Chapter 136

388 published sections.

Article 1 - Organization of Department of Transportation

N.C.G.S. § 136-4 — Chief Engineer.
N.C.G.S. § 136-5.1 — Transportation system.
N.C.G.S. § 136-10 — Audit and rules.
N.C.G.S. § 136-11.1 — Prior consultation on transportation projects.
N.C.G.S. § 136-12 — Reports to General Assembly; Transportation Improvement Program submitted to members and staff of General Assembly.
N.C.G.S. § 136-12.3 — Outsourcing and project delivery reports.
N.C.G.S. § 136-13 — Malfeasance of officers and employees of Department of Transportation, members of Board of Transportation, contractors, and others.
N.C.G.S. § 136-13.1 — Use of position to influence elections or political action.
N.C.G.S. § 136-13.2 — Falsifying highway inspection reports.
N.C.G.S. § 136-14 — Members not eligible for other employment with Department; no sales to Department by employees; members not to sell or trade property with Department; profiting from official position; misuse of confidential information by Board members.
N.C.G.S. § 136-14.1 — Transportation engineering divisions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-14.2 — Division engineer to manage personnel.
N.C.G.S. § 136-15 — Establishment of administrative districts.
N.C.G.S. § 136-16 — Funds and property converted to State Highway Fund.
N.C.G.S. § 136-16.10 — Allocations by Department Chief Financial Officer to eliminate overdrafts.

