A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to clarify that the commissioner of motor vehicles of north carolina may recognize drivers LICENSES issued by foreign nations in specified circumstances.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Chapter 20 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new Article to read:
"Article 1D.
"Drivers License Reciprocity.
"§ 20‑4.35.  Reciprocity.
The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles is authorized to recognize foreign-issued noncommercial drivers licenses as valid in this State for the sole purpose of operation of noncommercial vehicles by persons who are legally present in this State if the Commissioner finds that the standards for issuance of drivers licenses by the foreign nation substantially comply with the standards established by law in this State and that this State's drivers licenses are also recognized as valid for the purpose of noncommercial operation of vehicles in that nation. At least 30 days prior to making a determination of reciprocal recognition under this section, the Commissioner shall notify the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee. After making a determination of reciprocal recognition as authorized by this section, the Division shall provide notice of the reciprocal recognition on its Web site."
SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.