North Dakota Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

North Dakota law does not restrict or prohibit driving barefoot. There are no statutes or administrative rules that require drivers to wear footwear while operating a motor vehicle.

North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-22 prohibits motorcycles from lane splitting. Motorcycles must stay within a single lane and are not allowed to pass between lanes of traffic.

License Plate Covers are legal with restrictions in North Dakota. No significant legislative changes since 2023, but there is a continued emphasis on ensuring that plates are not obstructed.

Radar detectors are legal for use and possession in private vehicles in North Dakota. No state laws restrict their use or sale.

Radar jammers are federally illegal in all states including North Dakota under FCC regulations. There have been no recent legislative changes in North Dakota regarding laser jammers.

Right turn on red is legal in North Dakota after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. North Dakota law permits a right turn on a red light after a complete stop, unless a sign specifically prohibits it.

Studded Snow Tires are legal in North Dakota. There have been no significant recent changes to the law.

North Dakota Century Code §39-21-41 limits window tinting to 50% VLT on front side windows and 35% on rear side and back windows. Reflective tinting is prohibited. Medical exemptions are allowed with proper documentation.