Learn about driving regulations and special initiatives aimed at keeping both older drivers and North Dakota’s highways safe.

 

While the North Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT) enforces a plethora of laws and regulations that apply to drivers of all ages and stages, the state imposes certain unique requirements and limits on senior drivers.

The North Dakota state guidelines are discussed in further detail below, but at least one of them focuses on recognizing and dealing with elderly drivers who may have become hazardous behind the wheel. North Dakota, in particular, mandates drivers aged 78 and over to renew their licenses every four years.

All drivers may check their license status online. Special regulations apply to drivers 78 and older seeking to renew their licenses.

Drivers must renew in person every four years if they are 78 or older, and every six years if they are 77 or younger.

Renewal requires a vision exam. Drivers may have a free test conducted by DOT staff, or they can have an exam done by an independent qualified physician or optometrist, who must produce and complete a Certificate of Vision and perform the exam within six months of the renewal request.

Written examination: Not usually necessary for renewal.

A road test is not usually necessary at the time of renewal.

After conducting a driving test and discussing potential limits with the motorist, the DOT may impose restrictions or conditions on his or her driver’s license.

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The most prevalent limitation for senior drivers is the need for corrective lenses or glasses.

Other frequent regulations that the DOT may place on elderly drivers in North Dakota include:

Vehicles with adapted equipment that operate within a specified geographic region and provide certain functions, such as traveling to and from work.

North Dakota, unlike other states, has no set forms or processes for reporting drivers who may have become hazardous behind the wheel. If you have particular concerns about a certain driver, contact the local DOT office.

The procedures for regaining a suspended or revoked license in North Dakota vary depending on the circumstances. Contact one of the DOT offices located around the state for information in an individual scenario.

Drivers with restricted mobility may be awarded disabled parking placards and license plates provided a competent medical practitioner recognizes the condition.

Placards and license plates are available for people who:

To get a temporary or permanent parking permit, follow these steps:

North Dakota drivers may find a plethora of information on the DOT website, including license and car registration requirements.

The “Noncommercial Driver’s License Manual,” which provides detailed details of local traffic laws and driving safety suggestions, is particularly interesting.

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