# N.D. Cent. Code § 39-06-03: 39-06-03. No operator's license to certain individuals

> North Dakota · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T39_C39-06_S39-06-03

## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 39-06-03
- **Heading:** 39-06-03. No operator's license to certain individuals
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ND Code / Title 39 / Chapter 39-06 / Section 39-06-03

## Text

39-06-03. No operator's license to certain individuals

The director may not issue an operator's license:

1. To an individual who is under the age of sixteen years, except that the director may

issue an instructional permit under section 39-06-04, a restricted permit under section

39-06-05, or a license under section 39-06-17.

2. To an individual whose license has been suspended or revoked in this state or in any

other state during the suspension, except under section 39-06.1-03 or 39-06.1-11, or

to any person whose license has been revoked, except under sections 39-06-35,

39-06-36, and 39-06.1-11.

3. To an individual who has previously been adjudged to be afflicted with or suffering from

any mental disability or disease and who has not at the time of application been

restored to competency by the methods provided by law.

4. To an individual who is required by this chapter to take an examination, unless the

individual has successfully passed such examination.

5. To an individual who is required under the laws of this state to deposit security or file

proof of financial responsibility and who has not deposited the security or filed the

proof.

6. To an individual if the director has good cause to believe that the individual by reason

of physical or mental disability would not be able to operate a motor vehicle with

safety.

7. To an individual when the director has good cause to believe that the operation of a

motor vehicle on the highways by that individual would be inimical to public safety or

welfare.

## Nearby sections

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- [N.D. Cent. Code § 39-06-01.1 39-06-01.1. Special provisions for minor operators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T39_C39-06_S39-06-01.1.md)
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- [N.D. Cent. Code § 39-06-03.1 39-06-03.1. Nondriver photo identification card issued by director - Release of information - Penalty - Public awareness](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T39_C39-06_S39-06-03.1.md)
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- [N.D. Cent. Code § 39-06-05 39-06-05. Restricted instruction permit - When instruction permit not required - Driver's training course](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T39_C39-06_S39-06-05.md)
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- [N.D. Cent. Code § 39-06-07 39-06-07. Application for operator's license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T39_C39-06_S39-06-07.md)
- [N.D. Cent. Code § 39-06-07.1 39-06-07.1. Proof of name, date of birth, legal presence, and citizenship for operator's license application - License difference for citizens and noncitizens - Primary source identity documents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T39_C39-06_S39-06-07.1.md)
- [N.D. Cent. Code § 39-06-07.2 39-06-07.2. Medical advice - Use by director - Driver's duty to report certain injuries](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T39_C39-06_S39-06-07.2.md)
- [N.D. Cent. Code § 39-06-08 39-06-08. Application of minors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T39_C39-06_S39-06-08.md)

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