Paul  F. Herzog, Attorney-at-Law, P.A. Fayetteville, NC

(910) 483-9500 or email: paulfherzog@hotmail.com

Immediately below is a list of some of the offenses for which our firm offers Traffic Defense Services... call us at (910) 483-9500 for any questions.

Traffic Offenses Facts / "Points"

Insurance Company "Points" Surcharge Table for NC

Violations resulting in loss of YOUR license

Traffic offenses our firm can defend

• Speeding

• Driving while Impaired (DWI)

• Impaired Driving in Commercial Vehicle

• Habitual Impaired Driving

• Driving by Person under 21 Years of Age after Drinking Any Alcohol

• Driving While License Revoked

• Driving While Commercial Driver's License Disqualified

• Reckless Driving

• Willful Racing

• Prearranged Racing

• Encouraging or Betting on Prearranged Race

• Hit and Run: Failure to Stop or Remain at Scene When Personal Injury or Death Occurs

• Hit and Run: Failure to Give Information or Assistance When Injury or Death Occurs

• Hit and Run: Failure to Stop or Give Information When Injury or Death Not Apparent or Only Property Damage Occurs

• Hit and Run: Failure to Notify Authorities

• Passing a Stopped School Bus

• Failure to Remain Stopped for School Bus

• Failure to Yield for Emergency Vehicle

• Failure to Stop for Emergency Vehicle

• Speeding While Attempting to Elude Apprehension

• Eluding Law Enforcement Officer With Motor Vehicle  

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Traffic Offense Facts

(Courtesy of Paul F. Herzog, Attorney-at-Law, P.A.)

Examples of Insurance Points for Selected Traffic Offenses

• 12 Point offenses:

Vehicular homicide

Driving While Impaired

Pre-arranged Racing

• 10 Point Offenses:

• 8 Point Offenses:

• 4 Point Offenses:

Hit and Run (Property damage only)

Reckless Driving

Passing a Stopped School Bus

• 2 Point Offenses:

Illegal Passing

Speeding more than 10 mph over the limit with speed over 55 mph but less than 76 mph

Speeding 66 to 76 mph in a 65 mph zone

Speeding from 56 to 65 mph in a 55 mph zone

Following too closely

• 1 Point Offenses:

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Insurance Companies can charge you the following extra fees if you are convicted of traffic offenses:

Surcharge Per Points Assesed

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Examples of Traffic Violations which may result in you losing your driving privilege.

• Speeding over 15 mph over the posted limit while driving over 55 mph.

• Too many license points - 12 in 3 years or 8 in 3 years, after getting the license back following a revocation.

• Two or more charges of speeding in excess of 55 mph but less than 80 mph.

• Two or more charges of reckless driving in a 12 month period.

• Speeding more than 75 mph where the posted limit is less than 70 mph.

• Driving While Impaired.

• Driving while License Revoked.

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"OUR ADVICE:  THINK TWICE BEFORE SIMPLY GOING AND PAYING A TICKET OFF OR TRYING TO REPRESENT YOURSELF IN COURT."

"Hiring a competent attorney to handle even the smallest traffic matter is likely to save you lots of time, effort & MONEY in the long run."

"FINALLY, NOT PROPERLY DISPOSING OF A TICKET OR SIMPLY IGNORING IT WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION OF YOUR LICENSE!"

Give us a call at (910) 483-9500  to set up an appointment for a free consultation today.  See for yourself if we can save you time, effort and money.

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