Equipment

Do I need bumpers on my motor vehicle?

Yes. North Dakota Century Code 39-21-45.1 states all motor vehicles required to be registered in North Dakota must have front and rear bumpers.

What are the height requirements on the bumpers?

North Dakota Century Code 39-21-45.1 states the maximum bumper height allowed is 27 inches and the measurement is made from a level ground surface to the highest point on the bottom of the bumper.

Do I need fenders on my motorcycle?

Yes. North Dakota Century Code 39-27-10 states each wheel must have a fender or be covered by the body configuration. It must also be of sufficient size, strength and be securely mounted to minimize water and other road substances from coming in contact with vehicle riders or throwing substances unreasonably to the rear of the vehicle and must be effective in reducing side spray.

When are headlights required?

North Dakota Century Code 39-21-01 states that, headlights are required anytime from sunset to sunrise and on farm vehicles on the highways from half-hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise. They are also required when it is raining, snowing, sleeting, foggy or hailing or during other adverse driving or weather conditions when those conditions prevent a person from clearly making a vehicle discernible at a distance of 1000 feet ahead.

What is the North Dakota law concerning tinted windows?

Light transmittance must be at least 70 percent through the windshield and 50 percent through the front seat driver and passenger side windows.

Are there any exceptions to the rule?

Darker tinting of the rear windows is permitted if the vehicle is equipped with two outside mirrors.

Are studded tires legal in North Dakota?

Yes. They are permitted between October 15th and April 15th of each year.