North Carolina § 20-171 - 2. Bicycle racing.
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§ 20-171. 2. Bicycle racing.
Bicycle racing on the highways is prohibited except as authorized in this section. Bicycle racing on a highway shall not be unlawful when a racing event has been approved by State or local authorities on any highway under their respective jurisdictions. Approval of bicycle highway racing events shall be granted only under conditions which assure reasonable safety for all race participants, spectators and other highway users, and which prevent unreasonable interference with traffic flow which would seriously inconvenience other highway users. By agreement with the approving authority, participants in an approved bicycle highway racing event may be exempted from compliance with any traffic laws otherwise applicable thereto, provided that traffic control is adequate to assure the safety of all highway users. History (1977, c. 1123, s. 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 20-171
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 20-171 cover?
Section 20-171 ("2. Bicycle racing.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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