The full text of G.S. 20-123.1 (Steering mechanism), with plain-English commentary from North Carolina DWI defense attorneys Chris Adkins and Chris Purkey in the side column. Article 3: Motor Vehicle Act of 1937.
§ 20-123.1. Steering mechanism.
The steering mechanism of every self-propelled motor vehicle operated on the highway shall be maintained in good working order, sufficient to enable the operator to control the vehicle’s movements and to maneuver it safely. (1957, c. 1038, s. 3.)
Official text of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-123.1 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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