Can a Greensboro Traffic Attorney Tell You Why Your License is Revoked?

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The short version

Can a Greensboro traffic attorney tell you why your license is revoked?  Yes!

There are numerous statutes in North Carolina that can lead to a license revocation.  An experienced Greensboro DWLR attorney can help you navigate these potential revocations.

So what can revoke your license?  In. North Carolina, all of these stautes:

Driving While Impaired (N.C.G.S. 20-138.1);  Driving Under 21 After Consuming (N.C.G.S. 20-13.2);  Refusing Chemical Analysis (N.C.G.S. 20-16.2);  Driving While License Revoked (N.C.G.S. 20-28);  Death by Vehicle (N.C.G.S.  20-141.4);  Moving Violation While License Revoked (N.C.G.S. 20-28.1);  Hit and Run, Personal Injury (N.C.G.S.  20-17(4) & 19(f));  Assault with a Motor Vehicle (N.C.G.S. 20-17(11) & 19(f));  Manslaughter Resulting from Motor Vehicle Operation (N.C.G.S. 20-17, 20-19);  Habitual Impaired Driving (N.C.G.S. 20-138.5(d));  Felony involving a Motor Vehicle (N.C.G.S. 20-17(3) & 19(f);  Accumulation of 12 Points Within 3 Years or 8 Points Within 3 Years Following Reinstatement of License (N.C.G.S. 20-16);  Speeding Over 55 mph and at Least 15 mph over Speed Limit to Elude Arrest (N.C.G.S.  20-17(10) & 19(f);  Fraud in Driver License Application (N.C.G.S. 20-17(7) & 19(f);  Perjury on any DMV Affidavit (N.C.G.S. 20-17(5) & 19(f));  Transporting an Open Container of Alcoholic Beverage After Consuming Alcohol (N.C.G.S. 20-138.7 & 20-17(a)(12);  Reckless Driving / Illegal Transportation of Intoxicating Beverage For Sale (N.C.G.S. 20-17(7) & 19(f));  Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage (N.C.G.S. 20-16(a)(8) & 19(a);  Second or Subsequent Conviction of Transporting Open Container After Consuming (20-17(12) & 19(g1);  Impaired Driving Under 20-12.1, i.e., Supervising Driver (N.C.G.S. 20-16(a)(8a) & 19(c);  Out-of State Conviction / Grounds in NC (N.C.G.S. 20-16(a)(7) & 19(c));  Reckless Driving, Two Convictions Within 12 Months (N.C.G.S. 20-17(6) & 19(f);  Unlawful or Fraudulent Use of Driver’s License or Permit (N.C.G.S. 20-16(a)(6) & 19(c));  Military Installation 20-138.1 (DWI) Violation (N.C.G.S. 20-16(a)(8B) & 19(c);  Conviction of Speeding over 75 mph (N.C.G.S. 20-16(a)(10) & 19(b);  Conviction of  Two Over 55 mph Within 12 Months Or One Reckless Driving and One Over 55 mph Within 12 Months (N.C.G.S. 20-16(a)(9) & 19(a);  Speeding Over 55 mph and Over 15 mph Above the Speed Limit (N.C.G.S. 20-16.1);  Purchase of Alcoholic Beverage by Underage Person Under N.C.G.S. 18B-302 (N.C.G.S. 20-17.3);  Aid & Abet by Underage of an Underage Alcohol Purchase (N.C.G.S. 20-17.3);  Fraudulent Use of ID for Alcohol Purchase by Underage (N.C.G.S. 20-17.3);  Racing, willful or prearranged, or betting on racing or allowing use of vehicle (N.C.G.S. 20-141.3);  Multiple Provisional Licensee Within 12 Months (under 18) (N.C.G.S. 20-13);  Failure to Show Proof of Financial Responsibility or Post Security After MV Collision (N.C.G.S. 20-279.5);  Misrepresent on Certificate of Financial Responsibility (N.C.G.S. 20-17(c) & 13.2(e) & 179.3(1));  Unsatisfied Judgment from Use of Motor Vehicle (N.C.G.S. 20-279.13 & 279.16 & 279.8(c));  Failure to Appear in Court / Pay Fine (N.C.G.S. 20-24.1 & 4.20);  Failure to Pay Child Support (N.C.G.S. 50-13.12 & 110-142.2);  Provisional License Requirements Ineligibility (Including Drop Out Prevention, Bomb Hoax Convictions, Etc.) (N.C.G.S. 20-13.2); Condition of Suspended Sentence (N.C.G.S. 20-16(a)(11));  Forfeiture for Failure to Complete Community Service (N.C.G.S. 13B-262.4(f)).

If your license is revoked, or you wish to seek a limited driving privilege, contact the Greensboro traffic lawyers at Garrett, Walker, Atycoth and Olson today!

Chad D. Garrett
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Chad D. Garrett

Criminal Defense, DWI and Traffic Law

Chad practices criminal defense, DWI and traffic law in Guilford County and across North Carolina. He is the author of ABC's of Traffic Law, ABC's of DWI and DWI Essentials.

  • Continuing Legal Education Instructor of the Year, North Carolina Bar Association
  • Former President, Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Board Member, Criminal Justice Section, North Carolina Bar Association
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