North Dakota § 39-21-03 - Headlamps on motor vehicle
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-03 — Headlamps on motor vehicle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-21-03. Headlamps on motor vehicle
1. Every motor vehicle must be equipped with at least two headlamps with at least one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle, which headlamps must comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in this chapter. 2. Every headlamp upon every motor vehicle must be located at a height measured from the center of the headlamp of not more than fifty-four inches [137.16 centimeters] nor less than twenty-four inches [60.96 centimeters] to be measured as set forth in subsection 2 of section 39-21-02.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-21-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-03 cover?
Section 39-21-03 ("Headlamps on motor vehicle") 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.
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