A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to require the division of motor vehicles to educate the public on high-risk driving behaviors and the good samaritan laws.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  The Division of Motor Vehicles (hereinafter "Division"), in consultation with the Department of Public Safety, shall develop a program to educate the public on the Good Samaritan laws and on the following high-risk behaviors: (i) dangers of texting while driving, (ii) requirements of the Move Over Law, and (iii) speed limits and other restrictions in school and construction zones. As part of the program, the Division shall engage in public outreach efforts to inform as many people as possible about Good Samaritan laws and high‑risk driving behaviors, including developing and executing an advertising campaign. In addition, the Division shall incorporate testing on high‑risk driving behaviors into the Division's written, traffic sign, and driving skills tests.
SECTION 2.  By December 1, 2019, the Division shall report to the chairs of the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety on the Division's efforts to educate the public about Good Samaritan laws and high‑risk driving behaviors and the status of incorporating testing on high‑risk driving behaviors into the Division's written, traffic sign, and driving skills tests.
SECTION 3.  This act is effective when it becomes law.