Vision Zero North Dakota

Vision Zero - Zerofatalities. Zero excuses.

Impaired Driving

Beginning December 13 until January 31, law enforcement across the state will have extra patrols to remove impaired drivers from the road as part of the Drive sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

Every alcohol and drug-related crash is 100% preventable. People make light of impaired driving like it's no big deal, but impaired driving isn't funny. Our new "Not Funny" campaign highlights the importance of always driving sober or finding a sober ride.

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Highway Safety Corridors

NDDOT announces the implementation of Safety Corridors on two North Dakota highways. A Safety Corridor is a designated section of existing highway that will include enhanced safety features and an increase in law enforcement to remind drivers they are responsible for obeying all traffic laws and posted speed limits.

The designated highways include a 14-mile stretch on Highway 85 from Watford City to ND 68; and a 35-mile stretch on Highway 52 from Brooks Junction to Velva.

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Seat Belts

In North Dakota, not wearing a seat belt continues to be the number one contributing factor of motor vehicle crash fatalities. The North Dakota Department of Transportation’s campaign focuses on the importance of buckling up. There are a million excuses why people don't wear their seat belt, but none of them will keep you alive. This campaign was created around the Vision Zero strategy.

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Distracted Driving

Composing, reading, or sending any electronic message or using a communications device to access the Internet while driving is illegal in North Dakota for drivers of all ages, and is punishable with a fine of $100. The law applies to any driver of a vehicle in a traffic lane, even while stopped at a red light or in a construction zone. Additionally, drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using any electronic communications devices, including cell phones, unless in an emergency.

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Child Passenger Safety

"Good enough" is not good enough when installing your car seat. Find a car seat checkup event in your area to make sure you're using the correct seat for your child's age, weight and height, it's installed correctly, and your child is secured as per the car seat instructions.

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North Dakota ends 2019 with fewer than 100 reported traffic fatalities as Vision Zero safety effort expands

January 2, 2020

Bismarck, ND- Preliminary reports indicate that North Dakota had 98 motor vehicle fatalities in 2019 – a total that, if it goes unchanged, would be the first time in 17 years the state has recorded fewer than 100 traffic fatalities. Gov. Doug Burgum

2,418 citations issued during Click it or Ticket enforcement campaign

December 26, 2019

Statewide – Law enforcement agencies across the state participated in the Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign from November 1 through December 12, 2019 to help save lives on North Dakota roads. A total of 2,418 citations were attributed

NDDOT Reminds Drivers about US 52 Safety Corridor near Velva

December 12, 2019

Minot, ND - The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) wants to remind drivers to watch for enhanced safety features as part of the newly implemented Safety Corridor on Highway 52 from Brooks Junction to Velva. While traveling this 35-mile

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Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate motor vehicle crash fatalities and serious injuries.

The goal of zero fatalities is not only attainable, but also vital. When it comes to your life, or the lives of your family and friends, is any other number acceptable? We’re aiming for zero fatalities because every life matters.