Violating North Dakota driving and traffic laws can result in fines, the suspension of your driving privileges, and even imprisonment. The North Dakota Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) uses a point system to track violations and their corresponding penalties. Points are added to your driving record if you receive a traffic ticket for moving violations.

MOVING VIOLATIONS AND POINTS

Different speeding violations are assigned different point values, which are added to your driving record. The number of points assessed for different speeding violations are as follows:

In a Speed Zone less than 70mph    

Exceeding the maximum speed limit by 11-14 mph:1 points

Exceeding the maximum speed limit by 16-20 mph:3 points

Exceeding the maximum speed limit by 21 mph or more: 5 points and up

In a Speed Zone more than 70mph    

Exceeding the maximum speed limit by 11-14 mph:3 points

Exceeding the maximum speed limit by 16-20 mph:5 points

Exceeding the maximum speed limit by 21 mph or more: 7 points and up

View the complete Point Schedule to learn about the number of points associated with each type of speeding violation.

PENALTIES

You will be subject to specific penalties if you accumulate a certain number of points on your driving license:

1. You will have your license suspended if you accumulate 12 points or more on your current driving record. A notice of scheduled suspension will be mailed to you. You may be imprisoned for driving with a suspended license. For 12 accumulated points the period of suspension is 7 days. For more than 12 points, additional 7 days will be added for each point above 11 points.
2. Accumulating points on your driving license is also likely to increase your auto insurance rates. See our auto insurance section for more information about obtaining quality car insurance at competitive rates.

HOW TO CLEAR YOUR DRIVING RECORD

The North Dakota MVD maintains a record of all the points added to your driving license. However, there are a number of ways in which you can remove points from your current driving record.

1. If you remain violation or suspension-free for three month period, you can get one points deducted from your current driving record.
2. Taking a Defensive Driving Course enables you to deduct three points from your current driving record, and may also qualify you for a reduction in your car insurance rates.
3. A Driver Improvement course can enable you to deduct points if you have five points or less on your current driving record. This can be done only once a year.

HOW TO DISPUTE A MOVING VIOLATION CHARGE

If you believe you have been incorrectly charged with committing a moving violation, you may be able to fight the charge in court. See Traffic Tickets and Traffic Ticket Attorneys for more information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Points are not assessed for parking or other non-moving violations.
• See also Driver's Education and Suspended Licenses.