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North Carolina Traffic Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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\r\nResidents and out-of-state drivers must follow North Carolina driving laws and local ordinances. Driving<\/a> in busy metropolitan areas like Raleigh and Charlotte may require extra care.<\/p>\r\n

Being a safe driver is more than just following the posted speed limit and yielding to the right of way. You may have to make quick decisions to stay safe behind the wheel. Use the laws and resources in this article to keep yourself and others on North Carolina roads safe and avoid costly citations<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Brush up on the North Carolina rules of the road with the North Carolina Driver’s Handbooks<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 20 Motor Vehicles<\/a> of North Carolina General Statutes outlines the specifics of the state’s traffic laws.<\/p>\r\n

The manuals and motor vehicle code above go in-depth on several topics, including:<\/p>\r\n