Autonomous Vehicle Laws: North Dakota
Law passed authorizing AV study.
North Dakota
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of North Dakota. Please note that GHSA does not compile any additional data on state laws other than what is presented in these pages. For more information, consult the appropriate State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle Helmet Laws: North Dakota
No bicycle helmet laws.
Motorcycle Helmet Laws: North Dakota
Helmets required for all riders under 18 and all passengers if operator is under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
Sobriety Checkpoint Laws: North Dakota
Checkpoints are conducted. Their legality is upheld under state and federal Constitution.
Mature Driver Laws: North Dakota
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
6 years
Provisions for Mature Drivers
78 and over: renewal every 4 years
Drug-Impaired Driving Laws: North Dakota
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
- None
Marijuana-Specific Laws
- Possession and Use: Legal for medical use
- Impaired Driving: None
Speed Limit Laws: North Dakota
Rural Interstates
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 75 | 75 |
Less than 75 MPH on some rural interstates
Urban Interstates
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 75 | 75 |
Less than 75 on some urban interstates
Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws: North Dakota
Penalties
| Increased Penalty for High BAC | Administrative License Suspension on First Offense | Limited Driving Privileges During Suspension | Vehicle and License Plate Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| .18 | 91 days | After 30 days | Vehicle confiscation |
Ignition Interlocks
Discretionary
Child Passenger Safety Laws: North Dakota
Child Restraint Required
Younger than 8 years of age and under 57"
Adult Safety Belt Permissible
8-17 yrs
Younger than 8 years of age and 57" or taller
Maximum Fine for 1st Offense
$25 + 1 point
Teen and Novice Drivers: North Dakota
Full Privilege Minimum Age
16 years
Learner Stage
|
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 |
Intermediate Stage
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Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
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