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North Dakota Century Code Title 39. Motor Vehicles § 39-10-03.1. Class B authorized emergency vehicles

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. The driver of a class B authorized emergency vehicle may:

a. Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of this chapter.

b. Exceed the speed limit so long as the driver does not endanger life or property during the time of a local or national disaster.

c. Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions.

2. The exceptions granted in this section to a class B authorized emergency vehicle apply only when the authorized emergency vehicle is displaying an amber and white light visible under normal atmospheric conditions for a distance of five hundred feet [152.4 meters] in any direction, and:

a. When it is necessary for the authorized emergency vehicle to use these exemptions for the immediate protection of life or property;

b. When an authorized emergency vehicle is stopped on a highway for the purpose of performing a duty as required of the driver; or

c. When traveling at a speed slower than the normal flow of traffic.

3. A class B authorized emergency vehicle may display a flashing blue light when the vehicle is stopped on a highway. A class B authorized emergency vehicle may not display a flashing blue light when transporting another vehicle or when traveling on a highway.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 39. Motor Vehicles § 39-10-03.1. Class B authorized emergency vehicles - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-39-motor-vehicles/nd-cent-code-sect-39-10-03-1/

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