North Carolina Session Law 2014-58 (House Bill 1025) Summary

• Allows Division of Motor Vehicles to continue inspection station violation cases for good cause rather than requiring hearings within strict time limits.

• Requires agricultural tourism signs on state highways to comply with Department of Transportation location and placement rules for directional signage.

• Changes North Carolina Turnpike Authority's annual audit report due date from unspecified to October 31 each fiscal year.

• Authorizes Department of Transportation to install and operate ramp meters on highway interchange entrance ramps, with violations treated as infractions carrying no driver license points or insurance surcharges.

• Authorizes Department to contract for sponsorship arrangements for operations and use resulting revenue for maintenance activities; clarifies ferry receipt-generating activities including concessions, sponsorships, and advertising.