In North Carolina, what may happen if a valid registration card is produced in court for a failure to carry charge?

In North Carolina, if a driver produces a valid registration card in court for a charge of failure to carry, the court will typically dismiss the case. This legal principle recognizes that the requirement to carry the registration card is primarily for verification purposes. If the driver can show proof that the vehicle was indeed registered at the time of the alleged violation, it establishes compliance with the law, thereby justifying the court's decision to dismiss the charge. This provision is designed to ensure that vehicle owners are not penalized for a minor oversight, as long as they can demonstrate that they were in compliance with registration laws.