North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles

N.C.G.S. (Motor Vehicles) § 20-37.12: Commercial drivers license required

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Persons must possess a valid commercial driver's license with applicable endorsements to operate commercial motor vehicles on state highways. Out-of-service orders must be obeyed, and residents must comply with licensing timelines.

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