§20-121.1. Operation of a low-speed vehicle on certain roadways

The operation of a low-speed vehicle is authorized with the following restrictions:

(1)        A low-speed vehicle may be operated only on streets and highways where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. This does not prohibit a low-speed vehicle from crossing a road or street at an intersection where the road or street being crossed has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour.

(2)        A low-speed vehicle shall be equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, tail lamps, reflex reflectors, parking brakes, rearview mirrors, windshields, windshield wipers, speedometer, seat belts, and a vehicle identification number.

(3)        A low-speed vehicle shall be registered and insured in accordance with G.S. 20-50 and G.S. 20-309.

(4)        The Department of Transportation may prohibit the operation of low-speed vehicles on any road or highway if it determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.

(5)        Low-speed vehicles must comply with the safety standards in 49 C.F.R. § 571.500.

(2001-356, s. 5.)