ND DMV Driver and Vehicle Records 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), North Dakota DMV records are generally NOT available to which of the following?
- Law enforcement agencies
- Insurance companies verifying claims
- Random members of the public for general curiosity (Correct answer)
- Courts processing legal matters
Correct answer: Random members of the public for general curiosity
The DPPA restricts DMV record access to permitted purposes; general public curiosity is not a permitted use.
Question 2: What document proves ownership of a vehicle in North Dakota?
- Vehicle registration
- Certificate of title (Correct answer)
- Bill of sale
- Proof of insurance card
Correct answer: Certificate of title
The certificate of title is the legal document that establishes ownership of a vehicle in North Dakota.
Question 3: A North Dakota driver receives a speeding ticket. Where is this conviction recorded?
- Only with the local police department
- On the driver's North Dakota driving record (Correct answer)
- Only with the court that handled the case
- Only on the insurance company's file
Correct answer: On the driver's North Dakota driving record
Traffic convictions are reported to the NDDOT and recorded on the driver's official state driving record.
Question 4: How long does North Dakota retain records of minor traffic violations on a driving record for point calculation purposes?
- 1 year
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
- 10 years
Correct answer: 3 years
North Dakota counts points for violations that occurred within the past 3 years when determining license suspension eligibility.
Question 5: What must a North Dakota vehicle owner do within 10 days of selling their vehicle?
- Return their license plates to the DMV
- Notify the NDDOT of the sale (Correct answer)
- Cancel their vehicle insurance immediately
- Apply for a replacement title
Correct answer: Notify the NDDOT of the sale
North Dakota sellers must notify the NDDOT of a vehicle sale within 10 days to protect themselves from liability after the sale.
Question 6: Which of the following would cause points to be added to a North Dakota driver's record?
- Parking in a fire lane
- Failure to wear a seatbelt
- Speeding 10 mph over the limit (Correct answer)
- Operating a vehicle with an expired registration
Correct answer: Speeding 10 mph over the limit
Moving violations like speeding result in points on a North Dakota driving record; non-moving violations typically do not.
Question 7: A lien on a North Dakota vehicle title means the vehicle:
- Has been reported stolen
- Has an outstanding loan using the vehicle as collateral (Correct answer)
- Failed its last safety inspection
- Is registered in another state
Correct answer: Has an outstanding loan using the vehicle as collateral
A lien notation on a title indicates a financial institution or lender has a security interest in the vehicle due to an unpaid loan.
ND DMV Driver and Vehicle Records 3
Under the Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), North Dakota DMV records are generally NOT available to which of the following?