I'm not proud to announce that I broke the law today but I do feel as though I should use my experience as an example and warning to those of you reading this blog who don't know all the NC driving laws...I left work during my lunch break to run an errand and made a left turn at the intersection of 3rd St & S. Church St. Problem is... the light was red! If you are familiar with this intersection, you know people turn left on red all day long. 3rd St. is one-way and in many states- it is legal to make a left turn during a red light if you are turning on a one-way street. In NC, it is NOT legal.
I will be honest, it was a dumb move... I knew it was illegal and I did it anyway! I followed a whole line of cars in front of me who did the same thing but I got caught! Actually, the car behind me followed me and he was pulled over at the same time I was.
I learned something else during this traffic stop. The Officer informed me (while delivering the ticket) that it was a 'misdemeanor offense not to sign your registration card.' Thankfully, he didn't add this offense to my ticket but he made sure to let me know he could have... So, readers- sign your registration card and no left turns on red! Save yourself $145 in traffic fines!
