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North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 20

The full text of G.S. 20-364 (Route changes), with plain-English commentary from North Carolina DWI defense attorneys Chris Adkins and Chris Purkey in the side column. Article 16: Professional Housemoving.

§ 20-364. Route changes.

Irrespective of the route shown on the permit, an alternate route will be followed:

(1) If directed by a peace officer.

(2) If directed by a uniformed officer assigned to a weigh station to follow a route to a weighing device.

(3) If the specified route is officially detoured. Should a detour be encountered, the driver shall check with the office issuing permit on which he is traveling prior to proceeding. (1977, c. 720, s. 9; 2004-124, s. 18.3(d).)

Official text of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-364 as published by the North Carolina General Assembly (Chapter 20 PDF, retrieved November 10, 2026). Verify the current version on ncleg.gov ↗.

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