North Dakota § 24-01-31 - Design of controlled-access facility

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 24-01-31 — Design of controlled-access facility, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 24-01-31. Design of controlled-access facility

The highway authorities of the state, or any county, or municipality are authorized to so design any controlled-access facility and to so regulate, restrict, or prohibit access as to best serve the traffic for which such facility is intended. In this connection such highway authorities are authorized to divide and separate any controlled-access facility into separate roadways by the construction of raised curbings, central dividing sections, or other physical separations, or by designating such separate roadways by signs, markers, stripes, and the proper lane for such traffic by appropriate signs, markers, stripes, and other devices. No person has any right of ingress or egress to, from or across controlled-access facilities to or from abutting lands, except at such designated points at which access may be permitted, upon such terms and conditions as may be specified from time to time.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 24-01-31

What does North Dakota Century Code § 24-01-31 cover?

Section 24-01-31 ("Design of controlled-access facility") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite North Dakota § 24-01-31?

A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 24-01-31" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.

How does North Dakota § 24-01-31 apply to my situation?

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