North Dakota § 39-10-16 - One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-16 — One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-10-16. One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands
1. The director and local authorities with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway, or specific lanes upon which vehicular traffic shall proceed in one direction at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control devices. 2. Upon a roadway so designated for one-way traffic, a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated at all or at such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control devices. 3. A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island must be driven only to the right of such island. 4. After a vehicle enters a rotary traffic island, the vehicle may exit from any position within the rotary traffic island without giving a signal of intention to exit the rotary traffic island.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-10-16
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-16 cover?
Section 39-10-16 ("One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands") 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 § 39-10-16?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-16" (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 § 39-10-16 apply to my situation?
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