North Dakota § 39-21-26 - Special restrictions on lamps

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-26 — Special restrictions on lamps, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 39-21-26. Special restrictions on lamps

1. Any lighted lamp or illuminating device on a motor vehicle, other than headlamps, spot lamps, auxiliary lamps, flashing turn signals, emergency vehicle warning lamps and schoolbus warning lamps, which projects a beam of light of an intensity greater than three hundred candlepower must be directed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam will strike the level of the roadway on which the vehicle stands at a distance of more than seventy-five feet [22.86 meters] from the vehicle. 2. A person may not drive or move any vehicle or equipment on any highway with a lamp or device displaying a red or green light visible from directly in front of the center of the vehicle or equipment. This section does not apply to a vehicle upon which a red light visible from the front is expressly authorized or required by this chapter. 3. Flashing lights are prohibited except on: a. An authorized emergency vehicle; b. A schoolbus; c. Snow-removal equipment; d. A vehicle owned by a funeral home, which may display a flashing purple light only while used for the purpose of escorting a funeral procession; or e. Any vehicle as a means of indicating a right or left turn, or the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-21-26

What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-26 cover?

Section 39-21-26 ("Special restrictions on lamps") 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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