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May 12, 2025

Slow Down and Move Over for Stopped Emergency Vehicles

The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program and state and local law enforcement are launching a statewide enforcement campaign to remind drivers of the importance of the Move Over Law. The enforcement campaign is from May 12-18. 

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A safety vehicle parked on the roadside with a traffic sign that reads "Slow Down."
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May 09, 2025
During Small Business Week, Gov. Stein Calls for More WNC Support
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May 09, 2025
453 NC Schools Receive Recognition for Support of Military Students
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