(a) Subject to the exceptions in subsection (b), the provisions of this Article applicable to the drivers of vehicles upon the highways shall apply to the drivers of all vehicles owned or operated by the State or any political subdivision thereof.

(b) While actually engaged in maintenance or construction work on the highways, but not while traveling to or from such work, drivers of vehicles owned or operated by the State or any political subdivision thereof are exempt from all provisions of this Article except:

(1) N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-138.1 Impaired driving.

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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 20-168

  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3

(2) Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c. 435, s. 28.

(3) N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-139.1 Procedures governing chemical analyses; admissibility; evidentiary provisions; controlled-drinking programs.

(4) N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-140 Reckless driving.

(5) Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c. 435, s. 38.

(6) N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-141 Speed restrictions.

(7) N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-141.3 Unlawful racing on streets and highways.

(8) N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-141.4 Felony and misdemeanor death by vehicle. (1937, c. 407, s. 130; 1973, c. 1330, s. 30; 1981, c. 412, s. 4; c. 747, s. 66; 1983, c. 435, s. 28.)

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