GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of North Carolina. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
As pedestrian fatalities have soared to historic levels in the past decade, GHSA joined earlier today with U.S. Department of Transportation officials and walking advocates to designate October National Pedestrian Safety Month.
GHSA News Release
September 29, 2020
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September 29, 2020
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With some states seeing an increase in alcohol-related crashes and deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia is looking to get drunk and drugged drivers off the road during the 29th annual “Hands Across the Border” DUI enforcement and awareness campaign.
Story by Robert Hydrick
August 18, 2020
Authorizes full deployment of AVs without a human operator.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Universal helmet law enacted 1968.
Checkpoints are conducted weekly. Their legality is authorized by statute.
8 years
66 and over: renewal every 5 years
60 and over: parallel parking not required on road test
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 70 | 70 |
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 70 | 70 |
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 70 | 70 |
