Turning a Negative Experience into a Learning One.
About Us
The 10th Prosecutorial District has partnered with Criminal Justice Alternatives for the implementation of the Teen Traffic Diversion Program. Teen Traffic gives juveniles that have received certain Chapter 20 violations for the first time, a chance to keep their driving records clean as well as gives them the opportunity to improve their driving awareness through driving courses that come at no cost to them. Teen Traffic also focuses on and encourages good decision-making skills.
We are a free program designed for youths that have received a citation within Wake County. The program is voluntary, and all participants must admit responsibility for their citation in order to participate.
Eligibility
- Must be 16, 17, or 18 and still in High School
- Must be a first time violation
- Citation must have been given within Wake County
- Offense must be eligible
- Citations involving accidents or DWI/DUI are not eligible for dismissal
Completion Requirements
- 4-hour “Alive at 25” Defensive Driving In-Person Class
- 4 hours of Community Service
- Why Try
- New Driver Deal
- Completion Survey
*Participants have 90 days from admission into the program to complete their requirements.
District Court Vs. Teen Traffic Diversion Program
| DISTRICT COURT | TEEN TRAFFIC DIVERSION PROGRAM |
| Criminal court experience | Learning experience |
| Pay attorney Fees | No attorney necessary |
| Pay court costs/ Fines | No Court Costs / Fines |
| Defensive Driving Class (5-8 Hours) | Free “Alive @ 25” Driving Class (4 Hours) |
| Possible Points on Driver’s License | No Points on Driver’s License |
| Possible increase of insurance | Reduction/No increase of insurance |
| CHARGES POSSIBLY REDUCED- DISMISSED | CHARGES DISMISSED |
Some Eligible Offenses Include
| Description | General Statute Number |
| CHILD NOT IN REAR SEAT | 20-137.1(A1) |
| MOTORCYCLE/MOPED HELMET/PSGR | 20-140.4(A) |
| UNSAFE PASSING YELLOW LINE | 20-150(E) |
| FAIL TO WEAR SEAT BELT-DRIVER | 20-135.2A |
| FAIL TO SECURE PASSEN UNDER 16 | 20-137.1 |
| FAIL WEAR SEAT BELT-FRONT SEAT | 20-135.2A |
| IMPROPER PASSING | 20-150 |
| UNLAWFULLY PASS EM/PUB SV VEH | 20-157(F) |
| DRIVER<18 USE CELL PHONE IN MV | 20-137.3(B) |
| FAIL CARRY VALID DRIVERS LIC | 20-7(A) |
| LIC/PERMIT SEATING VIOL <18 | 20-11(L) |
| LIC/PRMT VIOL OTH RSTRCTN <18 | 20-11(L) |
| FICT/ALT TITLE/REG CARD/TAG | 20-111(2) |
| ALLOW UNLICENSE MINOR TO DRIVE | 20-32 |
| NO OPERATORS LICENSE | 20-7(A) |
| FAIL COMPLY LIC RESTRICTIONS | 20-7(E) |
| EXPIRED REGISTRATION CARD/TAG | 20-111(2) |
| ALLOW UNLICENSED TO DRIVE | 20-34 |
| NO LIABILITY INSURANCE | 20-309 |
| NO OPERATORS LICENSE | 20-7(A) |
| USE OF RED OR BLUE LIGHT | 20-130.1 |
| WINDOW TINTING VIOL | 20-127(D) |
| LEARNERS PERMIT VIOLATION >18 | 20-7(L) |
| LIC/PRMIT TIME LIMIT VIOL <18 | 20-11(L) |
| LIC/PERMIT NO SUPV DRIVER <18 | 20-11(L) |
| STOP SIGN VIOLATION | 20-158 |
| RED LIGHT VIOLATION | 20-158 |
| FAILURE TO YIELD | 20-155 |
| SPEEDING – SCHOOL ZONE | 20-141 |
| SPEEDING (less than 15 over) | 20-141(B) |
I am interested, what is next?
If you are eligible to participate in the program, an intake appointment is scheduled where the participant and their guardian (if under 18) will have to be present. At this point participant will be admitted into the program.
What happens after I am admitted into the program?
You will have 90 days from date of admission to complete your requirements. Once your requirements are fulfilled, your eligible charges will be dismissed by the District Attorney.
What happens if I do not complete the requirements?
Your case with Teen Traffic Diversion Program will be closed unsuccessfully and your charges will remain your responsibility.
Is there a cost to participate in the program?
No, our program is free of charge.
Curious to learn more?
Contact our Program Coordinator Nancy Reyna at office: (919) 856-6413 or Cell: (919) 817-3593 or via email at nancy.reyna@wake.gov so she can answer any questions you may have.