Listed below are some of the most common North Carolina traffic laws to remember.

• North Carolina requires seat belts for front-seat passengers; however, backseat passengers over age 16 are exempt. Failure to wear seatbelts will result in a fine.
• Children under age five and under 40 pounds are required to ride in an approved child safety seat. Children ages 5-16 are required to wear a seatbelt regardless of where they sit in the car.
• Motorist must turn on headlights when windshield wipers are in use.
• Motorist may run right at a red light after coming to a complete stop, except where specifically prohibited.
• Motorcyclists must wear helmets and burn headlights at all times.
• The legal alcoholic beverage drinking age is 21 in North Carolina.
• Citywide speed limit is 35 mph, unless otherwise posted. Out-of-town speed limits are 55 unless otherwise posted. The state speed limit is 55 mph unless otherwise posted on sections of interstates and highways.
• Driving 15 miles per hour over the posted speed limit or in excess of 70 mph is an arrestible offense.
• The North Carolina Safe Roads Act forbids a driver to consume an alcoholic beverage while driving or to have an open container of an alcoholic beverage in the passenger area (exceptions apply to motorhomes and limousines).
• Drivers license permits from other states are not valid in the state of North Carolina.
• "Bag-A-Bug" litter law states if caught littering by a law officer you will be fined a minimum of $250.