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Article 1 - Division of Motor Vehicles.
G.S. 20-1
§ 20-1. Division of Motor Vehicles established.
G.S. 20-2
§ 20-2. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles; rules.
G.S. 20-3
§ 20-3. Organization of Division.
G.S. 20-3.1
§ 20-3.1. Purchase of additional airplanes.
G.S. 20-4
§ 20-4: Repealed by Session Laws 2002-190, s. 4, effective January 1, 2003.
G.S. 20-4.01
§ 20-4.01. Definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-4.02
§ 20-4.02. Quadrennial adjustment of certain fees and rates.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-4.03
§ 20-4.03. Administrative hearing fees.
G.S. 20-4.04
§ 20-4.04. Division authority to create electronic systems for renewals.
Modified by:
Article 1A - Reciprocity Agreements as to Registration and Licensing.
G.S. 20-4.1
§ 20-4.1. Declaration of policy.
G.S. 20-4.2
§ 20-4.2. Definitions.
G.S. 20-4.3
§ 20-4.3. Commissioner may make reciprocity agreements, arrangements or declarations.
G.S. 20-4.4
§ 20-4.4. Authority for reciprocity agreements; provisions; reciprocity standards.
G.S. 20-4.5
§ 20-4.5. Base-state registration reciprocity.
G.S. 20-4.6
§ 20-4.6. Repealed by Session Laws 1997-122, s. 1.
G.S. 20-4.7
§ 20-4.7. Extension of reciprocal privileges to lessees authorized.
G.S. 20-4.8
§ 20-4.8. Automatic reciprocity, when.
G.S. 20-4.9
§ 20-4.9. Suspension of reciprocity benefits.
G.S. 20-4.10
§ 20-4.10. Agreements to be written, filed and available for distribution.
G.S. 20-4.11
§ 20-4.11. Reciprocity agreements in effect at time of Article.
G.S. 20-4.12
§ 20-4.12. Article part of and supplemental to motor vehicle registration law.
G.S. 20-4.13 through 20-4.17
§§ 20-4.13 through 20-4.17. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 1B - Reciprocal Provisions as to Arrest of Nonresidents.
G.S. 20-4.18
§ 20-4.18. Definitions.
G.S. 20-4.19
§ 20-4.19. Issuance of citation to nonresident; officer to report noncompliance.
G.S. 20-4.20
§ 20-4.20. Division to transmit report to reciprocating state; suspension of license for noncompliance with citation issued by reciprocating state.
Article 1C - Drivers License Compact.
G.S. 20-4.21
§ 20-4.21. Title of Article.
G.S. 20-4.22
§ 20-4.22. Commissioner may make reciprocity agreements, arrangements, or declarations.
G.S. 20-4.23
§ 20-4.23. Legislative findings and policy.
G.S. 20-4.24
§ 20-4.24. Reports of convictions; effect of reports.
G.S. 20-4.25
§ 20-4.25. Review of license status in other states upon application for license in member state.
G.S. 20-4.26
§ 20-4.26. Effect on other laws or agreements.
G.S. 20-4.27
§ 20-4.27. Effect on other State driver license laws.
G.S. 20-4.28
§ 20-4.28. Administration and exchange of information.
G.S. 20-4.29
§ 20-4.29. Withdrawal from Drivers License Compact.
G.S. 20-4.30
§ 20-4.30. Construction and severability.
Article 2 - Uniform Driver's License Act.
G.S. 20-5
§ 20-5. Title of Article.
G.S. 20-6
§ 20-6. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 1330, s. 39.
G.S. 20-7
§ 20-7. Issuance and renewal of drivers licenses.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-7.01
§ 20-7.01: Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 667, s. 43.
G.S. 20-7.1
§ 20-7.1. Notice of change of address or name.
G.S. 20-7.2
§ 20-7.2. Repealed by Session Laws 1987, c. 581, s. 2.
G.S. 20-7.3
§ 20-7.3. Availability of organ, eye, and tissue donor cards at motor vehicle offices.
G.S. 20-7.4
§ 20-7.4. License to Give Trust Fund established.
G.S. 20-7.5
§ 20-7.5. License to Give Trust Fund Commission established.
G.S. 20-7.6
§ 20-7.6. Powers and duties of the License to Give Trust Fund Commission.
G.S. 20-8
§ 20-8. Persons exempt from license.
G.S. 20-9
§ 20-9. What persons shall not be licensed.
G.S. 20-9.1
§ 20-9.1. Physicians, psychologists, and other medical providers providing medical information on drivers with physical or mental disabilities or diseases.
G.S. 20-9.2
§ 20-9.2. Selective service system registration requirements.
G.S. 20-9.3
§ 20-9.3. Notification of requirements for sex offender registration.
G.S. 20-10
§ 20-10. Age limits for drivers of public passenger-carrying vehicles.
G.S. 20-10.1
§ 20-10.1. Mopeds.
G.S. 20-11
§ 20-11. Issuance of limited learner's permit and provisional drivers license to person who is less than 18 years old.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-11.1
§ 20-11.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1965, c. 410, s. 4.
G.S. 20-12
§ 20-12: Repealed by Session Laws 1997-16, s. 6.
G.S. 20-12.1
§ 20-12.1. Impaired supervision or instruction.
G.S. 20-13
§ 20-13. Suspension of license of provisional licensee.
G.S. 20-13.1
§ 20-13.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 555, s. 2.
G.S. 20-13.2
§ 20-13.2. Grounds for revoking provisional license.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-13.3
§ 20-13.3. Immediate civil license revocation for provisional licensees charged with certain offenses.
G.S. 20-14
§ 20-14. Duplicate licenses.
G.S. 20-15
§ 20-15. Authority of Division to cancel license or endorsement.
G.S. 20-15.1
§ 20-15.1. Revocations when licensing privileges forfeited.
G.S. 20-16
§ 20-16. Authority of Division to suspend license.
G.S. 20-16.01
§ 20-16.01. Double penalties for offenses committed while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
G.S. 20-16.1
§ 20-16.1. Mandatory suspension of driver's license upon conviction of excessive speeding; limited driving permits for first offenders.
G.S. 20-16.2
§ 20-16.2. Implied consent to chemical analysis; mandatory revocation of license in event of refusal; right of driver to request analysis.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-16.3
§ 20-16.3. Alcohol screening tests required of certain drivers; approval of test devices and manner of use by Department of Health and Human Services; use of test results or refusal.
G.S. 20-16.3A
§ 20-16.3A. Checking stations and roadblocks.
G.S. 20-16.4
§ 20-16.4: Repealed by Session Laws 1989, c. 691, s. 4.
G.S. 20-16.5
§ 20-16.5. Immediate civil license revocation for certain persons charged with implied-consent offenses.
G.S. 20-17
§ 20-17. Mandatory revocation of license by Division.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-17.1
§ 20-17.1. Revocation of license of mental incompetents, alcoholics and habitual users of narcotic drugs.
G.S. 20-17.1A
§ 20-17.1A. Restoration of license for person adjudicated to be restored to competency.
G.S. 20-17.2
§ 20-17.2: Repealed by Session Laws 2006-253, s. 25, effective December 1, 2006, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
G.S. 20-17.3
§ 20-17.3. Revocation for underage purchasers of alcohol.
