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2009 North Dakota Code
39 Motor Vehicles
39-13 Traffic Signs
Download pdfalleged violator if, at the time and place of the alleged violation, an appropriate sign giving notice
thereof is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant
person. 39-13-04. Traffic signs erected by unauthorized persons prohibited - Traffic signs containing advertising prohibited. Repealed by S.L. 1975, ch. 347, § 25. 39-13-05. Injuring signs prohibited. No person may deface, injure, knock down, or remove any sign posted as provided in this chapter. 39-13-06. Authority to adopt manual on uniform traffic-control devices. 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. 39-13-07. Uniform traffic-control devices on all streets and highways. No traffic-control devices, including markings, signs, and signals, may be used on any street or
highway which do not conform to the standards of design and location as prescribed in the
manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic-control devices. The director and local
authorities, on streets and highways under their respective jurisdiction, shall place such devices
as are deemed necessary to regulate, warn, and guide traffic. 39-13-08. No traffic-control device to be manufactured or sold which does not conform. No person, firm, corporation, or limited liability company may sell or offer for sale to
street and highway authorities, and no such authorities may purchase or manufacture any
traffic-control device which does not conform to the manual unless specifically approved by the
director. 39-13-09. Tourist-oriented directional signs. 1. In this section: a. "Tourist-oriented directional sign" means a sign providing identification of and
directional information for tourist-related businesses, services, or activities. b. "Tourist-related business, service, or activity" means rural agricultural business
and tourism attractions, including recreation, historical sites, festival and
cultural events, lodging and food services which are singularly and uniquely
related to historical, cultural, or recreational tourist attractions, and guide
services, but does not include any business operated under a franchise
agreement. The term includes a business that derives a major portion of income or visitors from individuals who do not reside in the immediate area of
the business. The immediate area of the business is within the city limits in
which the business is located, or within one mile [1.61 kilometers] from the
business if located outside city limits. Page No. 1 2. Notwithstanding section 24-01-12, the department shall establish by rule standards
for the erection and maintenance of tourist-oriented directional signs. The rules must conform to federal standards for tourist-oriented directional signs adopted
under 23 U.S.C. 131(q) as of July 1, 1991, and with the manual adopted by the
department under section 39-13-06 except that the rules must provide that logos
may not be used on tourist-oriented directional signs. 3. Upon the request of any person, a local authority that has adopted an ordinance
permitting the erection of tourist-oriented directional signs may authorize their
erection within the right of way of any highway under the jurisdiction of the local
authority except that tourist-oriented directional signs may not be erected within the
right of way of the interstate highway system. A tourist-oriented directional sign may
not be erected unless it is erected in compliance with rules adopted by the
department for such signs. 4. The permit applicant shall engage a qualified contractor for the erection, installation,
and maintenance of tourist-oriented directional signs within the right of way of any
highway under the jurisdiction of the department except that tourist-oriented
directional signs may not be erected within the right of way of the interstate highway
system. A tourist-oriented directional sign may not be erected unless it is erected in
compliance with rules adopted by the department for such signs. Page No. 2 Document Outline chapter 39-13 traffic signs
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