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N.C.G.S. § 20-37.20

Notification of traffic convictions.

Effective date: 2026-08-08
Last verified: 2026-08-09
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(a) Out-of-state Resident. - Within 10 days after receiving a report of the conviction of (i) any nonresident holder of a commercial driver license or commercial learner's permit for any violation of State law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking violations, committed in a motor vehicle or (ii) any nonresident holder of a drivers license for any violation of State law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking violations, committed in a commercial motor vehicle, the Division shall electronically notify the driver licensing authority in the licensing state or foreign jurisdiction of the conviction. (b) Foreign Diplomat. - The Division must notify the United States Department of State within 15 days after it receives one or more of the following reports for a holder of a drivers license issued by the United States Department of State: (1) A report of a conviction for a violation of State law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking violations. (2) A report of a civil revocation order. (1989, c. 771, s. 2; 2001-498, s. 7; 2002-159, s. 31; 2006-209, s. 7; 2024-30, s. 15(d).)