NEW NC TRANSPORTATION LAW: Statewide Speed Limit Cuts for Rural Roads, Major Changes E bike, Teens

North Carolina -- July 14, 2026: A sweeping piece of North Carolina transportation legislation signed into law by Governor Josh Stein is set to bring major changes to motorists, teenagers, cyclists, and local municipalities across the state. While the bill’s official title indicates a performance audit of the state’s Ferry Division, lawmakers utilized House Bill 1094 to enact dozens of revisions to North Carolina transportation and Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regulations, officially creatin