Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws: North Carolina
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for high BAC (.15 or higher) and repeat convictions
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of North Carolina. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Universal helmet law enacted 1968.
8 years
66 and over: renewal every 5 years 60 and over: parallel parking not required on road test
Zero tolerance for some drugs
Decriminalized
None
70
70
70
70
70
70
Mandatory for high BAC (.15 or higher) and repeat convictions
Yes
Yes
0.15
30 days
After 10 days
7 yrs or under and under 80 lbs
8-15 yrs or 40-80 lbs in seats without shoulder belts
16 years, 6 months
15
6
60 (10) during Learner Stage 2 (6) during Intermediate Stage
16
9 p.m. - 5 a.m.
No more than 1 under 21; if passenger under 21 is family, no other non-family passengers under 21
Primary; Secondary for rear seat occupants
16 and over
All
All drivers. Primary law.
No
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
None
n/a
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
Specified jurisdictions
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for high BAC (.15 or higher) and repeat convictions
Child Restraint Required
7 yrs or under and under 80 lbs
Full Privilege Minimum Age
16 years, 6 months
Type of Law
Primary; Secondary for rear seat occupants
Hand-Held Ban?
No
Speed Cameras
None
Red Light Cameras
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
Speeding
Additional $250 plus court costs
No
Yes