Traffic tickets are issued for a wide range of reasons, from speeding to driving with an expired license and even impeding the flow of traffic. The traffic ticket attorneys at Wood & Rabil, LLP Attorneys at Law in Winston-Salem, NC, know handling a citation is not just about paying a fine and moving on. Here, they discuss situations in which an attorney’s representation can help you avoid a potentially harsh penalty.

3 Reasons to Hire a Traffic Ticket Attorney

Points on Your Driver’s License

North Carolina adds points to driver’s licenses for guilty pleas for certain infractions. Accumulating 12 points results in an automatic license suspension, and 12 or more points in a three-year period requires suspension of up to 60 days. Reckless driving and following too closely are four-point offenses, and speeding more than 55 miles per hour merits three points. Consulting a traffic or speeding ticket attorney early can help you avoid points and the need for a suspended license attorney later.

Motor Vehicle Collisions

If you are cited for a traffic accident resulting in someone’s personal injury or property damage, an attorney will mount a defense and negotiate a suitable penalty on your behalf. Not only do collisions result in points on your license, but a guilty plea or conviction can be used against you in a civil claim or lawsuit.

Insurance Penalties

Insurance premiums in North Carolina can increase for three years after convictions for various traffic ticket offenses. Hiring an attorney to seek a dismissal or reduced charge to avoid rate increases is a wise, cost-effective move.

More than 80 years of collective experience have prepared the traffic ticket attorneys of Wood & Rabil, LLP Attorneys at Law to provide skilled personal service for a range of traffic citation issues. Before paying a fine online or in traffic court, call the firm at (336) 722-5700 to schedule a consultation. Visit their website for more information about their legal services.