NCGS Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicle Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of G.S. 20-7.1?

Issuance and renewal of drivers license

Notice of change of address or name (correct)

Unlawful use of mobile phone by persons under 18 years of age

Required lighting equipment of vehicles

What does G.S. 20-7 refer to?

Issuance and renewal of drivers license

What is required by G.S. 20-37.12?

Commercial drivers license required

What is addressed by G.S. 20-66?

Renewal of registration Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-102 mandate?

Report of stolen and recovered motor vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What crime does G.S. 20-102.1 define?

False report of theft or conversion a misdemeanor Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-111 relate to?

Violation of registration provisions Signup and view all the answers

What requirement do G.S. 20-122.1 impose on motor vehicles?

Motor vehicles to be equipped with safe tires Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of vehicles does G.S. 20-123 address?

Trailers and towed vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-125.1 require?

Directional signals Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-126 specify about vehicles?

Mirrors Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-128 require regarding vehicles?

Exhaust system and emissions control devices Signup and view all the answers

What type of equipment is specified by G.S. 20-129?

Required lighting equipment of vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-130.1 prohibit?

Use of red or blue lights on vehicles prohibited Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-135.2A dictate about seat belts?

Seat belt use mandatory Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited by G.S. 20-135.2B?

Transporting children under 16 years of age in open bed or open cargo area of vehicle is prohibited Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-137.1 require?

Child restraint systems required Signup and view all the answers

What is addressed by G.S. 20-137.3?

Unlawful use of mobile phone by persons under 18 years of age Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-138.1 pertain to?

Impaired driving Signup and view all the answers

What action does G.S. 20-138.3 criminalize?

Driving by person less than 21 years old after consuming alcohol or drugs Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-138.7 regulate?

Transporting an open container of alcoholic beverage Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is defined by G.S. 20-140?

Reckless driving Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-140.2 refer to?

Overloaded or overcrowded vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-141 establish?

Speed restrictions Signup and view all the answers

What specific speed regulations does G.S. 20-141.1 mention?

Speed limits in school zones Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is prohibited by G.S. 20-141.3?

Unlawful racing on streets and highways Signup and view all the answers

What offenses does G.S. 20-141.4 categorize?

Felony and misdemeanor death by vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-141.5 address?

Speeding to elude arrest Signup and view all the answers

What is classified as G.S. 20-141.6?

Aggressive driving Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-152 refer to?

Following too closely Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of G.S. 20-157?

Approach of emergency vehicle, driving over fire hose or blocking firefighter equipment Signup and view all the answers

What behavior does G.S. 20-162 prohibit?

Parking in front of driveway, fire hydrant, fire station, intersection of curb lines or fire lane Signup and view all the answers

What does G.S. 20-163 focus on?

Unattended motor vehicles Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Notice and Licenses

G.S. 20-7.1: Requires notification of changes to address or name for driver's records.
G.S. 20-7: Governs the issuance and renewal processes for driver's licenses in the state.

Commercial Licensing and Registration

G.S. 20-37.12: Mandates a commercial driver's license (CDL) for designated vehicle operations.
G.S. 20-66: Outlines requirements for the renewal of vehicle registrations.

Theft and Report Regulations

G.S. 20-102: Establishes requirements for reporting stolen and recovered motor vehicles.
G.S. 20-102.1: Declares false reporting of vehicle theft or conversion as a misdemeanor.

Registration Violations and Equipment Standards

G.S. 20-111: Addresses violations related to vehicle registration provisions.
G.S. 20-122.1: Requires that motor vehicles be equipped with safe and compliant tires.

Vehicle Equipment Requirements

G.S. 20-123: Pertains to regulations concerning trailers and towed vehicles.
G.S. 20-125.1: Specifies rules regarding the use and function of directional signals on vehicles.
G.S. 20-126: Details mirror requirements for vehicles to ensure safe driving.
G.S. 20-128: Mandates proper exhaust systems and emissions control devices for motor vehicles.
G.S. 20-129: Requires certain lighting equipment to be present and functional on vehicles.

Use of Lights and Safety Regulations

G.S. 20-130.1: Prohibits the use of red or blue lights on vehicles except for authorized emergency vehicles.
G.S. 20-135.2A: Enforces the mandatory use of seat belts for all vehicle occupants.
G.S. 20-135.2B: Prohibits transporting children under 16 in the open bed or cargo area of a vehicle.

Child Safety and Mobile Phone Regulations

G.S. 20-137.1: Requires the use of child restraint systems for young passengers.
G.S. 20-137.3: Bans the unlawful use of mobile phones by individuals under 18 while driving.

Driving Impairment and Alcohol Regulations

G.S. 20-138.1: Defines impaired driving and its associated legal consequences.
G.S. 20-138.3: Addresses driving by individuals under 21 who have consumed alcohol or drugs.
G.S. 20-138.7: Prohibits the transportation of open containers of alcoholic beverages in vehicles.

Driving Behavior and Speed Regulations

G.S. 20-140: Classifies reckless driving behaviors and outlines penalties.
G.S. 20-140.2: Addresses issues of overloaded or overcrowded vehicles.
G.S. 20-141: Sets forth speed restrictions on various roadways.
G.S. 20-141.1: Establishes specific speed limits in school zones.
G.S. 20-141.3: Bans unlawful racing on public streets and highways.
G.S. 20-141.4: Defines felonies and misdemeanors related to death by vehicle incidents.
G.S. 20-141.5: Criminalizes speeding as a means to evade police arrest.
G.S. 20-141.6: Defines aggressive driving and its legal ramifications.

Road Safety and Parking Regulations

G.S. 20-152: Addresses the issue of following too closely behind another vehicle.
G.S. 20-157: Covers rules for approaching emergency vehicles and restrictions against blocking firefighting equipment or hoses.
G.S. 20-162: Prohibits parking in front of driveways, fire hydrants, fire stations, or intersections.
G.S. 20-163: Regulates policies regarding unattended motor vehicles, aiming to prevent theft and accidents.

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Test your knowledge on key legal terms and statutes related to motor vehicles in North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 20. This quiz covers definitions such as driver’s license issuance, change of address, and commercial driver's licensing requirements. Perfect for law students and professionals in the field.