S.575

Improve Pedestrian Safety

Introduced·3/25/25

North Carolina S575 makes failure to yield to a pedestrian a Class 2 misdemeanor if it results in serious injury, adds a pedestrian safety module to.

North Carolina S575 amends the state's General Statutes to establish that failure to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian while operating a motor vehicle, resulting in serious injury, is a Class 2 misdemeanor. The bill also mandates the Division of Motor Vehicles to develop a training course on pedestrian safety, accessible both in-person and online, and requires the inclusion of this training in the driver education curriculum. Additionally, the Division must report its findings and recommendations to the North Carolina General Assembly and relevant committees.

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History

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

Filed