Text Box:   Text Box: Text Box: License … New residents have 60 days to apply for a North Carolina Driver’s License.  New residents should bring their out-of-state license, proof of insurance, proof of social security number (SS card, pay check stub, W2 form) and proof of middle name (if full middle name is not on license or birth certificate).  The nearest testing stations are:                 Tags … New residents have a minimum of 30 days to register a vehicle.  Regulations regarding registration and license tags vary from person to person.  For more information, contact:         Driving Laws … The citywide speed limit is 35mph unless otherwise posted.  The school zone and residential speed limit is 25mph.  Drivers are forbidden to drink alcohol or have an open container of alcoholic beverages in the passenger area.  Motorcyclists are required to wear helmets and lights must be on at all times.  Children eight and younger and under 80 pounds must be properly secured in a weight appropriate child restraint system.  Seat belts are mandatory for drivers and all passengers in the vehicle.       Text Box: DRIVER INFO Text Box: Statesville 905 Carolina Ave. 704-878-4220 Text Box: TRANSPORTATION Text Box: Air Service: Charlotte-Douglas International Airport offers more than 500 daily flights and non-stop service to 150 cities.  Major carriers serving this facility are American, Air Canada, Continental, Delta, Northwest and US Airways.  For more information, call 704-359-4013.   Airport Shuttle: To/From Charlotte-Douglas, 704-894-0796   Bus Service: Greyhound Bus Line, 800-231-2222 or 704-372-0456 North Mecklenburg Express, 704-336-RIDE North Mecklenburg Connector, 704-522-3552 Village Rider, 704-892-1200   Rail Service: Amtrak-Charlotte Depot, 800-872-7245 or 704-376-4416   Roads: The Lake Norman area is serviced by Interstate 77 and a number of state highways.