North Dakota § 39-09-07 - Speed zones on state highways
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-09-07 — Speed zones on state highways, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-09-07. Speed zones on state highways
Whenever the director with respect to highways and the superintendent of the North Dakota state highway patrol shall jointly determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the speed of vehicular traffic on a state highway is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of such highway to include streets within the corporate limits of any city, when such streets have been designated as part of any state highway, said officials acting jointly may determine and declare a reasonable and safe speed limit thereat not in excess of the maximum prescribed by law, which shall be effective at all times or during hours of daylight or darkness or at such other times as may be determined when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected at such intersections or other place or part of the highway.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-09-07
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-09-07 cover?
Section 39-09-07 ("Speed zones on state highways") 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 § 39-09-07?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 39-09-07" (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 § 39-09-07 apply to my situation?
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