North Dakota § 39-21-01 - When lighted lamps are required
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-01 — When lighted lamps are required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-21-01. When lighted lamps are required
Subject to the exceptions for parked vehicles, every vehicle upon a highway within this state must display lighted headlamps, taillamps, and illuminating devices as required in this chapter for different classes of vehicles as follows: 1. At any time from sunset to sunrise, and every farm tractor upon a highway within this state at any time from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise; 2. At any time when it is raining, snowing, sleeting, or hailing or during other adverse driving conditions and these conditions do not render a person or vehicle on the highway clearly discernible at a distance of one thousand feet [304.8 meters] ahead; or 3. At any other time when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog, or other conditions, or when there is insufficient light to render a person or vehicle on the highway clearly discernible at a distance of one thousand feet [304.8 meters] ahead. Stoplights, turn signals, and other signaling devices must be lighted as prescribed for the use of these devices.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-21-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-01 cover?
Section 39-21-01 ("When lighted lamps are required") 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 § 39-21-01?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-01" (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 § 39-21-01 apply to my situation?
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