Driving While Texting

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Google has stepped up its fight against banning Google Glasses while driving.  See below for more.
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/02/google-fights-back-against-proposed-bans-of-google-glass-while-driving/

When officers break traffic laws

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When can a police officer break traffic laws?
“when operated with due regard for safety under the direction of the police in the chase or apprehension of violators of the law or of persons charged with or suspected or any such violation.”

See below for more.
http://nccriminallaw.sog.unc.edu/?p=4647

Prayer for Judgment NC

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When does the 3 year period start for a Prayer for Judgment?  For insurance purposes, the insurance industry looks at the date of occurrence.  So if you received a Prayer for Judgment on 2/24/14 for a ticket you received on 12/1/13, the insurance company looks at the 12/1/13 date.  You can continue the case for years and it will not make a difference.  However, the DMV looks at the entry of judgment date.  For DMV purposes, continuing a case may be advantages.

Insurance Points

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Insurance points are another consequence of a traffic ticket beyond the cost of the ticket.  See below for more.
http://nccriminallaw.sog.unc.edu/?p=3954

Prayer for Judgment and Passing a School Bus

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Under the new law passed in December 2013, you cannot get a Prayer for Judgment if you are guilty of passing a stopped school bus.  In addition, there is a minimum $500 fine plus court costs.
See below for more.
http://nccriminallaw.sog.unc.edu/?p=4437

Improper Equipment

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Improper Equipment is a non moving violation that carries no points.  In NC this will not go on your record and will not be reported out of state.  See below for more.
http://nccriminallaw.sog.unc.edu/?p=235

Driving while Stoned.

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New study shows that driving while stoned is less risky than driving while drunk.

See below for more.
http://nccriminallaw.sog.unc.edu/

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Suspension for Out of State Ticket

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The NCDMV can and will suspend your license for an out of state ticket if that ticket would cause you to be revoked if you received that same ticket in North Carolina.

Driving while license revoked

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If your license is revoked in NC, you may be eligible for a limited driving privilege if you have had a compliance period of anywhere from 90 days to 2 years depending on the length of your suspension.  Please note, if you are suspended indefinitely, you cannot get a limited privilege until all ticket have been resolved.
See below for more.
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_20/GS_20-20.1.pdf

Careless and Reckless

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Speeding alone is not enough for a charge of reckless driving.  See below for more.
http://nccriminallaw.sog.unc.edu/?p=2519

Crossing Train Tracks

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A car is hit by a train every 2 hours.  Do not stop on tracks.  See below for more.
http://www.ncrr.com/corridor-management/rail-safety/

Driving in Snow

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Lost of snow on the roads today.  Drive carefully.  See below for tips on driving in the snow.
http://www.weather.com/activities/driving/drivingsafety/drivingsafetytips/snow.html

Pulling over for Emergency Vehicle

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The Law requires you to pull over to the right when an emergency vehicles is sounding it's siren and flashing lights.  Even if it is on the other side of the street.

See the attached article for more.
http://www.burlingtonnc.gov/index.aspx?NID=945