Q: I received a speeding ticket in New Mexico on 5-23-18. I am from NC. I was not aware of NM laws.

A: Speeding is a non-intent infraction or crime - in other words your knowledge about what you were doing or your intentions are irrelevant. You don't have to know you were speeding or be aware of the law to be found guilty. Not sure why in the world you would think to call NM-DMV or ask this question of NC attorney's. What you need to do is find a cheap NM traffic ticket attorney in the area where you are to appear in Court. Best of luck.

A: You'd probably be best served talking to an attorney in New Mexico who has substantial experience handling citations. If you paid the citation, it may be difficult to set aside. Obviously, each case is different, so it makes sense to retain counsel immediately.

The bigger questions, I suspect, are whether the New Mexico ticket will be reported back to North Carolina AND if reported back, what will happen to the NCDL. I guess the follow-up question would be: What about insurance premiums.

I looked and can't tell if New Mexico is an "interstate compact" state for DMV information. See: http://164.64.110.239/rules/rules_icompacts.htm

Here's more info on NORTH CAROLINA traffic law issues: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/blog/what-to-do-when-you-receive-a-traffic-ticket/

One would be remiss in failing to note, some traffic citations don't ever get "reported back" to the home state, although those normally are for minor infractions.

Again, the best bet is to talk to an attorney in New Mexico. At least in North Carolina, many, if not most, criminal defense and traffic attorneys provide a free consultation.

That means it doesn't cost anything to call, ask questions, and see what can be done to help.

Bill Powers

Charlotte Criminal Defense & Traffic Law

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