Bicyclists and pedestrians are a growing part of the transportation equation in North Carolina as citizens are encouraged to adopt a more active lifestyle. Many communities are working to make their neighborhoods and downtowns more hospitable to both cyclists and walkers. But these positive changes are happening at the same time that more people are driving more miles in their motor vehicles; thus, the chances of clashes and crashes with motor vehicles increases for those walking and bicycling. This guide—intended for use by educators, law enforcement officials, planners, and citizens—serves as a valuable tool and reference document for education and enforcement of bicycle and pedestrian laws.
Note: There has been a revision to the law on impaired driving to include bicycle.
(see the Full guide, page 34, or Part - 6 of A Guide to the North Carolina Bicycle and Pedestrian Laws)
- 20-138.1. Impaired driving.
- (a) Offense. – A person commits the offense of impaired driving if he drives any vehicle upon any highway, any street, or any public vehicular area within this State: Click here for statute.
Click on the links below for the full version of the Guidebook or view by section.
A Guide to the North Carolina Bicycle and Pedestrian Laws - Full Version (PDF 684 KB)
Bicyclists and the Law — Part - 1 (PDF 1.5 MB)
Pedestrians and the Law — Part - 2 (PDF 1.5 MB)
Mortorists' Responsibilities — Part - 3 (PDF 1.3 MB)
Other Responsibilities — Part - 4 (PDF 848 KB)
Local Ordinances — Part - 5 (PDF 824 KB)
North Carolina General Statutes — Part - 6 (PDF 780 KB)
Links to Resources — Part - 7 (PDF 816 KB)
09/29/09