Article 2 - Powers and Duties of Department and Board of Transportation

N.C.G.S. § 136-17.2 — Members of the Board of Transportation represent entire State.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18 — Powers of Department of Transportation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.01 — Consultation required for welcome and visitor centers.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.02 — Operation of electric vehicle charging stations at rest stops; report.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.2 — Seed planted by Department of Transportation to be approved by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.03 — Outside counsel.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.3 — Location of garbage collection containers by counties and municipalities.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.3A — Wireless communications infrastructure.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.04 — Product Evaluation Program.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.4 — Provision and marking of "pull-off" areas.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.05 — Establishment of "DOT Report" Program.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.5 — Wesley D. Webster Highway.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.5A — Purple Heart Memorial Highway.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.5B — Dale Earnhardt Highway.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.5C — The U.S. Marine Corps Highway: Home of Carolina-Based Marines since 1941.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.06 — Public Street Information Database.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.6 — Cutting down trees.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.7 — Fees.
N.C.G.S. § 136-18.07 — Subdivision Roads Manual.
N.C.G.S. § 136-19 — Acquisition of land and deposits of materials; condemnation proceedings; federal parkways.
N.C.G.S. § 136-19.3 — Acquisition of buildings.
N.C.G.S. § 136-19.4 — Registration of right-of-way plans.
N.C.G.S. § 136-19.4A — Required surveying information in certain acquisition plans.
N.C.G.S. § 136-19.5 — Utility right-of-way agreements.
N.C.G.S. § 136-19.6 — Right-of-Way Claim Report.
N.C.G.S. § 136-19.7 — Residue property disposal; Department authority; definitions; classification and valuation; disposition method; proceeds; approvals required.
N.C.G.S. § 136-20 — Elimination or safeguarding of grade crossings and inadequate underpasses or overpasses.
N.C.G.S. § 136-20.1 — To require installation and maintenance of block system and safety devices; automatic signals at railroad intersections.
N.C.G.S. § 136-21 — Drainage of highway; application to court; summons; commissioners.
N.C.G.S. § 136-22 — View by commissioners; report; judgment.
N.C.G.S. § 136-23 — Appeal.
N.C.G.S. § 136-24 — Rights of parties.
N.C.G.S. § 136-25 — Repair of road detour.
N.C.G.S. § 136-26 — Closing of State transportation infrastructure during construction or for dangerous conditions; driving through, removal, injury to barriers, warning signs, etc.
N.C.G.S. § 136-27 — Connection of highways with improved streets; pipelines and conduits; cost.
N.C.G.S. § 136-27.1 — Relocation of water and sewer lines of municipalities, nonprofit water or sewer corporations or associations, local boards of education, and certain private water or sewer utilities.
N.C.G.S. § 136-27.2 — Relocation of county-owned natural gas lines located on Department of Transportation right-of-way.
N.C.G.S. § 136-27.3 — Relocation of municipalities' utilities by Department; repayment by municipalities.
N.C.G.S. § 136-27.4 — Use of certain right-of-way for sidewalk dining.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.1 — Letting of contracts to bidders after advertisement; exceptions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.2 — Relocated transportation infrastructure; contracts let by others.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.4 — (Expires August 31, 2027) State policy concerning participation by disadvantaged minority-owned and women-owned businesses in transportation contracts.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.5 — Construction diaries; bid analysis and management system.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.6 — Participation by the Department of Transportation with private developers.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.6A — Partnerships with private developers.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.6B — Applicable stormwater regulation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.7 — Contract requirements relating to construction materials.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.8 — Use of recycled materials in construction.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.9 — Retainage - construction contracts.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.10 — Highway Fund and Highway Trust Fund Small Project Bidding.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.11 — Design-build construction of transportation projects.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.12 — Litter removal coordinated with mowing of highway rights-of-way.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.13 — Participation in the energy credit banking and selling program.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.14 — Project contractor licensing requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 136-28.15 — Diesel vehicles purchase warranty requirement.
N.C.G.S. § 136-29 — Adjustment and resolution of Department of Transportation contract claim.
N.C.G.S. § 136-30 — Uniform signs and other traffic control devices on highways, streets, and public vehicular areas.
N.C.G.S. § 136-30.1 — Center line and pavement edge line markings.
N.C.G.S. § 136-30.2 — Prohibit the use of high content arsenic glass beads in paint used for pavement marking.
N.C.G.S. § 136-32 — Regulation of signs.
N.C.G.S. § 136-32.1 — Misleading signs prohibited.
N.C.G.S. § 136-32.2 — Placing blinding, deceptive or distracting lights unlawful.
N.C.G.S. § 136-32.3 — Litter enforcement signs.
N.C.G.S. § 136-33 — Damaging or removing signs; rewards.
N.C.G.S. § 136-33.1 — Signs for protection of cattle.
N.C.G.S. § 136-33.2A — Signs marking beginning of reduced speed zones.
N.C.G.S. § 136-34 — Department of Transportation authorized to furnish road equipment to municipalities.
N.C.G.S. § 136-34.1 — Department of Transportation authorized to furnish road maintenance materials to municipalities.
N.C.G.S. § 136-35 — Cooperation with other states and federal government.
N.C.G.S. § 136-41.1 — Appropriation to municipalities; allocation of funds generally; allocation to Butner.
N.C.G.S. § 136-41.2 — Eligibility for funds; municipalities incorporated since January 1, 1945.
N.C.G.S. § 136-41.2A — Eligibility for funds; municipalities incorporated before January 1, 1945.
N.C.G.S. § 136-41.2B — Eligibility for funds; municipalities with no road miles ineligible.
N.C.G.S. § 136-41.3 — Use of funds; records and annual statement; excess accumulation of funds; contracts for maintenance, etc., of streets.
N.C.G.S. § 136-41.4 — Municipal use of allocated funds; election.
N.C.G.S. § 136-41.5 — Annual report on use of Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant funds.
N.C.G.S. § 136-42.1 — Archaeological objects on highway right-of-way.
N.C.G.S. § 136-42.2 — Markers on highway; cooperation of Department of Transportation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-42.3 — Historical marker program.
N.C.G.S. § 136-43.1 — Procedure for correction and relocation of historical markers.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44 — Maintenance of grounds.

Article 2A - State Transportation Generally

N.C.G.S. § 136-44.1 — Statewide transportation system; policies.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.2 — Budget and appropriations.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.2B — Reports to appropriations committees of General Assembly.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.2D — Secondary unpaved road paving program.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.2E — Transportation Emergency Reserve.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.3 — Report on the condition of the State highway system and maintenance funding needs.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.3A — Highway Maintenance Improvement Program.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.6 — Uniformly applicable formula for the allocation of funds for primary and secondary road maintenance.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.7 — Secondary roads; right-of-way acquisition.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.7A — Submission of secondary roads construction programs to State agencies.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.7B — Permit issuance by Department of Environmental Quality transportation construction projects.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.7C — Analysis and approval of Department of Transportation environmental policies or guidelines affecting transportation projects.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.7D — Bridge construction guidelines.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.7E — Compliance with federal guidelines for transportation projects.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.8 — Submission of unpaved secondary roads paving programs to the Boards of County Commissioners.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.10 — Additions to secondary road system.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.11 — Right-of-way acquisitions; preliminary engineering annual report.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.12 — Maintenance of roads and parking lots in areas administered by the Division of Parks and Recreation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.14 — Curb ramps or curb cuts for handicapped persons.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.16 — Authorized use of contract maintenance resurfacing program funds.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.17 — Pavement preservation program.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.18 — Define boundaries of certain rights-of-way and easements.

