North Carolina § 20-279 - 7. Duration of suspension.

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§ 20-279. 7. Duration of suspension.

The license and nonresident's operating privilege suspended as provided in G.S. 20-279.5 shall remain so suspended and shall not be renewed nor shall any such license be issued to such person until: Such person shall deposit or there shall be deposited on his behalf the security required under G.S. 20-279.5; One year shall have elapsed following the date of such suspension and evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner has been filed with him that during such period no action for damages arising out of the accident has been instituted; or Evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner has been filed with him of a release from liability, or a final adjudication of nonliability, or a duly acknowledged written agreement, in accordance with subdivision (4) of G.S. 20-279.6 or a settlement accepted by the Commissioner as provided in subdivision (5) of G.S. 20-279.6, or a conviction accepted by the Commissioner as provided in subdivision (6) of G.S. 20-279.6; provided, if there is a default in the payment of any installment or sum under a duly acknowledged written agreement, the Commissioner shall, upon notice of the default, immediately suspend the license or nonresident's operating privilege of the defaulting person and may not restore it until: That person deposits and thereafter maintains security as required under G.S. 20-279.5 in an amount determined by the Commissioner; or That person files evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner of a new duly acknowledged written agreement or a settlement. History (1953, c. 1300, s. 7; 1955, c. 1152, s. 12; 1983, c. 610, s. 1.) Cross References. - For provision requiring forms to carry statement concerning perjury, see G.S. 20-279.7 A.

Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 20-279 ("7. Duration of suspension.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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