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Chapter 20 — Motor Vehicles
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Article 12.
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Article 18.
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Chapter 20.
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§ 20-2. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles; rules.
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§ 20-3. Organization of Division.
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§ 20-3.1. Purchase of additional airplanes.
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§ 20-4: Repealed by Session Laws 2002-190, s.
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§ 20-4.01. Definitions.
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§ 20-4.02. Quadrennial adjustment of certain fees and rates.
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§ 20-4.2. Definitions.
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§ 20-4.3. Commissioner may make reciprocity agreements, arrangements or declarations.
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§ 20-4.03. Administrative hearing fees.
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§ 20-4.04. Division authority to create electronic systems for renewals.
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§ 20-4.4. Authority for reciprocity agreements; provisions; reciprocity standards.
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§ 20-4.05. Authority of Division to charge transaction fee on electronic payments.
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§ 20-4.5. Base-state registration reciprocity.
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§ 20-4.6. Repealed by Session Laws 1997-122, s.
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§ 20-4.7. Extension of reciprocal privileges to lessees authorized.
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§ 20-4.8. Automatic reciprocity, when.
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§ 20-4.9. Suspension of reciprocity benefits.
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§ 20-4.10. Agreements to be written, filed and available for distribution.
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§ 20-4.11. Reciprocity agreements in effect at time of Article.
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§ 20-4.12. Article part of and supplemental to motor vehicle registration law.
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§§ 20-4.13 through 20-4.17.
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§ 20-4.19. Issuance of citation to nonresident; officer to report noncompliance.
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§ 20-4.20. Division to transmit report to reciprocating state; suspension of license for noncompliance with citation issued by reciprocating state.
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§ 20-4.22. Commissioner may make reciprocity agreements, arrangements, or declarations.
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§ 20-4.23. Legislative findings and policy.
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§ 20-4.24. Reports of convictions; effect of reports.
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§ 20-4.25. Review of license status in other states upon application for license in member state.
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§ 20-4.26. Effect on other laws or agreements.
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§ 20-4.27. Effect on other State driver license laws.
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§ 20-4.28. Administration and exchange of information.
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§ 20-4.29. Withdrawal from Drivers License Compact.
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§ 20-4.30. Construction and severability.
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§ 20-6. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c.
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§ 20-7. Issuance and renewal of drivers licenses.
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§ 20-7.01: Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c.
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§ 20-7.1. Notice of change of address or name.
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§ 20-7.2. Repealed by Session Laws 1987, c.
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§ 20-7.3. Availability of organ, eye, and tissue donor cards at motor vehicle offices.
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§ 20-7.4. License to Give Trust Fund established.
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§ 20-7.5. License to Give Trust Fund Commission established.
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§ 20-7.6. Powers and duties of the License to Give Trust Fund Commission.
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§ 20-8. Persons exempt from license.
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§ 20-9. What persons shall not be licensed.
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§ 20-9.1. Physicians, psychologists, and other medical providers providing medical information on drivers with physical or mental disabilities or diseases.
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§ 20-9.2. Selective service system registration requirements.
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§ 20-9.3. Notification of requirements for sex offender registration.
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§ 20-10. Age limits for drivers of public passenger-carrying vehicles.
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§ 20-10.1. Mopeds.
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§ 20-11. Issuance of limited learner's permit and provisional drivers license to person who is less than 18 years old.
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§ 20-11.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1965, c.
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§ 20-12: Repealed by Session Laws 1997-16, s.
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§ 20-12.1. Impaired supervision or instruction.
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§ 20-13. Suspension of license of provisional licensee.
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§ 20-13.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c.
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§ 20-13.2. Grounds for revoking provisional license.
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§ 20-13.3. Immediate civil license revocation for provisional licensees charged with certain offenses.
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§ 20-14. Duplicate licenses.
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§ 20-15. Authority of Division to cancel license or endorsement.
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§ 20-15.1. Revocations when licensing privileges forfeited.
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§ 20-16. Authority of Division to suspend license.
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§ 20-16.01. Double penalties for offenses committed while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
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§ 20-16.1. Mandatory suspension of driver's license upon conviction of excessive speeding; limited driving permits for first offenders.
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§ 20-16.2. Implied consent to chemical analysis; mandatory revocation of license in event of refusal; right of driver to request analysis.
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§ 20-16.3. Alcohol screening tests required of certain drivers; approval of test devices and manner …
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§ 20-16.3A. Checking stations and roadblocks.
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§ 20-16.4: Repealed by Session Laws 1989, c.
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§ 20-16.5. Immediate civil license revocation for certain persons charged with implied-consent offenses.
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§ 20-17. Mandatory revocation of license by Division.
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§ 20-17.1. Revocation of license of mental incompetents, alcoholics and habitual users of narcotic drugs.
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§ 20-17.1A. Restoration of license for person adjudicated to be restored to competency.
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§ 20-17.2: Repealed by Session Laws 2006-253, s.
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§ 20-17.3. Revocation for underage purchasers of alcohol.
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§ 20-17.4. Disqualification to drive a commercial motor vehicle.
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§ 20-17.5. Effect of disqualification.
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§ 20-17.6. Restoration of a license after a conviction of driving while impaired or driving while less than 21 years old after consuming alcohol or drugs.
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§ 20-17.7. Commercial motor vehicle out-of-service fines authorized.
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§ 20-17.8. Restoration of a license after certain driving while impaired convictions; ignition interlock.
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§ 20-17.8A. Tampering with ignition interlock systems.
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§ 20-17.9. Revocation of commercial drivers license with a P or S endorsement upon conviction of certain offenses.
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§ 20-18. Conviction of offenses described in § 20-181 not ground for suspension or revocation.
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§ 20-19. Period of suspension or revocation; conditions of restoration.
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§ 20-20: Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c.
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§ 20-20.1. Limited driving privilege for certain revocations.
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§ 20-20.2. Processing fee for limited driving privilege.
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§ 20-21. No operation under foreign license during suspension or revocation in this State.
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§ 20-22. Suspending privileges of nonresidents and reporting convictions.
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§ 20-23. Revoking resident's license upon conviction in another state.
