What happens to a person's record after they pay the fine if a bench warrant is issued for non appearance in court for a traffic violation in North Carolina?

Your license will be or already has been suspended. The bench warrant means you will be arrested if pulled over or contacted in any way by the police. * When a bench warrant is a warrant for the person named for non appearance or contempt of court citation (states treat such issues differently). Generally, the person will be arrested, appear before a judge for bail to be set and then if he or she cannot make bail will remain in jail until the hearing date. It is advisable that the party seeks legal representation or at least legal advice before initiating any action, especially if they have other outstanding warrants or violations. Usually if the person voluntarily presents themselves to the court (rather than wait to be arrested) and pays the fines plus court fees and penalties the warrant will be rescinded and removed from the person's history.