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Chapter 34
TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES*
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   *State law references—Powers of local authorities as to traffic, G.S. 20-169; municipal traffic-control, G.S. 160A-300; municipal control of streets, G.S. 160A-296.
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Article I. In General
Sec. 34-1.   Definitions.
Sec. 34-2.   Authority of police in special cases.
Sec. 34-3.   Government vehicles.
Sec. 34-4.   Push carts/animal-drawn vehicles, etc.
Sec. 34-5.   Exemptions to authorized emergency vehicles.
Sec. 34-6.   Boarding or alighting while vehicle in motion.
Sec. 34-7.   Riding--In passenger areas.
Sec. 34-8.   Same--Without permission.
Sec. 34-9.   Same--Inside vehicle.
Sec. 34-10.   Same--In front seat.
Sec. 34-11.   Roller skates; skateboards.
Sec. 34-12.   Schedule of traffic and parking regulations; incorporation by reference.
Sec. 34-13.   Bus and passenger loading zones designated.
Sec. 34-14.   One-way streets designated.
Sec. 34-15.   Operation of vehicles on trails, etc.
Secs. 34-16--34-33. Reserved.
Article II. Parking Violations Bureau
Sec. 34-34.   Established.
Sec. 34-35.   Notice of traffic violation.
Sec. 34-36.   Civil penalty for violation.
Sec. 34-37.   Penalties payable to school board.
Sec. 34-38.   Failure to answer charges; penalties.
Sec. 34-39.   Towing.
Secs. 34-40--34-66. Reserved.
Article III. Traffic Control Devices
Sec. 34-67.   Obedience by drivers.
Sec. 34-68.   Right turns on red.
Sec. 34-69.   Method of turning at intersections.
Sec. 34-70.   No-parking zone markers.
Sec. 34-71.   Avoiding signal at intersection.
Sec. 34-72.   Quiet zone.
Sec. 34-73.   Recreational streets.
Sec. 34-74.   Temporary street closings and designation of parking or no-parking zones due to special events.
Sec. 34-75.   Traffic control signal preemption.
Secs. 34-76--34-93. Reserved.
Article IV. Stopping, Standing and Parking
Sec. 34-94.   Obstructing traffic generally.
Sec. 34-95.   Warning devices on service vehicles.
Sec. 34-96.   Parallel parking.
Sec. 34-97.   Reserved parking spaces.
Sec. 34-98.   Vehicles backed up to curb.
Sec. 34-99.   Stopping with left side to curb.
Sec. 34-100.   Parking within lines.
Sec. 34-101.   Illegal parking.
Sec. 34-102.   Advertising.
Sec. 34-103.   Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in certain places.
Sec. 34-104.   Fifteen-minute parking zones designated.
Sec. 34-105.   One-hour parking zones generally.
Sec. 34-106.   Two-hour parking zone.
Sec. 34-107.   Parking prohibited in designated places--At all times.
Sec. 34-108.   Same--During certain hours.
Sec. 34-109.   Lights on parked vehicles.
Sec. 34-110.   Stop before entering certain street intersections.
Sec. 34-111.   Stop streets designated.
Sec. 34-112.   Parking of oversized vehicles and trailers prohibited.
Sec. 34-113.   Parks and recreation facilities; unauthorized parking.
Sec. 34-114.   Town facilities; unauthorized parking.
Secs. 34-115--34-141. Reserved.
Article V. Operation of Vehicles Generally
Sec. 34-142.   Vehicles emerging from alley or driveway.
Sec. 34-143.   Vehicles moving from parked positions.
Sec. 34-144.   Turning around.
Sec. 34-145.   Backing.
Sec. 34-146.   Yield right-of-way signs.
Sec. 34-147.   Turning at channelized intersections.
Sec. 34-148.   Commercial vehicles on certain streets.
Sec. 34-149.   Speed limit on through highways and state maintained streets.
Sec. 34-150.   Speed limit on nonhighway streets.
Sec. 34-151.   Speed limits in school zones.
Sec. 34-152.   Limitations on privilege of overtaking and passing--Generally.
Sec. 34-153.   Same--On specified streets.
Secs. 34-154--34-174. Reserved.
Article VI. Movement of Heavy Vehicles or Articles
Sec. 34-175.   Special permits
Sec. 34-176.   Change of route.
Secs. 34-177--34-205. Reserved.
Article VII. Impoundment
Sec. 34-206.   Definitions.
Sec. 34-207.   Abandoned, nuisance and aesthetic nuisance vehicles unlawful; towing authorized; responsibility for costs.
Sec. 34-208.   Administration.
Sec. 34-209.   Removal of abandoned, nuisance and aesthetic nuisance vehicles; pre-towing requirements.
Sec. 34-210.   Removal of vehicle; post-towing notice requirements.
Sec. 34-211.   Right to probable cause hearing before sale or final disposition of vehicle; right to recover vehicle; unauthorized removal unlawful.
Sec. 34-212.   Sale and disposition of vehicle.
Sec. 34-213.   Disposition of proceeds of sale.
Sec. 34-214.   Exceptions.
Sec. 34-215.   Civil penalty.
Sec. 34-216.   Article cumulative.
Secs. 34-217--34-240. Reserved.
Article VIII. Bicycles and Motorcycles
Sec. 34-241.   Application of traffic laws to bicycles.
Sec. 34-242.   Obedience to traffic control devices.
Sec. 34-243.   Manner of riding bicycle.
Sec. 34-244.   Riding abreast on roadways.
Sec. 34-245.   Emerging from alley or driveway.
Sec. 34-246.   Speed.
Sec. 34-247.   Clinging to moving vehicles.
Sec. 34-248.   Riding on handlebars, etc.
Sec. 34-249.   Hands on handlebars; carrying articles.
Sec. 34-250.   Riding on sidewalk.
Sec. 34-251.   Equipment on bicycles.
Sec. 34-252.   Parking.
Sec. 34-253.   Motorcycles and off-highway motor vehicles generally.
Sec. 34-254.   Exemption for police bicycle patrols.
Sec. 34-255.   Bicycle helmets required.
Sec. 34-256.   Penalty.
Secs. 34-257--34-275. Reserved.
Article IX. Operation of Golf Carts on Public Streets and Roads
Sec. 34-276.   Authority to regulate.
Sec. 34-277.   Definitions.
Sec. 34-278.   Operation on public streets and roads.
Sec. 34-279.   Streets and roads approved for use.
Sec. 34-280.   Other residential streets and roads approved for use of golf carts.
Sec. 34-281.   Enforcement.
Sec. 34-282.   Liability disclaimer.
Secs. 34-283--34-300. Reserved.
Article X. Infractions
Sec. 34-301.   Certain violations an infraction.
Secs. 34-302—34-320. Reserved.
Article XI. Schedules
Secs. 34-321—34-334. Reserved.