G.S. 20-17.4
§ 20-17.4. Disqualification to drive a commercial motor vehicle.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-17.5
§ 20-17.5. Effect of disqualification.
G.S. 20-17.6
§ 20-17.6. Restoration of a license after a conviction of driving while impaired or driving while less than 21 years old after consuming alcohol or drugs.
G.S. 20-17.7
§ 20-17.7. Commercial motor vehicle out-of-service fines authorized.
G.S. 20-17.8
§ 20-17.8. Restoration of a license after certain driving while impaired convictions; ignition interlock.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-17.8A
§ 20-17.8A. Tampering with ignition interlock systems.
G.S. 20-17.9
§ 20-17.9. Revocation of commercial drivers license with a P or S endorsement upon conviction of certain offenses.
G.S. 20-18
§ 20-18. Conviction of offenses described in § 20-181 not ground for suspension or revocation.
G.S. 20-19
§ 20-19. Period of suspension or revocation; conditions of restoration.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-20
§ 20-20: Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 938, s. 5.
G.S. 20-20.1
§ 20-20.1. Limited driving privilege for certain revocations.
G.S. 20-20.2
§ 20-20.2. Processing fee for limited driving privilege.
G.S. 20-21
§ 20-21. No operation under foreign license during suspension or revocation in this State.
G.S. 20-22
§ 20-22. Suspending privileges of nonresidents and reporting convictions.
G.S. 20-23
§ 20-23. Revoking resident's license upon conviction in another state.
G.S. 20-23.1
§ 20-23.1. Suspending or revoking operating privilege of person not holding license.
G.S. 20-23.2
§ 20-23.2. Suspension of license for conviction of offense involving impaired driving in federal court.
G.S. 20-24
§ 20-24. When court or child support enforcement agency to forward license to Division and report convictions, child support delinquencies, and prayers for judgment continued.
G.S. 20-24.1
§ 20-24.1. Revocation for failure to appear or pay fine, penalty or costs for motor vehicle offenses.
G.S. 20-24.2
§ 20-24.2. Court to report failure to appear or pay fine, penalty or costs.
G.S. 20-25
§ 20-25. Right of appeal to court.
G.S. 20-26
§ 20-26. Records; copies furnished; charge.
G.S. 20-27
§ 20-27. Availability of records.
G.S. 20-27.1
§ 20-27.1. Unlawful for sex offender to drive commercial passenger vehicle or school bus without appropriate commercial license or while disqualified.
G.S. 20-28
§ 20-28. Unlawful to drive while license revoked, after notification, or while disqualified.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-28.1
§ 20-28.1. Conviction of moving offense committed while driving during period of suspension or revocation of license.
G.S. 20-28.2
§ 20-28.2. Forfeiture of motor vehicle for impaired driving after impaired driving license revocation; forfeiture for felony speeding to elude arrest.
G.S. 20-28.3
§ 20-28.3. Seizure, impoundment, forfeiture of motor vehicles for offenses involving impaired driving while license revoked or without license and insurance, and for felony speeding to elude arrest.
G.S. 20-28.4
§ 20-28.4. Release of impounded motor vehicles by judge.
G.S. 20-28.5
§ 20-28.5. Forfeiture of impounded motor vehicle or funds.
G.S. 20-28.6
§ 20-28.6: Repealed by Session Laws 1998-182, s. 6 effective December 1, 1998, and applicable to offenses committed, contracts entered, and motor vehicles seized on or after that date.
G.S. 20-28.7
§ 20-28.7. Responsibility of Division of Motor Vehicles.
G.S. 20-28.8
§ 20-28.8. Reports to the Division.
G.S. 20-28.9
§ 20-28.9. Authority for the State Surplus Property Agency to administer a statewide or regional towing, storage, and sales program for vehicles forfeited.
G.S. 20-29
§ 20-29. Surrender of license.
G.S. 20-29.1
§ 20-29.1. Commissioner may require reexamination; issuance of limited or restricted licenses.
G.S. 20-30
§ 20-30. (Effective until July 1, 2023) Violations of license, learner's permit, or special identification card provisions.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-31
§ 20-31. Making false affidavits perjury.
G.S. 20-32
§ 20-32. Unlawful to permit unlicensed minor to drive motor vehicle.
G.S. 20-33
§ 20-33. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 667, s. 28.
G.S. 20-34
§ 20-34. Unlawful to permit violations of this Article.
G.S. 20-34.1
§ 20-34.1. Violations for wrongful issuance of a drivers license or a special identification card.
G.S. 20-35
§ 20-35. Penalties for violating Article; defense to driving without a license.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-36
§ 20-36. Ten-year-old convictions not considered.
G.S. 20-37
§ 20-37. Limitations on issuance of licenses.
G.S. 20-37.01
§ 20-37.01. Drivers License Technology Fund.
G.S. 20-37.02
§ 20-37.02. Verification of drivers license information.
Article 2A - Afflicted, Disabled or Handicapped Persons.
G.S. 20-37.1
§ 20-37.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1989, c. 157, s. 1.
G.S. 20-37.2 through 20-37.4
§§ 20-37.2 through 20-37.4: Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c. 411, s. 5.
G.S. 20-37.5
§ 20-37.5. Definitions.
G.S. 20-37.6
§ 20-37.6. Parking privileges for handicapped drivers and passengers.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-37.6A
§ 20-37.6A. Parking privileges for out-of-state handicapped drivers and passengers.
Article 2B - Special Identification Cards for Nonoperators.
G.S. 20-37.7
§ 20-37.7. Special identification card.
G.S. 20-37.8
§ 20-37.8. Fraudulent use prohibited.
G.S. 20-37.9
§ 20-37.9. Notice of change of address or name.
Article 2C - Commercial Driver License.
G.S. 20-37.10
§ 20-37.10. Title of Article.
G.S. 20-37.11
§ 20-37.11. Purpose.
G.S. 20-37.12
§ 20-37.12. Commercial drivers license required.
G.S. 20-37.13
§ 20-37.13. Commercial drivers license qualification standards.
G.S. 20-37.13A
§ 20-37.13A. Medical qualifications standards; waiver for intrastate drivers.
G.S. 20-37.14
§ 20-37.14. Nonresident commercial driver license.
G.S. 20-37.14A
§ 20-37.14A. Prohibit issuance or renewal of certain categories of commercial drivers licenses to sex offenders.
G.S. 20-37.15
§ 20-37.15. Application for commercial drivers license.
G.S. 20-37.16
§ 20-37.16. Content of license; classifications and endorsements; fees.
G.S. 20-37.17
§ 20-37.17. Record check and notification of license issuance.
G.S. 20-37.18
§ 20-37.18. Notification required by driver.
G.S. 20-37.19
§ 20-37.19. Employer responsibilities.
G.S. 20-37.20
§ 20-37.20. Notification of traffic convictions.
G.S. 20-37.20A
§ 20-37.20A. Driving record notation for testing positive in a drug or alcohol test.
G.S. 20-37.20B
§ 20-37.20B. Appeal of disqualification for testing positive in a drug or alcohol test.
G.S. 20-37.21
§ 20-37.21. Penalties.
G.S. 20-37.22
§ 20-37.22. Rule making authority.
G.S. 20-37.23
§ 20-37.23. Authority to enter agreements.
