DRIVERS LICENSE/RECIPROCITY W/FOREIGN NATION.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 660 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 6, 2017
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF NORTH CAROLINA MAY RECOGNIZE DRIVERS LICENSES ISSUED BY FOREIGN NATIONS IN SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES.
Intro. by Boles.

Status: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House Action) (Apr 25 2017)

SOG comments (1):

Change long title

House committee substitute to 1st edition changed long title.  Long title was AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF NORTH CAROLINA MAY ENTER INTO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN NATIONS.

H 660

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 24 2017 - View Summary

    House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition:

    Deletes amendment to GS 20-4.4 and enacts new GS 20-4.35 under new Article 1D providing for driver's license reciprocity agreements with foreign nations.  Authorizes the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to recognize a foreign-issued non-commercial driver's license as valid in this state where the license holder is legally present in the state if (1) the Commissioner finds the standards for issuing a driver's license by the foreign nation substantially comply with those of this state, and (2) a license issued in this state is recognized by that foreign nation.  Requires the Commissioner to notify the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee at least 30 days prior to making a determination of reciprocal recognition and to post the determination on the Division's web site.

    Amends the act's long title.


  • Summary date: Apr 6 2017 - View Summary

    Identical to S 651 filed on 4/4/17.

    Amends GS 20-4.4(a), concerning the NC Commissioner of Motor Vehicles' authority to enter into a reciprocity agreement or arrangement as to registration and licensing with a duly authorized representative of another jurisdiction, to provide that the reciprocity agreement or arrangement is for motor vehicle operations (currently, for interstate or intrastate operations).