8/18/04-Erratic drivers in North Carolina could be charged with the new crime of aggressive driving under provisions of a bill – H1046 – signed into law by Gov. Mike Easley.
The new law, which takes effect Dec. 1, creates a misdemeanor offense for any driver who is cited for speeding or reckless driving while committing two other traffic violations. The misdemeanor is punishable by up to 120 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
The offenses that would have to be violated to cite someone for aggressive driving include running a red light, running a stop sign, tailgating, failing to yield right-of-way and illegal passing.
A conviction of aggressive driving would carry a six-point penalty for commercial drivers and a five-point penalty for other drivers. A driver could have their license revoked if convicted twice within a year.

7/20/04-Erratic drivers in North Carolina could be charged with the new crime of aggressive driving under provisions of a bill that won legislative approval last week. It now heads to Gov. Mike Easley for his signature.
H1046, sponsored by Rep. Joe Hackney, D-Chapel Hill, would create a misdemeanor offense for any driver who is cited for speeding or reckless driving while committing two other traffic violations. The misdemeanor is punishable by up to 120 days in jail.
The offenses that would have to be violated to cite someone for aggressive driving include running a red light, running a stop sign, following too closely, failing to yield right-of-way and illegal passing.
A conviction of aggressive driving would carry a six-point penalty for commercial drivers and a five-point penalty for other drivers. A driver could have their license revoked if convicted twice within a year.
For bill status, call (919) 733-7779.