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§ 20-23.1. Suspending or revoking operating privilege of person not holding license.
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§ 20-23.2. Suspension of license for conviction of offense involving impaired driving in federal court.
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§ 20-24. When court or child support enforcement agency to forward license to Division and report co…
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§ 20-24.1. Revocation for failure to appear or pay fine, penalty or costs for motor vehicle offenses.
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§ 20-24.2. Court to report failure to appear or pay fine, penalty or costs.
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§ 20-25. Right of appeal to court.
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§ 20-26. Records; copies furnished; charge.
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§ 20-27. Availability of records.
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§ 20-27.1. Unlawful for sex offender to drive commercial passenger vehicle or school bus without appropriate commercial license or while disqualified.
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§ 20-28. Unlawful to drive while license revoked, after notification, or while disqualified.
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§ 20-28.1. Conviction of moving offense committed while driving during period of suspension or revocation of license.
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§ 20-28.2. Forfeiture of motor vehicle for impaired driving after impaired driving license revocation; forfeiture for felony speeding to elude arrest.
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§ 20-28.3. Seizure, impoundment, forfeiture of motor vehicles for offenses involving impaired drivin…
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§ 20-28.4. Release of impounded motor vehicles by judge.
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§ 20-28.5. Forfeiture of impounded motor vehicle or funds.
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§ 20-28.6: Repealed by Session Laws 1998-182, s.
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§ 20-28.7. Responsibility of Division of Motor Vehicles.
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§ 20-28.8. Reports to the Division.
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§ 20-28.9. Authority for the State Surplus Property Agency to administer a statewide or regional towing, storage, and sales program for vehicles forfeited.
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§ 20-29. Surrender of license.
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§ 20-29.1. Commissioner may require reexamination; issuance of limited or restricted licenses.
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§ 20-30. Violations of license, learner's permit, or special identification card provisions.
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§ 20-31. Making false affidavits perjury.
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§ 20-32. Unlawful to permit unlicensed minor to drive motor vehicle.
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§ 20-33. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c.
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§ 20-34. Unlawful to permit violations of this Article.
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§ 20-34.1. Violations for wrongful issuance of a drivers license or a special identification card.
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§ 20-35. Penalties for violating Article; defense to driving without a license.
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§ 20-36. Ten-year-old convictions not considered.
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§ 20-37. Limitations on issuance of licenses.
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§ 20-37.01. Drivers License Technology Fund.
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§§ 20-37.2 through 20-37.4: Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c.
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§ 20-37.02. Verification of drivers license information.
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§ 20-37.5. Definitions.
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§ 20-37.6. Parking privileges for handicapped drivers and passengers.
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§ 20-37.6A. Parking privileges for out-of-state handicapped drivers and passengers.
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§ 20-37.8. Fraudulent use prohibited.
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§ 20-37.9. Notice of change of address or name.
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§ 20-37.11. Purpose.
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§ 20-37.12. Commercial drivers license required.
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§ 20-37.13. Commercial drivers license qualification standards.
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§ 20-37.13A. Medical qualifications standards; waiver for intrastate drivers.
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§ 20-37.14. Nonresident commercial driver license.
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§ 20-37.14A. Prohibit issuance or renewal of certain categories of commercial drivers licenses to sex offenders.
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§ 20-37.15. Application for commercial drivers license.
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§ 20-37.16. Content of license; classifications and endorsements; fees.
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§ 20-37.17. Record check and notification of license issuance.
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§ 20-37.18. Notification required by driver.
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§ 20-37.19. Employer responsibilities.
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§ 20-37.20. Notification of traffic convictions.
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§ 20-37.20A. Driving record notation for testing positive in a drug or alcohol test.
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§ 20-37.20B. Appeal of disqualification for testing positive in a drug or alcohol test.
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§ 20-37.21. Penalties.
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§ 20-37.22. Rulemaking authority.
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§ 20-37.23. Authority to enter agreements.
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§ 20-38: Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c.
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§ 20-38.2. Investigation.
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§ 20-38.3. Police processing duties.
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§ 20-38.4. Initial appearance.
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§ 20-38.5. Facilities.
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§ 20-38.6. Motions and district court procedure.
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§ 20-38.7. Appeal to superior court.
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§ 20-39.1. Publicly owned vehicles to be marked; private license plates on publicly owned vehicles.
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§ 20-40. Offices of Division.
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§ 20-41. Commissioner to provide forms required.
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§ 20-42. Authority to administer oaths and certify copies of records.
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§ 20-43. Records of Division.
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§ 20-43.1. Disclosure of personal information in motor vehicle records.
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§ 20-43.2. Internet access to organ donation records by organ procurement organizations.
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§ 20-43.3. Authorization for the collection of data to enforce the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admi…
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§ 20-43.4. Current list of licensed drivers to be provided to jury commissions.
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§ 20-44. Authority to grant or refuse applications.
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§ 20-45. Seizure of documents and plates.
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§ 20-46. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c.
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§ 20-47. Division may summon witnesses and take testimony.
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§ 20-48. Giving of notice.
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§ 20-49. Police authority of Division.
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§ 20-49.1. Repealed by Session Laws 2024-57, s.
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§ 20-49.2. Supplemental authority of State Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Enforcement officers.
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§ 20-49.3. State Highway Patrol; custody of seized vehicles.
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§ 20-50.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c.
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§ 20-50.2: Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c.
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§ 20-50.3: Repealed by Session Laws 2005-294, s.
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§ 20-50.4. Division to refuse to register vehicles on which county and municipal taxes and fees are …
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§ 20-51. Exempt from registration.
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§ 20-52. Application for registration and certificate of title.
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§ 20-52.1. Manufacturer's certificate of transfer of new motor vehicle.
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§ 20-52.2. Unregisterable certificate of title.
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§ 20-53. Application for specially constructed, reconstructed, or foreign vehicle.
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§ 20-53.1. Specially constructed vehicle certificate of title and registration.
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§ 20-53.2: Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-53.3. Appeal of specially constructed vehicle classification determination to Vehicle Classification Review Committee.
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§ 20-53.4. Registration of mopeds; certificate of title.
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§ 20-53.5. Titling and registration of HMMWV.
