\nUnless the context otherwise requires, the following words and phrases, for the purpose of this Article, shall have the following meanings:\n(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.\n(2) Collateral or Bond. – Any cash or other security deposited to secure an appearance following a citation by a law-enforcement officer.\n(3) Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 667, s. 2.\n(4) Nonresident. – A person who holds a license issued by a reciprocating state.\n(5) Personal Recognizance. – An agreement by a nonresident to comply with the terms of the citation issued to the nonresident.\n(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.\n(7) State. – The State of North Carolina. (1973, c. 736; 1979, c. 667, s. 2; 1981, c. 508; 1999-452, s. 6.)
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