Criminal Defense: Traffic Crime
More than Speeding: A Guide to Traffic Offenses
Speeding might be the most widely-recognized traffic offense, but there are many other reasons a driver might be stopped. In North Carolina, any traffic offense adds points to your driving record. After only 12 points, your license can be suspended. Losing the ability to drive can significantly impact your daily life. You may be unable…
Read More10 Tips for Avoiding Distracted Driving
Every single day, an average of nine people is killed in a car accident involving a distracted driver. The Center for Disease Control tracks this figure and also reports that daily injuries top 1,500 people nationwide. Despite the risk factors, many drivers still make mistakes. Texting and driving tops the list of distractions. A single…
Read MoreTraffic Accident Numbers Highlight the Risks of Speeding
Speeding and distracted driving are hot topics across North Carolina at any time. A recent surge of traffic fatalities in the Triad area over the Thanksgiving holiday serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of speeding. Although drivers know the laws and are familiar with the risks, it is easy to assume it will…
Read MoreAvoiding a Traffic Offense in Winter Weather
Driving through North Carolina in the winter requires additional care. Snow and ice can contribute to slick roads or decreased visibility. Traffic can slow and become congested, tempting drivers to speed when the road is clear. Construction can create additional hazards and particularly dangerous roads or bridges may be closed. Winter weather is the perfect…
Read MoreThe Danger of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving includes any activity that takes a driver’s attention away from the road. This falls under three main categories: visual, manual, and cognitive. Visual distraction causes the driver to take his or her eyes off the road. Texting and driving is a common concern, but checking on backseat passengers or picking something up off…
Read MoreTexting and Driving Laws May Change in NC
Texting and driving is a dangerous activity, yet the statistics show that many people are doing it anyway. According to a 2011 Center for Disease Control (CDC) study, 69 percent of drivers between the ages of 18 and 64 confessed that they had talked on a cell phone in the previous month and 31 percent…
Read MoreHalloween Safety for Pedestrians and Drivers
Halloween is a night of fun for the majority of Americans, but some parents may be concerned about the safety of their children. Urban legends about poisoned candy and kidnapping have become the primary topic of conversation, though neither has been found to be true. What should be on everyone’s mind is traffic safety, both…
Read MoreSchool is Starting – Be Safe in School Zones and Around Buses
The Raleigh personal injury law firm of DeMent Askew and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are reminding drivers that the school year is beginning, and calling for all motorists and students to put safety first. Statistics show that 44 school-aged kids died in school zones across the country while they…
Read MoreDrug Possession Charges follow Traffic Stop
An 18-year-old was charged with drug possession in Morganton following a routine traffic stop. The News Herald reported law enforcement initiated a traffic stop after notice the vehicle crossing over the white lines several times. According the the arrest reports, the accused initially pulled the vehicle over into the grass before continuing further and then stopping on the right side of…
Read MoreMove Over… or get a Traffic Ticket
Unexpected Traffic Violation with Big Fines Did you know you could get a traffic ticket and fine for traveling in a lane next to an emergency vehicle on the shoulder? If you answered no, you’re not alone. North Carolina’s Move Over law protects law enforcement officers, emergency responders and utility workers stopped along side our highways. The…
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