Vehicle Code

North Dakota's Century Code

The North Dakota Century Code will never be mistaken for a light read, but, nevertheless, does serve its purpose by informing. Within its bulk are 65 titles, including one on Motor Vehicles (Title 39).

It's important to know state laws so you can obey them. Should you find yourself with a traffic citation, consulting the vehicle code will give you a clear understanding of the law so you can learn what you did wrong, or fight the ticket if you believe you are innocent.

Title 39 harbors 33 chapters of important information on a variety of topics including:

Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing

Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing covers everything related to the licensing required for automobile dealers.

General Rules of the Road

General Rules of the Road covers areas such as:

• Pedestrian control signals

• No-passing zones

• Fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer

Regulations Governing Snowmobiles

Regulations Governing Snowmobiles covers areas such as:

• Rules of operation

• Title certificate procedures

• Transfer of ownership

Operator's Licenses

Operator's Licenses covers areas such as:

• Temporary operator's permit

• Driving records

• Restoration of revoked licenses

Commercial Driver's Licenses

Commercial Driver's Licenses covers areas such as:

• Notification of convictions

• Third-party testing

• Application requirements

Regulations Governing Operators

Regulations Governing Operators covers areas such as:

• Driving under the influence

• Grounds for denial

• Bond requirements

• Established place of business

• Accident report forms

• Reckless driving

Check Your License Status

Whenever you need or want to check the status of your driver’s license, you can order a driving record report. This record will spell out if your driver’s license is currently valid. Should your license have been revoked or suspended, the report will indicate that according to what’s on record at the DOT. This report will also show points against your license and, in some cases, information on any accidents you have had.