Eric Skager Law helps drivers in High Point reach better outcomes when they face charges of construction zone speeding or recklessness. If you’ve received a ticket, you might be wondering what to do next. These violations can bring fines, license suspensions, and unnecessary stress. With an experienced attorney to guide you, handling these challenges becomes much simpler. Contact my firm today for a free consultation to talk about your options.
Do I Need a Lawyer After Being Charged with Breaking Construction Zone Traffic Laws?
You don’t have to have a lawyer when facing a traffic ticket over a construction zone infraction. However, an admission of guilt or guilty verdict can leave you facing stiff fines and cost you your ability to drive in North Carolina. A skilled High Point Construction Zone Infraction Lawyer can help get tickets thrown out in some cases or get charges and punishments reduced in other cases.
Even if you feel you are guilty, a lawyer can still work on your behalf for a much better outcome than you might obtain alone.
A lawyer would provide these protections and others:
- Help you get the charges dismissed
- Help you earn reduced charges
- Help you earn a reduced sentence
- Help you keep your license
- Help you avoid jail time
- Keep points off your license
- Represent you in court
A skilled lawyer also fully investigates your case and makes sure the police report and the case against you are completely accurate. All evidence in your favor will be uncovered and used to help build a strong case.
Work Zone Offenses in High Point
Construction work can be a major pain for local drivers. At any time, High Point motorists might see orange cones along busy routes like Business 85, I-74, or Highway 70/Westchester Drive. The speed limits drop and traffic quickly backs up.
Some drivers forget to slow down enough and end up getting hit with an expensive speeding ticket.
North Carolina’s traffic statutes go into the cost of that ticket and what’s considered part of the construction zone.
N.C.G.S. § 20-141. Speed restrictions.
“(j2) A person who drives a motor vehicle in a highway work zone at a speed greater than the speed limit set and posted under this section shall be required to pay a penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). This penalty shall be imposed in addition to those penalties established in this Chapter. A “highway work zone” is the area between the first sign that informs motorists of the existence of a work zone on a highway and the last sign that informs motorists of the end of the work zone. The additional penalty imposed by this subsection applies only if signs are posted at the beginning and end of any segment of the highway work zone stating the penalty for speeding in that segment of the work zone…”
If drivers cause an accident while speeding or driving recklessly in an N.C. work zone, the penalties may go even higher.
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Punishments for Reckless Driving in North Carolina
Construction zone speeding fines are doubled automatically.
- Drivers face a minimum fine of $250 or more on top of court fees
- Drivers could have their driver’s license suspended
- Drivers may get points applied to their driver’s license
- Drivers may have their driver’s license suspended for weeks or months if they were going 15mph or more over the limit
- Drivers may face an enormous jump in car insurance premiums
If you were driving drunk in a construction zone, the punishments would likely increase. If your reckless driving caused an accident and injuries, other penalties will be possible and even jail time is possible.
How Can a Lawyer Help Me With My Construction Zone Ticket?
A work zone ticket doesn’t require a court appearance. This means you can simply pay the fine and court fees. It’s easy to do, but be aware that you are admitting guilt by going this route.
If you pay your ticket you should be ready for a hike in their car insurance rates. You’ll also have this infraction on your records, which can lead to stiffer fines if you receive another ticket.
A lawyer can help you fight a traffic ticket or at the very least, help you reduce the charge or your penalty. This can make a major difference in the driving privileges you enjoy and lessen any financial penalties down the road.
Your lawyer would be gathering all evidence available to clear your name.
These are some of the defenses that might get reckless driving charges dismissed:
- Showing problems with a radar gun or Lidar (laser) detector the officer used
- Finding that construction zone signs were properly posted
- Contending that a traffic stop was made outside the officer’s jurisdiction
- Asserting your constitutional rights were violated by the officer
- Proving you had a reason to be speeding such as in the case of an emergency
- Proving the officer charged the wrong driver
Contact Eric Skager Law After Being Charged With a Construction Zone Violation in High Point
When you get hit with work zone tickets in High Point, it can mean fines or even a suspension of your driver’s license. This could put you in a tough spot financially and mentally, but you don’t have to face the situation alone. My firm, Eric Skager Law, has the experience and resources you need to get through the situation. We can help all residents of Guilford County with their traffic tickets. Contact us today for a free consultation.
