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Preliminary data shows nearly half (48%) of crash fatalities in North Dakota in 2023 were unbelted. To save lives, law enforcement across the state will have extra patrols from May 1 – June 2 for the Click It or Ticket campaign enforcing the state seat belt law. 

Law enforcement agencies across the state participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign throughout the month of March to deter motorists from driving impaired.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Construction work will resume on State Street Thursday, April 25, to complete the improvement of ADA ramps and sidewalks. The majority of this project was completed during the 2023 construction season. Crews will also be shaping ditches and laying grass seed where construction caused disruptions last year.

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will host a public input meeting Tuesday, April 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. to discuss proposed improvements to the Interstate 29 and 40th Avenue North interchange.

North Dakota recently enhanced roadside safety by expanding the Move Over Law. The updated law now includes moving over for any stopped motor vehicle with flashing hazard warning signals.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Highway maintenance scheduled next week in Bismarck and Mandan will bring overnight ramp closures. 

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will host a public input meeting Thursday, April 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. to discuss proposed improvements along North Dakota Highway 5 in Pembina County.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, April 22, on U.S. Highway 52 from east of Balfour to Fessenden.

The Vision Zero Priority Emphasis Area Team for Occupant Protection (seat belts) was recently recognized during the Lifesaver Conference in Denver, Colo. for their work to pass North Dakota’s Primary Seat Belt Law.

The number of Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) in North Dakota has increased by 16 to a total of 63 officers in 23 different agencies as 420 approaches.