North Dakota § 39-21-44.2 - Drawbar or connection between vehicles - Precautions required
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-44.2 — Drawbar or connection between vehicles - Precautions required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-21-44.2. Drawbar or connection between vehicles - Precautions required
The drawbar or other coupling device between vehicles, one of which is towing or drawing the other on a highway, must include safety chains connecting the vehicles. The drawbar or other coupling device, and the safety chains, must be of a design, strength, and construction so as to prevent the unintentional uncoupling of the vehicles. The safety chain requirement of this section does not apply to: 1. A fifth-wheel coupling device; or 2. A vehicle towing an implement of husbandry or an implement of husbandry towing a vehicle, when operated at a speed not exceeding twenty-five miles [40.23 kilometers] per hour.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-21-44.2
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-21-44.2 cover?
Section 39-21-44.2 ("Drawbar or connection between vehicles - Precautions 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 § 39-21-44.2?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 39-21-44.2 apply to my situation?
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