ND HB1421

Farm tractors may operate on access-controlled, paved, divided, multilane interstate highways with an annual registration fee of $25, provided they are clear of debris and followed by a motor vehicle with flashing hazard warning signals.

Maximum speed limit on access-controlled interstate highways increases from 75 mph to 80 mph.

Minimum speed limit of 40 mph established for interstate highways, with an exception for registered farm tractors accompanied by a follow vehicle with hazard lights.

Violations of farm tractor interstate requirements carry penalties of $100 for debris violations and $200 for other violations; these are classified as moving violations.

Director may designate high accident zones on interstates with reduced 60 mph speed limits and may reduce speed limits during weather conditions causing limited visibility.