefty fines to the court
  • You might be required to complete a driver improvement or defensive driver course
  • Your insurance company could raise your car insurance premium
  • You could end up with a restricted or suspended license if your speed was too high

How to Choose a Lawyer for a Speeding Ticket

When choosing a lawyer, select an experienced traffic violation lawyer who: 

Is experienced with your particular county’s court and will represent you in court

Is experienced with negotiating with judges and prosecutors to have your charges dropped or reduced

Will fight to keep you from losing your driver’s license or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) if applicable, or advocate for you to have driving privileges reinstated if needed

A skilled attorney will negotiate with the court’s judge by drawing upon your driving record and any other factors that can be taken into consideration such as the weather, traffic considerations, improper equipment on your car, etc. 

An experienced attorney is also familiar with what options your particular court or judge will consider, the standard considerations in your particular county, and how best to navigate any and all legal hurdles to get you the best results possible.

Hiring an Experienced Speeding Ticket Lawyer can Make all the Difference

In sum, the benefits of hiring a lawyer for your speeding ticket are numerous. You cannot match the knowledge and experience a lawyer has with a particular county court’s rules and considerations. A good lawyer will handle everything needed to get the stress and consequences of your ticket behind you. Furthermore, you will not have to take time off from work, appear in court, or attempt to represent yourself.

The lawyers at Wilson, Reives & Doran in North Carolina are prepared to help with all types of speeding tickets-minor and major tickets, first offense, or multiple offense tickets. The professionals at Wilson, Reives & Doran can walk you through all the information you need to know about fighting a speeding ticket and what the expected outcome might be when your lawyer represents you in traffic court. 

If you have received a North Carolina speeding ticket, call Wilson, Reives & Doran today at 919-928-5983 or fill out our Tell Our Attorneys About Your Case Contact Form on our website. You’ll be so glad you did.