Whenever someone thinks about a person having a suspended license, they imagine an individual with a drinking problem and being unable to get their life in order. However, some are shocked to learn that speeding can suspend a license, and not just raise insurance premiums or add points to a license.
Pursuant to G.S. 20-16.1, a North Carolina driver’s license will be mandatorily suspended for 30 days upon a conviction of either:
However, the NC DMV states in the Driver’s Handbook that a driving privilege will be revoked for at least 30 days if a driver is convicted of:
It will be taken for 60 days if a driver is convicted of:
Moreover, a license may also be suspended under G.S. 20-16, dependent upon the DMV’s assessment of a driver’s offense. It is well known that if a NC driver reaches 12 or more driving points within a 3 year period, the license may be suspended or revoked. However, if a driver is convicted of the following, they may also have the license suspended by the DMV:
The issue of how long a suspension can be is important, but even one day without a driver’s license is monumental in a person’s life. If you have any concerns about a speeding ticket, you should seek the advice of a local attorney.
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