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§ 20-53.6. Titling of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles.
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§ 20-54. Authority for refusing registration or certificate of title.
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§ 20-54.1. Forfeiture of right of registration.
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§ 20-55. Examination of registration records and index of seized, stolen, and recovered vehicles.
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§ 20-56. Registration indexes.
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§ 20-57. Division to issue certificate of title and registration card.
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§ 20-58. Perfection by indication of security interest on certificate of title.
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§ 20-58.1. Duty of the Division upon receipt of application for notation of security interest.
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§ 20-58.2. Date of perfection.
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§ 20-58.3. Notation of assignment of security interest on certificate of title.
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§ 20-58.3A. Automatic expiration of security interest in manufactured home; renewal of security interests in manufactured homes.
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§ 20-58.4. Release of security interest.
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§ 20-58.4A. Electronic lien system.
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§ 20-58.5. Duration of security interest in favor of corporations which dissolve or become inactive.
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§ 20-58.6. Duty of secured party to disclose information.
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§ 20-58.7. Cancellation of certificate.
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§ 20-58.8. Applicability of §§ 20-58 to 20-58.8; use of term "lien".
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§ 20-58.9. Repealed by Session Laws 1969, c.
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§ 20-58.10. Effective date of §§ 20-58 to 20-58.9.
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§ 20-59. Unlawful for lienor who holds certificate of title not to surrender same when lien satisfied.
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§ 20-60. Owner after transfer not liable for negligent operation.
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§ 20-61. Owner dismantling or wrecking vehicle to return evidence of registration.
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§ 20-62: Repealed by Session Laws 1993, c.
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§ 20-62.1. Purchase of vehicles for purposes of scrap or parts only.
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§ 20-63. Registration plates furnished by Division; requirements; replacement of regular plates with…
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§ 20-63.01. Bonds required for commission contractors.
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§ 20-63.1. Division shall cause plates to be reflectorized.
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§ 20-63.02. Advisory committee of commission contractors.
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§ 20-64. Transfer of registration plates to another vehicle.
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§ 20-64.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1995 (Regular Session, 1996), c.
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§ 20-64.2: Repealed by Session Laws 2010-132, s.
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§ 20-65. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, 2nd Session, c.
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§ 20-66. Renewal of vehicle registration.
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§ 20-66.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c.
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§ 20-67. Notice of change of address or name.
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§ 20-68. Replacement of lost or damaged certificates, cards and plates.
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§ 20-69. Division authorized to assign new engine number.
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§ 20-70. Division to be notified when another engine is installed or body changed.
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§ 20-71. Altering or forging certificate of title, registration card or application, a felony; reproducing or possessing blank certificate of title.
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§ 20-71.1. Registration evidence of ownership; ownership evidence of defendant's responsibility for conduct of operation.
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§ 20-71.3. Salvage and other vehicles - titles and registration cards to be branded.
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§ 20-71.4. Failure to disclose damage to a vehicle shall be a misdemeanor.
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§ 20-72.1. Transfer by owner when a certificate of title is unavailable; consumer remedies.
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§ 20-73. New owner must get new certificate of title.
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§ 20-74. Penalty for making false statement about transfer of vehicle.
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§ 20-75. When transferee is a charitable organization, dealer, or insurance company.
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§ 20-75.1. Conditional delivery of motor vehicles.
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§ 20-76. Title lost or unlawfully detained; bond as condition to issuance of new certificate.
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§ 20-77. Transfer by operation of law; sale under mechanic's or storage lien; unclaimed vehicles.
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§ 20-78. When Division to transfer registration and issue new certificate; recordation.
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§ 20-78.1. Terminal rental adjustment clauses; vehicle leases that are not sales or security interests.
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§ 20-79.01. Special sports event temporary license plates.
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§ 20-79.1. Use of temporary registration plates or markers by purchasers of motor vehicles in lieu of dealers' plates.
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§ 20-79.1A. Limited registration plates.
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§ 20-79.1B. Print-on-demand temporary registration plates.
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§ 20-79.02. Loaner/Dealer "LD" license plate for franchised dealer loaner vehicles.
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§ 20-79.2. Transporter plates.
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§ 20-79.3: Repealed by Session Laws 1993, c.
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§ 20-79.3A. Requirements to establish a special registration plate.
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§ 20-79.4. Special registration plates.
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§ 20-79.5. Special registration plates for elected and appointed State government officials.
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§ 20-79.6. Special registration plates for members of the judiciary.
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§ 20-79.7. Fees for special registration plates and distribution of the fees.
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§ 20-79.8. Expiration of special registration plate authorization.
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§ 20-81.3: Recodified as § 20-79.7 by Session Laws 1991, c.
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§§ 20-81.4 through 20-81.11: Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c.
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§ 20-81.12. Collegiate insignia plates and certain other special plates.
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§ 20-82: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c.
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§ 20-84. Permanent registration plates; State Highway Patrol.
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§ 20-84.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1999-220, s.
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§ 20-85.1. Repealed by Session Laws 2024-30, s.
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§ 20-86. Penalty for engaging in a "for-hire" business without proper license plates.
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§ 20-86.1. International Registration Plan.
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§ 20-87. Passenger vehicle registration fees.
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§ 20-87.1. Interchange of passenger buses with nonresident common carriers of passengers.
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§ 20-88. Property-hauling vehicles.
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§ 20-88.01. Revocation of registration for failure to register for or comply with road tax or pay civil penalty for buying or selling non-tax-paid fuel.
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§ 20-88.1. Driver education.
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§ 20-88.02. Registration of logging vehicles.
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§ 20-88.03. Late fee; motor vehicle registration.
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§ 20-89: Repealed by Sessions Laws 1981, c.
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§ 20-90: Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c.
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§ 20-91. Audit of vehicle registrations under the International Registration Plan.
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§ 20-91.1: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-491, s.
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§ 20-91.2: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-491, s.
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§ 20-92: Repealed by Session Laws 1995 (Regular Session, 1996), c.
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§ 20-93: Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c.
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§ 20-94. Partial payments.
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§ 20-95. Prorated fee for license plate issued for other than a year.
