North Carolina Laws Taking Effect on January 1, 2024
As we approach the New Year, it’s a good time to think about what changes are taking place regarding new laws in North Carolina. The North Carolina General Assembly has been working on several bills, and on December 1, many of the new laws went into effect.
One big change was with the “Guarantee 2nd Amendment Freedom and Protections” bill. North Carolina leaders voted to tweak the rules about carrying concealed weapons, allowing guns on specific school property during certain times. Part of this bill, Section 1, became law on December 1. It says people can carry concealed guns at religious schools when the school is closed. They even added a clear definition of “school operating hours” to the state’s laws about carrying weapons on school grounds.
But what laws are going into effect beginning on January 1?
Now, when it comes to driving, there’s a new law for teens in North Carolina. It used to be that teens had to have their learner’s permit for a whole year before getting a more advanced driver’s license. But now, they only need to have it for at least six months, with 60 hours of driving time. After that, they can apply for their level 2 license, which lets them drive alone from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., with some restrictions.
The Graduated Driver Licensing was enacted in 1997, which required new drivers to use a permit for one full year before getting their license, according to NCDOT.
Considering the potential delay in DMV appointments, which can extend from weeks to months, walk-ins are recommended for drivers seeking more immediate assistance. Additional details and requirements for obtaining a provisional license can be found here.
Appointments for the DMV can take several weeks to months. Walk-ins are recommended for drivers. Further information and additional requirements for obtaining a provisional license can be found below.
It’s worth mentioning that this is not the only law seeing some changes. There’s a total of 16 new laws going into effect on January 1. Take a look at the complete list here.