North Dakota speed zone changes create shift in ticketing hot spots

By: Jeff Beach

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 662

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago


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North Dakota state troopers wrote fewer speeding tickets on stretches of interstate highway that went up to an 80 mph speed limit in 2025, but some areas where speed limits were reduced saw a spike in citations — especially at Dickinson.

North Dakota’s top highway speed went up to 80 mph on Aug. 1, 2025. At the same time, stretches of interstate at Dickinson, Grand Forks, Jamestown and Valley City saw the speed limit …

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