A simple traffic ticket can have very serious consequences. In addition to a fine, your insurance rates could go through the roof. You could also possibly lose your driver’s license. By paying a fine, you are pleading guilty, possibly to a misdemeanor offense. All of these consequences can be avoided by hiring our Cary traffic ticket lawyer to handle the matter for you.
We handle all kinds of traffic tickets in Chatham and Wake Counties. Our attorneys help their clients contest speeding and other traffic tickets. In many cases, they have been able to have charges reduced to a lower-level violation or dismissed altogether. In most cases, a reduction to the non-moving violation of improper equipment is the most effective option. A reduction to improper equipment means no insurance points and no DMV points.
Granados Law Group was founded in 2008 and recently rebranded. We understand the state’s traffic ticket laws and how to help drivers avoid the consequences of having a ticket on their record. We provide results-driven representation for traffic ticket cases by questioning the legality of the stop and scrutinizing the evidence being used against you.
Our dedicated Cary traffic ticket attorney can represent you at the appearance, so the legal arguments supporting your defense are clear and backed by the evidence needed to beat your ticket.
North Carolina takes speeding-related offenses seriously, and drivers in areas such as Kildaire Farm Road, Maynard Road, and Walnut Street can face serious penalties. In 2023, North Carolina recorded roughly 284,157 reported traffic crashes and 115,009 related injuries statewide. This represents a 3.8% increase from the previous year and serves as a reminder of why the state imposes strict licensing consequences when certain thresholds are crossed.
License loss is not automatic for every ticket, but certain violations can trigger mandatory revocations under North Carolina law. The following violations can lead to automatic license suspension under G.S. 20-16, 20-16.1.
These rules apply even if your record is otherwise clean, and courts have limited discretion once statutory thresholds are met. This means that it can be challenging to have these kinds of charges dismissed or reduced without the assistance of a skilled attorney.
When you work with our law firm, you benefit from our years of experience helping drivers beat their traffic tickets. The process begins with reviewing your driving record and the exact details of the citation, including the speed, zone, and offense code.
Our goal is always an outcome that protects your license and keeps insurance points off your record. That may mean switching the charge to Improper Equipment (a non-moving violation), reducing the speed to something the NC Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) won’t penalize, asking the court for a Prayer for Judgment Continued when appropriate, or getting the ticket dismissed if you can show updated registration, inspection, or insurance.
North Carolina holds drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to an even higher standard than non-commercial drivers. In certain cases, a CDL disqualification can occur even when the same traffic offense would not have resulted in a Class C license suspension.
Under G.S. 20-17.4, CDL holders face disqualification for accumulating “serious traffic violations,” a category that includes driving 15 mph or more over the limit, reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, and following too closely. Two serious violations within three years lead to a 60-day CDL disqualification, and three within that same period trigger a 120-day disqualification. These thresholds apply even if the violations occurred in a personal vehicle.
The NCDOT Commercial Driver License Manual states that commercial driving privileges require higher safety standards and that any disqualification removes the ability to operate commercial motor vehicles during the specified period. CDL drivers must treat these violations with exceptional caution.
A speeding ticket would likely cause your insurance premiums to increase. Insurance carriers are tasked with assessing risk, and a driver who is found to have violated a traffic law is seen as a higher-risk policyholder. Insurance rate hikes following a traffic ticket are often considerable and can lead to higher premiums for multiple years. Shopping around could help, but a traffic ticket is public record and would likely be found by any carrier.
North Carolina law requires individuals to appear in court when they receive speeding tickets at specific high rates of speed. In most situations, our attorney can get your court appearance waived and save you the considerable time and effort of appearing in court. It’s not a pleasant experience, and it can definitely take a while. Every client at our law firm is sent a “waiver of appearance” form, which allows us to handle your case, even by entering a plea, without you having to be present or take time off from work to go to court.
Yes. Driving 20 mph over the limit can lead to a license suspension under North Carolina law, depending on your speed, location, and driving history. Many cases can be resolved in a way that avoids suspension. During your consultation, we review your record and discuss the options available under local court policies for reducing the impact of the charge on your license and insurance.
While the DMV in your state will probably find out about the North Carolina traffic citation, the question of how the citation affects your insurance depends on your local DMV and how your NC traffic ticket is handled. It will very likely follow you back home, so it’s important to deal with it promptly. Our attorney can appear on your behalf to help fix your ticket in order to keep your insurance rates low and to make sure the damage is lessened or eliminated.
If you have been charged with “prearranged racing,” you could lose your car and driver’s license if convicted. Call our law office to speak with us about your case if you have been charged with this offense.
In some situations, a traffic case can be reopened by filing a Motion for Appropriate Relief (MAR). This request asks the court to revisit your prior guilty plea when the outcome created consequences you did not anticipate, such as a license suspension or a significant insurance increase. MARs are often used when someone pleads guilty without understanding how North Carolina’s insurance and DMV rules work.
If you need to hire a traffic ticket lawyer in Cary, NC, contact Granados Law Group, PLLC. Attorney Lindsey Granados can answer any questions about your traffic citation or charges. She handles traffic ticket cases across Wake and Chatham counties in North Carolina and can help you resolve yours efficiently. Lindsey has extensive experience representing clients in traffic-related offenses and truly cares about helping them protect their driving record. Contact our office online today to schedule your consultation.
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