A new law has forced drivers in this state to roll down their car windows, even during the icy cold weather.
This great nation of ours has a long list of laws and rules that govern the roads. But as the freezing cold weather encompasses the nation, drivers are facing increased scrutiny regarding a simple change to a significant law.
Are you prepared to be inconvenienced in the weather in order to follow the law?
Following the law is so easy. It’s a case of mind over matter
The United States has become one of the most regulated countries on earth.
Law enforcement faces increasing scrutiny from the public as they attempt to extend the long arm of the law. But change is an undeniable fact of life. And not following the revelations of new laws can lead to a world of trouble.
Lawmakers around the nation regularly amend the rules of the road as needed.
However, as each state enacts changes to laws, the responsibility lies with us as citizens to stay up-to-date with what is expected of us when traversing the nation. Not following the changes to laws is no small matter.
Do you believe in car-ma?
For the millions of us who commute daily, encountering law enforcement on the roads comes with a bunch of things to be concerned about.
The police have a hard enough job as it is. Add to that the millions of Fast and Furious hopefuls who make driving exceedingly dangerous, and you can easily understand the seriousness of not following the law to the letter.
One simple oversight can get you into a lot of trouble.
As the nation evolves, new laws are enacted to reflect the need to ensure a safe environment for us as drivers. Lawmakers have become experts at making changes and implementing amendments to the rules of the road.
But one state in particular has made a significant change that drivers need to be aware of.
Traffic stops and checkpoints are a factor of life. And the need to give the police a clear view into your car is a top priority to make traffic stops safer for us all. Without the ability to clearly see inside your vehicle, law enforcement officers are on a knife-edge.
How would you react when the icy cold weather forces you to reconsider your driving habits? Especially when approaching a traffic stop.
One simple change forces us to roll down our windows, even in the snow
A recent change to a major law in North Carolina has created a cold-shoulder situation.
Police need a clear and transparent view into your car, or they feel at risk. Some states even want the police to “listen” to the happenings inside our cars.
Senate Bill 43 in the North Carolina General Assembly states that drivers with tinted windows are required to roll them down when approaching a traffic stop or checkpoint, or face legal action.
Through the newly enacted law, officers can safely see inside a driver’s car, not to mention making communication that much simpler.
And yes, even in the recent snowstorm conditions that have blanketed the nation, the law still applies. So be sure to roll down your window next time you approach a traffic stop in North Carolina. Your tinted windows may look cool, but they could land you in a world of trouble when approaching a traffic stop or checkpoint.
State officials have noted that this is not a courtesy for law enforcement; it is a mandatory obligation during traffic stops in North Carolina, so the police may be giving you the chills.