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 North Dakota Driving Laws
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Administrative License Revocation: Laws that allow police or driver licensing authorities to revoke a driver’s license swiftly and automatically for refusing or failing a BAC test have reduced alcohol-related fatalities by 6.5% on average and saved an estimated $49,400 per driver sanctioned. 
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 The value of the driver’s lost mobility is the large majority of the estimated $2,500 cost per driver sanctioned. Reinstatement fees assessed to offenders typically cover start-up and operating costs.

Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA): To reduce alcohol-related fatal crashes among youth, North Dakota has adopted a MLDA of 21. It saves an estimated $500 per youthful driver. The loss of liquor sales is the large majority of the $150 cost per youthful driver.

A. Violations of North Dakota driving law resulting in assignment of one point:

     1. Operator/Responsible party failing to provide child restraint device.
     2. Failing to display license plates.
     3. Unlawful parking in specified prohibited places.
     4. Leaving motor vehicle improperly unattended on an open highway.
     5. Opening or leaving motor vehicle doors open when unsafe to do so.
     6. Nonmoving violation of parking in a space assigned for the mobility impaired.
     7. Failing to dim head lamps.

B. Violations of North Dakota traffic laws resulting in assignment of four points:
     1. Violating or exceeding restriction contained in a restricted certificate or license or Instructional Permit.
     2. Clinging to other vehicle while riding a motorcycle.
     3. Operating a motor vehicle without a license.

C. Violations of North Dakota driving law resulting in assignment of six points:

     1. Overtaking a school bus.
     2. Failing to give immediate notice of accident.
     3. Careless driving. (North Dakota Driving Law Basic Rule)
     4. No liability insurance - 6, 12 or 14.


D. Violations of North Dakota traffic laws resulting in assignment of eight or more points:

     1. Reckless driving - 8.
     2. Racing in a motor vehicle on a highway - 10.
     3. Aggravated reckless driving - 12.
     4. Leaving the scene of accident involving property damage - 14
     5. Leaving the scene of accident involving injury or death - 18.
     6. Fleeing from law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle - 24.

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