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North Dakota Move Over Law Laws (2026)
Info: On interstates and multilane highways, North Dakota requires you to move into a lane that isn't next to a stopped emergency or Department of Transportation (DOT) vehicle — and now any vehicle with flashing hazard lights.
On interstates and multilane highways, North Dakota requires you to move into a lane that isn't next to a stopped emergency or Department of Transportation (DOT) vehicle — and now any vehicle with flashing hazard lights. If you can't move over, slow down.
Official source: ndlegis.gov →
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Move Over Law in states bordering North Dakota
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- MinnesotaInfo
Minnesota requires you to move to a farther lane for stopped emergency, tow, freeway-service, maintenance, utility, construction, postal and disabled vehicles. If you can't move over, slow down.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: revisor.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
- MontanaInfo
Montana requires you to reduce your speed (20-30 mph below limit or half) and move into a lane that isn't next to a stopped law-enforcement, emergency or highway-worker vehicle showing lights.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mca.legmt.gov · Full Montana rule →
- South DakotaInfo
On interstates and multilane highways, South Dakota requires you to merge into the farthest lane at least 300 feet before a vehicle stopped with amber, yellow or blue warning lights. If you can't move over, slow down.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
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