Article 2B - Public Transportation

N.C.G.S. § 136-44.20 — Department of Transportation designated agency to administer and fund public transportation programs; authority of political subdivisions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.21 — Ridesharing arrangement defined.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.22 — Workers' Compensation Act does not apply to ridesharing arrangements.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.23 — Ridesharing arrangement benefits are not income.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.24 — Ridesharing arrangements exempt from municipal licenses and taxes.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.25 — Wage and Hour Act inapplicable to ridesharing arrangements.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.26 — Use of public motor vehicles for ridesharing.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.27 — North Carolina Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program.

Article 2D - Railroad Revitalization

N.C.G.S. § 136-44.35 — Railroad revitalization and corridor preservation a public purpose.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.36 — Department of Transportation designated as agency to administer federal and State railroad revitalization programs.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.36A — Railway corridor preservation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.36B — Power of Department to preserve and acquire railroad corridors.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.36C — Installment contracts authorized.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.36D — Recreational leasing requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.37 — Department to provide nonfederal matching share.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.38 — Department to provide State and federal financial assistance to cities and counties for rail revitalization.
N.C.G.S. § 136-44.39 — Department to provide State and federal financial assistance to short-line railroads.

Article 3 - State Highway System

N.C.G.S. § 136-45 — General purpose of law; control, repair and maintenance of highways.
N.C.G.S. § 136-51 — Maintenance of county public roads vested in Department of Transportation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-54 — Power to make changes.
N.C.G.S. § 136-55.1 — Notice of abandonment.
N.C.G.S. § 136-59 — No court action against Board of Transportation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-62 — Right of petition.
N.C.G.S. § 136-63 — Change or abandonment of roads.
N.C.G.S. § 136-64 — Filing of complaints with Department of Transportation; hearing and appeal.
N.C.G.S. § 136-64.1 — Applications for intermittent closing of roads within watershed improvement project by Department of Transportation; notice; regulation by Department; delegation of authority; markers.

Article 3A - Streets and Highways in and around Municipalities

N.C.G.S. § 136-66.1 — Responsibility for streets inside municipalities.
N.C.G.S. § 136-66.2 — Development of a coordinated transportation system and provisions for streets and highways in and around municipalities.
N.C.G.S. § 136-66.3 — Local government participation in improvements to the State transportation system.
N.C.G.S. § 136-66.4 — Rules and regulations; authority of municipalities.
N.C.G.S. § 136-66.5 — Improvements in urban areas to reduce traffic congestion.
N.C.G.S. § 136-66.6 — Arrangements in a consolidated city-county.
N.C.G.S. § 136-66.7 — Authority to include a Municipal Street System street in right-of-way of State Highway System.
N.C.G.S. § 136-66.8 — Agreements with units of local government to expedite projects.

Article 3B - Dedication of Right-of-Way with Density or Development Rights Transfer

N.C.G.S. § 136-66.10 — Dedication of right-of-way under local ordinances.
N.C.G.S. § 136-66.11 — Transfer of severable development rights.

Article 4 - Neighborhood Roads, Cartways, Church Roads, etc

N.C.G.S. § 136-67 — Neighborhood public roads.
N.C.G.S. § 136-68 — Special proceeding for establishment, alteration or discontinuance of cartways, etc.; petition; appeal.
N.C.G.S. § 136-69 — Cartways, tramways, etc., laid out; procedure.
N.C.G.S. § 136-70 — Alteration or abandonment of cartways, etc., in same manner.
N.C.G.S. § 136-71 — Church roads and easements of public utility lines laid out on petition; procedure.

