GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of North Dakota. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
| Increased Penalty for High BAC | Administrative License Suspension on First Offense | Limited Driving Privileges During Suspension |
|---|---|---|
| .18 | 91 days | After 30 days |
Discretionary
| Open Container Laws | Repeat Offender Laws |
|---|---|
| Yes | No |
Younger than 8 years of age and under 57"
Less than 8 yrs if 57” or taller
8-17 yrs
No
No
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
6 years
78 and older: renew every 4 years
Helmets required for all riders under 18 and all passengers if operator is under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
Secondary; Primary for occupants under 18
18 and over
18 and over: Front
Under 18: All
No state law or programs
No state law or programs
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 75 | 75 |
Less than 75 MPH on some rural interstates
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 75 | 75 |
Less than 75 on some urban interstates
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
|
4-lane: 70 Other: 65 |
4-lane: 70 Other: 65 |
16 years
|
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
Minimum Duration (Months) |
Required Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 12 for drivers under 16; otherwise, 6 months or until age 18 (whichever comes first) | 50 for drivers under 16; otherwise none |
|
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
Nighttime Driving Restriction |
Passenger Restriction (except family, unless noted) |
|---|---|---|
| 16; 15 for a parent-requested restricted license | Sunset or 9 p.m. (whichever is later) - 5 a.m. | No restriction (other than vehicle manufacturer recommendations) |
*Note: Those with a restricted license may only operate a vehicle owned by their parents or legal guardian and are not permitted to drive a car with more passengers than the vehicle's manufacturer recommends.