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§ 20-96. Detaining property-hauling vehicles or vehicles regulated by the Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit until fines or penalties and taxes are collected.
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§ 20-97. Taxes credited to Highway Fund; municipal vehicle taxes.
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§ 20-98: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-491, s.
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§ 20-99: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-491, s.
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§ 20-100. Vehicles junked or destroyed by fire or collision.
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§ 20-101. Certain business vehicles to be marked.
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§ 20-101.1. Conspicuous disclosure of dealer administrative fees.
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§ 20-101.2. Conspicuous disclosure of dealer finance yield charges.
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§ 20-101.3. Conspicuous disclosure of dealer shop and other service-related fees.
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§ 20-102.1. False report of theft or conversion a misdemeanor.
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§ 20-102.2. Report of failure to return hired motor vehicles.
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§ 20-103. Reports by owners of stolen and recovered vehicles.
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§ 20-104. Action by Division on report of stolen or embezzled vehicles.
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§ 20-105. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c.
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§ 20-106. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-106.1. Fraud in connection with rental of motor vehicles.
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§ 20-106.2. Sublease and loan assumption arranging regulated.
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§ 20-107. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-108. Vehicles or component parts of vehicles without manufacturer's numbers.
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§ 20-109. Altering or changing engine or other numbers.
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§ 20-109.1. Surrender of titles to salvage vehicles.
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§ 20-109.1A. Application for unregisterable certificate of title.
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§ 20-109.2. Surrender of title to manufactured home.
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§ 20-109.3. Disposition of vehicles abandoned by charitable organizations.
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§ 20-110. When registration shall be rescinded.
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§ 20-111. Violation of registration provisions.
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§ 20-112. Making false affidavit perjury.
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§ 20-113: Repealed by Session Laws 1995 (Regular Session, 1996), c.
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§ 20-114. Duty of officers; manner of enforcement.
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§ 20-114.1. Willful failure to obey law-enforcement or traffic-control officer; firemen as traffic-c…
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§ 20-114.3: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-433, s.
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§ 20-115.1. Limitations on tandem trailers and semitrailers on certain North Carolina highways.
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§ 20-116. Size of vehicles and loads.
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§ 20-117. Flag or light at end of load.
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§ 20-117.1. Requirements for mirrors and fuel container.
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§ 20-118. Weight of vehicles and load.
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§ 20-118.1. Officers may weigh vehicles and require overloads to be removed.
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§ 20-118.2. Authority to fix higher weight limitations at reduced speeds for certain vehicles.
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§ 20-118.3. Vehicle or combination of vehicles operated without registration plate subject to civil penalty.
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§ 20-118.4. Firefighting equipment exempt from size and weight restrictions while transporting or mo…
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§ 20-119. Special permits for vehicles of excessive size or weight; fees.
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§ 20-119.1. Use of excess overweight and oversize fees.
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§ 20-120. Operation of flat trucks on State highways regulated; trucks hauling leaf tobacco in barrels or hogsheads.
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§ 20-121. When authorities may restrict right to use highways.
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§ 20-121.1. Operation of a low-speed vehicle, mini-truck, or modified utility vehicle on certain roadways.
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§ 20-121.2. Operation of a neighborhood occupantless vehicle on certain roadways; regulations; equipment requirements.
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§ 20-122. Restrictions as to tire equipment.
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§ 20-122.1. Motor vehicles to be equipped with safe tires.
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§ 20-123. Trailers and towed vehicles.
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§ 20-123.1. Steering mechanism.
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§ 20-123.2 Speedometer.
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§ 20-124. Brakes.
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§ 20-125. Horns and warning devices.
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§ 20-125.1. Directional signals.
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§ 20-126. Mirrors.
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§ 20-127. Windows and windshield wipers.
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§ 20-128. Exhaust system and emissions control devices.
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§ 20-128.1. Control of visible emissions.
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§ 20-128.2. Motor vehicle emission standards.
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§ 20-129. Required lighting equipment of vehicles.
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§ 20-129.1. Additional lighting equipment required on certain vehicles.
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§ 20-129.2. Lighting equipment for mobile homes.
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§ 20-130. Additional permissible light on vehicle.
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§ 20-130.1. Use of red or blue lights on vehicles prohibited; exceptions.
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§ 20-130.2. Use of amber lights on certain vehicles; limited use.
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§ 20-130.3. Use of white or clear lights on rear of vehicles prohibited; exceptions.
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§ 20-131. Requirements as to headlamps and auxiliary driving lamps.
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§ 20-132. Acetylene lights.
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§ 20-133. Enforcement of provisions.
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§ 20-134. Lights on parked vehicles.
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§ 20-135. Safety glass.
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§ 20-135.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1995 (Regular Session, 1996), c.
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§ 20-135.2. Safety belts and anchorages.
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§ 20-135.2A. (See Editor's note) Seat belt use mandatory.
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§ 20-135.2B. Transporting children under 16 years of age in open bed or open cargo area of a vehicle prohibited; exceptions.
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§ 20-135.3. Seat belt anchorages for rear seats of motor vehicles.
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§ 20-135.4. Certain automobile safety standards.
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§ 20-136. Smoke screens.
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§ 20-136.1. Location of television, computer, or video players, monitors, and screens.
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§ 20-136.2. Counterfeit supplemental restraint system components and nonfunctional airbags.
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§ 20-137: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c.
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§ 20-137.1. Child restraint systems required.
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§ 20-137.2. Operation of vehicles resembling law-enforcement vehicles unlawful; punishment.
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§ 20-137.3. Unlawful use of a mobile phone by persons under 18 years of age.
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§ 20-137.4. Unlawful use of a mobile phone.
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§ 20-137.4A. Unlawful use of mobile telephone for text messaging or email.
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§ 20-137.5. Child passenger safety technician; limitation of liability.
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§ 20-137.7. Definitions of words and phrases.
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§ 20-137.8. Secretary may adopt rules and regulations.
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§ 20-137.9. Removal from private property.
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§ 20-137.10. Abandoned and derelict vehicles to be tagged; determination of value.
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§ 20-137.11. Title to vest in State.
