Northern Mariana Islands

GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the Northern Mariana Islands. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.

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Hand-Held Ban?

Yes. Primary law.

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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers

No

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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers

No

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Text Messaging Ban?

All drivers. Primary law.

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Bike helmets required?

Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 18.

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Motorcycle Helmet Required?

Universal helmet law.

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Length of Regular Renewal Cycle

3 years

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Provisions for Mature Drivers

None

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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)

n/a

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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

n/a

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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)

45

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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

25

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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)

n/a

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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)

n/a

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Increased penalty for high BAC

None

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Administrative license suspension on first offense

30 days - <6 months

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Limited driving privileges during suspension

None

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Ignition Interlocks

None

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Open container laws

Yes

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Repeat Offender Laws

Yes

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Child Restraint Required

Under 5 yrs

Under 8 lbs or under 54" in booster seat

Under 5 yrs, under 80 lbs, or under 54" in rear seat

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Adult Safety Belt Permissible

Over 5 yrs or over 80 lbs or over 54"

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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction

n/a

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Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)

n/a

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Full Privilege Minimum Age

16

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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

15 / 6

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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)

None

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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)

None

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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

n/a

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Type of Law

Primary

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Who is Covered?

Over 6

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In What Seat?

All
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