Article 1B.

Reciprocal Provisions as to Arrest of Nonresidents.

§ 20‑4.18.  Definitions.

Unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and phrases, for the purpose of this Article, shall have the following meanings:

(1) Citation. – Any citation, summons, ticket, or other document issued by a law‑enforcement officer for the violation of a traffic law, ordinance, rule or regulation.

(2) Collateral or Bond. – Any cash or other security deposited to secure an appearance following a citation by a law‑enforcement officer.

(3) Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 667, s. 2.

(4) Nonresident. – A person who holds a license issued by a reciprocating state.

(5) Personal Recognizance. – An agreement by a nonresident to comply with the terms of the citation issued to the nonresident.

(6) Reciprocating State. – Any state or other jurisdiction which extends by its laws to residents of North Carolina substantially the rights and privileges provided by this Article.

(7) State. – The State of North Carolina. (1973, c. 736; 1979, c. 667, s. 2; 1981, c. 508; 1999‑452, s. 6.)