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

Provides that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will consider exceptions to the sight distance requirement for driveway locations in instances where the curves of the road are close and frequent (previous edition required DOT to amend its policies on driveway access). Provides that exceptions will be granted in instances where sufficient sight distance can be provided or established through other means. Establishes that the DOT will consider lowering the speed limit on the relevant portion of the road, when appropriate.

Provides that this act only applies to sections of roadway where the minimum sight distance, as defined in  "Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways," is not available for a proposed driveway.