On This Day | Motorists Beware!
There is one strip of road, about sixteen miles southwest of Minot, along the old Ryder trail that is a hoodoo for automobiles and other conveyances as well. The autist who goes along that
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North Dakota House, Senate at odds over proposed gas tax increase
For the first time in two decades, North Dakota lawmakers are seriously debating a gas tax increase — but agreement remains out of reach. The House narrowly advanced a 5-cent hike to help fund road repairs and unlock federal dollars, while the Senate unanimously rejected a smaller 3-cent proposal. Supporters argue the tax is a
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State senate gives green light to higher speed limit and higher fines
When it comes to driving in North Dakota, the needle might soon be nudging higher. Lawmakers in Bismarck just advanced a bill that would raise the interstate speed limit to 80 mph — but with a catch. Alongside the faster pace come steeper fines and stricter penalties for traffic violations. Supporters say it’s about aligning
Read & Share sourced from: KX NewsNDDOT reports major decline in drunk driving fatalities for 2024 in preliminary numbers
For decades, drunk driving has haunted North Dakota’s roads—but there’s a new story unfolding. In 2024, alcohol-related traffic deaths were cut nearly in half from the year before, dropping from 38 to 19. Behind that hopeful shift: changing culture, smarter tech, and bold grassroots action. From rideshares to Vision Zero outreach to tougher laws like
Read & Share sourced from: KFYRTexting and Driving Still Rising in ND — So Are Crashes, Deaths, and Patrols
It only takes a glance — but that glance can change everything. Law enforcement in North Dakota and Minnesota are stepping up patrols this month, targeting distracted drivers in a growing effort to curb crashes, injuries, and deaths linked to texting behind the wheel. Officers say the problem isn’t going away — if anything, it’s
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NDDOT engineers lay out intersection alternatives
Twelve lives lost in 25 years. That’s the grim backdrop behind ongoing conversations about how to fix the intersection of Highways 23 and 83 north of Max. At a public meeting Monday, residents were clear: they want an interchange, even if it takes a decade. State engineers offered four alternatives, including a roundabout and reduced-conflict
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On This Day | It’s Dangerous Out There
Motor vehicle accidental deaths numbered 173. Mrs. Watts explains that although the state highway patrol lists 169 traffic fatalities last year, her report includes persons who died within the state from accidents occurring outside
Read & ShareManitoba commits to spending $500M annually on highways
The province of Manitoba will be making a big upgrade to its highway infrastructure. Over the next four years, the province has committed approximately $2 billion to improving roads throughout Manitoba.
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ND Highway Patrol Road Check Removes Out-of-Compliance Vehicles from Highways
— Official News Release, ND Highway Patrol — In an effort to increase commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety, North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers and civilian safety inspectors participated in a large, targeted CMV enforcement and education program. Roadcheck, sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, was held June 2-4 and troopers statewide participated. During this
Read & ShareQuick Action Being Taken on Oil Patch Highways to Prevent Accidents
In response to a number of recent fatal accidents in the oil patch, the Department of Transportation will act quickly to add interim traffic lights in several locations on both U.S. Highway 85 and state Highway 23. Get details from the Dickinson Press.
Read & Share sourced from: Dickinson PressHighway Safety: Watford City to Alexander
This particular stretch of road has more than it’s share of accidents recently, and the McKenzie County emergency manager has had enough, she’s asking the DOT for a safety review in hopes that changes save lives.
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