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. For more information, consult the 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 Universal helmet law repealed 1977.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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