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News Archive for Apr 2021
Traffic Safety Advocates Recognized at Partner Conference
April 13, 2021
Bismarck, ND – Representatives of law enforcement, transportation, engineering, public health and other partners from across the state gathered virtually today to discuss traffic safety during the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s
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ND Sober Ride provides 800 rides in March
April 16, 2021
Bismarck, ND – ND Sober Ride, a Vision Zero program aimed at reducing the number of impaired drivers on North Dakota roadways through ride-hailing vouchers, provided 800 Lyft rides in March. ND Sober Ride launched on March 2 to coincide with
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Driving high is driving impaired
April 19, 2021
Statewide, ND - The North Dakota Department of Transportation and North Dakota Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) want to remind drivers that driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal, even if prescribed medically or approved for recreational
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Beginning April 23: Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine
April 22, 2021
Statewide, ND - Speeding isn’t just aggressive driving, it’s deadly driving. Law enforcement across the state will have extra patrols enforcing speed limits and removing aggressive drivers from the road as a part of the Obey the Sign or Pay
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March Impaired Driving Enforcement Results in 151 Alcohol or Drug-Related Arrests and Citations
April 23, 2021
Statewide – Law enforcement agencies across the state participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign from March 1-31, 2021 to reinforce the importance of not driving under the influence. Over the course of the campaign,
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Motorcycle safety courses can help save lives
April 28, 2021
Bismarck, ND – No matter how long you’ve been riding a motorcycle, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and American Bikers Aiming Toward Education (ABATE) of North Dakota recommend riders of all experience levels to register
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2021 motor vehicle fatalities trending upward
April 29, 2021
Statewide – Motor vehicle fatalities in 2021 are trending higher than the previous two years, with 26 fatalities since Jan. 1. There were nine fatalities for the same time period in 2020, while 2019 had 22 fatalities. Preventable behavior such
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