§ 20-374 – Unsafe practices.
20-374. Unsafe practices. (a) If the Department determines that a housemover has engaged in unsafe practices, all licenses, permits, and authorizations issued to the person pursuant to this Article shall be revoked for a period of six months. (b) Any person whose license, permit, or authorization issued under this Article is revoked pursuant to this […]
§ 20-363 – Removal and replacement of obstructions.
20-363. Removal and replacement of obstructions. All obstructions, including mailboxes, traffic signals, signs, and utility lines will be removed immediately prior to and replaced immediately after the move at the expense of the mover. Any property, real or personal, to be removed, which is not located in the right-of-way, shall not be removed until the […]
§ 20-364 – Route changes.
20-364. Route changes. Irrespective of the route shown on the permit, an alternate route will be followed: (1) If directed by a peace officer. (2) If directed by a uniformed officer assigned to a weigh station to follow a route to a weighing device. (3) If the specified route is officially detoured. Should a detour […]
§ 20-365 – Loading or parking on right-of-way.
20-365. Loading or parking on right-of-way. The object to be transported will not be loaded, unloaded, nor parked, day or night, on highway right-of-way without specific permission from the district or division engineer. (1977, c. 720, s. 10.)
§ 20-366 – Effect of weather.
20-366. Effect of weather. No move will be made when atmospheric conditions render visibility lower than safe for travel. Moves will not be made when highway is covered with snow or ice, or at any time travel conditions are considered unsafe by the Department or Highway Patrol or other law-enforcement officers having jurisdiction. (1977, c. […]
§ 20-367 – Obtaining license or permit by fraud.
20-367. Obtaining license or permit by fraud. The permit may be voided if any conditions of the permit are violated. Upon any violation, the permit must be surrendered and a new permit obtained before proceeding. Misrepresentation of information on application to obtain a license, fraudulently obtaining a permit, alteration of a permit, or unauthorized use […]
§ 20-368 – Municipal regulations.
20-368. Municipal regulations. All moves on streets on the municipal system of streets shall comply with local regulations. (1977, c. 720, s. 13.)
§ 20-369 – Out-of-state licenses and permits.
20-369. Out-of-state licenses and permits. An out-of-state person, partnership, or corporation engaging in the structural moving business may apply to the Department for a license to engage in the housemoving profession in North Carolina, and obtain permits for moves by complying with the provisions of this Article and the regulations of the Department in the […]
§ 20-370 – Speed limits.
20-370. Speed limits. The speed of moves will be that which is reasonable and prudent for the load, considering weight and bulk, under conditions existing at the time. (1977, c. 720, s. 15.)
§ 20-371 – Penalties.
20-371. Penalties. (a) Any person violating the provisions of this Article or the regulations of the Department governing housemoving shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (b) The Department is hereby authorized in the name of the State to apply for relief by injunction, in the established manner provided in cases of civil procedure, […]