North Carolina Traffic Laws

Traffic Laws Aplicable in Raleigh and Wake County

Follow the links below to learn more about the statutory regulations concerning motor vehicles in the state of North Carolina. The linked text below is believed to be the exact statutory language concerning the indicated violations in North Carolina. It is believed to be accurate as of July 2010, however you should check with an attorney to make sure the language has not changed. If you would like to discuss these statues and how they relate to your NC traffic ticket, including your Raleigh, NC traffic ticket call a defense attorney at Everett Law Firm P.A. at (919) 942-8002 or toll free at (800) 942-8048.

North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 20. Motor Vehicles

Common Motor Vehicle Law Topics:

Running a Red Light / Stop Sign
Vehicle control signs and signals (NCGS section 20-158)
Driving Without Registration / Driving With Expired Registration
Owner to secure registration and certificate of title (NCGS section 20-50)
Seat Belt Violations
Seat belt use mandatory (NCGS section 20-135.2A)
Child Restraint Violations
Child restraint systems required (NCGS section 20-137.1)
DWI/DUI Violations
Impaired driving (NCGS section 20-138.1)
Driving Without a License / While License Revoked
Issuance and renewal of drivers licenses (NCGS section 20-7)
Reckless Driving
Reckless driving (NCGS section 20-140)
Driving Without Insurance / Driving With Insufficient Insurance
Motor Vehicle Safety and Financial Responsibility Act (NCGS Ch. 20, Article 9A)
Speeding
Speed restrictions (NCGS section 20-141)
Illegal U-Turns
Turning at intersections (NCGS section 20-153)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run
Duty to stop in event of accident or collision (NCGS section 20-166)
Mechanical Violations
Motor Vehicle Act: Equipment (NCGS Ch. 20, Article 3scroll to sections 20-122 to 20-137)
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications
Motor Vehicle Act: Equipment (NCGS Ch. 20, Article 3...scroll to sections 20-122 to 20-137)

The linked text above is believed to be the exact statutory language concerning the indicated traffic laws in North Carolina. It is believed to be accurate as of July 2010, however you should check with an attorney to make sure the language has not changed.