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 Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
Primary
All ages. Children younger than eight years of age are required to ride in a child restraint (car seat or booster seat).
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.