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§ 20-137.12. Secretary may contract for disposal.
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§ 20-137.13. No liability for removal.
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§ 20-137.14. Enclosed, antique, registered and certain other vehicles exempt.
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§ 20-138.1. Impaired driving.
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§ 20-138.2. Impaired driving in commercial vehicle.
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§ 20-138.2A. Operating a commercial vehicle after consuming alcohol.
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§ 20-138.2B.
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§ 20-138.2C. Possession of alcoholic beverages while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
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§ 20-138.3. Driving by person less than 21 years old after consuming alcohol or drugs.
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§ 20-138.4. Requirement that prosecutor explain reduction or dismissal of charge in implied-consent case.
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§ 20-138.5. Habitual impaired driving.
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§ 20-138.6. Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-138.7. Transporting an open container of alcoholic beverage.
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§ 20-139. Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c.
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§ 20-139.1. Procedures governing chemical analyses; admissibility; evidentiary provisions; controlled-drinking programs.
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§ 20-140. Reckless driving.
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§ 20-140.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c.
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§ 20-140.2. Overloaded or overcrowded vehicle.
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§ 20-140.3. Unlawful use of National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and other controlled-access highways.
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§ 20-140.4. Special provisions for motorcycles and mopeds.
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§ 20-140.5. Special mobile equipment may tow certain vehicles.
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§ 20-141. Speed restrictions.
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§ 20-141.1. Speed limits in school zones.
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§ 20-141.2. Prima facie rule of evidence as to operation of motor vehicle altered so as to increase potential speed.
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§ 20-141.3. Unlawful racing on streets and highways.
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§ 20-141.4. Felony and misdemeanor death by vehicle; felony serious injury by vehicle; aggravated offenses; repeat felony death by vehicle.
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§ 20-141.5. Speeding to elude arrest; seizure and sale of vehicles.
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§ 20-141.6. Aggressive Driving.
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§ 20-141.10. Street takeover.
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§ 20-142: Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c.
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§ 20-142.1. Obedience to railroad signal.
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§ 20-142.2. Vehicles stop at certain grade crossing.
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§ 20-142.3. Certain vehicles must stop at railroad grade crossing.
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§ 20-142.4. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossing.
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§ 20-142.5. Stop when traffic obstructed.
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§§ 20-143 through 20-143.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c.
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§ 20-144. Special speed limitation on bridges.
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§ 20-145. When speed limit not applicable.
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§ 20-146. Drive on right side of highway; exceptions.
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§ 20-146.1. Operation of motorcycles.
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§ 20-146.2. Rush hour traffic lanes authorized.
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§ 20-147. Keep to the right in crossing intersections or railroads.
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§ 20-147.1. Passenger vehicle towing other vehicles to keep right.
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§ 20-148. Meeting of vehicles.
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§ 20-149. Overtaking a vehicle.
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§ 20-150. Limitations on privilege of overtaking and passing.
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§ 20-150.1. When passing on the right is permitted.
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§ 20-151: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c.
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§ 20-152. Following too closely.
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§ 20-153. Turning at intersections.
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§ 20-154. Signals on starting, stopping or turning.
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§ 20-155. Right-of-way.
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§ 20-156. Exceptions to the right-of-way rule.
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§ 20-157. Approach of law enforcement, fire department or rescue squad vehicles or ambulances; drivi…
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§ 20-157.1. Funeral processions.
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§ 20-158. Vehicle control signs and signals.
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§ 20-158.1. Erection of "yield right-of-way" signs.
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§ 20-158.2. Control of vehicles on Turnpike System.
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§ 20-158.3. Emergency entry to controlled access roads.
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§ 20-159. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c.
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§ 20-160. Driving through safety zone or on sidewalks prohibited.
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§ 20-160.1. Failure to yield causing serious bodily injury; penalties.
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§ 20-161. Stopping on highway prohibited; warning signals; removal of vehicles from public highway.
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§ 20-161.1. Regulation of night parking on highways.
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§ 20-161.2: Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c.
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§ 20-162. Parking in front of private driveway, fire hydrant, fire station, intersection of curb lines or fire lane.
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§ 20-162.1. Prima facie rule of evidence for enforcement of parking regulations.
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§§ 20-162.2 through 20-162.3.
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§ 20-163. Unattended motor vehicles.
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§ 20-164. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c.
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§ 20-165: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c.
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§ 20-165.1. One-way traffic.
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§ 20-166. Duty to stop in event of a crash; furnishing information or assistance to injured person, etc.; persons assisting exempt from civil liability.
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§ 20-166.1. Reports and investigations required in event of accident.
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§ 20-166.2. Duty of passenger to remain at the scene of an accident.
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§ 20-166.3. Limit storage duration for vehicle damaged as a result of a collision.
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§ 20-167. Vehicles transporting explosives.
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§ 20-167.1. Transportation of spent nuclear fuel.
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§ 20-168. Drivers of State, county, and city vehicles subject to the provisions of this Article.
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§ 20-169. Powers of local authorities.
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§ 20-170. This Article not to interfere with rights of owners of real property with reference thereto.
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§ 20-171. Traffic laws apply to persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
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§ 20-171.2. Bicycle racing.
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§ 20-171.3. Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-171.4. Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-171.5. Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-171.7. Legislative findings and purpose.
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§ 20-171.8. Definitions.
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§ 20-171.9. Requirements for helmet and restraining seat use.
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§ 20-171.10: Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-171.11: Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-171.12: Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-171.13: Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-171.14: Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-171.16. Passengers.
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§ 20-171.17. Prohibited acts by sellers.
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§ 20-171.18. Equipment requirements.
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§ 20-171.19. Prohibited acts by owners and operators.
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§ 20-171.20. Safety training and certificate.
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§ 20-171.21. Penalties.
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§ 20-171.22. Exceptions.
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§ 20-171.23. Motorized all-terrain vehicles of law enforcement officers and fire, rescue, and emergency medical services permitted on certain highways.
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§ 20-171.24. Motorized all-terrain vehicle use by municipal and county employees permitted on certain highways.
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§ 20-171.25. Motorized all-terrain vehicle use by certain employees of natural gas utilities permitted on public highways and rights-of-way.
