Traffic Violations
Traffic Ticket Lawyer Asheville NC:
Anyone can make a mistake, but the costly ones often stay with you. As a criminal defense and traffic / DUI attorney here in Western North Carolina, I seek to provide my clients with clear, honest legal advice to help mitigate the impact of those mistakes, while being mindful of their budget.
As a former assistant district attorney, I’ve tried hundreds of DUI / DWI cases, and fight for my clients to achieve the best result possible. I pride myself on offering honest case assessments free to potential clients, and fighting to protect the rights of individuals that seek my assistance.
I provide legal advice and representation for DUI / DWI, traffic violations, and criminal offenses in the following counties and cities of Western North Carolina: Jackson, Rutherford, Polk, McDowell, Transylvania, Madison, Yancey, Haywood, Henderson, and Buncombe.
Look over the following categories and see if any are an area that I can be of service to you. I will do my best to fight for you and give you the best legal defense, you deserve.
Call us now for a free consultation. We accept payments by check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Most charges allow me to appear on your behalf, without the need for you to attend court.
How Many Points Is a Speeding Ticket in NC?
That is a vague question to ask considering the many factors that go into determining how many points your offense(s) may be worth. The below chart is a “guide” based on NC DMV statutes and guidelines. Here are the 10 ways you can get points on your license for speeding in NC.
| # | Traffic Violation | Points |
| 01 | Speeding (less than 10 mph over limit when limit is 70 mph or greater) | 3 Points |
| 02 | Speeding (less than 10 mph over limit when limit is 55 mph or greater) | 3 Points |
| 03 | Speeding (under 10 mph over limit when limit is less than 55 mph) | 2 Points |
| 04 | Speeding (more than 10 mph over when limit is between 55 mph & 76 mph) | 3 Points |
| 05 | Speeding in A School Zone | 3 Points |
| 06 | Speeding Through a Safety Zone | 3 Points |
| 07 | Speeding when limit is 55 mph or greater | 3 Points |
| 08 | Speeding when limit is 55 mph or less | 2 Points |
| 09 | Speeding (75 mph or greater when limit less than 70 mph) | Suspended |
| 10 | Speeding to Evade Arrest | Suspended |
Other License Points Violations:
These are various other traffic violations that “award” your DMV record with points the following 28 ways to rack up points on your license in NC are ordered by severity.
| # | Traffic Violation | Points |
| 01 | Non-Moving Violations | No Points |
| 02 | Littering from vehicle | 1 Point |
| 03 | All other Moving Violations | 2 Points |
| 04 | Failure to Restrain Child in Restraint | 2 Points |
| 05 | At Fault Accident (property damage > $1,800, but < $3,000) | 3 Points |
| 06 | At-Fault Accidents (injury or property damage < $1,800) | 3 Points |
| 07 | Driving with no Liability Insurance | 3 Points |
| 08 | Driving with no Operator’s License | 3 Points |
| 09 | Failure to Stop for Siren | 3 Points |
| 10 | Failure to Yield Right of Way | 3 Points |
| 11 | Stop Sign/Stop Light Violation | 3 Points |
| 12 | Driving on Wrong Side of Road | 4 Points |
| 13 | Following Too Closely | 4 Points |
| 14 | Hit and Run (property damage) | 4 Points |
| 15 | Illegal Passing | 4 Points |
| 16 | Reckless Driving | 4 Points |
| 17 | Aggressive Driving (Class C License) | 5 Points |
| 18 | Passing a Stopped School Bus | 5 Points |
| 19 | Aggressive Driving (Comm. Lic.) | 6 Points |
| 20 | At-Fault Accident (injury/death > $800, or property damage > $3,000) | Suspended |
| 21 | Driver Under 21 Driving after Consuming Alcohol/Drugs | Suspended |
| 22 | Driving While Revoked or Suspended | Suspended |
| 23 | DWI (.08 BAC or more) | Suspended |
| 24 | Highway Racing | Suspended |
| 25 | Hit and Run (injury/death) | Suspended |
| 26 | Manslaughter or Negligent Homicide | Suspended |
| 27 | Pre-arranged Highway Racing | Suspended |
| 28 | Transporting Illegal Liquor for Sale | Suspended |
The point is if you can avoid doing any of these while in a moving motor vehicle you should keep a spotless driving record. Remember that in NC your driving record is part of your criminal record unlike some of our neighboring states.