Article 4A - Bicycle and Bikeway Act of 1974

N.C.G.S. § 136-71.6 — How Article cited.
N.C.G.S. § 136-71.7 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-71.8 — Findings.
N.C.G.S. § 136-71.9 — Program development.
N.C.G.S. § 136-71.10 — Duties.
N.C.G.S. § 136-71.11 — Designation of bikeways.
N.C.G.S. § 136-71.12 — Funds.

Article 5 - Bridges

N.C.G.S. § 136-72 — Load limits for bridges; penalty for violations.
N.C.G.S. § 136-76.1 — Bridge replacement program.
N.C.G.S. § 136-76.2 — Bridge program.
N.C.G.S. § 136-78 — Railroad companies to provide draws.
N.C.G.S. § 136-80 — Fastening vessels to bridges misdemeanor.
N.C.G.S. § 136-81 — Department of Transportation may maintain footways.

Article 6 - Ferries, etc., and Toll Bridges

N.C.G.S. § 136-82 — Department of Transportation to establish and maintain ferries.
N.C.G.S. § 136-82.1 — Authority to insure vessels operated by Department of Transportation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-88 — Authority of county commissioners with regard to ferries and toll bridges; rights and liabilities of owners of ferries or toll bridges not under supervision of Department of Transportation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89 — Safety measures; guard chains or gates.

Article 6D - Controlled-Access Facilities

N.C.G.S. § 136-89.48 — Declaration of policy.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.49 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.50 — Authority to establish controlled-access facilities.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.51 — Design of controlled-access facility.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.52 — Acquisition of property and property rights.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.53 — New and existing facilities; grade crossing eliminations.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.54 — Authority of local units to consent.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.55 — Local service roads.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.56 — Commercial enterprises.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.58 — Unlawful use of National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and other controlled-access facilities.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.59 — Highway rest area refreshments.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.59A — Promotion of North Carolina farm products at rest areas and welcome centers.

Article 6H - Public Toll Roads and Bridges

N.C.G.S. § 136-89.180 — Legislative findings.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.181 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.182 — North Carolina Turnpike Authority.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.183 — Powers of the Authority.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.183A — Accelerated Pilot Toll Bridge Project.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.183B — Accelerated Herbert C. Bonner Bridge Replacement Project.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.183C — Accelerated Yadkin River Veterans Memorial Bridge Replacement Project.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.184 — Acquisition of real property.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.185 — Taxation of property of Authority.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.186 — Audit.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.187 — Conversion of free highways prohibited.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.188 — Use of revenues.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.189 — Turnpike Authority revenue bonds.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.190 — Sale of Turnpike Authority revenue bonds.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.191 — Cost participation by Department of Transportation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.192 — Applicability of formula.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.193 — Annual report.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.194 — Laws applicable to the Authority; exceptions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.195 — Internet report of funds expended.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.196 — Removal of tolls.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.197 — Maintenance of nontoll routes.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.198 — Authority to toll existing interstate highways.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.199 — Designation of high-occupancy toll and managed lanes.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.210 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.211 — Tolls for use of Turnpike project.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.212 — Payment of toll required for use of Turnpike project.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.213 — Administration of tolls and requirements for open road tolls.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.214 — Bill for unpaid open road toll.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.215 — Required action upon receiving bill for open road toll and processing fee for unpaid toll.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.216 — Civil penalty for failure to pay open road toll.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.217 — Vehicle registration renewal blocked for unpaid open road toll.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.218 — Procedures for contesting liability for unpaid open road toll.
N.C.G.S. § 136-89.220 — Reciprocal toll enforcement agreements.

