Cell Phones and Texting: Distracted Driving Laws in North Dakota
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Cell Phones and Texting: Distracted Driving Laws in North Dakota

09.11.2022 /

North Dakota defines distracted driving as any activity that diverts one's attention from driving. The three main types of distraction are visual, manual, and cognitive. In North Dakota, the following are considered distractions:

  • Texturing while driving
  • Change song or scroll on iPod
  • Food or drink
  • Talking on the phone
  • Talking to passengers or passengers distracting the driver
  • Wave to other people while driving
  • Entering an address in GPS

Sending text messages while driving is illegal for drivers of any experience level and age in North Dakota. In addition, drivers are also prohibited from accessing web pages while driving. Drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using a mobile phone while driving.

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  • Texting while driving banned for drivers of all ages
  • Access to web pages while driving is prohibited
  • Drivers under the age of 18 are generally prohibited from using mobile phones.
  • Drivers over the age of 18 are allowed to make hands-free or hands-free calls while driving on the road.

If a law enforcement officer sees a driver texting while driving or violating the above mobile phone law, they can stop the person. They don't need to see them commit any other violations first, as text messaging and mobile phone laws are the primary laws in North Dakota.

Texting and driving fine

  • $100

According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation website, mobile phones are the biggest distraction for drivers. In 2009, distracted drivers killed 5,474 people. The site encourages drivers to stop at a safe place on the side of the road to answer or make a phone call. It is recommended that you practice safe driving practices and put your cell phone away when you are driving.

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