Where Visitors Get Tickets Here

These are the roads where I see a lot of out-of-state drivers:

• Polk County, NCI-26 from the South Carolina line, past Columbus and Saluda
• Madison County, NCI-26 from the Tennessee line, down through Mars Hill
• Henderson CountyI-26 and US-25 around Hendersonville and Fletcher
• Burke CountyI-40 through Morganton, between Hickory and Marion
• Watauga CountyUS-321, US-421 and NC-105 around Boone and Blowing Rock
• Avery CountyNC-105 and NC-184 around Banner Elk and the ski areas
• Rutherford County, NCLake Lure and Chimney Rock visitors
• Transylvania CountyUS-64 and US-276 around Brevard

All Counties I Cover →

Do I Have to Come Back for Court?

Usually not. You sign a Waiver of Appearance, and I handle it with the DA’s office and the court.

Some serious charges, like Reckless Driving or speeding more than 15 over, take more work. A few need you there in person. If yours is one of them, you’ll know at the start.

Will It Go on My Home Record?

Usually, yes. North Carolina is part of the Driver License Compact, an agreement among most states to share traffic convictions. Once a conviction reaches your home state, your state’s rules decide the points, the insurance effect and any suspension.

That’s why the outcome matters even if you never drive here again. A non-moving outcome like Improper Equipment may not count as a moving violation at home. Your home state decides how to treat it, but I’ll tell you what I know before you choose.

Ticket Outcomes, Explained →

PJCs and Out-of-State Licenses

A PJC is a North Carolina tool. Your home state may treat it as a conviction anyway, so it’s often not the right fit for an out-of-state license. If you have a CDL, a PJC counts as a conviction no matter which state issued it.

Don’t Ignore It

If you miss your court date or don’t pay, North Carolina can report that to your home state. Many states will then suspend your license at home until the NC ticket is cleared. North Carolina can also take away your privilege to drive here.

Missed Your Court Date →

Students and Parents

Is your son or daughter at App State in Boone or Mars Hill University? If they got a ticket, you can be the one who texts me first. Since it’s their ticket, they’ll sign my agreement and the waiver.

How It Works From Home

1. Send me your ticket. Start a Free Ticket Review online, or text me a photo of it.
2. I tell you your options. You’ll hear what I’d aim for, the catch and my flat fee, usually within one business day.
3. You sign and pay online. I’ll send you a welcome email with a secure payment link and my agreement and waiver to sign.
4. I handle court. I let you know the result and what you owe the court.

Common Questions