It’s the phone call that every parent dreads. Your teenager, finally enjoying their freedom on the roads of Granville, Franklin, Warren, Vance, or Person County, has got their first ticket. "What’s this going to do to your insurance rates?"

On July 1st 2025, the North Carolina legislature loosened restrictions on insurance companies, making it easier for them to raise your rates.  This is particularly true for younger drivers.  The North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) has published a list of some of the most important changes:

Having a suspended license can be a burden on you and your family.  Trying to get back and forth from work, caring for your children, or simply getting groceries can be difficult and stressful.  At Scheuring Law, PLLC, we excel at clearing up traffic tickets in Granville, Franklin, Warren, Vance and Person counties. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you understand the process and how we can get started working today to get your license back.

In North Carolina, this kind of ticket doesn’t just get you a slap on the wrist — it can carry long lasting consequences, like serious increases in your insurance, a suspension of your license, or even a permanent criminal record.  In rare cases, sometimes an active jail sentence can be imposed.  If you received a ticket like this in Granville, Franklin, Warren, Vance, or Person County, here’s what we can do to protect your driving privilege, minimize the impact to your insurance rates.

When most people think about traffic tickets, speeding or running a red light comes to mind. But not all traffic violations are alike. In North Carolina, offenses are generally categorized as moving violations or nonmoving violations. Understanding the difference, and knowing how a nonmoving violation works, can make a big impact on your driving record, insurance rates, and even your wallet.

Missing a court date for a traffic ticket is a stressful experience.  If your traffic ticket is serious enough, you could have an order for arrest.  If left unresolved long enough, you will owe an additional $200 failure to appear fine and have your license suspended.    

Don’t worry.  We have experience helping people who missed court for a traffic ticket.  There are steps that you need to take right now to help us get your case back on the docket and to prevent this from causing anymore trouble for you than it already has. 

Getting a traffic ticket is a stressful experience.  Even a minor traffic offense can lead to serious consequences, including increases in your insurance rates or even a suspension of your license.  

If you’re dealing with a traffic ticket in North Carolina, don’t worry.  You have options so you don’t have to go at it alone.  Scheuring Law, PLLC helps drivers avoid unnecessary increases in their insurance rates, protects your driving records, and gives you back your peace of mind.