North Dakota § 39-09-07.1 - Speed zones - Reduction limitation
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-09-07.1 — Speed zones - Reduction limitation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-09-07.1. Speed zones - Reduction limitation
1. Except under subsections 2 and 3, a street, road, or highway in the state highway system or any other township, county, or state road or highway may not be posted in a manner which reduces the maximum speed limit on the street, road, or highway by more than twenty miles [32.19 kilometers] per hour between two signs posted in a speed zone. 2. The maximum speed limit reductions between two fixed or variable signs in a variable speed limit adjustment zone may exceed twenty miles [32.19 kilometers] per hour when speed limits are lowered temporarily by the director due to unsafe conditions. 3. The maximum speed limit reduction between two signs posted in a highway construction zone may not exceed thirty miles [48.28 kilometers] per hour.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-09-07.1
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-09-07.1 cover?
Section 39-09-07.1 ("Speed zones - Reduction limitation") 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 § 39-09-07.1?
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