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BISMARCK - Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota issued 5,409 citations during the Speeding Slows You Down enforcement campaign July 1 through Aug. 9.
According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division, during the enforcement period, participating agencies conducted extra patrols focused on speeding, aggressive driving and other dangerous behaviors. Of the total citations issued, 4,917 were for speeding. Officers also issued 57 citations for failure to wear a seat belt and 10 for distracted driving. Additional enforcement results included six drug arrests and five driving under the influence arrests.
Speeding and aggressive driving continue to contribute to serious and fatal crashes in North Dakota. In 2025, speeding and/or aggressive driving was a factor in 29% of fatal crashes.
Drivers can help prevent crashes by following posted speed limits and adjusting their speed for road, traffic and weather conditions.
High visibility traffic enforcement is one part of a collaborative, statewide effort to help reach North Dakota's goal of zero vehicle fatalities and serious injuries.