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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-147 (2026)

Keep to the right in crossing intersections or railroads

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In crossing an intersection of highways or the intersection of a highway by a railroad right-of-way, the driver of a vehicle shall at all times cause such vehicle to travel on the right half of the highway unless such right side is obstructed or impassable. (1937, c. 407, s. 109.)

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1957–1972 · leading case: Pruett v. Inman, 114 S.E.2d 360 (N.C. 1960).
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Pruett v. Inman, 114 S.E.2d 360 (N.C. 1960). “20-150 (c), two, he failed to drive his automobile on his right half of the highway in violation of G.S. 20-147, and three, he failed to decrease his speed when approaching and crossing an intersection in violation of G.”
Crotts v. Overnite Transp. Co., 98 S.E.2d 502 (N.C. 1957). · cites it 3× “" G.S. § 20-147 commands a motorist to remain on the right side of the highway when crossing an intersection, and G.”
Murrell v. Jennings, 190 S.E.2d 686 (N.C. Ct. App. 1972). “20-141 (c); G.S. 20-147 and G.S. 20-158. Suffice it to say here that each driver is required to exercise ordinary care under the particular circumstances in which he finds himself and that the failure to do so can constitute actionable negligence where injury results.”
Hardy Ex Rel. Adams v. Tesh, 167 S.E.2d 848 (N.C. Ct. App. 1969). “He alleged that Edd drove at an excessive speed, failed to keep a proper lookout, failed to keep the Ford automobile under proper control, failed to drive on the right half of Robinhood and “instead left the highway and entered into the intersecting street, in violation of G.S.…”
Stutts v. Burcham, 155 S.E.2d 742 (N.C. 1967). · cites it 2× “20-150 (c) (passing at city intersections), G.S. 20-147 (keeping to the right half of highway at intersections), and G.”
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