The Bishop Law Firm
The Bishop Law Firm represents car crash injury victims in North Carolina, one of the four (Alabama, Maryland and Virginia) remaining contributory negligence states.
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.
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
30 days
After 10 days
Mandatory for high BAC (.15 or higher) and repeat convictions
Yes
Yes
0.15
7 yrs or under and under 80 lbs
8-15 yrs or 40-80 lbs in seats without shoulder belts
16 years, 6 months
15
6
60 (10) during Learner Stage 2 (6) during Intermediate Stage
16
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
Primary; Secondary for rear seat occupants
16 and over
All
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
No
None
n/a
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
Specified jurisdictions
The Bishop Law Firm represents car crash injury victims in North Carolina, one of the four (Alabama, Maryland and Virginia) remaining contributory negligence states.
In 2020, traffic fatalities in North Carolina rose 13% above 2019 totals. By the end of 2021, it was clear that the pandemic wasn’t the only public health crisis confronting the state.
As the number of pedestrians killed by drivers continues a decade-long trend in the wrong direction during the pandemic, GHSA & its SHSO members are marking the 2nd annual Nat'l Pedestrian Safety Month by taking steps to address the behavioral safety issues that put people on foot at increased risk.
As the number of pedestrians killed by drivers continues a decade-long trend in the wrong direction during the pandemic, GHSA & its SHSO members are marking the 2nd annual Nat'l Pedestrian Safety Month by taking steps to address the behavioral safety issues that put people on foot at increased risk.
The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program was one of five State Highway Safety Offices to receive a grant from GHSA and ride-hailing company Lyft to prevent impaired driving during the 2020 holiday season.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 2021
CONTACT: Adam Snider, 202-580-7930
202-365-8971 (after hours)
As traffic volumes rise, State Highway Safety Offices increase efforts to protect road users
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2020
Contact: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934
After-Hours Contact: Pam Shadel Fischer, 980-619-2786