The full text of G.S. 20-388 (Willful acts of employees deemed those of motor carrier), with plain-English commentary from North Carolina DWI defense attorneys Chris Adkins and Chris Purkey in the side column. Article 17: Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.
§ 20-388. Willful acts of employees deemed those of motor carrier.
The willful act of any officer, agent, or employee of a motor carrier, acting within the scope of his official duties of employment, shall, for the purpose of this Article, be deemed to be the willful act of the motor carrier. (1985, c. 454, s. 1.)
Official text of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-388 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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