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Currituck County Speeding Ticket Lawyer (Corolla and Moyock)
Speeding Ticket in Currituck County?
A Currituck County speeding ticket is decided in Currituck County District Court at the Currituck County Courthouse, 2801 Caratoke Highway in Currituck, and paying it counts as a conviction. Many of these tickets are written on NC 168 through Moyock, US 158 on the mainland, and NC 12 in Corolla.
Currituck County has no incorporated towns, so there are no town police departments. Traffic enforcement comes from county and state agencies, such as the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office and the NC State Highway Patrol.
Daniel Donahue is a Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law, certified by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. He is the only board-certified criminal law specialist based in Dare County, and he handles traffic tickets in Currituck County District Court.
Got a speeding ticket in Corolla, Moyock, or anywhere in Currituck County? Call or text Donahue Defense at 252-715-5785 before you pay it.
Fastest way to start: text a photo of your ticket to 252-715-5785. We will reply with what happens next and what we need from you.
Where Currituck County Speeding Tickets Come From
- NC 168 through Moyock: the main route between the Outer Banks and Chesapeake, and a commuter route to Hampton Roads
- US 158: through Barco, Coinjock, Grandy, Jarvisburg, Powells Point, and Point Harbor on the way to the Wright Memorial Bridge
- NC 12 in Corolla: heavy summer traffic from rental homes, shops, and beach accesses
- The four-wheel-drive beach north of Corolla: covered by the county’s own beach driving rules, below
What a Currituck County Speeding Ticket Can Cost You
A speeding conviction counts twice: DMV license points under N.C.G.S. Section 20-16, and insurance points under the Safe Driver Incentive Plan (SDIP), administered by the NC Commissioner of Insurance.
| Example on a 55 mph road | Charge | NC DMV points | SDIP insurance points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 in a 55 | Infraction | 3 | Usually none if you have no other moving violation in the past five years; otherwise 2 points, a 55% increase for three years |
| 70 in a 55 | Infraction | 3 | 2 points, a 55% increase for three years |
| 72 in a 55 | Class 3 misdemeanor (more than 15 over) | 3 | 2 points, a 55% increase for three years |
| 80 in a 55 | Class 3 misdemeanor | 3, and DMV can suspend your license | 4 points, a 90% increase for three years |
DMV can suspend your license for speeding more than 75 mph where the limit is under 70 mph, or for two speeding convictions over 55 mph within 12 months. Very high speed can also lead to a reckless driving charge. See NC insurance points after a conviction.
Can a Traffic Conviction Suspend Your License?
Yes. Under N.C.G.S. Section 20-16, the NC Division of Motor Vehicles can suspend a license when its records show any of the following:
- A conviction for speeding more than 75 mph where the limit is less than 70 mph
- A conviction for speeding more than 80 mph where the limit is 70 mph
- Two or more speeding convictions over 55 mph (and not more than 80 mph) within 12 months
- A reckless driving or aggressive driving conviction plus a speeding conviction over 55 mph within 12 months
- 12 or more DMV points within three years, or 8 or more points in the three years after a license is reinstated following a suspension for traffic offenses
A first suspension under the point system lasts up to 60 days, a second up to six months, and any later one up to a year. For a first suspension based on speed, a district court judge may allow a limited driving privilege if you have no other moving violation conviction in the past 12 months, and DMV may substitute probation for a suspension. Paying a ticket is a conviction, so find out whether your charge carries one of these risks before you pay.
Virginia Drivers Ticketed in Currituck County
Mainland Currituck borders Virginia, and Virginia residents make up the largest share of our Currituck County clients, from Virginia Beach and Chesapeake to Richmond and Northern Virginia. Virginia DMV says on its website that it assigns demerit points for traffic convictions from other states and that points stay on a record for two years from the offense date. How that applies to your record is a question of Virginia law, so check with Virginia DMV or a lawyer licensed in Virginia. See out-of-state tickets for other states.
Speeding on the Beach in Carova
The four-wheel-drive beach north of Corolla has its own county driving rules. The beach speed limit is 35 mph, and 15 mph within 300 feet of any person. From the second Saturday in May through the last Saturday in September, vehicles parked on the beach must display a county beach parking permit.
Violating a county ordinance that regulates operating or parking vehicles is generally an infraction with a penalty of up to $50 under N.C.G.S. Section 14-4. But the beach is also a public vehicular area under N.C.G.S. Section 20-4.01, so state laws such as reckless driving and DWI apply there too. See Currituck County DWI.
Do I Have to Come to Court in Currituck?
Often not. For many speeding tickets, your lawyer can appear for you in Currituck County District Court, so you do not have to make the trip to the mainland courthouse. We will tell you early if your case needs you in person.
How We Can Help
- Explain the DMV points, SDIP insurance points, and license consequences of each possible outcome, in dollars
- Appear in Currituck County District Court for you where the court allows
- Explain to Virginia drivers what North Carolina reports to Virginia DMV
- Handle tickets in Dare County and Tyrrell County too
- Keep you updated by phone, text, and email
- Communicate in Spanish through our legal assistant, Kaitlyn Fernandez
Currituck County Speeding Ticket FAQs
Can I just pay my Currituck County speeding ticket?
For many tickets, yes. Paying is a conviction, so it adds DMV points and can raise your insurance. Find out what the conviction would cost before you pay.
Will a Currituck County ticket go on my Virginia record?
It can. Virginia DMV says on its website that it assigns demerit points for traffic convictions from other states. For how that applies to your record, check with Virginia DMV or a lawyer licensed in Virginia.
What is the speed limit on the beach in Carova?
The county sets the beach speed limit at 35 mph, and 15 mph within 300 feet of any person.
Is Corolla in Dare County or Currituck County?
Corolla and Carova are in Currituck County. Duck and the towns south of it are in Dare County. See Currituck County criminal defense.
Talk to Us Before You Pay
If you got a speeding ticket in Currituck County, call or text 252-715-5785. We will explain what a conviction would cost you on your license and in insurance, and whether you need to come to court. Se habla español.
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This page is general information about North Carolina law, not legal advice for your situation.