If you decide to ignore the rules of the road in North Carolina, you may find yourself lumped in the high-risk category by your insurance provider. High-risk drivers pay more for their insurance than drivers without any offenses. While monthly premiums for drivers without any offenses average out to $124, premiums for high-risk drivers can increase by as much as 38 percent.

In North Carolina, the high-risk behavior that will cost you the most is a failure to stop for a red light/stop sign. A failure to stop can add as much as $47 on top of your original rates. Since insurance companies usually keep rates high for three to five years, this can amount to $2,820 in extra insurance costs.

If your need for speed has gotten you in trouble in North Carolina, expect to see your insurance premiums increase by $31 a month. You may be able to dismiss your speeding ticket in this state or reduce points on your license by taking a defensive driving course.

Recovering from the financial and physical consequences of an accident is hard. Once the dust settles though, more consequences await in the form of increased out-of-pocket costs for car insurance. The difference in policies between drivers with and without an at-fault accident on their record is $24 a month.

Not stopping at a red light could bring with it a host of consequences. A higher car insurance rate is really the least of your worries but still counts. Failing to stop costs drivers an extra $47 a month in premiums. Carry that extra amount over five years, and you'll end up spending an extra $2,820.