What is the minimum fine for defective equipment on a vehicle?

The minimum fine for defective equipment on a vehicle in North Carolina is established at $100. This amount reflects the state's policy on vehicle safety regulations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining properly functioning equipment on vehicles to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers. Vehicles must conform to specific safety standards, and when they fail to meet those standards due to defective equipment, it becomes a matter of public safety, justifying the imposition of this minimum fine. Such regulatory measures are designed to encourage compliance and safeguard the well-being of all road users.