First Speeding Ticket Options

Summary

In North Carolina, you can handle a first speeding ticket by paying it, requesting a court hearing, attending driving school, or hiring a traffic attorney. Paying admits guilt and may increase insurance rates. A court hearing allows you to dispute the ticket but involves time and fees. Driving school can reduce points and insurance rates but costs time and money. Hiring an attorney may improve your chances in court but involves fees. If the issuing officer doesnt appear in court, the judge may dismiss the case, but this is not guaranteed.

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I have my first speeding ticket I don’t know what I need to do
Hello ****, could you please tell me the state where you received your speeding ticket? This is important as traffic rules can vary by state.
North Carolina
Hello ****, in North Carolina you have a few options:
- Pay the ticket
- Request a court hearing
- Attend a driving school to reduce points on your license
- Hire a traffic attorney
Each option has its potential benefits and drawbacks. Would you like more information on any of these?
Yes
Which option would you like more information on - paying the ticket, requesting a court hearing, attending a driving school to reduce points, or hiring a traffic attorney?
All
Sure ****, here's a brief on each:
*. Paying the ticket: Quick and avoids court, but admits guilt and could increase insurance rates.
*. Requesting a court hearing: Opportunity to dispute the ticket, but requires time and potential court fees.
*. Attending driving school: May reduce points and insurance rates, but costs time and money.
*. Hiring a traffic attorney: Could increase chances of winning in court, but involves attorney fees.
If I just show up to the given court date would they excuse it if the cop doesn’t show up in court
In North Carolina, if the officer who issued the ticket does not appear in court, the judge may dismiss the case. However, this is not guaranteed and depends on the judge's discretion.