If you pay off a ticket while you’re in a period of revocation or suspension, that actually may result in additional period of revocation or suspension – Bill Powers
Today’s post provides some hidden truths, and suggestions, for parents about to undergo the process of negotiating DMV to obtain a Learner’s Permit.
Mind you, I am not talking about YOUR Learner’s Permit.
Given the importance of a valid driver license, I’m always amazed when someone does not take a ticket seriously – Bill Powers
The first step is to figure out what is out there on a statewide basis. One should be careful to consider how tickets can affect one another – Bill Powers
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Missing Court is never a good idea. . .but we all make mistakes. Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away – Bill Powers
Monitech Ignition Interlock Monitoring, also known as the IID Ignition Interlock Device or the “Blow-and-Go” is sometimes mandated as a condition for operating a motor vehicle in North Carolina. The purposes of “monitoring” include:
The North Carolina Ignition Interlock Device (IID), sometimes referred to as the “Blow-and-Go,” may be required in certain DUI DWI Impaired Driving Offenses NCGS 20-179.3 and Conditions of Restoration following a Department of Transportation / Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Hearing. Monitech is one of three companies authorized by the State of North Carolina to install, monitor and report back to the Court or DMV results of breath testing.
Monitech recently forwarded to our office the attached brochure, requesting we let clients know there is presently in place a Free Installation offer. Powers Law Firm PA does not expressly endorse one company over another. Indeed, we regularly serve as legal counsel to clients whom have been accused of consuming alcohol and driving, necessitating a challenge to the accuracy of such devices in court and are further called to cross-examine Monitech employees regarding installation errors, datum dumps, reporting errors and false readings.
As some background on Breath Alcohol Testing Devices, the IID:
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