Article 7 - Miscellaneous Provisions

N.C.G.S. § 136-90 — Obstructing highways and roads misdemeanor.
N.C.G.S. § 136-91 — Placing glass, etc., or injurious obstructions in road.
N.C.G.S. § 136-92 — Obstructing highway drains prohibited.
N.C.G.S. § 136-92.1 — Exemption from temporary driveway permitting for forestry operations.
N.C.G.S. § 136-93 — Openings, structures, pipes, trees, and issuance of permits.
N.C.G.S. § 136-93.1 — Express permit review program.
N.C.G.S. § 136-93.01 — Electronic submission of permits authorized.
N.C.G.S. § 136-93.1A — Time frame for reviewing and making a decision on traffic impact analyses.
N.C.G.S. § 136-93.02 — Uniform Process for Issuing Permits; Report.
N.C.G.S. § 136-93.2 — Monetary value of trees.
N.C.G.S. § 136-93.3 — Selective pruning within highway rights-of-way to enable view of agritourism activities.
N.C.G.S. § 136-94 — Gates projecting over rights-of-way forbidden.
N.C.G.S. § 136-95 — Water must be diverted from public road by ditch or drain.
N.C.G.S. § 136-96 — Road or street not used within 15 years after dedication deemed abandoned; declaration of withdrawal recorded; joint tenants or tenants in common; defunct corporations.
N.C.G.S. § 136-96.1 — Special proceeding to declare a right-of-way dedicated to public use.
N.C.G.S. § 136-96.2 — Withdrawal of public use dedication by property owners associations.
N.C.G.S. § 136-97 — Responsibility of counties for upkeep, etc., terminated.
N.C.G.S. § 136-98 — Counties authorized to participate in costs of road construction and maintenance, participation is voluntary.
N.C.G.S. § 136-102 — Billboard obstructing view at entrance to school, church or public institution on public highway.
N.C.G.S. § 136-102.1 — Blue Star Memorial and American Ex-Prisoners of War Highway.
N.C.G.S. § 136-102.2 — Authorization required for test drilling or boring upon right-of-way; filing record of results with Department of Transportation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-102.3 — Filing record of results of test drilling or boring with Secretary of Administration and Secretary of Environmental Quality.
N.C.G.S. § 136-102.4 — Penalty for violation of G.S. 136-102.2 and G.S. 136-102.3.
N.C.G.S. § 136-102.5 — Signs on fishing bridges.
N.C.G.S. § 136-102.6 — Compliance of subdivision streets with minimum standards of the Board of Transportation required of developers.
N.C.G.S. § 136-102.7 — Hurricane evacuation standard.
N.C.G.S. § 136-102.8 — Subdivision streets; traffic calming devices.
N.C.G.S. § 136-102.9 — Use of aircraft managed by the Department of Transportation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-102.10 — Rest areas report.

Article 9 - Condemnation

N.C.G.S. § 136-103 — Institution of action and deposit.
N.C.G.S. § 136-104 — Vesting of title and right of possession; recording memorandum or supplemental memorandum of action.
N.C.G.S. § 136-105 — Disbursement of deposit; serving copy of disbursing order on Department of Transportation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-106 — Answer, reply and plat.
N.C.G.S. § 136-107 — Time for filing answer.
N.C.G.S. § 136-108 — Determination of issues other than damages.
N.C.G.S. § 136-109 — Appointment of commissioners.
N.C.G.S. § 136-110 — Parties; orders; continuances.
N.C.G.S. § 136-111 — Remedy where no declaration of taking filed; recording memorandum of action.
N.C.G.S. § 136-112 — Measure of damages.
N.C.G.S. § 136-113 — Interest as a part of just compensation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-114 — Additional rules.
N.C.G.S. § 136-115 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-116 — Final judgments.
N.C.G.S. § 136-117 — Payment of compensation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-118 — Agreements for entry.
N.C.G.S. § 136-119 — Costs and appeal.
N.C.G.S. § 136-120 — Entry for surveys.
N.C.G.S. § 136-121 — Refund of deposit.
N.C.G.S. § 136-121.1 — Reimbursement of owner for taxes paid on condemned property.

Article 10 - Preservation, etc., of Scenic Beauty of Areas along Highways

N.C.G.S. § 136-122 — Legislative findings and declaration of policy.
N.C.G.S. § 136-123 — Restoration, preservation and enhancement of natural or scenic beauty.
N.C.G.S. § 136-124 — Availability of federal aid funds.
N.C.G.S. § 136-125 — Regulation of scenic easements.

Article 10A - Litter Prevention Account

N.C.G.S. § 136-125.1 — Litter Prevention Account.

