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Drivers with an ignition interlock device installed may assume an ignition interlock violation is a minor administrative matter that the vendor logs and that they can otherwise ignore. Whether it is required because of a DWI conviction or as a condit… Read More

In many parts of North Carolina, golf carts offer a convenient, easy way to get around. Many people assume they cannot be charged with a DWI while driving a golf cart. But North Carolina’s DWI statute applies to “any vehicle.” A golf cart meets… Read More

Electric scooters continue to grow in popularity as companies like Lime, Bird, and Spin offer an easy way to get around town without needing to drive, worry about parking, or even call an Uber. They are particularly popular among people who want to e… Read More

Forgetting to renew your vehicle registration may seem like a minor oversight. In most situations, it is a relatively minor issue you can resolve by paying a late fee. However, if you ignore renewing your vehicle registration, you could face signific… Read More

Many people assume that if drugs or contraband were found in a vehicle during a traffic stop, the outcome of a criminal matter has already been decided. But this is not always the case. Importantly, a traffic stop must have been legal in the first pl… Read More

If you were pulled over for drunk driving and are now facing both a DWI and an open container charge, you may be unclear about how the two connect. In such cases, it’s important to understand what North Carolina’s open container law actually says… Read More

Many traffic stops begin with an alleged traffic violation such as running a red light, speeding, or failure to signal. However, after an officer pulls a vehicle over for a moving violation or equipment defect, their observations can give them the pr… Read More

Although everyone knows that you can be charged with a DWI for drinking and driving, it is a lesser known fact that you can also be arrested for a DWI while parked. North Carolina’s DWI laws make it illegal not only to be operating a vehicle after… Read More