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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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