G.S. 20-38
§ 20-38: Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 1330, s. 39.
Article 2D - Implied-Consent Offense Procedures.
G.S. 20-38.1
§ 20-38.1. Applicability.
G.S. 20-38.2
§ 20-38.2. Investigation.
G.S. 20-38.3
§ 20-38.3. Police processing duties.
G.S. 20-38.4
§ 20-38.4. Initial appearance.
G.S. 20-38.5
§ 20-38.5. Facilities.
G.S. 20-38.6
§ 20-38.6. Motions and district court procedure.
G.S. 20-38.7
§ 20-38.7. Appeal to superior court.
Article 3 - Motor Vehicle Act of 1937.
G.S. 20-38.100
§ 20-38.100: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 20-39
§ 20-39. Administering and enforcing laws; rules and regulations; agents, etc.; seal; fees.
G.S. 20-39.1
§ 20-39.1. Publicly owned vehicles to be marked; private license plates on publicly owned vehicles.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-40
§ 20-40. Offices of Division.
G.S. 20-41
§ 20-41. Commissioner to provide forms required.
G.S. 20-42
§ 20-42. Authority to administer oaths and certify copies of records.
G.S. 20-43
§ 20-43. Records of Division.
G.S. 20-43.1
§ 20-43.1. Disclosure of personal information in motor vehicle records.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-43.2
§ 20-43.2. Internet access to organ donation records by organ procurement organizations.
G.S. 20-43.3
§ 20-43.3. Authorization for the collection of data to enforce the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) program.
G.S. 20-43.4
§ 20-43.4. Current list of licensed drivers to be provided to jury commissions.
G.S. 20-44
§ 20-44. Authority to grant or refuse applications.
G.S. 20-45
§ 20-45. Seizure of documents and plates.
G.S. 20-46
§ 20-46. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 99.
G.S. 20-47
§ 20-47. Division may summon witnesses and take testimony.
G.S. 20-48
§ 20-48. Giving of notice.
G.S. 20-49
§ 20-49. Police authority of Division.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-49.1
§ 20-49.1. Supplemental police authority of Division officers.
G.S. 20-49.2
§ 20-49.2. Supplemental authority of State Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Enforcement officers.
G.S. 20-49.3
§ 20-49.3. Bureau of License and Theft; custody of seized vehicles.
G.S. 20-50
§ 20-50. Owner to secure registration and certificate of title; temporary registration markers.
G.S. 20-50.1
§ 20-50.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 574, s. 5.
G.S. 20-50.2
§ 20-50.2: Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c. 624, s. 4.
G.S. 20-50.3
§ 20-50.3: Repealed by Session Laws 2005-294, s. 10, effective July 1, 2013, and applicable to combined tax and registration notices issued on or after that date. See Editor's note.
G.S. 20-50.4
§ 20-50.4. Division to refuse to register vehicles on which county and municipal taxes and fees are not paid and when there is a failure to meet court-ordered child support obligations.
G.S. 20-51
§ 20-51. Exempt from registration.
G.S. 20-52
§ 20-52. Application for registration and certificate of title.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-52.1
§ 20-52.1. Manufacturer's certificate of transfer of new motor vehicle.
G.S. 20-52.2
§ 20-52.2. Unregisterable certificate of title.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-53
§ 20-53. Application for specially constructed, reconstructed, or foreign vehicle.
G.S. 20-53.1
§ 20-53.1. Specially constructed vehicle certificate of title and registration.
G.S. 20-53.2
§ 20-53.2: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 20-53.3
§ 20-53.3. Appeal of specially constructed vehicle classification determination to Vehicle Classification Review Committee.
G.S. 20-53.4
§ 20-53.4. Registration of mopeds; certificate of title.
G.S. 20-53.5
§ 20-53.5. Titling and registration of HMMWV.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-54
§ 20-54. Authority for refusing registration or certificate of title.
G.S. 20-54.1
§ 20-54.1. Forfeiture of right of registration.
G.S. 20-55
§ 20-55. Examination of registration records and index of seized, stolen, and recovered vehicles.
G.S. 20-56
§ 20-56. Registration indexes.
G.S. 20-57
§ 20-57. Division to issue certificate of title and registration card.
G.S. 20-58
§ 20-58. Perfection by indication of security interest on certificate of title.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-58.1
§ 20-58.1. Duty of the Division upon receipt of application for notation of security interest.
G.S. 20-58.2
§ 20-58.2. Date of perfection.
G.S. 20-58.3
§ 20-58.3. Notation of assignment of security interest on certificate of title.
G.S. 20-58.3A
§ 20-58.3A. Automatic expiration of security interest in manufactured home; renewal of security interests in manufactured homes.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-58.4
§ 20-58.4. Release of security interest.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-58.4A
§ 20-58.4A. Electronic lien system.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-58.5
§ 20-58.5. Duration of security interest in favor of corporations which dissolve or become inactive.
G.S. 20-58.6
§ 20-58.6. Duty of secured party to disclose information.
G.S. 20-58.7
§ 20-58.7. Cancellation of certificate.
G.S. 20-58.8
§ 20-58.8. Applicability of §§ 20-58 to 20-58.8; use of term "lien".
G.S. 20-58.9
§ 20-58.9. Repealed by Session Laws 1969, c. 838, s. 3.
G.S. 20-58.10
§ 20-58.10. Effective date of §§ 20-58 to 20-58.9.
G.S. 20-59
§ 20-59. Unlawful for lienor who holds certificate of title not to surrender same when lien satisfied.
G.S. 20-60
§ 20-60. Owner after transfer not liable for negligent operation.
G.S. 20-61
§ 20-61. Owner dismantling or wrecking vehicle to return evidence of registration.
G.S. 20-62
§ 20-62: Repealed by Session Laws 1993, c. 533, s. 9.
G.S. 20-62.1
§ 20-62.1. Purchase of vehicles for purposes of scrap or parts only.
G.S. 20-63
§ 20-63. Registration plates furnished by Division; requirements; replacement of regular plates with First in Flight plates, First in Freedom plates, or National/State Mottos plates; surrender and reissuance; displaying; preservation and cleaning; alteration or concealment of numbers; commission contracts for issuance.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-63.01
§ 20-63.01. Bonds required for commission contractors.
G.S. 20-63.02
§ 20-63.02. Advisory committee of commission contractors.
G.S. 20-63.1
§ 20-63.1. Division shall cause plates to be reflectorized.
G.S. 20-64
§ 20-64. Transfer of registration plates to another vehicle.
G.S. 20-64.1
§ 20-64.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1995 (Regular Session, 1996), c. 756, s. 6.
G.S. 20-64.2
§ 20-64.2: Repealed by Session Laws 2010-132, s. 4, effective December 1, 2010.
G.S. 20-65
§ 20-65. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, 2nd Session, c. 1280, s. 1.
G.S. 20-66
§ 20-66. Renewal of vehicle registration.
G.S. 20-66.1
§ 20-66.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 1389, s. 2.
G.S. 20-67
§ 20-67. Notice of change of address or name.
G.S. 20-68
§ 20-68. Replacement of lost or damaged certificates, cards and plates.
G.S. 20-69
§ 20-69. Division authorized to assign new engine number.
G.S. 20-70
§ 20-70. Division to be notified when another engine is installed or body changed.
