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NC H375

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Charles Jeter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Chapter 317 of the 1955 Session Laws.
  • Increases maximum overall length for passenger buses owned and operated by units of local government from 45 feet to 60 feet on public streets and highways.
  • Requires buses between 45 and 60 feet in length to be operated primarily on roads with posted speed limits of 45 miles per hour or greater.
  • Limits application to the City of Charlotte, which may operate buses up to 45 feet statewide and buses between 45-60 feet only within Mecklenburg County or contiguous counties.
  • Grants the Department of Transportation authority to prohibit bus operations that present hazards to passengers or the public.

Legislative Description

Increase Allowed Size of Passenger Buses

Last Action

Ch. SL 2014-71

7/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/6/2013
Transportation3/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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