North Carolina
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.
Authorizes full deployment of AVs without a human operator.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Universal helmet law enacted 1968.
8 years
66 and over: renewal every 5 years
60 and over: parallel parking not required on road test
Zero tolerance for some drugs
Decriminalized
None
70
70
70
70
70
70
0.15
30 days
After 10 days
Mandatory for high BAC (.15 or higher) and repeat convictions
Yes
Yes
7 yrs or under and under 80 lbs
8-15 yrs or 40-80 lbs in seats without shoulder belts
9 p.m. - 5 a.m.
No more than 1 under 21; if passenger under 21 is family, no other non-family passengers under 21
16 years, 6 months
15
12
60 (10) during Learner Stage
2 (6) during Intermediate Stage
16
Primary; Secondary for rear seat occupants
16 and over
All
No
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
None
n/a
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
Specified jurisdictions
Lyft and GHSA Award Grants to Help States Offer Motorists an Alternative to Driving Impaired During the Holidays
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2020
Contact: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934
After-Hours Contact: Pam Shadel Fischer, 980-619-2786
As the Pandemic Opens More Roadways to Pedestrians, States Help Launch October as Pedestrian Safety Month
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.
As the Pandemic Opens More Roadways to Pedestrians, States Help Launch October as Pedestrian Safety Month
GHSA News Release
September 29, 2020
As the Pandemic Opens More Roadways to Pedestrians, States Help Launch October as Pedestrian Safety Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2020
CONTACT: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934, anicholas@ghsa.org
AFTER-HOURS CONTACT: Pam Shadel Fischer, 908-619-2786, pfischer@ghsa.org
“Hands Across the Border” DUI Prevention Campaign Returns
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.
“Hands Across the Border” DUI Prevention Campaign Returns
Story by Robert Hydrick
August 18, 2020
Autonomous Vehicle Laws: North Carolina
Authorizes full deployment of AVs without a human operator.
Bicycle Helmet Laws: North Carolina
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Motorcycle Helmet Laws: North Carolina
Universal helmet law enacted 1968.
Mature Driver Laws: North Carolina
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
8 years
Provisions for Mature Drivers
66 and over: renewal every 5 years
60 and over: parallel parking not required on road test
Drug-Impaired Driving Laws: North Carolina
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
- Zero tolerance for some drugs
Marijuana-Specific Laws
- Possession and Use: Decriminalized
- Impaired Driving: None