It's no secret that the law is a complicated matter, but the subject of traffic law is particularly complex. In fact, the particulars of traffic law are often overwhelming to those navigating this area for the first time. Below, traffic attorney, C. Roland Krueger, Attorney and Counselor at Law, in Lexington, North Carolina, shares a few details to know on this subject, so you can better understand your legal options in a traffic law matter.

Potential License Suspension

The state of North Carolina requires for either you or your attorney to attend all appointed court dates. If you don't, the state will issue a Failure to Appear. If you then choose to ignore this warning for more than 20 days, steps are taken to suspend your driver's license. Know when and where your court appearances are, and make it a priority to attend or to have your legal counsel present on your behalf (see Consider a Waiver of Appearance below).

Understand the Ramifications of Your Citation

Getting cited for a traffic infraction can be inconvenient and costly, but it can have long-term ramifications you may not immediately be aware of. You may face administrative fines, limited or revoked driving privileges, or higher car insurance rates, which are all major financial burdens. Check with a traffic attorney to ensure you understand all the potential consequences of your citation, and then you can work together to develop an effective plan to tackle the charges head-on.

Consider a Waiver of Appearance

Once you've secured the services of a traffic attorney, you may want to explore the possibility of signing a waiver of your court appearance. This simply means you allow your lawyer to appear in court for you and speak on your behalf. This option may not be possible in all cases—some infractions require your attendance in court—but in most situations, this is a viable solution for building a legal defense without a lot of stress and upheaval to your daily life.

Start designing your traffic violations defense today, and contact C. Roland Krueger, Attorney and Counselor at Law. For more than 40 years, he has offered representation as a debt relief, Social Security Disability, and traffic attorney. Call (336) 248-8464, or visit Attorney Krueger online to schedule a consultation.