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Motorcycle

Motorcycle safety is for everyone on the road.

Riding a motorcycle is thrilling, but there can be potential dangers that go along with it.

In 2021 in North Dakota:

  • 189 motorcycle crashes occurred, 181 were injury-related and 8 were fatal crashes.
  • A motorcycle crash occured nearly every 2 days.
  • 62.5% of motorcycle fatalities were not wearing a helmet.
Motorcycle safety is for everyone on the road. It is important for motorists and motorcyclists to do their part so there are zero fatalities and serious injuries on North Dakota roads.   
 
          

 

North Dakota Motorcycle Law
  Ages 14 - 15 Ages 16 - 17 Ages 18+

Motorcycle Permit  
  • Restricted to daylight driving only
  • Restricted to 250CC motorcycles and under
  • Must wear helmet
  • No passengers
  • Restricted to daylight driving only
  • Must wear helmet
  • No passengers
  • Restricted to daylight driving only
  • No passengers

Motorcycle License  
  • Restricted to 250CC motorcycles and under
  • Must wear helmet
  • Must wear helmet
  • N/A

 

Learn more about sharing the road as a motorcyclist and motorist.


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