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§ 20-171.26. Motorized all-terrain vehicle use by disabled sportsmen.
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§ 20-173. Pedestrians' right-of-way at crosswalks.
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§ 20-174. Crossing at other than crosswalks; walking along highway.
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§ 20-174.1. Standing, sitting or lying upon highways or streets prohibited; obstruction of emergency vehicles; civil liability.
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§ 20-174.2. Local ordinances; pedestrians gathering, picketing, or protesting on roads or highways.
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§ 20-175. Pedestrians soliciting rides, employment, business or funds upon highways or streets.
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§ 20-175.2. Right-of-way at crossings, intersections and traffic-control signal points; white cane or guide dog to serve as signal for the blind.
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§ 20-175.3. Rights and privileges of blind persons without white cane or guide dog.
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§ 20-175.4: Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c.
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§ 20-175.9: Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-175.11: Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-175.12: Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-175.13: Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-175.14: Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-175.16. Personal delivery devices authorized; operation; equipment.
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§ 20-175.17. Local regulation.
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§ 20-175.18. Insurance.
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§ 20-177. Penalty for felony.
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§ 20-178. Penalty for bad check.
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§ 20-178.1. Payment and review of civil penalty imposed by Department of Public Safety.
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§ 20-179. Sentencing hearing after conviction for impaired driving; determination of grossly aggravating and aggravating and mitigating factors; punishments.
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§ 20-179.1. Presentence investigation of persons convicted of offense involving impaired driving.
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§ 20-179.2: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c.
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§ 20-179.3. Limited driving privilege.
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§ 20-179.4: Repealed by Session Laws 2009-372, s.
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§ 20-179.5. Affordability of ignition interlock system.
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§ 20-180. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c.
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§ 20-181. Penalty for failure to dim, etc., beams of headlamps.
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§ 20-182: Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c.
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§ 20-183. Duties and powers of law-enforcement officers; warning by local officers before stopping another vehicle on highway; warning tickets.
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§ 20-183.3. Scope of safety inspection and emissions inspection.
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§ 20-183.4. License required to perform safety inspection; qualifications for license.
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§ 20-183.4A. License required to perform emissions inspection; qualifications for license.
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§ 20-183.4B. Application for license; duration of license; renewal of mechanic license.
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§ 20-183.4C. When a vehicle must be inspected; 10-day temporary license plate.
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§ 20-183.4D. Procedure when a vehicle is inspected.
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§ 20-183.5. When a vehicle that fails an emissions inspection may obtain a waiver from the inspection requirement.
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§ 20-183.5A. When a vehicle that fails a safety inspection because of missing emissions control devices may obtain a waiver.
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§ 20-183.6: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-503, s.
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§ 20-183.6A. Administration of program; duties of license holders.
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§ 20-183.7. Fees for performing an inspection and issuing an electronic inspection authorization to a vehicle; use of civil penalties.
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§ 20-183.7A. Penalties applicable to license holders and suspension or revocation of license for safety violations.
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§ 20-183.7B. Acts that are Type I, II, or III safety violations.
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§ 20-183.8. Infractions and criminal offenses for violations of inspection requirements.
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§ 20-183.8A. Civil penalties against motorists for emissions violations; waiver.
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§ 20-183.8B. Civil penalties against license holders and suspension or revocation of license for emissions violations.
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§ 20-183.8C. Acts that are Type I, II, or III emissions violations.
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§ 20-183.8D. Suspension or revocation of license.
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§ 20-183.8E: Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-183.8F. Requirements for giving license holders notice of violations and for taking summary action.
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§ 20-183.8G. Administrative and judicial review.
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§ 20-183.10. Operation of the permanent weigh stations by the State Highway Patrol, uniformed personnel.
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§ 20-183.11: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c.
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§ 20-183.12: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c.
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§ 20-183.14. Legislative findings.
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§ 20-183.15. Approval of rules and regulations by General Assembly required.
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§ 20-183.16. Compact Commissioner.
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§ 20-183.17. Cooperation of State agencies authorized.
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§ 20-183.18. Filing of documents.
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§ 20-183.19. Budget procedure.
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§ 20-183.20. Inspection of financial records of Commission.
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§ 20-183.21. "Executive head" defined.
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§ 20-183.31. Regulation of use.
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§ 20-183.32. Preservation and disclosure of records.
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§ 20-183.32A. Repealed by Session Laws 2023-151, s.
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§ 20-183.33. Penalty for violation.
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§ 20-185. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-185.1. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-186. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-187. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-187.1. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-187.3. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-187.4. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-187.5. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-188. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-189. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-189.1. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-189.2. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-190. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-190.1. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-190.2: Repealed by Session Laws 2018-74, s.
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§ 20-190.3. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-191. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-192. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-193: Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg.
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§ 20-194. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-195. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-196. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-196.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1998-212, s.
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§ 20-196.2. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-196.3. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-196.4. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-196.5. Recodified as G.S.
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§ 20-215.2. Power to regulate; rules and regulations establishing minimum standards.
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§ 20-215.3: Repealed by Session Laws 1985, c.
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§ 20-215.4. Violation of regulations a misdemeanor.
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§ 20-215.5. Duties and powers of law-enforcement officers.
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§ 20-217. Motor vehicles to stop for properly marked and designated school buses in certain instances; evidence of identity of driver.
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§ 20-217.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c.
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§ 20-218. Standard qualifications for school bus drivers; speed limit for school buses and school activity buses.
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§ 20-218.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg.
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§ 20-218.2. Speed limit for nonprofit activity buses.
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§ 20-219: Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg.
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§ 20-219.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1971, c.
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§ 20-219.2. Removal of unauthorized vehicles from private lots.
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§ 20-219.3. Removal of unauthorized vehicles from gasoline service station premises.
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§ 20-219.3A. Commercial booting.
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§ 20-219.4. Public vehicular area designated.
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§ 20-219.5. Dealer liability for third-party motor vehicle history reports.
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§ 20-219.10. Coverage of Article.
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§ 20-219.11. Notice and probable cause hearing.
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§ 20-219.12. Option to pay or post bond.
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§ 20-219.13. Hearing on lien.
