G.S. 20-279.11. Matters not to be evidence in civil suits
The full text of G.S. 20-279.11 (Matters not to be evidence in civil suits), with plain-English commentary from North Carolina DWI defense attorneys Chris Adkins and Chris Purkey in the side column. Article 9A: Motor Vehicle Safety and Financial Responsibility Act of 1953.
§ 20-279.11. Matters not to be evidence in civil suits.
Neither the information on financial responsibility contained in an accident report, the action taken by the Commissioner pursuant to this Article, the findings, if any, of the Commissioner upon which the action is based, or the security filed as provided in this Article shall be referred to in any way, nor be any evidence of the negligence or due care of either party, at the trial of any action at law to recover damages. (1953, c. 1300, s. 11; 1995, c. 191, s. 6.)
Official text of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-279.11 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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