Buy Tires on Sale for Charlotte: But Not Until You’ve Read This Guide!

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1. Seat belts: All drivers are required to wear seat belts, no matter where they are sitting in the vehicle.
2. Cell phone usage: Drivers under the age of 18 are not allowed to use cell phones while driving. Charlotte also has a "hands-free" law that prohibits drivers from using handheld devices while driving.
3. Yield to pedestrians: All drivers should yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.
4. Drink driving: Driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.8% or higher is illegal. The maximum punishment is a fine of up to $4,000 and possible imprisonment, ranging from 30 days to two years.
5. Headlight usage: Headlights should always be used with visibility of 400 meters or less.
6. Right turns: Right turns at red lights are only allowed after a complete stop.

1. Two-hour parking: In Charlotte, on-street parking is generally limited to two hours, and vehicles must be parked in the direction of traffic flow.
2. Off-street parking: Typically restricted to designated areas such as parking lots and garages.
3. Specific parking rules: Be aware that there are a number of special parking rules that apply to specific types of vehicles, such as RVs, trailers, and oversized vehicles.
4. Disabled parking: If you don’t have a disability badge and chose to park in a spot for the disabled, you will be fined.
5. No overnight parking: Charlotte has a "no overnight parking" rule. This means that cars cannot be parked on the street overnight.

• Tinted window films can’t block out more than 32% of light entering through vehicle windows.
• It’s illegal to tint below the top 5 inches of a windshield
• A reflective tint is allowed but windows must be no more than 20% reflective
• If you have a tint applied to your vehicle windows, you must have it checked in a North Carolina safety inspection to ensure it meets legal requirements.

• Interstate 85: Interstate 85 (I-85) is a north-south interstate highway that runs through Charlotte. The highway begins in Montgomery, Alabama, and ends in Petersburg, Virginia. I-85 passes through the Charlotte metropolitan area and intersects with several other highways in the city, including I-77 and I-485.
• Interstate 77: Interstate 77 is a major highway that runs through the Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan area. The highway connects Charlotte with other major cities in the region, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Raleigh. Interstate 77 is one of the busiest highways in the Charlotte area, and it is a vital artery for the city's economy.
• Interstate 40: Charlotte is home to Interstate 40, one of the busiest highways in the United States. The highway runs through the city for nearly 20 miles, connecting Charlotte with other major cities in the region. I-40 is a vital artery for Charlotte, carrying tens of thousands of vehicles each day. The highway is also a major source of traffic congestion in the city.

Toll roads

• The first Charlotte Motor Speedway was built in 1909 and was only a quarter-mile long. Today, the speedway is one of the most iconic NASCAR tracks in the country, hosting races like the Coca-Cola 600 and the Bank of America 500.
• Charlotte is also home to the headquarters of both Nascar and Lowe's Motor Speedway. In fact, Charlotte has been dubbed the "NASCAR capital of the world."
• Charlotte is home to one of the world's largest collections of vintage and antique cars. The Charlotte AutoFair, held twice a year, is one of the biggest automotive events in the country, drawing in car enthusiasts from all over the world.