North Dakota § 39-10-49 - Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-49 — Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-10-49. Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places
No person may stop, stand, or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or traffic-control device, in any of the following places: 1. On a sidewalk. 2. In front of a public or private driveway. 3. Within an intersection. 4. Within ten feet [3.05 meters] of a fire hydrant. 5. On a crosswalk. 6. Within ten feet [3.05 meters] of a crosswalk at an intersection. 7. Within fifteen feet [4.57 meters] upon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway. 8. Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within fifteen feet [4.57 meters] of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the department or local authority indicates a different length by signs or markings. 9. Within fifteen feet [4.57 meters] of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. 10. Within twenty feet [6.10 meters] of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within seventy-five feet [22.86 meters] of said entrance when properly signposted. 11. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking would obstruct traffic. 12. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street. 13. Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel. 14. At any place where official signs prohibit stopping. No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under the person's control into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such distance as is unlawful.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-10-49
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-49 cover?
Section 39-10-49 ("Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places") 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 § 39-10-49?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-49" (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 § 39-10-49 apply to my situation?
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