New North Carolina laws now in effect

Believe it or not, the new year is here -- and with it comes new laws.

There are several laws, or portions of laws, going into effect in North Carolina on Jan. 1, 2024. Let's take a closer look.

Senate Bill 157 means major changes are coming for anyone holding a learner's permit in North Carolina. Starting Jan. 1, most new drivers will add an extra few months of learning and supervised driving before they get a full driver's license.

For the last 25 years, the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has allowed drivers to get their license after having a learner's permit for 12 months. During the pandemic, it went to six months and was moved back to a full year in 2023.

The new law splits the difference. It requires new drivers to have a learner's permit for nine months. Some driving instructors feel that's inadequate, saying new drivers would be better suited to have at least 12 months of supervised driving before going on their own. #ncpol #Politics

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