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§ 20-219.14. Payment to tower guaranteed.
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§ 20-219.15. Return of commercial cargo.
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§ 20-219.19: Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-279.2. Commissioners to administer Article; appeal to court.
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§ 20-279.3. Commissioner to furnish operating record.
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§ 20-279.4: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c.
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§ 20-279.5. Security required unless evidence of insurance; when security determined; suspension; exceptions.
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§ 20-279.6. Further exceptions to requirement of security.
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§ 20-279.6A. Minors.
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§ 20-279.7. Duration of suspension.
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§ 20-279.7A. Forms to carry statement concerning perjury.
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§ 20-279.8. Application to nonresidents, unlicensed drivers, unregistered motor vehicles and accidents in other states.
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§ 20-279.9. Form and amount of security.
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§ 20-279.10. Custody, disposition and return of security; escheat.
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§ 20-279.11. Matters not to be evidence in civil suits.
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§ 20-279.12. Courts to report nonpayment of judgments.
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§ 20-279.13. Suspension for nonpayment of judgment; exceptions.
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§ 20-279.14. Suspension to continue until judgments satisfied.
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§ 20-279.15. Payment sufficient to satisfy requirements.
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§ 20-279.16. Installment payment of judgments; default.
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§ 20-279.18. Alternate methods of giving proof.
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§ 20-279.19. Certificate of insurance as proof.
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§ 20-279.20. Certificate furnished by nonresident as proof.
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§ 20-279.21. "Motor vehicle liability policy" defined.
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§ 20-279.22. Notice of cancellation or termination of certified policy.
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§ 20-279.23. Article not to affect other policies.
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§ 20-279.24. Bond as proof.
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§ 20-279.25. Money or securities as proof.
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§ 20-279.26. Owner may give proof for others.
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§ 20-279.27. Substitution of proof.
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§ 20-279.28. Other proof may be required.
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§ 20-279.29. Duration of proof; when proof may be canceled or returned.
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§ 20-279.30. Surrender of license.
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§ 20-279.31. Other violations; penalties.
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§ 20-279.32. Exceptions.
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§ 20-279.32A. Exception of school bus drivers.
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§ 20-279.33. Self-insurers.
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§ 20-279.33A. Religious organizations; self-insurance.
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§ 20-279.34: Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg.
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§ 20-279.35. Supplemental to motor vehicle laws; repeal of laws in conflict.
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§ 20-279.36. Past application of Article.
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§ 20-279.37. Article not to prevent other process.
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§ 20-279.38. Uniformity of interpretation.
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§ 20-279.39. Title of Article.
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§ 20-280.2. Permissible services and limitations.
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§ 20-280.3. Permits.
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§ 20-280.4. Financial responsibility.
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§ 20-280.5. Safety requirements.
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§ 20-280.6. Background checks.
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§ 20-280.7. Authority of Division.
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§ 20-280.8. Presumption that TNC drivers are independent contractors.
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§ 20-280.9. Airport operators.
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§ 20-280.10. Statewide regulation.
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§ 20-280.16. Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-280.17. Airport operators.
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§ 20-282. Cooperation in enforcement of Article.
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§ 20-283. Compliance with Article prerequisite to issuance of license plates.
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§ 20-284. Violation a misdemeanor.
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§ 20-286. Definitions.
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§ 20-287. Licenses required; penalties.
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§ 20-288. Application for license; license requirements; expiration of license; bond.
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§ 20-289. License fees.
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§ 20-290. Licenses to specify places of business; display of license and list of salesmen; advertising.
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§ 20-291. Representatives to carry license and display it on request; license to name employer.
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§ 20-292. Dealers may display motor vehicles for sale at retail only at established salesrooms.
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§ 20-292.1. Supplemental temporary license for sale of antique and specialty vehicles.
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§ 20-292.2. Electronic transactions.
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§ 20-293: Repealed by Session Laws 1993, c.
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§ 20-294. Grounds for denying, suspending, placing on probation, or revoking licenses.
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§ 20-295. Action on application; grace period while application for license renewal is pending.
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§ 20-296. Notice and hearing upon denial, suspension, revocation, placing on probation, or refusal to renew license.
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§ 20-297. Retention and inspection of certain records.
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§ 20-297.1. Franchise-related form agreements.
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§ 20-298. Insurance.
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§ 20-298.1. Provision of certain products and services to those covered under the Military Lending Act.
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§ 20-299. Acts of officers, directors, partners, salesmen and other representatives.
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§ 20-300. Appeals from actions of Commissioner.
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§ 20-301. Powers of Commissioner.
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§ 20-301.1. Notice of additional charges against dealer's account; informal appeals procedure.
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§ 20-302. Rules and regulations.
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§ 20-303. Installment sales to be evidenced by written instrument; statement to be delivered to buyer.
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§ 20-304. Coercion of retail dealer by manufacturer or distributor in connection with installment sales contract prohibited.
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§ 20-305. Coercing dealer to accept commodities not ordered; threatening to cancel franchise; preven…
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§ 20-305.1. Automobile dealer warranty and recall obligations.
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§ 20-305.2. Unfair methods of competition; protection of car-buying public.
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§ 20-305.3. Hearing notice.
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§ 20-305.4. Repealed by Session Laws 2021-90, s.
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§ 20-305.5. Recreational vehicle manufacturer warranty recall obligations.
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§ 20-305.6. Unlawful for manufacturers to unfairly discriminate among dealers.
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§ 20-305.7. Protecting dealership data and consent to access dealership information.
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§ 20-306. Unlawful for salesman to sell except for his employer; multiple employment; persons who arrange transactions involving the sale of new motor vehicles.
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§ 20-307. Article applicable to existing and future franchises and contracts.
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§ 20-307.1. Jurisdiction.
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§ 20-308. Penalties.
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§ 20-308.1. Civil actions for violations.
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§ 20-308.2. Applicability of this Article.
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§§ 20-308.3 through 20-308.12.
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§ 20-308.14. Definitions.
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§ 20-308.15. Prohibited contractual requirements imposed by manufacturer, distributor, or captive finance source.
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§ 20-308.16. Powers of Commissioner.
