Move Over: It's the law.

North Dakota Move Over Law 

On the interstate system or on a multi-lane highway outside of city limits, when any vehicle is parked or stopped and displaying a flashing, revolving or rotating light, the driver of an approaching vehicle must slow down and move over ot the other lane - as safety conditions allow.

  • The fine for not moving over is a $20 fine.
  • The fine for not moving over or slowing down to the other lane for an authorized emergency vehicle (or DOT maintenance vehicle) is a $50 fine.

View the applicable ND Century Code North Dakota Century Code t39c10


What you need to do.

When a vehicle with flashing lights is stopped on or next to a roadway, drivers approaching the vehicle should: 

  • change into a lane not immediately adjacent to the vehicle, or
  • slow down to a reasonable speed if you’re unable to safely make a lane change.

Move Over Law | NDDOT - Traffic Safety: Vision Zero

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