North Dakota § 39-16-06 - When requirements as to security and suspension do not apply

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-16-06 — When requirements as to security and suspension do not apply, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 39-16-06. When requirements as to security and suspension do not apply

The requirements as to security and suspension in section 39-16-05 do not apply: 1. To the driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident wherein no injury or damage was caused to the person or property of any one other than such driver. 2. To the driver of a motor vehicle if at the time of the accident the vehicle was stopped, standing, or parked and whether attended or unattended, except that the requirements of this chapter apply in the event the director determines that any such stopping, standing, or parking of the vehicle was illegal or that the vehicle was not equipped as required by the laws of this state and that any such violation contributed to the accident. 3. If prior to the date that the director would otherwise suspend a license or nonresident's operating privilege under section 39-16-05, there must be filed with the director evidence satisfactory to the director that the person who would otherwise have to file security has been released from liability or been finally adjudicated not to be liable or has executed a confession of judgment, payable when and in such installments as the parties have agreed to, or has executed a duly acknowledged written agreement providing for the payment of an agreed amount in installments, with respect to all claims for injuries or damages resulting from the accident.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-16-06

What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-16-06 cover?

Section 39-16-06 ("When requirements as to security and suspension do not apply") 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 § 39-16-06?

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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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How does North Dakota § 39-16-06 apply to my situation?

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