House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Amends GS 20-146 by making violations subject to citation for obstruction of traffic (was, an infraction) when operating a moped on a highway in any lane other than the right-hand side of the right-hand lane available for through traffic where the posted speed limit is greater than 35 miles per hour, unless the operator is preparing for a left turn. Removes the prohibition on a person operating a moped on a highway where the posted speed limit is greater than 35 miles per hour.
Bill Summaries: H822 (2025-2026 Session)
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Bill H 822 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 16 2025 - View summary
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Bill H 822 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 8 2025 - View summary
Amends GS 120-140.4 adding clarifying language that a moped is presumed to be designed for use by one person, unless the operator provides documentation from the manufacturer indicating otherwise for the purposes of GS 20-140.4(a)(1).
Amends GS 20-146 adding two new subsections. Subsection (f) makes it an infraction to operate a moped on a highway in any lane other than the right-hand side of the right-hand lane available for through traffic where the posted speed limit is greater than 35 miles per hour, unless the operator is preparing for a left turn. Subsection (g) prohibits a person from operating a moped on a highway where the posted speed limit is greater than 35 miles per hour.
Effective December 1, 2025, and applies to a moped operated on or after that day.