In re the Cancellation or Suspension of the Operator's License of Austin

G.S. 20-25 provides:

“Any person denied a license or whose license has been cancel-led, suspended or revoked by the Department, except where such cancellation is mandatory under the provisions of this article, shall have a right to file a petition within thirty (30) days thereafter for a hearing in the matter in the superior court of the county wherein such person shall reside, or to the resident judge of the district or judge holding court of that district, or special or emergency judge holding a court in such district in which the violation was committed, and such court of judge is hereby…