North Dakota · North Dakota Century Code — Title 39, Motor Vehicles

N.D. Cent. Code (Tit. 39) § 39-08-25: Failure to maintain control

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

A motor vehicle operator must maintain control of their vehicle. A violation occurs when an operator commits a traffic offense while distracted or is involved in a reportable accident involving property damage while distracted driving.

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