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North Dakota DUI Laws<\/h1>\n
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Even if you think you’ve not had much, drinking and driving is a dangerous choice. In North Dakota, it’s against the law to either drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs or have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or more in your system.<\/p>\r\n

In North Dakota, 39% of motor vehicle fatalities<\/a> involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This is higher than the national average<\/a>. To protect its citizens, North Dakota has strengthened its drugged and drunk-driving laws.<\/p>\r\n

Read on as FindLaw takes you through the highlights of DUI laws in North Dakota.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent<\/h2>\r\n<\/caption>\r\n

"Per Se" BAC Limit<\/a><\/th>\r\n0.08%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit<\/a><\/th>\r\n0.02%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit<\/a><\/th>\r\n0.16%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Implied Consent<\/a> to Submit to BAC Test?<\/th>\r\nYes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
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Select Penalties<\/h2>\r\n<\/caption>\r\n

Minimum License Suspension or Revocation<\/a> (1st, 2nd, 3rd offense)<\/th>\r\n91 to 180 days, 1 or 2 years, 2 to 3 years<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Mandatory Alcohol Education, Assessment and Treatment<\/a><\/th>\r\nAssessment & Treatment<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Vehicle Confiscation<\/a> Possible?<\/th>\r\nYes<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Ignition Interlock Device<\/a> Possible?<\/th>\r\nYes, for restricted license or court order<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

Note: State laws constantly change through legislative, judicial, or other means. While FindLaw works hard to ensure the accuracy of its legal resources, it’s a good idea to thoroughly research the law or check with an attorney to ensure you have the most recent information.<\/i><\/p>\r\n

North Dakota DUI Law<\/h2>\r\n

North Dakota state law prohibits anyone from driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle when:<\/p>\r\n