North Dakota § 39-21-24 - Arrest for improperly adjusted headlamps or improper bulbs - Certificate of
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§ 39-21-24. Arrest for improperly adjusted headlamps or improper bulbs - Certificate of
conformance a defense. The driver of any motor vehicle equipped with approved headlamps, auxiliary driving lamps, rear lamps, or signal lamps who is arrested upon the charge that such lamps are adjusted improperly or are equipped with bulbs of a candle power not approved for use therewith, must be allowed forty-eight hours within which to bring such lamps into conformance with the requirements of this chapter. It is a defense to any such charge that the person arrested produces in court or submits to the state's attorney a certificate showing that within forty-eight hours after such arrest such lamps have been made to conform with the requirements of this chapter.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-21-24
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-24 cover?
Section 39-21-24 ("Arrest for improperly adjusted headlamps or improper bulbs - Certificate of") 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 § 39-21-24?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-24" (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 § 39-21-24 apply to my situation?
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