Bill Summary for H 660 (2017-2018)
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View NCGA Bill Details | 2017-2018 Session |
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.
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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.