Transportation

HB 822 modifies North Carolina laws governing moped operation, directly affecting moped operators. The bill presumes a moped is designed for one person unless manufacturer documentation indicates otherwise. It restricts mopeds to the right-hand side of the right-hand lane on highways with speed limits over 35 mph, except when preparing for a left turn. Furthermore, it prohibits operating a moped on any highway where the posted speed limit is greater than 35 miles per hour. Violations of these provisions would constitute an infraction, with the changes becoming effective on December 1, 2025.

HB 189 clarifies the timing requirements for red light cameras in North Carolina, ensuring they only issue tickets after the red light has been displayed for a legally required period. The bill specifies that cameras cannot enforce violations for vehicles entering an intersection before the red clearance interval expires (the time after the light turns red before the camera can activate). It requires all traffic signals with cameras to follow engineering plans approved by a licensed professional engineer and comply with the standard Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This affects municipalities using red light cameras under state law, setting clear technical standards for when violations can be recorded.