{"id":375580,"date":"2016-04-04T11:04:34","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/north-dakota-law\/north-dakota-traffic-laws.html"},"modified":"2025-08-22T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T05:00:00","slug":"north-dakota-traffic-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/north-dakota-law\/north-dakota-traffic-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"North Dakota Traffic Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">North Dakota Traffic Laws<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/melissa-bender-esq\/\">Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last reviewed\n        <time>\n                            August 22, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Knowing the general&nbsp;rules of the road&nbsp;while driving in North Dakota is key to staying safe. It can also help you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets.html\">avoid a ticket<\/a>&nbsp;from a law enforcement officer.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can learn more about North Dakota traffic offenses and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndlegis.gov\/cencode\/t39c10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">motor vehicle laws<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Use the following driving manuals and vehicle codes:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dot.nd.gov\/divisions\/driverslicense\/docs\/noncommercial-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Noncommercial Driver License Manual<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Class D [PDF]<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dot.nd.gov\/divisions\/driverslicense\/docs\/class_c1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commercial Driver License Manual&nbsp;<\/a>&#8211; Class A, Class B, and Class C [PDF]<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legis.nd.gov\/cencode\/t39.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Title 39<\/a>&nbsp;of the North Dakota Century Code (N.D.C.C.): Motor Vehicles<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The comprehensive manuals and vehicle codes in the bullets above cover many topics. The links at the end of this article also go in-depth about state-specific traffic laws.<\/p>\r\n<p>This article and the linked materials will help you learn about:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Who has the right-of-way<\/li>\r\n<li>The legal method of turning<\/li>\r\n<li>Speed limits and traffic regulations for&nbsp;varying roads and highways<\/li>\r\n<li>Crossing paths with an authorized emergency vehicle<\/li>\r\n<li>Rules for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-10-72\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">funeral processions<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Passing zones and passing vehicles<\/li>\r\n<li>Meeting, overtaking, or passing school bus rules<\/li>\r\n<li>Safety regulations for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-21-41-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seat belts<\/a>, booster seats, and child restraints<\/li>\r\n<li>Traffic-control signals and devices like stop signs, yield signs, and stop lights<\/li>\r\n<li>Stoplight signal legend<\/li>\r\n<li>Driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances (DUI)<\/li>\r\n<li>Required vehicle equipment such as headlamps, brake lights, turn signals, and vehicle doors<\/li>\r\n<li>Pedestrian control signals, blind pedestrian right of way, and other official traffic-control devices<\/li>\r\n<li>Parking near fire departments and crossing firehoses<\/li>\r\n<li>Driver control over&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-10-54.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">driving mechanisms<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Restrictions on driving left of&nbsp;center of&nbsp;roadway<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Speeding in North Dakota<\/h2>\r\n<p>The easiest way to avoid a speeding ticket from highway patrol is to obey the posted speed limit. In North Dakota, different roadways have varying&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nd.gov\/ndhp\/node\/169#:~:text=The%20speed%20limit%20is%2065,29%20and%20I%2D94).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">speed limits:<\/a><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>80 mph on interstate highways<\/li>\r\n<li>70 mph on paved, four-lane divided, multilane highways<\/li>\r\n<li>65 mph on two-lane state highways<\/li>\r\n<li>55 mph on gravel, loose dirt, or loose surface highways<\/li>\r\n<li>55 mph on paved two-lane county roads and township highways unless there is a different posted speed limit<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>These limits are for ideal driving conditions only. They may not apply to construction areas, designated school zones, special events, or roadway advisories like curves, bumps, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dot.nd.gov\/divisions\/safety\/streetskills\/wildlife.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wildlife crossings<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndlegis.gov\/cencode\/t39c10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coasting<\/a>&nbsp;or driving with your vehicle gears or transmission in neutral is prohibited.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Parking in North Dakota<\/h2>\r\n<p>You may encounter&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-10-49\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">additional parking regulations<\/a>&nbsp;in North Dakota. A unique state law prohibits double parking alongside parallel parked vehicles, obstructing the street. Unlike many other states, North Dakota strictly prohibits double parking in all instances.<\/p>\r\n<p>Other prohibited practices to avoid include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Parking on a crosswalk or within 10 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection<\/li>\r\n<li>Parking within 15 feet of a railroad-grade crossing<\/li>\r\n<li>Parking within 15 feet of the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Weather-Related Traffic Laws<\/h2>\r\n<p>North Dakota is known for its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ndresponse.gov\/severe-winter-weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extreme winter weather<\/a>.