In 2025, North Dakota’s traffic rules regarding the Right Turn on Red remain similar to previous years with some clarifications on compliance and safety.
Key Points of North Dakota’s 2025 Right Turn on Red Rule
- Drivers in North Dakota are permitted to make a right turn at a red light after coming to a complete stop, unless a sign explicitly prohibits it.
- Before turning right on red, drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing the intersection. Safety and right-of-way rules apply strictly.
- The stop must be full and not a rolling stop, ensuring drivers have a clear view before proceeding.
- North Dakota also permits left turns on red but only when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street following a full stop.
- Violations of red light or stop sign rules can result in fines (typically $20-$50) and add points to the driver’s record (2 points per violation).
2025 Update Highlights
- There is no statewide new ban or restriction specifically curtailing right turns on red in 2025.
- Law enforcement emphasizes caution and ensuring the intersection is clear before turning.
- Drivers should watch for traffic control signs, which may prohibit right turns on red at certain intersections.
- Reckless driving penalties could apply if a right turn on red is executed unsafely, potentially leading to more severe consequences.
North Dakota maintains a permissive but cautious approach to the right turn on red rule in 2025, requiring a full stop and yielding to all pedestrians and oncoming vehicles with enforcement aligned to existing traffic safety laws.
Sources
(https://www.drivinglaws.org/resources/north-dakota-red-light-stop-sign-tickets.html)
(https://internationaldriversassociation.com/blog/right-turn-red-laws-usa/)
(https://www.motorbiscuit.com/new-traffic-laws-august-2025/)
(https://www.pringlelaw.net/5-north-dakota-driving-laws-you-should-know/)
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turn_on_red)