G.S. 20-71
§ 20-71. Altering or forging certificate of title, registration card or application, a felony; reproducing or possessing blank certificate of title.
G.S. 20-71.1
§ 20-71.1. Registration evidence of ownership; ownership evidence of defendant's responsibility for conduct of operation.
G.S. 20-71.2
§ 20-71.2. Declaration of purpose.
G.S. 20-71.3
§ 20-71.3. Salvage and other vehicles – titles and registration cards to be branded.
G.S. 20-71.4
§ 20-71.4. Failure to disclose damage to a vehicle shall be a misdemeanor.
G.S. 20-72
§ 20-72. Transfer by owner.
G.S. 20-72.1
§ 20-72.1. Transfer by owner when a certificate of title is unavailable; consumer remedies.
G.S. 20-73
§ 20-73. New owner must get new certificate of title.
G.S. 20-74
§ 20-74. Penalty for making false statement about transfer of vehicle.
G.S. 20-75
§ 20-75. When transferee is a charitable organization, dealer, or insurance company.
G.S. 20-75.1
§ 20-75.1. Conditional delivery of motor vehicles.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-76
§ 20-76. Title lost or unlawfully detained; bond as condition to issuance of new certificate.
G.S. 20-77
§ 20-77. Transfer by operation of law; sale under mechanic's or storage lien; unclaimed vehicles.
G.S. 20-78
§ 20-78. When Division to transfer registration and issue new certificate; recordation.
G.S. 20-78.1
§ 20-78.1. Terminal rental adjustment clauses; vehicle leases that are not sales or security interests.
G.S. 20-79
§ 20-79. Dealer license plates.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-79.01
§ 20-79.01. Special sports event temporary license plates.
G.S. 20-79.02
§ 20-79.02. Loaner/Dealer "LD" license plate for franchised dealer loaner vehicles.
G.S. 20-79.1
§ 20-79.1. Use of temporary registration plates or markers by purchasers of motor vehicles in lieu of dealers' plates.
G.S. 20-79.1A
§ 20-79.1A. Limited registration plates.
G.S. 20-79.2
§ 20-79.2. Transporter plates.
G.S. 20-79.3
§ 20-79.3: Repealed by Session Laws 1993, c. 440, s. 5.
G.S. 20-79.3A
§ 20-79.3A. Requirements to establish a special registration plate.
G.S. 20-79.4
§ 20-79.4. Special registration plates.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-79.5
§ 20-79.5. Special registration plates for elected and appointed State government officials.
G.S. 20-79.6
§ 20-79.6. Special registration plates for members of the judiciary.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-79.7
§ 20-79.7. Fees for special registration plates and distribution of the fees.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-79.8
§ 20-79.8. Expiration of special registration plate authorization.
G.S. 20-80 through 20-81.2
§§ 20-80 through 20-81.2: Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c. 672, s. 1, as amended by Session Laws 1991, c. 726, s. 23.
G.S. 20-81.3
§ 20-81.3: Recodified as § 20-79.7 by Session Laws 1991, c. 672, s. 3, as amended by Session Laws 1991, c. 726, s. 23.
G.S. 20-81.4 through 20-81.11
§§ 20-81.4 through 20-81.11: Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c. 672, s. 1, as amended by Session Laws 1991, c. 726, s. 23.
G.S. 20-81.12
§ 20-81.12. Collegiate insignia plates and certain other special plates.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-82
§ 20-82: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 163, s. 3.
G.S. 20-83
§ 20-83. Registration by nonresidents.
G.S. 20-84
§ 20-84. Permanent registration plates; State Highway Patrol.
G.S. 20-84.1
§ 20-84.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1999-220, s. 4.
G.S. 20-84.2
§ 20-84.2. Definition; reciprocity; Commissioner's powers.
G.S. 20-85
§ 20-85. Schedule of fees.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-85.1
§ 20-85.1. Registration by mail; one-day title service; fees.
G.S. 20-86
§ 20-86. Penalty for engaging in a "for-hire" business without proper license plates.
G.S. 20-86.1
§ 20-86.1. International Registration Plan.
G.S. 20-87
§ 20-87. Passenger vehicle registration fees.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-87.1
§ 20-87.1. Interchange of passenger buses with nonresident common carriers of passengers.
G.S. 20-88
§ 20-88. Property-hauling vehicles.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-88.01
§ 20-88.01. Revocation of registration for failure to register for or comply with road tax or pay civil penalty for buying or selling non-tax-paid fuel.
G.S. 20-88.02
§ 20-88.02. Registration of logging vehicles.
G.S. 20-88.03
§ 20-88.03. Late fee; motor vehicle registration.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-88.1
§ 20-88.1. Driver education.
G.S. 20-89
§ 20-89: Repealed by Sessions Laws 1981, c. 976, s. 7.
G.S. 20-90
§ 20-90: Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 976, s. 8.
G.S. 20-91
§ 20-91. Audit of vehicle registrations under the International Registration Plan.
G.S. 20-92
§ 20-92: Repealed by Session Laws 1995 (Regular Session, 1996), c. 756, s. 10.
G.S. 20-93
§ 20-93: Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 976, s. 10.
G.S. 20-94
§ 20-94. Partial payments.
G.S. 20-95
§ 20-95. Prorated fee for license plate issued for other than a year.
G.S. 20-96
§ 20-96. Detaining property-hauling vehicles or vehicles regulated by the Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit until fines or penalties and taxes are collected.
G.S. 20-97
§ 20-97. Taxes credited to Highway Fund; municipal vehicle taxes.
G.S. 20-100
§ 20-100. Vehicles junked or destroyed by fire or collision.
G.S. 20-101
§ 20-101. Certain business vehicles to be marked.
G.S. 20-101.1
§ 20-101.1. Conspicuous disclosure of dealer administrative fees.
G.S. 20-101.2
§ 20-101.2. Conspicuous disclosure of dealer finance yield charges.
G.S. 20-101.3
§ 20-101.3. Conspicuous disclosure of dealer shop and other service-related fees.
G.S. 20-102
§ 20-102. Report of stolen and recovered motor vehicles.
G.S. 20-102.1
§ 20-102.1. False report of theft or conversion a misdemeanor.
G.S. 20-102.2
§ 20-102.2. Report of failure to return hired motor vehicles.
G.S. 20-103
§ 20-103. Reports by owners of stolen and recovered vehicles.
G.S. 20-104
§ 20-104. Action by Division on report of stolen or embezzled vehicles.
G.S. 20-105
§ 20-105. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 1330, s. 39.
G.S. 20-106
§ 20-106. Recodified as G.S. 14-71.2 by Session Laws 2019-186, s. 1(c), effective December 1, 2019, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
G.S. 20-106.1
§ 20-106.1. Fraud in connection with rental of motor vehicles.
G.S. 20-106.2
§ 20-106.2. Sublease and loan assumption arranging regulated.
G.S. 20-107
§ 20-107. Recodified as G.S. 14-160.4 by Session Laws 2022-73, s. 4(a), effective December 1, 2022, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-108
§ 20-108. Vehicles or component parts of vehicles without manufacturer's numbers.
G.S. 20-109
§ 20-109. Altering or changing engine or other numbers.
