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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.