Did you let it expire? If not, then call DMV and ask them what you need to do to activate it.

Can this citation be dismissed?

Probably, as long as you kept a picture of the plate, the receipt from DMV showing that the plate was turned in and all fees had been paid.

Hire an attorney to get this resolved.

This is related to a speeding ticket. Need to know options?

You have 2 options. You can enter a guilty plea and surrender your driver's license for one year or you can hire an attorney to appear in court...

Since your speeding charge was reduced to improper equipment, you did not receive a criminal conviction. I.E. is just an infraction.

I missed my traffic court date and now have an FTA. can i hire an attorney to fix it ?

Yes, but don't wait until you get a revocation notice from NCDMV.

Yes, an NC licensed attorney may practice in all 100 counties. However, not all attorneys will travel that far. You may have to hire more than one.

Can an officer take my license plates if I have insurance on my car?

He probably took your plates because the vehicle was being operated with unlawful blue lights.

If you have an NC driver's license and plead guilty to this offense you will lose your license for up to one year. This is another reason to hire...

Can I move in with a friend until I am old enough to go off on my own?

You should immediately report this to the police. You can also file an abuse report with your county Department of Social Services. They can help...