NORTH CAROLINA · LEGAL INFORMATION
Speeding tickets in North Carolina
Understand your options before deciding whether to pay or contest a speeding ticket.
Start with your citation
Keep the ticket and confirm the court date. Check the official Traffic Violations guidance for available online options.
Payment can carry consequences
A waiver resolves the charge as guilty or responsible and may affect your license or insurance. An attorney can explain the potential effect of your speed, charge, and record.
Ask about a PJC carefully
A prayer for judgment continued is available in some traffic cases, but may still count as a conviction for certain license or insurance purposes. Ask an attorney whether it fits your circumstances.
Source: North Carolina Judicial Branch. Reviewed October 5, 2026.