Article 11 - Outdoor Advertising Control Act

N.C.G.S. § 136-126 — Title of Article.
N.C.G.S. § 136-127 — Declaration of policy.
N.C.G.S. § 136-128 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-129 — Limitations of outdoor advertising devices.
N.C.G.S. § 136-129.1 — Limitations of outdoor advertising devices beyond 660 feet.
N.C.G.S. § 136-129.2 — Limitation of outdoor advertising devices adjacent to scenic highways, State and National Parks, historic areas and other places.
N.C.G.S. § 136-130 — Regulation of advertising.
N.C.G.S. § 136-131 — Removal of existing nonconforming advertising.
N.C.G.S. § 136-131.1 — (See editor's note for expiration of section) Just compensation required for the removal of billboards on federal-aid primary highways by local authorities.
N.C.G.S. § 136-131.2 — Modernization of outdoor advertising devices.
N.C.G.S. § 136-131.5 — Relocation of lawfully existing outdoor advertising sign.
N.C.G.S. § 136-132 — Condemnation procedure.
N.C.G.S. § 136-133 — Permits required.
N.C.G.S. § 136-133.1 — Outdoor advertising vegetation cutting or removal.
N.C.G.S. § 136-133.2 — Issuance or denial of a selective vegetation removal permit.
N.C.G.S. § 136-133.3 — Appeals of selective vegetation removal permit decisions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-133.4 — Selective vegetation removal permits.
N.C.G.S. § 136-133.5 — Denial of a permit for proposed outdoor advertising.
N.C.G.S. § 136-134 — Illegal advertising.
N.C.G.S. § 136-134.1 — Judicial review.
N.C.G.S. § 136-134.2 — Notification requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 136-135 — Enforcement provisions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-136 — Zoning changes.
N.C.G.S. § 136-137 — Information directories.
N.C.G.S. § 136-138 — Agreements with United States authorized.
N.C.G.S. § 136-139 — Alternate control.
N.C.G.S. § 136-140 — Availability of federal aid funds.
N.C.G.S. § 136-140.1 — Adopt-A-Highway.

Article 11A - Exemption and Deferment from Removal of Certain Directional Signs, Displays, and Devices

N.C.G.S. § 136-140.6 — Declaration of policy.
N.C.G.S. § 136-140.7 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-140.8 — Exemption procedures.
N.C.G.S. § 136-140.9 — Deferment.

Article 11B - Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign Program

N.C.G.S. § 136-140.15 — Scope of operations.
N.C.G.S. § 136-140.16 — Eligibility criteria.
N.C.G.S. § 136-140.17 — Terminating participation in program.
N.C.G.S. § 136-140.18 — Temporary modification of TODS panels.
N.C.G.S. § 136-140.19 — Board of Transportation to adopt rules to implement the TODS program.

Article 12 - Junkyard Control Act

N.C.G.S. § 136-141 — Title of Article.
N.C.G.S. § 136-142 — Declaration of policy.
N.C.G.S. § 136-143 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-144 — Restrictions as to location of junkyards.
N.C.G.S. § 136-145 — Enforcement provisions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-146 — Removal of junk from illegal junkyards.
N.C.G.S. § 136-147 — Screening of junkyards lawfully in existence.
N.C.G.S. § 136-148 — Acquisition of existing junkyards where screening impractical.
N.C.G.S. § 136-149 — Permit required for junkyards.
N.C.G.S. § 136-149.1 — Judicial review.
N.C.G.S. § 136-150 — Condemnation procedure.
N.C.G.S. § 136-151 — Rules and regulations by Department of Transportation; delegation of authority to Secretary of Transportation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-152 — Agreements with United States.
N.C.G.S. § 136-153 — Zoning changes.
N.C.G.S. § 136-154 — Alternate control.
N.C.G.S. § 136-155 — Availability of federal aid funds.

Article 14 - North Carolina Highway Trust Fund

N.C.G.S. § 136-175 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-176 — Creation, revenue sources, and purpose of North Carolina Highway Trust Fund.
N.C.G.S. § 136-186 — Use of credit reserve; Advance Right-of-Way Acquisition Account.

Article 14B - Strategic Prioritization Funding Plan for Transportation Investments

N.C.G.S. § 136-189.10 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-189.11 — Transportation Investment Strategy Formula.

Article 14C - Mobility/Modernization Fund

N.C.G.S. § 136-189.20 — Spot Mobility Program.
N.C.G.S. § 136-189.21 — Economic development; small construction; industrial access.
N.C.G.S. § 136-189.22 — High-impact and low-cost construction projects.
N.C.G.S. § 136-189.23 — Annual report.

