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North Dakota Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Conditional: Texting (compose/read/send electronic message) banned for all drivers; handheld talking allowed; under-18 no devices.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

Texting (compose/read/send electronic message) banned for all drivers; handheld talking allowed; under-18 no devices. N.D.C.C. 39-08-23.

Official source: ndlegis.gov →

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