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80 Mile per Hour Speed Limit Goes into Effect in North Dakota

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says it will take a week or so to get new signs put up throughout the state.

August 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota’s interstate highway speed limit has officially been increased to 80-MPH – and the North Dakota Highway Patrol wants to make sure drivers stay safe at those higher speeds. Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed the increased speed limit bill on May 5th The bill increases the current 75 MPH speed limit to 80 MPH. It also…

Concerns For Traffic Safety As Interstate Speeds To Increase to 80 MPH in N.D.

May 20, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota will become one of nine states with an 80-mph speed limit. And some public safety advocates are sharing their thoughts on the effects this will take on traffic safety. “Most people exceed the speed limits. They have less time to react to roadway hazards, to other people who are in the roadway who may…

Arrest Following Pursuit in LaMoure County

March 3, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

LAMOURE COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A Florida man is arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit through LaMoure County. North Dakota Highway Patrol says a trooper tried to pull over a car driven by 33-year-old Serry Busbee from Pensacola for speeding. He was driving recklessly and passed another vehicle going 110 miles per hour. The pursuit went into Jamestown…

Traffic Citations Have Risen In The Past Few Years According To Traffic Safety Team

January 9, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since the start of the Fargo Traffic Safety Team in September of 2024, the number of drivers being pulled over and given citations has quadrupled. “We get a lot of traffic complaints and we take looks at them, we take a look at them and either verify or see if there’s any validity to that. And…

Fargo Continues To Look At Ways To Crackdown on Dangerous Driving and Nuisance Vehicles

Commissioners also voted to lower the speed limit on a section of 52nd Avenue South

June 10, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city leaders are still looking for ways to crackdown on dangerous driving and loud vehicle and muffler issues. Police Chief Dave Zibolski says laws need to be adjusted. Current fees for speeding and dangerous driving are low compared to Minnesota and he says they are not a deterrent. Penalties for exhibition driving are $50 and…

Look Out! Highway Patrol Has A New “Less Conspicuous” Patrol Vehicle

September 26, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Highway Patrol has a new weapon against speeders and aggressive drivers. This patrol vehicle has reflective graphics that are less visible in the daytime and is equipped with interior lights rather than an external light bar. They say the less conspicuous vehicle will make it easier for troopers to detect crash-causing violations such as…

2022 WE Fest By The Numbers From Minnesota State Patrol

August 8, 2022

KVRR Staff,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota State Patrol made more than 1,300 traffic stops during We Fest and 8 arrests for drunk driving. Eight minors were cited for underage drinking. There were also 6 arrests on outstanding warrants and five drug arrests. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says 440 citations or warnings for speeding were given with four drivers going more than…

Watch: Highway Patrol joins crackdown on Fargo speeders and street racers

June 1, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Law enforcement in the region are becoming more proactive stopping speeders in Fargo a couple of weeks after a town hall meeting addressing the issue. An airplane from the North Dakota Highway Patrol is being used to track down reckless drivers as part of the Fargo Police Department’s crackdown on speeders and street racers. “We’ll be…

Task Force on stopping street racing voted down by Fargo City Commission

May 16, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A task force to address street racing concerns won’t be a solution as the City Commission votes it down. Commissioners Arlette Preston and John Strand were the only ones in favor of it. Preston, who is running for mayor, brought the idea to the panel. She feels the community should have a voice in slowing down…

Pennsylvania Man Arrested For Assaulting Fargo Police Officer

March 7, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Officer Caleb Korb is recovering from minor injuries after being assaulted by a fleeing man. The department says Korb was trying to stop 23-year-old Preston Johnson of Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania for speeding early this morning. Johnson stopped at 32nd Avenue and 45th Street South and appeared to be drunk. While being arrested he fled…