Why You Need an Attorney
Most drivers assume a speeding ticket in North Carolina is a minor inconvenience - pay the fine and move on. That assumption can be costly. In NC, speeding convictions add points to your driving record, trigger Safe Driver Incentive Plan (SDIP) insurance surcharges, and at certain thresholds, can result in mandatory license suspension. A single conviction at the wrong speed can follow you for three years.
An experienced traffic attorney can often negotiate a speeding charge down to a non-moving violation or seek a Prayer for Judgment Continued (PJC) - outcomes that eliminate or significantly reduce the insurance and license point impact. The cost of hiring Clark Law is, in most cases, far less than the long-term insurance increase a conviction would cause. For additional help beyond speeding, view all practice areas.
NC Speeding Ticket Consequences
| Speed Range | DMV / SDIP Points |
|---|---|
| Speeding over 55 mph | Generally 3 DMV points, unless the conviction itself results in suspension or revocation |
| Other speeding not specifically listed in the DMV schedule | Generally 2 DMV points |
| 10 mph or less over in a zone under 55 mph | 1 SDIP point unless the statutory waiver applies; 0.40 rating factor |
| 10 mph or less over in a zone of 55 mph or higher | 2 SDIP points unless the statutory waiver applies; 0.55 rating factor |
| Over 75 mph in a zone under 70, or over 80 mph in a zone of 70 or higher | 4 SDIP points; 0.90 rating factor |
| More than 15 mph over the limit, or over 80 mph | Class 3 misdemeanor under G.S. 20-141(j1); separate suspension rules may apply |
Most speeding convictions use a three-year SDIP period. Rating factors are applied separately to applicable coverage base premiums, so actual dollar impact varies by policy, carrier, household, and driving history.
How Clark Law Defends Speeding Cases
Before founding Clark Law, Christopher Clark served as a prosecutor with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office - one of the largest prosecutorial offices in the United States. That experience on the other side of the courtroom gives him a distinct advantage when evaluating speeding cases and negotiating with the State.
Common defense strategies include challenging the accuracy of speed detection equipment, negotiating a reduction to improper equipment (zero DMV points, zero SDIP points), pursuing a Prayer for Judgment Continued to waive insurance surcharges, and identifying procedural deficiencies in how the citation was issued. In most cases, clients never appear in court. Clark Law handles everything - the negotiation, the court appearance, and the communication - while you go about your life. If necessary, see our reckless driving defense page.
Clark Law Speeding Ticket Fees
| Speeding less than 15 mph over | $155 |
| Speeding 15-20 mph over | $175 |
| Speeding 21-25 mph over | $225 |
| Speeding 26+ mph over | $275 |
| Speeding over 80 mph (Class 3 misdemeanor) | $300 |
Fees listed are standard rates for most cases. Some matters may require a custom quote based on complexity. Clark Law, PLLC reserves the right to decline representation at its discretion. View full pricing. Cost should never be a barrier to quality representation. Payment plan options are available at checkout.
Serving These Counties
Clark Law defends speeding tickets across Mecklenburg County, Union County, and Cabarrus County.
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