North Carolina H394 prohibits unsafe interaction with children or animals while driving, with a $100 fine.
North Carolina H394 makes it unlawful to operate a vehicle while holding an animal or interacting with a child in a manner that impairs safe driving. Violators face a $100 fine and court costs, with no insurance surcharge. The law takes effect December 1, 2025, with warnings issued for the first six months.
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