&nbsp;Some snow-specific laws to be aware of include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Front and back license plates must be&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nd.gov\/ndhp\/node\/130#:~:text=ND%20Century%20Code%2039%2D04,be%20removed%20from%20the%20vehicle.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clearly visible&nbsp;<\/a>and kept clear of mud, ice, and snow.<\/li>\r\n<li>Motorists must show&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndlegis.gov\/cencode\/t39c09.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">due care for all snow removal equipment and operators<\/a>.&nbsp;While it is legal to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dot.nd.gov\/dotnet2\/view\/faq.aspx?cat=MWSI&amp;site=E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pass a snowplow<\/a>, it can be hazardous. Always check for any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction and wait until it is safe to change lanes.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If you must travel during a winter storm or other inclement weather, check the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dot.nd.gov\/roadreport\/roadreport\/roadreportinfo.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Dakota Department of Transportation<\/a>&nbsp;(NDDOT) website for updates on road conditions.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Common Rules and Their Statutes for North Dakota Drivers<\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Drinking &amp; Driving Violations<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-08-01\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Persons under the influence of intoxicating liquor<\/a>&nbsp;(ND Code Chapter 39-08-01)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Driving Without a License \/ With a Suspended License<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legis.nd.gov\/cencode\/t39c06.pdf\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Operators must be licensed<\/a>&nbsp;[PDF] (ND Code Chapter 39-06&nbsp;<i>scroll to<\/i>&nbsp;39-06-01)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Driving Without Insurance \/ With Insufficient Insurance<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndlegis.gov\/cencode\/t39c06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future<\/a>&nbsp;[PDF] (ND Code Chapter 39-16.1,&nbsp;<i>scroll to<\/i>&nbsp;39-16.1-08)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-08-20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Driving without liability insurance prohibited<\/a>&nbsp;(ND Code Chapter 39-08-20)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Driving Without Registration \/ With Expired Registration<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-04-37\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Violations of registration provisions<\/a>&nbsp;(ND Code Chapter<i>&nbsp;<\/i>39-04-37)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Illegal U-Turn<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-10-36\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Limitations on turning around<\/a>&nbsp;(ND Code Chapter 39-10-36)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Leaving the Scene of an Accident \/ Hit &amp; Run<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-08-04.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accidents involving death or personal injuries<\/a>&nbsp;(ND Code Chapter 39-08-04)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-08-05.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accidents involving damage to vehicle<\/a>&nbsp;(ND Code Chapter 39-08-05)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Mechanical Violations<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndlegis.gov\/cencode\/t39c21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Equipment of Vehicles<\/a>&nbsp;[PDF] (ND Code Chapter 39-21)&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.legis.nd.gov\/cencode\/t39c12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Size, Width, and Height Restrictions<\/a>&nbsp;[PDF] (ND Code Chapter 39-12)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Reckless Driving<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-08-03\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reckless driving<\/a>&nbsp;(ND Code Chapter 39-08-03)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Running a Red Light \/ Stop Sign<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-10-04.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Obedience to and required traffic-control devices<\/a>&nbsp;(ND Code Chapter 39-10-04)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Seat Belt \/ Child Restraint Violations<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-21-41-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safety belts<\/a>&nbsp;(ND Code Chapter 39-21-41.1)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-21-41-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Child restraint devices<\/a>(ND Code Chapter 39-21-41.2)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Speeding<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nd\/title-39-motor-vehicles\/nd-cent-code-sect-39-09-01.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Speed restrictions<\/a>&nbsp;(ND Code Chapter 39-09)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Unlawful Vehicle Modifications<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legis.nd.gov\/cencode\/t39c21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Equipment of Vehicles<\/a>&nbsp;[PDF] (ND Code Chapter 39-21)&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.legis.nd.gov\/cencode\/t39c12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Size, Width, and Height Restrictions<\/a>&nbsp;[PDF] (ND Code Chapter 39-12)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<h2>Traffic Violation? Get Help Now<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you have been ticketed for a traffic violation such as reckless driving&nbsp;in the state of North Dakota, you should contact a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/traffic-violations\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">traffic ticket attorney<\/a>&nbsp;in your area.<\/p>\r\n<p>An experienced attorney can review your citation to ensure the police officer followed the North Dakota traffic laws. 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