How NC Traffic Tickets Affect Your License & Insurance Points:
So, you were driving along the road in North Carolina and violated traffic laws mistakenly. What happens next? Traffic violations often lead to traffic tickets; Receiving a traffic ticket can affect not only your insurance but also your license points. The more points are added to your driving records, the higher your insurance premium will be.
But, don’t worry. When you have a highly experienced traffic ticket lawyer like Scott Dillin, you can always expect clear and honest legal advice. We are here to help you mitigate the impact of speeding or other mistakes you made on the road.
Traffic Ticket Reduction
Getting rid of your traffic violation ticket can be difficult. However, reducing the amount of the traffic ticket is sometimes possible. that’s what Scott Dillin does.
Going for Reduction
Let’s say you’ve gotten a ticket for speeding 20 mph over the limit. Your ticket might be reduced to 11 mph with the help of attorneys. Experienced traffic ticket attorneys know how to negotiate with the prosecutor in order to reduce the speed. This reduction will help you receive fewer license points and you will have to pay less on insurance premiums.
Using a Prayer for Judgment Continued (PJC)
In certain cases, insurance points are still added even after a speed reduction. In these cases, your attorney may request the judge to continue the judgment, which is called Prayer for Judgment Continued (PJC).
With a Prayer for Judgment Continued (PJC), the traffic violation you made, remains on your driving record, but no insurance or license points are added until the court takes any action.
Every case is different, and only professional traffic attorneys like Scott Dillin know how to mitigate the impact of those mistakes motorists make on the road. So, the best thing motorists can do after making a traffic violation is to consult an experienced DWI and traffic ticket attorney for the best chance at reducing a ticket or getting it thrown out.