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North Dakota Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)
Conditional: North Dakota bans texting for all drivers — you can't compose, read, or send an electronic message while driving.
ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026
North Dakota bans texting for all drivers — you can't compose, read, or send an electronic message while driving. Holding the phone to talk is still allowed, but drivers under 18 may not use any device (N.D.C.C. 39-08-23).
Official source: ndlegis.gov →
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