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§ 20-308.17. Rules and regulations.
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§ 20-308.18. Hearing notice.
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§ 20-308.19. Article applicable to existing and future agreements.
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§ 20-308.20. Jurisdiction.
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§ 20-308.21. Civil actions for violations.
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§ 20-308.22. Applicability of this Article.
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§ 20-309.1: Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg.
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§ 20-309.2. Insurer shall notify Division of actions on insurance policies.
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§ 20-310: Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg.
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§ 20-310.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1963, c.
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§ 20-310.2: Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg.
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§ 20-311. Action by the Division when notified of a lapse in financial responsibility.
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§ 20-312: Repealed by Session Laws 2006-213, s.
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§ 20-313. Operation of motor vehicle without financial responsibility a misdemeanor.
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§ 20-313.1. Making false certification or giving false information a misdemeanor.
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§ 20-314. Applicability of Article 9A; its provisions continued.
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§ 20-315. Commissioner to administer Article; rules and regulations.
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§ 20-316. Divisional hearings upon lapse of liability insurance coverage.
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§ 20-316.1: Repealed by Session Laws 2006-213, s.
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§ 20-317. Insurance required by any other law; certain operators not affected.
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§ 20-318. Federal, State and political subdivision vehicles excepted.
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§ 20-319. Effective date.
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§ 20-319.2. Penalty for failure to forward certification.
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§ 20-321. Enforcement of Article by Commissioner.
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§ 20-322. Licenses for schools necessary; regulations as to requirements.
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§ 20-323. Licenses for instructors necessary; regulations as to requirements.
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§ 20-324. Expiration and renewal of licenses; fees.
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§ 20-325. Cancellation, suspension, revocation, and refusal to issue or renew licenses.
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§ 20-326. Exemptions from Article.
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§ 20-327. Penalties for violating Article or regulations.
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§ 20-328. Administration of Article.
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§ 20-329. Commercial driver training school road test certification.
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§ 20-341. Definitions.
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§ 20-342. Unlawful devices.
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§ 20-343. Unlawful change of mileage.
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§ 20-344. Operation of vehicle with intent to defraud.
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§ 20-345. Conspiracy.
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§ 20-346. Lawful service, repair, or replacement of odometer.
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§ 20-347. Disclosure requirements.
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§ 20-347.1. Odometer disclosure record retention.
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§ 20-348. Private civil action.
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§ 20-349. Injunctive enforcement.
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§ 20-350. Criminal offense.
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§ 20-351.1. Definitions.
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§ 20-351.2. Require repairs; when mileage warranty begins to accrue.
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§ 20-351.8. Remedies.
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§ 20-351.9. Dealership liability.
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§ 20-351.10. Preservation of other remedies.
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§ 20-351.11. Manufacturer's warranty for State motor vehicles that operate on diesel fuel.
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§ 20-352. Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-353. Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-354.1. Scope and application.
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§ 20-354.2. Definitions.
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§ 20-354.3. Written motor vehicle repair estimate and disclosure statement required.
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§ 20-354.4. Charges for motor vehicle repair estimate; requirement of waiver of rights prohibited.
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§ 20-354.5. Notification of charges in excess of repair estimate; prohibited charges; refusal to return vehicle prohibited; inspection of parts.
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§ 20-354.6. Invoice required of motor vehicle repair shop.
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§ 20-354.7. Required disclosure; signs; notice to customers.
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§ 20-354.8. Prohibited acts and practices.
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§ 20-354.9. Remedies.
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§ 20-357. Housemovers to be licensed.
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§ 20-358. Qualifications to become licensed.
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§ 20-359. Effective period of license.
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§ 20-359.1. Insurance requirements.
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§ 20-360. Requirements for permit.
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§ 20-361. Application for permit and permit fee.
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§ 20-362. Liability of housemovers.
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§ 20-363. Removal and replacement of obstructions.
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§ 20-364. Route changes.
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§ 20-365. Loading or parking on right-of-way.
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§ 20-366. Effect of weather.
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§ 20-367. Obtaining license or permit by fraud.
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§ 20-368. Municipal regulations.
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§ 20-369. Out-of-state licenses and permits.
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§ 20-370. Speed limits.
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§ 20-371. Penalties.
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§ 20-372. Invalid section; severability.
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§ 20-373. Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-374. Unsafe practices.
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§ 20-375. Reserved for future codification purposes.
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§ 20-378: Repealed by Session Laws 1995 (Regular Session, 1996), c.
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§ 20-379. State Highway Patrol to audit motor carriers for compliance.
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§ 20-380. State Highway Patrol may investigate accidents involving motor carriers and promote general safety program.
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§ 20-381. Specific powers and duties of State Highway Patrol applicable to motor carriers; agricultural exemption.
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§ 20-382. For-hire motor carrier registration, insurance verification, and temporary trip permit authority.
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§ 20-382.1. Registration of for-hire intrastate motor carriers and verification that their vehicles are insured.
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§ 20-382.2. Penalty for failure to comply with registration or insurance verification requirements.
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§ 20-383. Inspectors and officers given enforcement authority.
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§ 20-384. Penalty for certain violations.
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§ 20-386. Fees, charges and penalties; disposition.
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§ 20-388. Willful acts of employees deemed those of motor carrier.
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§ 20-389. Actions to recover penalties.
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§ 20-390. Refusal to permit State Highway Patrol to inspect records made misdemeanor.
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§ 20-391. Violating rules, with injury to others.
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§ 20-392. Failure to make report; obstructing Division or State Highway Patrol.
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§ 20-393. Disclosure of information by employee of State Highway Patrol unlawful.
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§ 20-394. Remedies for injuries cumulative.
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§ 20-395. Willful injury to property of motor carrier a misdemeanor.
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§ 20-396. Unlawful motor carrier operations.
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§ 20-397. Furnishing false information to the State Highway Patrol; withholding information from the State Highway Patrol.
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§ 20-398. Household goods carrier; marking or identification of vehicles.
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§ 20-401. Regulation of fully autonomous vehicles.
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§ 20-402. Applicability to vehicles other than fully autonomous vehicles.
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§ 20-403. Fully Autonomous Vehicle Committee.
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