But it’s my first ticket!!!!

When you get a ticket in North Carolina you should take it seriously. Tickets aren’t just about the dollar amount on the paper you were given (if there is one). They can have HUGE impacts on your future insurance rates for years to come and MIGHT even result in the loss of your license. Tickets can be a big deal!

Most of you know this, so you naturally want to use everything you can think of to defend yourself against the consequences. But I’m here to tell you, “But this is my first ticket!” is NOT a valid defense.

Sure, if you’ve got a clean record that can help you in negotiating a better outcome. But PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY get the idea that you get one free ticket out of your head. This is NOT a thing.

If you’ve got a speeding ticket in NC, you should seek legal advice immediately, preferably from an attorney in the same geographic area as where you received the ticket. Call me at 919-929-2992.