NCGS Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicle Flashcards

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.