North Dakota § 39-10-03.1 - Class B authorized emergency vehicles
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-03.1 — Class B authorized emergency vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-10-03.1. Class B authorized emergency vehicles
1. The driver of a class B authorized emergency vehicle may: a. Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of this chapter. b. Exceed the speed limit so long as the driver does not endanger life or property during the time of a local or national disaster. c. Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions. 2. The exceptions granted in this section to a class B authorized emergency vehicle apply only when the authorized emergency vehicle is displaying an amber and white light visible under normal atmospheric conditions for a distance of five hundred feet [152.4 meters] in any direction, and: a. When it is necessary for the authorized emergency vehicle to use these exemptions for the immediate protection of life or property; b. When an authorized emergency vehicle is stopped on a highway for the purpose of performing a duty as required of the driver; or c. When traveling at a speed slower than the normal flow of traffic. 3. A class B authorized emergency vehicle may display a flashing blue light when the vehicle is stopped on a highway. A class B authorized emergency vehicle may not display a flashing blue light when transporting another vehicle or when traveling on a highway.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-10-03.1
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-03.1 cover?
Section 39-10-03.1 ("Class B authorized emergency vehicles") 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 § 39-10-03.1?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-03.1" (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?
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How does North Dakota § 39-10-03.1 apply to my situation?
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