North Carolina Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: How Can Tickets Be Paid?
  A: Tickets can be paid in person and some tickets can be paid by mail.
• Q: Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
  A: No
• Q: When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?
  A: Speeding Yes Parking Yes Equipment Yes DWI Yes More
• Q: What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?
  A: Nonresident motorist receiving a ticket in a member state will receive the same treatment as resident motorists. If your state or the state you receive a ticket in is … More
• Q: What Is A Member Driver License Compact?
  A: If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.
• Q: When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?
  A: Accidents involving death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $1,000 must be reported immediately to the local authorities.
• Q: What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?
  A: Compulsory insurance law and financial responsibility law. Minimum limits: $25,000/50,000/15,000. North Carolina has uninsured motorists law.
• Q: Does North Carolina Use Road Blocks?
  A: North Carolina makes extensive use of road blocks for DUI, seatbelt and other traffic enforcement purposes.
• Q: Is There Anything Unique To North Carolina?
  A: North Carolina is notorious for citing nonresidents who then receive offers from attorneys in the locale of the violation who "guarantee" a "no point" or reduced point … More
• Q: When Can I Make A Left Turn?
  A: Left turns on red from a one­way street to another one­way street are illegal in North Carolina.
• Q: When Must I Use Windshield Wipers?
  A: North Carolina requires that you have your headlights on whenever you are using your windshield wipers.