MOTORCYCLE ROAD GUARD SAFETY ACT.

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
House Bill 516 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 25, 2025
AN ACT TO ENACT THE MOTORCYCLE ROAD GUARD SAFETY ACT.
Intro. by Campbell, Clampitt, Torbett, Tyson.

Status: Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Mar 26 2025)
H 516

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 25 2025 - View Summary

    Enacts GS 20-114.2 to allow a person who is at least 18 who has a valid drivers license to obtain a motorcycle road guard certificate. Requires completion of a certification course developed by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), satisfying any other DMV requirements, and compliance with all safety and equipment standards required by the DMV when directing traffic. Prohibits anyone from directing traffic as a motor vehicle road guard without a valid certificate. 

    Amends GS 20-114.1 to allow persons holding a motorcycle road guard certificate to direct traffic while escorting a motorcycle group upon meeting three criteria: (1) satisfying the safety and equipment standards for operating under the certificate; (2) notifying each city through which the motorcycle group is proceeding; and (3) obtaining consent from the city's chief of police.

    Directs the DMV to adopt implementing rules.

    Effective December 1, 2025.