North Dakota: Full Rule Record
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on North Dakota’s official .gov page or with the court handling your citation before you act. This page is general information, not legal advice.
North Dakota permits point reduction as a traffic violation remediation mechanism. Under this system, drivers may reduce their violation record by up to three points, or satisfy the requirement through an alternative penalty as permitted by state law. The point reduction opportunity is available once per twelve-month period.
Specific costs and course hour requirements are not established at the state level. Instead, individual approved providers and courts within North Dakota set their own fees and instructional hour requirements. Drivers should contact their local approved provider or court directly to determine the exact cost and duration of any point reduction program in their jurisdiction.
For authoritative information and current program details, drivers should consult the official North Dakota state government resources.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| State | North Dakota |
| Mechanism | Point reduction |
| What that means | removes/credits points; conviction stays |
| Eligibility / notes | Defensive driving reduces points by 3 once/12 mo; can also be taken 'in lieu of points' for some <=5-point violations. |
| Frequency | once / 12 months |
| Points effect | -3 points (or in-lieu) |
| Governing statute | N.D.C.C. § 39-06.1-09 |
| Confidence | High |
Primary source: https://www.dot.nd.gov/driver/driver-education/driver-license-points-reduction-and-points-schedule. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.
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