G.S. 20-109.1
§ 20-109.1. Surrender of titles to salvage vehicles.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-109.1A
§ 20-109.1A. Application for unregisterable certificate of title.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-109.2
§ 20-109.2. Surrender of title to manufactured home.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-109.3
§ 20-109.3. Disposition of vehicles abandoned by charitable organizations.
G.S. 20-110
§ 20-110. When registration shall be rescinded.
G.S. 20-111
§ 20-111. Violation of registration provisions.
G.S. 20-112
§ 20-112. Making false affidavit perjury.
G.S. 20-113
§ 20-113: Repealed by Session Laws 1995 (Regular Session, 1996), c. 756, s. 13.
G.S. 20-114
§ 20-114. Duty of officers; manner of enforcement.
G.S. 20-114.1
§ 20-114.1. Willful failure to obey law-enforcement or traffic-control officer; firemen as traffic-control officers; appointment, etc., of traffic-control officers.
G.S. 20-114.3
§ 20-114.3: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-433, s. 3(a), (b), effective October 1, 2007.
G.S. 20-115
§ 20-115. Scope and effect of regulations in this Part.
G.S. 20-115.1
§ 20-115.1. Limitations on tandem trailers and semitrailers on certain North Carolina highways.
G.S. 20-116
§ 20-116. Size of vehicles and loads.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-117
§ 20-117. Flag or light at end of load.
G.S. 20-117.1
§ 20-117.1. Requirements for mirrors and fuel container.
G.S. 20-118
§ 20-118. Weight of vehicles and load.
G.S. 20-118.1
§ 20-118.1. Officers may weigh vehicles and require overloads to be removed.
G.S. 20-118.2
§ 20-118.2. Authority to fix higher weight limitations at reduced speeds for certain vehicles.
G.S. 20-118.3
§ 20-118.3. Vehicle or combination of vehicles operated without registration plate subject to civil penalty.
G.S. 20-118.4
§ 20-118.4. Firefighting equipment exempt from size and weight restrictions while transporting or moving heavy equipment for emergency response and preparedness and fire prevention; permits.
G.S. 20-119
§ 20-119. Special permits for vehicles of excessive size or weight; fees.
G.S. 20-119.1
§ 20-119.1. Use of excess overweight and oversize fees.
G.S. 20-120
§ 20-120. Operation of flat trucks on State highways regulated; trucks hauling leaf tobacco in barrels or hogsheads.
G.S. 20-121
§ 20-121. When authorities may restrict right to use highways.
G.S. 20-121.1
§ 20-121.1. Operation of a low-speed vehicle, mini-truck, or modified utility vehicle on certain roadways.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-121.2
§ 20-121.2. Operation of a neighborhood occupantless vehicle on certain roadways; regulations; equipment requirements.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-122
§ 20-122. Restrictions as to tire equipment.
G.S. 20-122.1
§ 20-122.1. Motor vehicles to be equipped with safe tires.
G.S. 20-123
§ 20-123. Trailers and towed vehicles.
G.S. 20-123.1
§ 20-123.1. Steering mechanism.
G.S. 20-123.2
§ 20-123.2 Speedometer.
G.S. 20-124
§ 20-124. Brakes.
G.S. 20-125
§ 20-125. Horns and warning devices.
G.S. 20-125.1
§ 20-125.1. Directional signals.
G.S. 20-126
§ 20-126. Mirrors.
G.S. 20-127
§ 20-127. Windows and windshield wipers.
G.S. 20-128
§ 20-128. Exhaust system and emissions control devices.
G.S. 20-128.1
§ 20-128.1. Control of visible emissions.
G.S. 20-128.2
§ 20-128.2. Motor vehicle emission standards.
G.S. 20-129
§ 20-129. Required lighting equipment of vehicles.
G.S. 20-129.1
§ 20-129.1. Additional lighting equipment required on certain vehicles.
G.S. 20-129.2
§ 20-129.2. Lighting equipment for mobile homes.
G.S. 20-130
§ 20-130. Additional permissible light on vehicle.
G.S. 20-130.1
§ 20-130.1. Use of red or blue lights on vehicles prohibited; exceptions.
G.S. 20-130.2
§ 20-130.2. Use of amber lights on certain vehicles; limited use.
G.S. 20-130.3
§ 20-130.3. Use of white or clear lights on rear of vehicles prohibited; exceptions.
G.S. 20-131
§ 20-131. Requirements as to headlamps and auxiliary driving lamps.
G.S. 20-132
§ 20-132. Acetylene lights.
G.S. 20-133
§ 20-133. Enforcement of provisions.
G.S. 20-134
§ 20-134. Lights on parked vehicles.
G.S. 20-135
§ 20-135. Safety glass.
G.S. 20-135.1
§ 20-135.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1995 (Regular Session, 1996), c. 756, s. 30.
G.S. 20-135.2
§ 20-135.2. Safety belts and anchorages.
G.S. 20-135.2A
§ 20-135.2A. (See Editor's note) Seat belt use mandatory.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-135.2B
§ 20-135.2B. Transporting children under 16 years of age in open bed or open cargo area of a vehicle prohibited; exceptions.
G.S. 20-135.3
§ 20-135.3. Seat belt anchorages for rear seats of motor vehicles.
G.S. 20-135.4
§ 20-135.4. Certain automobile safety standards.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-136
§ 20-136. Smoke screens.
G.S. 20-136.1
§ 20-136.1. Location of television, computer, or video players, monitors, and screens.
G.S. 20-136.2
§ 20-136.2. Counterfeit supplemental restraint system components and nonfunctional airbags.
G.S. 20-137
§ 20-137: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 379, s. 18.2.
G.S. 20-137.1
§ 20-137.1. Child restraint systems required.
G.S. 20-137.2
§ 20-137.2. Operation of vehicles resembling law-enforcement vehicles unlawful; punishment.
G.S. 20-137.3
§ 20-137.3. Unlawful use of a mobile phone by persons under 18 years of age.
G.S. 20-137.4
§ 20-137.4. Unlawful use of a mobile phone.
G.S. 20-137.4A
§ 20-137.4A. Unlawful use of mobile telephone for text messaging or electronic mail.
G.S. 20-137.5
§ 20-137.5. Child passenger safety technician; limitation of liability.
G.S. 20-137.6
§ 20-137.6. Declaration of purpose.
G.S. 20-137.7
§ 20-137.7. Definitions of words and phrases.
G.S. 20-137.8
§ 20-137.8. Secretary may adopt rules and regulations.
G.S. 20-137.9
§ 20-137.9. Removal from private property.
G.S. 20-137.10
§ 20-137.10. Abandoned and derelict vehicles to be tagged; determination of value.
G.S. 20-137.11
§ 20-137.11. Title to vest in State.
G.S. 20-137.12
§ 20-137.12. Secretary may contract for disposal.
G.S. 20-137.13
§ 20-137.13. No liability for removal.
G.S. 20-137.14
§ 20-137.14. Enclosed, antique, registered and certain other vehicles exempt.
G.S. 20-138
§ 20-138: Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c. 435, s. 23.
G.S. 20-138.1
§ 20-138.1. Impaired driving.
G.S. 20-138.2
§ 20-138.2. Impaired driving in commercial vehicle.
G.S. 20-138.2A
§ 20-138.2A. Operating a commercial vehicle after consuming alcohol.
