North Carolina has a variety of penalties following a DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while impaired) offense. In many cases, drivers will have their license suspended and may be required to install an ignition interlock.
Naturally, the offense also becomes part of their driving record, and the Department of Motor Vehicles and any relevant state monitoring authorities are notified.
In addition to state-mandated penalties and fines, there are additional costs to getting a DUI. Unfortunately, insurance providers in North Carolina implement some of the highest price hikes for DUI offenders.
Forbes reports* that in NC, a DUI will increase your insurance rates by 314% annually. This is the highest average rate hike of any state. Some insurance companies consider drivers to be “high risk” following a DUI, and will likely increase your rates severely, and could even drop your coverage.
Breathe Easy Covers Drivers Following a DUI
Breathe Easy not only helps drivers find insurance coverage following a DUI/DWI incident, we help you get the best deal possible.
We shop and quote auto insurance policies from the best DUI-friendly carriers so that you get the right coverage at an affordable rate. Let us put in the work to find you the best coverage rate - don’t wait until it’s too late. Scrambling to find affordable coverage could lead to a lot of stress and may result in an expensive insurance payment.