So as the title say, I got a Citation in North Carolina on I85 for "Unsafe Lane Changing" will I get points on my CDL for that? How screwed am I?
Got a Citation, Unsafe Lane Change in NC will I get points for it?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by nextgentrucker, Jun 20, 2024.
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Yes that will impact you negatively as that's a moving violation but it's not the end of the world. You just gotta tighten up.
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didn’t use turn signal?
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Yes, it's a moving violation and will stay on your MVR for 7 years, IIRC. I don't remember if moving violations also affect your PSP record. You should probably stay at your current employer for the next 2-3 years unless you like looking for a job in a slow period and having the maximum impact of this ticket on your record. DON'T GET ANY MORE TICKETS OR ACCIDENTS. No excuse will wipe out the damage of having more black marks on your record, even if you think the dispatcher or customer will appreciate it. Your job is to protect your CDL, nobody else has that job.
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Fight the ticket. Get a local lawyer.
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HIRE A LAWYER !
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I don’t normally recommend the lawyer route but in your case you need to get one and try keeping it off your record.
Following too close is another of the serious offenses that’ll go against a 60 day vacation.
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you'll probably get letters from lawyers, pick one from the county the ticket was issued.
I did it for 10 over on Black mtn and got it reduced to "improper equipment".
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