Moving Violations For CDL/Truck Drivers
When you drive a truck for a living, moving violations are a killer. Your company is probably not going to be happy, as their rating is affected by your tickets. While Speeding does get charged to truck drivers, it is not even the most common ticket I see in Western NC for CDL truckers, as is the case with every day drivers.
One of the most common violations we see in Western NC, particularly Buncombe (Asheville), Henderson, Polk, Haywood, McDowell, is the designated lane violation. This rule requires big rigs to stay in the right lane. I hear it all the time, “I was trying to get over, but the cars had me blocked”, and guess what, State Highway Patrol doesn’t seem to care! These violations CAN be handled in the majority of cases, don’t ever pay a designated lane violation without first contacting a traffic lawyer.
Another common aggravation for truck drivers is weigh station violations. If the light is lit up, you have to stop for inspection! If you don’t, Highway Patrol will run you down and charge you with a misdemeanor violation for skipping the weigh station. Fortunately, we’ve had good success negotiating these violations in Western NC, so that your record and job doesn’t get ruined.
Watch out on the highways in Western NC such as I-40 that regulate truck speeds lower than car speeds! If you think the speed is 55 and you’re rolling down the mountain around 60, the limit might be 35 for big trucks! This can make a nasty CDL speeding violation charge here in Asheville.
At the end of the day, if you’ve been charged with a traffic ticket or violation against your CDL license, regardless of what state it is from, if you were here in the Asheville area, call an experienced traffic attorney today!