House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends GS 20-175.2 by increasing the penalty from a Class 2 to Class 1 misdemeanor for failing to yield the right-of-way to a blind pedestrian. Makes conforming changes to the long title.
Bill Summaries: H138 FAILURE TO YIELD TO BLIND PEDESTRIANS/PENALTY.
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Bill H 138 (2023-2024)Summary date: Apr 19 2023 - View Summary
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Bill H 138 (2023-2024)Summary date: Feb 16 2023 - View Summary
Amends GS 20-175.2 (establishing a blind person’s right-of-way at crossings, intersections, and traffic control signal points so long as they use a white cane or are accompanied by a guide dog) as title indicates. Applies to offenses committed after December 1, 2023.