   
FOR ANY EMERGENCY:
N.C. HIGHWAY LAWS
DON’T
- Pass on the right shoulder of highway.
- Drive while intoxicated or impaired.
- Transport open wine or liquor.
- Follow traffic too closely.
- Exceed the posted speed limit.
- Allow children in open truck beds without adult
supervision.
N.C. SEAT BELT LAWS
- Secure children under 4 in child car seats.
- Buckle Up all children 4 to 12.
- Buckle Up all front seat passengers.
N.C. LAW
- Must be 21 to consume beer, wine or liquor.
- Must not drive if blood alcohol is .08 or more.
- Driver cannot consume alcohol while driving.
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RED FLAGS...
...Mean unsafe
ocean swimming conditions exist. |
VISITOR SAFETY
TIPS
- Always lock your condo or cottage. When away, lock ground level
and porch windows.
- Always lock your car—even at your cottage or condo. Place
valuables out of sight. Lock valuables in the trunk or cover with a towel or jacket.
- Don’t leave a wallet, camera, radio or other valuables on the
beach unattended.
- Don’t leave fishing rods or tackle under a cottage or in a
vehicle.
- Don’t leave surfboards, skateboards, windsurfers, etc. on
your vehicle or unsecured under or around your cottage.
- Secure all bikes with lock and chain or put them in your condo or
cottage.
- Don’t leave bathing suits or wetsuits outside at night or
when no one is home.
- Know your cottage address. Make sure your kids know the address.
Lifeguards can help lost kids.
- At night, don’t walk the beach or uninhabited areas alone.
Take note of your location (landmark, street number, town, etc.) before starting your
walk.
THE DARE COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE—DEDICATED TO MAKING YOUR VACATION SAFE.
(Rodney Midgett, DARE COUNTY SHERIFF) |
