North Dakota Century Code

N.D. Cent. Code § 39-13-06 (2026)

Authority to adopt manual on uniform traffic-control devices

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The director shall adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic-control devices, consistent with the provisions of law, for use upon all highways and streets in this state. Such uniform system must correlate with and so far as possible conform to the system set forth in the most recent edition of the manual promulgated as a national standard by the federal highway administrator.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1984–2000 · leading case: Patch v. Sebelius, 349 N.W.2d 637 (N.D. 1984).

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Patch v. Sebelius, 349 N.W.2d 637 (N.D. 1984). · cites it 2× “The court based its refusal to recognize such an independent duty upon the provisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), [3] which has been adopted by the North Dakota State Highway Commissioner pursuant to Section 39-13-06, N.D.C.C. The defendant…”

Boudreau v. Est. of Miller, 2000 ND 30 (N.D. 2000). · cites it 2× “[¶ 8] To help assure safe and efficient highway transportation, N.D.C.C. § 39-13-06 requires the director of the department of transportation to “adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic-control devices,” which “must correlate with and so far as possible…”

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