Maybe you were a bit too caught up in the flow of traffic when you received your speeding ticket at the hands of North Carolina law enforcement. Do you have no choice but to pay it and accept the consequences? NerdWallet explores mitigation and other alternate...

Too many tickets can result in a loss of license in North Carolina. With the state's driver's license points system, even violations that seem small can add up to significant penalties. Review the North Carolina DMV point system to avoid an unexpected license...

Drivers in North Carolina who want to enjoy their driving privileges must obey state and local traffic ordinances or face the possible suspension of their license. The North Carolina Department of Transportation notes that drivers who want to restore their licenses...

North Carolinians frequently find themselves at the wrong side of the Department of Motor Vehicles system. What can seem like simple and innocuous tickets—like speeding or running a stop sign—can add up and lead to license suspension and other consequences....

Driving records in North Carolina are monitored carefully to ensure that people who are allowed the privilege of driving are responsible enough to be operating a motor vehicle without putting those around them at risk. When people receive traffic violations, depending...

Speed limits may not seem that complicated on the surface. You see the limit posted on the sign and you adjust your speed to that level. However, did you know that there are different types of speed limits? As a matter of fact, there are three different types. Not...

If a North Carolina law enforcement official is behind you with lights and sirens going, it can be a very stressful time. It is often difficult to know what your rights are and what the police can expect of you. While you do not want to seem belligerent or difficult,...

Stopping when approaching a red light or a stop sign is a generally known rule of the road, but there are other instances, such as encountering a blinking red light, where a North Carolina motorist may not know how to proceed. Being aware of how to handle uncertain...

Being caught in a speed trap is something many North Carolina drivers want to avoid. Some motorists think they can escape a speeding ticket by installing a jamming device in their vehicle. While approaching police radar, the jammer acts to prevent the radar from...

Seeing those flashing lights in your rearview mirror often makes your stomach turn. It is never fun to get a speeding ticket or other moving violation. Not only do you usually end up with a hefty fine to pay but also you have to worry about the impact on your auto...