HB 53

Increases the property damages threshold for the following accidents defined under GS 58-36-75 (concerning at-fault accidents and certain moving traffic violations under the Safe Driver Incentive Plan); (1) from $3,850 or more to $5,975 or more for major accidents; (2) from damages ranging from $2,300 to less than $3,850 to damages ranging from $3,570 to less than $5,975 for intermediate accidents; and (3) from damages that are $2,300 or less to $3,570 or less for minor accidents. Applies to accidents occurring on or after October 1, 2025.