Lilah Butler, Car Insurance Writer
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The best car insurance in North Carolina for drivers with a DUI is from National General, Nationwide, and Erie. Getting a DUI in North Carolina will raise your insurance premiums by around 296%, bringing the cost of minimum coverage to $2,020 per year for the average North Carolina driver. You can minimize the cost of post-DUI car insurance by comparing quotes from the cheapest companies.
Best DUI Insurance in North Carolina
- National General: $758 per year
- Nationwide: $1,188 per year
- Erie: $1,341 per year
- North Carolina Farm Bureau: $1,349 per year
- State Farm: $1,523 per year
Note: Premiums are based on a 45-year-old driver in North Carolina with minimum coverage and a DUI on their record. Actual rates will vary.
Car insurance after a DUI is expensive because the violation indicates you are more likely to file a costly claim than the average driver. In North Carolina, a DUI will affect your premium for about 3-5 years, so the higher rates won’t last forever.
To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to the cheapest car insurance after a DUI.
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