G.S. 20-138.2B
§ 20-138.2B. Operating a school bus, school activity bus, child care vehicle, ambulance, other EMS vehicle, firefighting vehicle, or law enforcement vehicle after consuming alcohol.
G.S. 20-138.2C
§ 20-138.2C. Possession of alcoholic beverages while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
G.S. 20-138.3
§ 20-138.3. Driving by person less than 21 years old after consuming alcohol or drugs.
G.S. 20-138.4
§ 20-138.4. Requirement that prosecutor explain reduction or dismissal of charge in implied-consent case.
G.S. 20-138.5
§ 20-138.5. Habitual impaired driving.
G.S. 20-138.6
§ 20-138.6. Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 20-138.7
§ 20-138.7. Transporting an open container of alcoholic beverage.
G.S. 20-139
§ 20-139. Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c. 435, s. 23.
G.S. 20-139.1
§ 20-139.1. Procedures governing chemical analyses; admissibility; evidentiary provisions; controlled-drinking programs.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-140
§ 20-140. Reckless driving.
G.S. 20-140.1
§ 20-140.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 1330, s. 39.
G.S. 20-140.2
§ 20-140.2. Overloaded or overcrowded vehicle.
G.S. 20-140.3
§ 20-140.3. Unlawful use of National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and other controlled-access highways.
G.S. 20-140.4
§ 20-140.4. Special provisions for motorcycles and mopeds.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-140.5
§ 20-140.5. Special mobile equipment may tow certain vehicles.
G.S. 20-141
§ 20-141. Speed restrictions.
G.S. 20-141.1
§ 20-141.1. Speed limits in school zones.
G.S. 20-141.2
§ 20-141.2. Prima facie rule of evidence as to operation of motor vehicle altered so as to increase potential speed.
G.S. 20-141.3
§ 20-141.3. Unlawful racing on streets and highways.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-141.4
§ 20-141.4. Felony and misdemeanor death by vehicle; felony serious injury by vehicle; aggravated offenses; repeat felony death by vehicle.
G.S. 20-141.5
§ 20-141.5. Speeding to elude arrest; seizure and sale of vehicles.
G.S. 20-141.6
§ 20-141.6. Aggressive Driving.
G.S. 20-142
§ 20-142: Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c. 368, s. 2.
G.S. 20-142.1
§ 20-142.1. Obedience to railroad signal.
G.S. 20-142.2
§ 20-142.2. Vehicles stop at certain grade crossing.
G.S. 20-142.3
§ 20-142.3. Certain vehicles must stop at railroad grade crossing.
G.S. 20-142.4
§ 20-142.4. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossing.
G.S. 20-142.5
§ 20-142.5. Stop when traffic obstructed.
G.S. 20-143 through 20-143.1
§§ 20-143 through 20-143.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c. 368, s. 2.
G.S. 20-144
§ 20-144. Special speed limitation on bridges.
G.S. 20-145
§ 20-145. When speed limit not applicable.
G.S. 20-146
§ 20-146. Drive on right side of highway; exceptions.
G.S. 20-146.1
§ 20-146.1. Operation of motorcycles.
G.S. 20-146.2
§ 20-146.2. Rush hour traffic lanes authorized.
G.S. 20-147
§ 20-147. Keep to the right in crossing intersections or railroads.
G.S. 20-147.1
§ 20-147.1. Passenger vehicle towing other vehicles to keep right.
G.S. 20-148
§ 20-148. Meeting of vehicles.
G.S. 20-149
§ 20-149. Overtaking a vehicle.
G.S. 20-150
§ 20-150. Limitations on privilege of overtaking and passing.
G.S. 20-150.1
§ 20-150.1. When passing on the right is permitted.
G.S. 20-151
§ 20-151: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 283, s. 2.
G.S. 20-152
§ 20-152. Following too closely.
G.S. 20-153
§ 20-153. Turning at intersections.
G.S. 20-154
§ 20-154. Signals on starting, stopping or turning.
G.S. 20-155
§ 20-155. Right-of-way.
G.S. 20-156
§ 20-156. Exceptions to the right-of-way rule.
G.S. 20-157
§ 20-157. Approach of law enforcement, fire department or rescue squad vehicles or ambulances; driving over fire hose or blocking fire fighting equipment; parking, etc., near law enforcement, fire department, or rescue squad vehicle or ambulance.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-157.1
§ 20-157.1. Funeral processions.
G.S. 20-158
§ 20-158. Vehicle control signs and signals.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-158.1
§ 20-158.1. Erection of "yield right-of-way" signs.
G.S. 20-158.2
§ 20-158.2. Control of vehicles on Turnpike System.
G.S. 20-158.3
§ 20-158.3. Emergency entry to controlled access roads.
G.S. 20-159
§ 20-159. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 1330, s. 39.
G.S. 20-160
§ 20-160. Driving through safety zone or on sidewalks prohibited.
G.S. 20-160.1
§ 20-160.1. Failure to yield causing serious bodily injury; penalties.
G.S. 20-161
§ 20-161. Stopping on highway prohibited; warning signals; removal of vehicles from public highway.
G.S. 20-161.1
§ 20-161.1. Regulation of night parking on highways.
G.S. 20-161.2
§ 20-161.2: Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c. 420, s. 1.
G.S. 20-162
§ 20-162. Parking in front of private driveway, fire hydrant, fire station, intersection of curb lines or fire lane.
G.S. 20-162.1
§ 20-162.1. Prima facie rule of evidence for enforcement of parking regulations.
G.S. 20-162.2 through 20-162.3
§§ 20-162.2 through 20-162.3. Transferred to §§ 20-219.2, 20-219.3 by Session Laws 1973, c. 1330, s. 36.
G.S. 20-163
§ 20-163. Unattended motor vehicles.
G.S. 20-164
§ 20-164. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 1330, s. 39.
G.S. 20-165
§ 20-165: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 379, s. 6.
G.S. 20-165.1
§ 20-165.1. One-way traffic.
G.S. 20-166
§ 20-166. Duty to stop in event of a crash; furnishing information or assistance to injured person, etc.; persons assisting exempt from civil liability.
G.S. 20-166.1
§ 20-166.1. Reports and investigations required in event of accident.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-166.2
§ 20-166.2. Duty of passenger to remain at the scene of an accident.
G.S. 20-166.3
§ 20-166.3. Limit storage duration for vehicle damaged as a result of a collision.
G.S. 20-167
§ 20-167. Vehicles transporting explosives.
G.S. 20-167.1
§ 20-167.1. Transportation of spent nuclear fuel.
G.S. 20-168
§ 20-168. Drivers of State, county, and city vehicles subject to the provisions of this Article.
G.S. 20-169
§ 20-169. Powers of local authorities.
G.S. 20-170
§ 20-170. This Article not to interfere with rights of owners of real property with reference thereto.
G.S. 20-171
§ 20-171. Traffic laws apply to persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
G.S. 20-171.1
§ 20-171.1. Definitions.
G.S. 20-171.2
§ 20-171.2. Bicycle racing.
G.S. 20-171.6
§ 20-171.6. Short title.
G.S. 20-171.7
§ 20-171.7. Legislative findings and purpose.
G.S. 20-171.8
§ 20-171.8. Definitions.
G.S. 20-171.9
§ 20-171.9. Requirements for helmet and restraining seat use.
