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North Dakota Century Code

Chapter 39-10

N.D. Cent. Code ch. 39-10

General Rules of the Road

39-10-01Provisions of title refer to vehicles upon the highways - Exceptions 39-10-01.1Required obedience to traffic laws 39-10-02Obedience to police officer or firefighter 39-10-02.1Person riding animal or driving animal-drawn vehicle 39-10-03Class A authorized emergency vehicles 39-10-03.1Class B authorized emergency vehicles 39-10-03.2Class C authorized emergency vehicles 39-10-04Obedience to and required traffic-control devices 39-10-05Traffic-control signal legend 39-10-06Pedestrian control signals 39-10-07Flashing signals 39-10-07.1Lane-direction-control signals 39-10-07.2Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings 39-10-07.3Interference with official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal 39-10-08Drive on right side of roadway - Exceptions 39-10-09Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions 39-10-10Use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment 39-10-11Overtaking a vehicle on the left 39-10-11.1Overtaking and passing a bicycle 39-10-12When overtaking on the right is permitted 39-10-13Limitations on overtaking on the left 39-10-14Further limitations on driving on left of center of roadway 39-10-15No-passing zones 39-10-16One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands 39-10-17Driving on roadways laned for traffic 39-10-18Following too closely 39-10-19Driving on divided highway 39-10-20Restricted access 39-10-21Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway 39-10-21.1Closing road because of hazardous conditions - Road closure notice - Entering closed road prohibited 39-10-22Vehicle approaching or entering intersection 39-10-22.1Entering freeways - Right of way 39-10-23Vehicle turning left 39-10-24Stop signs and yield signs 39-10-25Vehicle entering roadway 39-10-26Vehicle to stop or yield the right of way for authorized emergency vehicle or vehicle used for maintaining the state highway system - Penalty 39-10-26.1Highway construction and maintenance 39-10-26.2Permitting use of vehicle to violate section 39-10-26 prohibited - Presumption of permission - Defense - Dual prosecution prohibited 39-10-26.3Vehicle to yield the right of way for stationary motor vehicles 39-10-27Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations 39-10-28Pedestrian's right of way in crosswalk 39-10-29Crossing at other than crosswalk 39-10-30Driver to exercise due care 39-10-31Protection of blind or incapacitated pedestrians 39-10-32Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks 39-10-33Pedestrian on roadway 39-10-33.1Pedestrian's right of way on sidewalk 39-10-33.2Pedestrian to yield to authorized emergency vehicles 39-10-33.3Blind pedestrian right of way 39-10-33.4Pedestrian under influence of alcohol or drugs 39-10-33.5Bridge and railroad signals 39-10-34Pedestrian soliciting ride or business 39-10-35Required position and method of turning 39-10-36Limitations on turning around 39-10-37Starting parked vehicle 39-10-38Turning movements and required signals 39-10-39Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps 39-10-40Method of giving hand-and-arm signals 39-10-41Obedience to signal indicating approach of train or other on-track equipment 39-10-42All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings 39-10-43Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings 39-10-44Stop signs and yield signs 39-10-45Emerging from alley, driveway, private road, or building 39-10-46Overtaking and passing schoolbus 39-10-46.1Permitting use of vehicle to violate section 39-10-46 prohibited - Presumption of permission - Defense - Dual prosecution prohibited 39-10-47Stopping, standing, or parking outside of business or residence districts 39-10-48Officer authorized to remove illegally stopped vehicle 39-10-49Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places 39-10-50Additional parking regulations 39-10-50.1Electric vehicle parking stalls or spaces - Unauthorized parking or obstructing 39-10-51Unattended motor vehicle 39-10-51.1Parking violations - Lessor responsibility 39-10-52Limitations on backing 39-10-52.1Driving upon sidewalk 39-10-52.2Riding in housetrailer 39-10-53Riding on motorcycles 39-10-54Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism 39-10-54.1Opening and closing vehicle door 39-10-55Driving on mountain highways 39-10-56Coasting prohibited 39-10-57Following emergency vehicle too closely prohibited - Stopping by emergency vehicle 39-10-58Crossing firehose 39-10-59Garbage, glass, rubbish, and injurious materials on highway prohibited 39-10-60Riding on bicycles 39-10-61Clinging to vehicles 39-10-62Riding on roadways and bicycle paths 39-10-63Carrying articles 39-10-63.1Lamps and other equipment on bicycles 39-10-64Driving through safety zone prohibited 39-10-65Operation of motor vehicle, tractor, or other vehicle prohibited on flood protective works - Exception - Penalty 39-10-66Vehicle approaching a yield right of way sign 39-10-67Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossing 39-10-68Stop when traffic obstructed 39-10-69Charging violation and proving negligence in civil action 39-10-70Racing on highways 39-10-71Fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer - Penalty 39-10-71.1Motor vehicle owner's responsibility regarding a driver who flees a peace officer - Exceptions 39-10-72Funeral processions - Traffic regulations 39-10-73Flashing green lights 39-10-74Motor vehicle platoons