Evans v. Roberson

FRYE, Justice.

On defendant’s appeal, the issue is whether the Court of Appeals correctly affirmed the trial court’s conclusion that because odometer alteration is not a moving violation it cannot serve as a basis for denial of reinstatement of driver’s license following permanent revocation. Our answer is no.

I

The uncontroverted material facts are:

1. Plaintiff’s North Carolina driver’s license was permanently revoked by defendant effective 18 June 1980, based on his conviction of three or more moving violations while plaintiff’s license was suspended. Defendant’s order of revocation was…