G.S. 20-171.15
§ 20-171.15. Age restrictions.
G.S. 20-171.16
§ 20-171.16. Passengers.
G.S. 20-171.17
§ 20-171.17. Prohibited acts by sellers.
G.S. 20-171.18
§ 20-171.18. Equipment requirements.
G.S. 20-171.19
§ 20-171.19. Prohibited acts by owners and operators.
G.S. 20-171.20
§ 20-171.20. Safety training and certificate.
G.S. 20-171.21
§ 20-171.21. Penalties.
G.S. 20-171.22
§ 20-171.22. Exceptions.
G.S. 20-171.23
§ 20-171.23. Motorized all-terrain vehicles of law enforcement officers and fire, rescue, and emergency medical services permitted on certain highways.
G.S. 20-171.24
§ 20-171.24. Motorized all-terrain vehicle use by municipal and county employees permitted on certain highways.
G.S. 20-171.25
§ 20-171.25. Motorized all-terrain vehicle use by certain employees of natural gas utilities permitted on public highways and rights-of-way.
G.S. 20-171.26
§ 20-171.26. Motorized all-terrain vehicle use by disabled sportsmen.
G.S. 20-172
§ 20-172. Pedestrians subject to traffic-control signals.
G.S. 20-173
§ 20-173. Pedestrians' right-of-way at crosswalks.
G.S. 20-174
§ 20-174. Crossing at other than crosswalks; walking along highway.
G.S. 20-174.1
§ 20-174.1. Standing, sitting or lying upon highways or streets prohibited.
G.S. 20-174.2
§ 20-174.2. Local ordinances; pedestrians gathering, picketing, or protesting on roads or highways.
G.S. 20-175
§ 20-175. Pedestrians soliciting rides, employment, business or funds upon highways or streets.
G.S. 20-175.1
§ 20-175.1. Public use of white canes by other than blind persons prohibited.
G.S. 20-175.2
§ 20-175.2. Right-of-way at crossings, intersections and traffic-control signal points; white cane or guide dog to serve as signal for the blind.
G.S. 20-175.3
§ 20-175.3. Rights and privileges of blind persons without white cane or guide dog.
G.S. 20-175.4
§ 20-175.4: Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 1330, s. 39.
G.S. 20-175.5
§ 20-175.5. Use of motorized wheelchairs or similar vehicles not exceeding 1000 pounds gross weight.
G.S. 20-175.6
§ 20-175.6. Electric personal assistive mobility devices.
G.S. 20-175.15
§ 20-175.15. Definitions.
G.S. 20-175.16
§ 20-175.16. Personal delivery devices authorized; operation; equipment.
G.S. 20-175.17
§ 20-175.17. Local regulation.
G.S. 20-175.18
§ 20-175.18. Insurance.
G.S. 20-176
§ 20-176. Penalty for misdemeanor or infraction.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-177
§ 20-177. Penalty for felony.
G.S. 20-178
§ 20-178. Penalty for bad check.
G.S. 20-178.1
§ 20-178.1. Payment and review of civil penalty imposed by Department of Public Safety.
G.S. 20-179
§ 20-179. Sentencing hearing after conviction for impaired driving; determination of grossly aggravating and aggravating and mitigating factors; punishments.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-179.1
§ 20-179.1. Presentence investigation of persons convicted of offense involving impaired driving.
G.S. 20-179.2
§ 20-179.2: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 496, s. 8.
G.S. 20-179.3
§ 20-179.3. Limited driving privilege.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-179.4
§ 20-179.4: Repealed by Session Laws 2009-372, s. 16, effective December 1, 2009, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
G.S. 20-179.5
§ 20-179.5. Affordability of ignition interlock system.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-180
§ 20-180. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 1330, s. 39.
G.S. 20-181
§ 20-181. Penalty for failure to dim, etc., beams of headlamps.
G.S. 20-182
§ 20-182: Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c. 912, s. 2.
G.S. 20-183
§ 20-183. Duties and powers of law-enforcement officers; warning by local officers before stopping another vehicle on highway; warning tickets.
Article 3A - Safety and Emissions Inspection Program.
G.S. 20-183.1
§ 20-183.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 754, s. 3.
G.S. 20-183.2
§ 20-183.2. Description of vehicles subject to safety or emissions inspection; definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-183.3
§ 20-183.3. Scope of safety inspection and emissions inspection.
G.S. 20-183.4
§ 20-183.4. License required to perform safety inspection; qualifications for license.
G.S. 20-183.4A
§ 20-183.4A. License required to perform emissions inspection; qualifications for license.
G.S. 20-183.4B
§ 20-183.4B. Application for license; duration of license; renewal of mechanic license.
G.S. 20-183.4C
§ 20-183.4C. When a vehicle must be inspected; 10-day temporary license plate.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-183.4D
§ 20-183.4D. Procedure when a vehicle is inspected.
G.S. 20-183.5
§ 20-183.5. When a vehicle that fails an emissions inspection may obtain a waiver from the inspection requirement.
G.S. 20-183.5A
§ 20-183.5A. When a vehicle that fails a safety inspection because of missing emissions control devices may obtain a waiver.
G.S. 20-183.6
§ 20-183.6: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-503, s. 10, effective October 1, 2008, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
G.S. 20-183.6A
§ 20-183.6A. Administration of program; duties of license holders.
G.S. 20-183.7
§ 20-183.7. Fees for performing an inspection and issuing an electronic inspection authorization to a vehicle; use of civil penalties.
G.S. 20-183.7A
§ 20-183.7A. Penalties applicable to license holders and suspension or revocation of license for safety violations.
G.S. 20-183.7B
§ 20-183.7B. Acts that are Type I, II, or III safety violations.
G.S. 20-183.8
§ 20-183.8. Infractions and criminal offenses for violations of inspection requirements.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-183.8A
§ 20-183.8A. Civil penalties against motorists for emissions violations; waiver.
G.S. 20-183.8B
§ 20-183.8B. Civil penalties against license holders and suspension or revocation of license for emissions violations.
G.S. 20-183.8C
§ 20-183.8C. Acts that are Type I, II, or III emissions violations.
G.S. 20-183.8D
§ 20-183.8D. Suspension or revocation of license.
G.S. 20-183.8E
§ 20-183.8E: Recodified as G.S. 20-183.8G at the direction of the Revisor of Statutes.
G.S. 20-183.8F
§ 20-183.8F. Requirements for giving license holders notice of violations and for taking summary action.
G.S. 20-183.8G
§ 20-183.8G. Administrative and judicial review.
Article 3B - Permanent Weighing Stations and Portable Scales.
G.S. 20-183.9
§ 20-183.9. Establishment and maintenance of permanent weigh stations.
G.S. 20-183.10
§ 20-183.10. Operation of the permanent weigh stations by the Department of Public Safety, State Highway Patrol, uniformed personnel.
G.S. 20-183.11
§ 20-183.11: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 109, s. 5.
G.S. 20-183.12
§ 20-183.12: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 163, s. 12.
Article 3C - Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact.
G.S. 20-183.13
§ 20-183.13. Compact enacted into law; form of Compact.
G.S. 20-183.14
§ 20-183.14. Legislative findings.
G.S. 20-183.15
§ 20-183.15. Approval of rules and regulations by General Assembly required.