Article 15 - Railroads

N.C.G.S. § 136-190 — Powers of railroad corporations.
N.C.G.S. § 136-191 — Intersection with highways.
N.C.G.S. § 136-192 — Obstructing highways; defective crossings; notice; failure to repair after notice misdemeanor.
N.C.G.S. § 136-193 — Joint construction of railroads having same location.
N.C.G.S. § 136-194 — Cattle guards and private crossings; failure to erect and maintain misdemeanor.
N.C.G.S. § 136-195 — To regulate crossings and to abolish grade crossings.
N.C.G.S. § 136-196 — Injury to passenger while in prohibited place.
N.C.G.S. § 136-197 — Ticket may be refused intoxicated person; penalty for prohibited entry.
N.C.G.S. § 136-198 — Passenger refusing to pay fare or violating rules may be ejected.

Article 16 - Planning

N.C.G.S. § 136-200 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-200.1 — Metropolitan planning organizations recognized.
N.C.G.S. § 136-200.2 — Decennial review of metropolitan planning organization boundaries, structure, and governance.
N.C.G.S. § 136-200.3 — Additional provisions applicable to consolidated metropolitan planning organizations.
N.C.G.S. § 136-200.4 — Additional requirements for metropolitan planning organizations located in nonattainment areas.
N.C.G.S. § 136-200.5 — Matching funds for Metropolitan Planning Organizations located in nonattainment areas or maintenance areas.
N.C.G.S. § 136-200.6 — Funds for local transportation planning efforts in areas designated nonattainment areas or maintenance areas.
N.C.G.S. § 136-201 — Plan for intermodal interface.
N.C.G.S. § 136-202 — Metropolitan planning organizations.

Article 17 - Rural Transportation Planning Organizations

N.C.G.S. § 136-210 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 136-211 — Department authorized to establish Rural Transportation Planning Organizations.
N.C.G.S. § 136-212 — Duties of Rural Transportation Planning Organizations.
N.C.G.S. § 136-213 — Administration and staff.
N.C.G.S. § 136-214 — Matching funds for federal State Planning and Research Program Grants.

Article 18 - Virginia North Carolina Interstate High Speed Rail Compact

N.C.G.S. § 136-220 — Compact established.
N.C.G.S. § 136-221 — Agreement.
N.C.G.S. § 136-222 — Commission established; appointment and terms of members; cochairs; reports; commission funds; staff.

Article 19 - Congestion Relief and Intermodal 21st Century Transportation Fund

N.C.G.S. § 136-250 — Congestion Relief and Intermodal Transportation 21st Century Fund.
N.C.G.S. § 136-251 — Findings of fact.
N.C.G.S. § 136-252 — Grants to local governments and transportation authorities.
N.C.G.S. § 136-253 — Grants to other units.
N.C.G.S. § 136-254 — Grant approval.
N.C.G.S. § 136-255 — Expenditure.
N.C.G.S. § 136-256 — Funds remain available until expended.

Article 20 - North Carolina State Ports Authority

N.C.G.S. § 136-260 — Creation of Authority - membership; appointment, terms and vacancies; officers; meetings and quorum; compensation.
N.C.G.S. § 136-261 — Purposes of Authority.
N.C.G.S. § 136-262 — Powers of Authority.
N.C.G.S. § 136-263 — Container shipping.
N.C.G.S. § 136-264 — Approval of acquisition and disposition of real property.
N.C.G.S. § 136-265 — Issuance of bonds and notes.
N.C.G.S. § 136-266 — Bonds and notes for special user projects.
N.C.G.S. § 136-267 — Power of eminent domain.
N.C.G.S. § 136-268 — Exchange of property; removal of buildings, etc.
N.C.G.S. § 136-269 — Jurisdiction of the Authority; application of Chapter 20; appointment and authority of special police.
N.C.G.S. § 136-270 — Treasurer of the Authority.
N.C.G.S. § 136-271 — Deposit and disbursement of funds.
N.C.G.S. § 136-272 — Audit.
N.C.G.S. § 136-273 — Purchase of supplies, material and equipment and building contracts.
N.C.G.S. § 136-274 — Liberal construction of Article.
N.C.G.S. § 136-275 — Warehouses, wharves, etc., on property abutting navigable waters.
N.C.G.S. § 136-276 — Usage contracts.
N.C.G.S. § 136-280 — Annual report.