\nIrrespective of the route shown on the permit, an alternate route will be followed:\n(1) If directed by a peace officer.\n(2) If directed by a uniformed officer assigned to a weigh station to follow a route to a weighing device.\n(3) If the specified route is officially detoured. Should a detour be encountered, the driver shall check with the office issuing permit on which he is traveling prior to proceeding. (1977, c. 720, s. 9; 2004-124, s. 18.3(d).)
North Carolina Legal Code
§ 20.364
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