G.S. 20-183.16
§ 20-183.16. Compact Commissioner.
G.S. 20-183.17
§ 20-183.17. Cooperation of State agencies authorized.
G.S. 20-183.18
§ 20-183.18. Filing of documents.
G.S. 20-183.19
§ 20-183.19. Budget procedure.
G.S. 20-183.20
§ 20-183.20. Inspection of financial records of Commission.
G.S. 20-183.21
§ 20-183.21. "Executive head" defined.
Article 3D - Automatic License Plate Reader Systems.
G.S. 20-183.30
§ 20-183.30. Definitions.
G.S. 20-183.31
§ 20-183.31. Regulation of use.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-183.32
§ 20-183.32. Preservation and disclosure of records.
G.S. 20-183.32A
§ 20-183.32A. Report on automatic license plate reader systems.
Modified by:
Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.
G.S. 20-184
§ 20-184. Patrol under supervision of Department of Public Safety.
G.S. 20-185
§ 20-185. Personnel; appointment; salaries.
G.S. 20-185.1
§ 20-185.1. Trooper training; reimbursement.
G.S. 20-186
§ 20-186. Oath of office.
G.S. 20-187
§ 20-187. Orders and rules for organization and conduct.
G.S. 20-187.1
§ 20-187.1. Awards.
G.S. 20-187.2
§ 20-187.2. Badges and service side arms of deceased or retiring members of State, city, and county law enforcement agencies; weapons of active members.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-187.3
§ 20-187.3. Quotas prohibited.
G.S. 20-187.4
§ 20-187.4. Disposition of retired service animals.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-187.5
§ 20-187.5. Trademark authorization.
G.S. 20-188
§ 20-188. Duties of Highway Patrol.
G.S. 20-189
§ 20-189. Patrolmen assigned to Governor's office.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-189.1
§ 20-189.1. Lieutenant Governor Executive Protection Detail.
G.S. 20-189.2
§ 20-189.2. State Highway Patrol Security Detail.
G.S. 20-190
§ 20-190. Uniforms; motor vehicles and arms; expense incurred; color of vehicle.
G.S. 20-190.1
§ 20-190.1. Patrol vehicles to have sirens; sounding siren.
G.S. 20-190.2
§ 20-190.2: Repealed by Session Laws 2018-74, s. 16, effective July 1, 2018.
G.S. 20-190.3
§ 20-190.3. Assignment of new highway patrol cars.
G.S. 20-191
§ 20-191. Use of facilities.
G.S. 20-192
§ 20-192. Shifting of personnel from one district to another.
G.S. 20-193
§ 20-193: Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 761, s. 18.
G.S. 20-194
§ 20-194. Defense of members and other State law-enforcement officers in civil actions; payment of judgments.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-195
§ 20-195. Cooperation between Patrol and local officers.
G.S. 20-196
§ 20-196. Statewide radio system authorized; use of telephone lines in emergencies.
G.S. 20-196.1
§ 20-196.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1998-212, s. 19.6(a).
G.S. 20-196.2
§ 20-196.2. Use of aircraft to discover certain motor vehicle violations; declaration of policy.
G.S. 20-196.3
§ 20-196.3. Who may hold supervisory positions over sworn members of the Patrol.
G.S. 20-196.4
§ 20-196.4. Oversized and hazardous shipment escort fee.
G.S. 20-196.5
§ 20-196.5. Report on gang prevention recommendations.
Article 5 - Enforcement of Collection of Judgments against Irresponsible Drivers of Motor Vehicles.
G.S. 20-197 through 20-211
§§ 20-197 through 20-211: Repealed by Session Laws 1947, c. 1006, s. 58.
Article 6 - Giving Publicity to Highway Traffic Laws through the Public Schools.
G.S. 20-212 through 20-215
§§ 20-212 through 20-215: Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 761, s. 19.
Article 6A - Motor Carriers of Migratory Farm Workers.
G.S. 20-215.1
§ 20-215.1. Definitions.
G.S. 20-215.2
§ 20-215.2. Power to regulate; rules and regulations establishing minimum standards.
G.S. 20-215.3
§ 20-215.3: Repealed by Session Laws 1985, c. 454, s. 8.
G.S. 20-215.4
§ 20-215.4. Violation of regulations a misdemeanor.
G.S. 20-215.5
§ 20-215.5. Duties and powers of law-enforcement officers.
Article 7 - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Motor Vehicles.
G.S. 20-216
§ 20-216. Passing horses or other draft animals.
G.S. 20-217
§ 20-217. Motor vehicles to stop for properly marked and designated school buses in certain instances; evidence of identity of driver.
G.S. 20-217.1
§ 20-217.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c. 779, s. 2.
G.S. 20-218
§ 20-218. Standard qualifications for school bus drivers; speed limit for school buses and school activity buses.
G.S. 20-218.1
§ 20-218.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 761, s. 21.
G.S. 20-218.2
§ 20-218.2. Speed limit for nonprofit activity buses.
G.S. 20-219
§ 20-219: Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 761, s. 24.
G.S. 20-219.1
§ 20-219.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1971, c. 294, s. 2.
G.S. 20-219.2
§ 20-219.2. Removal of unauthorized vehicles from private lots.
G.S. 20-219.3
§ 20-219.3. Removal of unauthorized vehicles from gasoline service station premises.
G.S. 20-219.4
§ 20-219.4. Public vehicular area designated.
G.S. 20-219.5
§ 20-219.5. Dealer liability for third-party motor vehicle history reports.
Article 7A - Post-Towing Procedures.
G.S. 20-219.9
§ 20-219.9. Definitions.
G.S. 20-219.10
§ 20-219.10. Coverage of Article.
G.S. 20-219.11
§ 20-219.11. Notice and probable cause hearing.
G.S. 20-219.12
§ 20-219.12. Option to pay or post bond.
G.S. 20-219.13
§ 20-219.13. Hearing on lien.
G.S. 20-219.14
§ 20-219.14. Payment to tower guaranteed.
Article 7B - Notification of Towing.
G.S. 20-219.20
§ 20-219.20. Requirement to give notice of vehicle towing.
Article 8 - Habitual Offenders.
G.S. 20-220 through 20-231
§§ 20-220 through 20-231: Repealed by Session Laws 1977, c. 243, s. 1.
Article 8A - Issuance of New Licenses to Persons Adjudged Habitual Offenders.
G.S. 20-231.1
§ 20-231.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 761, s. 25.
Article 9 - Motor Vehicle Safety and Financial Responsibility Act.
G.S. 20-232 through 20-279
§§ 20-232 through 20-279: Repealed by Session Laws 1953, c. 1300, s. 35.
Article 9A - Motor Vehicle Safety and Financial Responsibility Act of 1953.
G.S. 20-279.1
§ 20-279.1. Definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-279.2
§ 20-279.2. Commissioners to administer Article; appeal to court.
G.S. 20-279.3
§ 20-279.3. Commissioner to furnish operating record.
G.S. 20-279.4
§ 20-279.4: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 191, s. 4.
G.S. 20-279.5
§ 20-279.5. Security required unless evidence of insurance; when security determined; suspension; exceptions.
Modified by:
G.S. 20-279.6
§ 20-279.6. Further exceptions to requirement of security.
G.S. 20-279.6A
§ 20-279.6A. Minors.