Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Right Turn on Red


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You are allowed to turn right on a red light after coming to a complete stop if it is not prohibited by signage at that location.  In North Carolina, you can never turn left at a red light, even if you are traveling from one one way street to another one way street.
See below for more.
http://www.ncdot.gov/travel/roadrules/


Friday, November 8, 2013

License Suspension for 8 rather than 12 points


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If you have had your license suspended for too many points and then reinstated, the DMV may revoke your license if you receive 8 points over a 3 year period rather than the normal 12 points.  See below for more.

http://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_20/GS_20-16.html

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Do you have to stop for a school bus at a 4 way stop








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Do you have to stop for a stopped school but at a 4 way stop if you are traveling perpendicular to the travel of the bus.  Under North Carolina law, you do not.  However, it may be a better practice to do so to avoid a needless ticket.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

No Operators License


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A conviction for No Operators License is a moving violation.  If you get a Driving While License Revoked charge reduced to No Operators License, you must a get a Prayer for Judgment to keep your license active.

See below for more.
http://www.nclamp.gov/2008%20CLE/Traffic%20Laws.pdf

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Underage Drinking can suspended your license



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You can lose your license for drinking if you are under the age of 21 even if you are not driving.

See below for more information.
http://www.absoluteadvocacy.org/no-exceptions-nc-underage-drinkinkg-laws/

Monday, November 4, 2013

Pedestrians must abide by crosswalk laws.


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While drivers must stop for pedestrians, pedestrians must also follow the law when they cross a street.
See below for more.
http://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_20/GS_20-174.html