Teen and Novice Drivers: North Dakota
An overview of graduated driver's licensing laws and other laws pertaining to teen drivers in North Dakota.
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.
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AV legislation
Authorizes full deployment with or without a human operator.
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Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Helmets required for all riders under 18 and all passengers if operator is under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
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Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
6 years
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Provisions for Mature Drivers
65 and over: renewal every 4 years
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DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None
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Marijuana Possession and Use
Decriminalized for legal for medical use
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Marijuana Impaired Driving
None
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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
75
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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)
4-lane: 70
Other: 65
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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)
4-lane: 70
Other: 65
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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
75
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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
75
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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)
75
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Increased penalty for high BAC
0.18
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Administrative license suspension on first offense
91 days
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Limited driving privileges during suspension
After 30 days
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Ignition Interlocks
Discretionary
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Open container laws
Yes
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Repeat Offender Laws
Yes
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Child Restraint Required
Younger than 8 years of age and under 57"
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Adult Safety Belt Permissible
8-17 yrs
Younger than 8 years of age and 57" or taller
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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)
12 for drivers under 16; otherwise, 6 months or until age 18 (whichever comes first)
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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)
50 for drivers under 16; otherwise none
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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
16; 15 for a parent-requested restricted license (restricted license may only operate a vehicle owned by their parents or legal guardian and may not drive a car with more passengers than the vehicle's manufacturer recommends)
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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction
Sunset or 9 p.m. (whichever is later) - 5 a.m.
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Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)
No restriction (other than vehicle manufacturer recommendations)
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Full Privilege Minimum Age
16 years
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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
14
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Type of Law
Secondary; Primary for occupants under 18
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Who is Covered?
18 and over
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In What Seat?
18 and over: Front
Under 18: All
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Hand-Held Ban?
No
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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers
No
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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
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Text Messaging Ban?
All drivers. Primary law.
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Speed Cameras: State Law
None
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Speed Cameras: Where Permitted
n/a
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Red Light Cameras: State Law
None
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Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted
n/a
Seat Belt Laws: North Dakota
Type of Law
Secondary; Primary for occupants under 18
Who Is Covered?
18 and over
In What Seat?
18 and over: Front
Under 18: All
Distracted Driving Laws: North Dakota
Hand-Held Ban?
No
All Cell Phone Ban?
School Bus Drivers
No
Novice Drivers
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
Text Messaging Ban?
All drivers. Primary law.
Speed and Red Light Cameras: North Dakota
Speed Cameras
No state law or programs
Red Light Cameras
No state law or programs
Work Zone Traffic Laws: North Dakota
Violations Affected
Speeding
Enhanced Penalties
Minimum $80
Workers Must Be Present?
Yes
Signs Must Be Present?
Yes