8/16/10-Gov. Bev Perdue signed into law a bill that allows drivers between 54 and 66 to be able to renew licenses for eight years.
State law now requires affected drivers to renew their licenses every five years. People under 54 already are issued licenses for eight years. Older drivers must still renew every five years.
Previously S181, the new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2011.