§ 20-168. Drivers of State, county, and city vehicles subject to the provisions of this Article. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 20‑168.  Drivers ofState, county, and city vehicles subject to the provisions of this Article.

(a)        Subject to theexceptions in subsection (b), the provisions of this Article applicable to thedrivers of vehicles upon the highways shall apply to the drivers of allvehicles owned or operated by the State or any political subdivision thereof.

(b)        While actuallyengaged in maintenance or construction work on the highways, but not whiletraveling to or from such work, drivers of vehicles owned or operated by theState or any political subdivision thereof are exempt from all provisions ofthis Article except:

(1)        G.S. 20‑138.1.Impaired driving.

(2)        Repealed by SessionLaws 1983, c. 435, s. 28.

(3)        G.S. 20‑139.1.Procedures governing chemical analyses; admissibility; evidentiary provisions;controlled‑drinking programs.

(4)        G.S. 20‑140.Reckless driving.

(5)        Repealed by SessionLaws 1983, c. 435, s. 38.

(6)        G.S. 20‑141.Speed restrictions.

(7)        G.S. 20‑141.3.Unlawful racing on streets and highways.

(8)        G.S. 20‑141.4.Felony and misdemeanor death by vehicle. (1937, c. 407, s. 130; 1973,c. 1330, s. 30; 1981, c. 412, s. 4; c. 747, s. 66; 1983, c. 435, s. 28.)