§ 20-195 – Cooperation between Patrol and local officers.
20-195. Cooperation between Patrol and local officers. The Secretary of Public Safety with the approval of the Governor, through the State Highway Patrol, shall encourage the cooperation between the Highway Patrol and the several municipal and county peace officers of the State for the enforcement of all traffic laws and the proper administration of the […]
§ 20-196 – Statewide radio system authorized; use of telephone lines in emergencies.
20-196. Statewide radio system authorized; use of telephone lines in emergencies. The Secretary of Public Safety, through the State Highway Patrol is hereby authorized and directed to set up and maintain a statewide radio system, with adequate broadcasting stations so situate as to make the service available to all parts of the State for the […]
§ 20-196.2 – Use of aircraft to discover certain motor vehicle violations; declaration of policy.
20-196.2. Use of aircraft to discover certain motor vehicle violations; declaration of policy. The State Highway Patrol is hereby permitted the use of aircraft to discover violations of Part 10 of Article 3 of Chapter 20 of the General Statutes relating to operation of motor vehicles and rules of the road. It is hereby declared […]
§ 20-187.3 – Quotas prohibited.
20-187.3. Quotas prohibited. (a) The Secretary of Public Safety shall not make or permit to be made any order, rule, or regulation requiring the issuance of any minimum number of traffic citations, or ticket quotas, by any member or members of the State Highway Patrol. Pay and promotions of members of the Highway Patrol shall […]
§ 20-187.4 – Disposition of retired service animals.
20-187.4. Disposition of retired service animals. (a) Upon determination that any service animal is no longer fit or needed for public service, the State or unit of local government may transfer ownership of the animal at a price determined by the State or unit of local government and upon any other terms and conditions as […]
§ 20-187.5 – Trademark authorization.
20-187.5. Trademark authorization. The North Carolina Troopers Association is authorized to use all trademarks identifying the North Carolina State Highway Patrol held by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety or its Divisions. The use authorized under this section shall be limited to purposes that support the State Highway Patrol, employees of the State Highway […]
§ 20-188 – Duties of Highway Patrol.
20-188. Duties of Highway Patrol. The State Highway Patrol shall be subject to such orders, rules and regulations as may be adopted by the Secretary of Public Safety, with the approval of the Governor, and shall regularly patrol the highways of the State and enforce all laws and regulations respecting travel and the use of […]
§ 20-189 – Patrolmen assigned to Governor's office.
20-189. Patrolmen assigned to Governor’s office. The Secretary of Public Safety, at the request of the Governor, shall assign and attach two members of the State Highway Patrol to the office of the Governor, there to be assigned such duties and perform such services as the Governor may direct. The cost of the State Highway […]
§ 20-189.1 – Lieutenant Governor Executive Protection Detail.
20-189.1. Lieutenant Governor Executive Protection Detail. (a) Creation. – There is created within the Highway Patrol a Lieutenant Governor’s Executive Protection Detail. The Lieutenant Governor shall submit the names of three sworn members in good standing of the North Carolina Highway Patrol to the Commander, and the Commander shall assign those officers to serve in […]
§ 20-186 – Oath of office.
20-186. Oath of office. Each member of the State Highway Patrol shall subscribe and file with the Secretary of Public Safety an oath of office for the faithful performance of his duties. (1929, c. 218, s. 2; 1937, c. 339, s. 1; 1941, c. 36; 1977, c. 70, s. 9; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)