North Dakota § 39-21-05 - New motor vehicle to be equipped with reflectors
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-05 — New motor vehicle to be equipped with reflectors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-21-05. New motor vehicle to be equipped with reflectors
1. Every new motor vehicle hereafter sold and operated upon a highway other than a truck tractor must carry on the rear, either as a part of the taillamps or separately, two or more red reflectors, meeting the requirements of this section, except that vehicles of the type mentioned in section 39-21-08 must be equipped with reflectors as required in applicable sections. 2. Every such reflector must be mounted on the vehicle at a height not less than fifteen inches [38.1 centimeters] nor more than sixty inches [152.4 centimeters] measured as set forth in subsection 2 of section 39-21-02, and must be of size and characteristics and so mounted as to be visible as required in section 39-21-11.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-21-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-05 cover?
Section 39-21-05 ("New motor vehicle to be equipped with reflectors") 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 § 39-21-05?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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