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.
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
Decriminalized
None
Zero tolerance for some drugs
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
No more than 1 under 21; if passenger under 21 is family, no other non-family passengers under 21
16 years, 6 months
15
6
60 (10) during Learner Stage 2 (6) during Intermediate Stage
16
9 p.m. - 5 a.m.
Primary; Secondary for rear seat occupants
16 and over
All
No
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
n/a
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
Specified jurisdictions
None
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Bicycle Helmet Laws: North Carolina
Bike helmets required?
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Motorcycle Helmet Laws: North Carolina
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Universal helmet law enacted 1968.
Mature Driver Laws: North Carolina
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
8 years
Drug-Impaired Driving Laws: North Carolina
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
Zero tolerance for some drugs.
Speed Limit Laws: North Carolina
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
70
Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws: North Carolina
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for high BAC (.15 or higher) and repeat convictions