House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Amends GS 20-160.1 by increasing the penalty for failure to yield while approaching or entering an intersection, turning at a stop or yield sign, entering a roadway, upon the approach of an emergency vehicle, or at highway construction or maintenance that causes bodily injury to a Class 2 misdemeanor, including a fine of $500 and revocation of the person's drivers license for 90 days (was, only punishable by a $500 fine and suspension of the drivers license for 90 days; no criminal penalty was attached). Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2026. Makes conforming changes to the act's titles.
Bill Summaries: H 275 FAILURE TO YIELD PENALTIES. (NEW)
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Bill H 275 (2025-2026)Summary date: Mar 18 2025 - View Summary
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Bill H 275 (2025-2026)Summary date: Mar 4 2025 - 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, 2026.