NC General Statutes

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-384 (2026)

Penalty for certain violations

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A motor carrier who fails to conduct a safety inspection of a vehicle as required by Part 396 of the federal safety regulations or who fails to mark a vehicle that has been inspected as required by that Part commits an infraction and, if found responsible, is liable for a penalty of up to fifty dollars ($50.00). (1985, c. 454, s. 1; 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 1018, s. 13; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 754, s. 6; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 756, s. 27.)

Part 3. Fees and Charges.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1989–2001 · leading case: Coman v. Thomas Mfg. Co., 381 S.E.2d 445 (N.C. 1989).

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Coman v. Thomas Mfg. Co., 381 S.E.2d 445 (N.C. 1989). · cites it 12× “N.C.G.S. § 20-384 provides that the Division of Motor Vehicles may promulgate highway safety rules and regulations for interstate and intrastate motor carriers in North Carolina.”

Considine v. Compass Grp. USA, Inc., 551 S.E.2d 179 (N.C. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 2× “Our Supreme Court, in finding that the complaint stated a cause of action for wrongful discharge, noted that the alleged conduct by defendant not only violated federal regulations, but "also violated the public policy of North Carolina.”

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