G.S. 20-16.01. Double penalties for offenses committed while operating a commercial motor vehicle
The full text of G.S. 20-16.01 (Double penalties for offenses committed while operating a commercial motor vehicle), with plain-English commentary from North Carolina DWI defense attorneys Chris Adkins and Chris Purkey in the side column. Article 2: Uniform Driver’s License Act.
§ 20-16.01. Double penalties for offenses committed while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
Any person who commits an offense for which points may be assessed pursuant to the Schedule of Point Values for Violations While Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle as provided in G.S. 20-16(c) may be assessed double the amount of any fine or penalty authorized by statute.
(1999-330, s. 8.)
Official text of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-16.01 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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