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NC H60

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Elmore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Allows drivers to pass slower-moving vehicles in no-passing zones if the slower vehicle is traveling at less than half the posted speed limit.

  • Requires the passing vehicle to complete the maneuver without exceeding the posted speed limit and maintain at least three feet of clearance to the left of the slower vehicle.

  • Requires the left side of the highway to be clearly visible and free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance to safely complete the pass.

  • Modifies G.S. 20-149(a) to clarify that the two-foot passing distance requirement does not apply when passing under the conditions established in G.S. 20-150(e).

  • Becomes effective December 1, 2015, for offenses committed on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Passing Slow Moving Vehicles

Last Action

Ref To Com On Transportation

2/10/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/10/2015

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