North Dakota state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law under age of 18, reflectorization required, required under age 18 |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants-required under age 16 |
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| Eye Protection |
Not Required
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| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Modulating headlight permitted |
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| Passenger Seat |
Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Footrest |
Required if carrying a passenger |
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| Passenger Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet Speakers |
No Restrictions
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
None |
| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) |
One required by law
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction
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| Turn Signals |
Not Required
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| Muffler |
Muffler required. Cutouts and bypasses are prohibited. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
All motorcycles operating on streets shall meet noise decibel limitations as established by EPA (Title 39, Chapter 27, 39-27-08). |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/25) |
| Handlebar Height |
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Subsection 5 of section 39-27-06 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows:
5. Handlebars must be of sturdy construction, adequate in size to provide proper leverage for steering, and capable of withstanding a minimum force of one hundred pounds {45.36 kilograms} applied to each handgrip in any direction. Handlebar grips may not be located above the shoulder height of the seated operator and must be capable of vertical adjustment. The handlebars must provide a minimum of eighteen inches {45.72 centimeters} between grip after final assembly.
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
No |
| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
Yes |
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| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
Yes.
39-10.2-03. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
39-10.2-03. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
1. All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle may be driven
in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This
subsection does not apply to the operation of motorcycles two abreast in a single
lane as authorized in subsection 4.
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| Lane Splitting |
39-10.2-03. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
2. The operator of a motorcycle may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
3. No person may operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; North Dakota (ND) Century Code, Sections 51-07-16 through 51-07-22 (scroll down)
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Required under age 18 for ATV's only |
| Eye Protection |
Not Required |
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| Minimum Operator Age |
Not allowed under 12 years of age for ATV's only - Operator between the ages of 12 & 16 must have safety certificate for ATV's only |
| Rider Education Certification |
Required if 12 years of age and not licensed for ATV's only |
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| Operator License |
Required by law for ATV's only
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| Headlight |
Required by law for ATV's only
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| Taillight |
Required by law for ATV's only
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| Muffler |
Required by law for ATV's only
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| Maximum Sound Level |
No Limit |
| Spark Arrestor |
Not Required |
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| Registration |
Required by law for ATV's only
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| Vehicle Title |
Not Required |
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| Trails Program |
Not Available |
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