North Carolina Criminal Law Blog

There's always the chance that any driver could cause a car accident leading to serious injuries or even a fatality. But you may have wondered if there's any way to figure out which group of drivers poses the biggest threat. After all, you have to share the road with...

Posted speed limits throughout North Carolina (and the rest of the country) are based on state and local laws. The terrain may determine them as well. For example, sharp curves on mountain roads typically have low-speed limits. Drivers need to abide by these speed...

Trucks and commercial vehicles carry vital goods both to and from the state of North Carolina. Usually, these journeys go without incident because regulations are followed and drivers are careful. Nonetheless, trucks are always a potential danger due to their sheer...

If a semi-truck driver makes a mistake on the road, it’s easy to see that they are responsible for the crash. Say a driver looks at their phone, drifts over the centerline, and crashes into a pickup truck. The fault lies with the driver.  But there are also cases...

Having another vehicle follow too closely when you’re driving can be nerve-wracking. You’re constantly anxious as you look at the mirror, just thinking about how they’re making an accident far more likely than it has to be.  This could happen for a lot of reasons....

Many people, when given a speeding ticket, assume that they simply have to pay. They don’t even consider their options. They just cut the check, no matter how difficult it is to afford such a sudden expense, and hope it doesn’t happen again.  The truth, though, is...

Cautious drivers watch other motorists for signs of distracted driving. For example, when you see a nearby driver looking at a device or adjusting the radio, you know to be extra careful. Unfortunately, some distractions are less easy to notice. Cognitive or mental...

When it comes to distracted driving, those who text behind the wheel often get the brunt of the blame. And it is true that smartphones are perhaps the biggest source of in-car distraction, leading to many accidents. But they are not the only form of distraction, and...

Maybe you were speeding. Maybe you rolled through a stop sign or ran a red light. Perhaps you changed lanes without using your turn signal.  Regardless of why you received a traffic ticket, it’s critical that you learn more about your options moving forward. This...

There are many times when drivers make mistakes on the roads. Those drivers can put others’ lives at risk, all because they violate the traffic laws. Take for example this story of a trooper who is just now returning to his home after 84 days; he was hit by a car...