§ 39-27-04 — Brakes

North Dakota § 39-27-04

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 39: Motor Vehicles
• Ch. 39-27: Motorcycle Equipment

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1. Every motorcycle must have either a split service brake system or two independently
actuated service brake systems in accordance with rules adopted by the director
pursuant to chapter 28-32. Brakes must act on the front and rear wheels.
2. Every motorcycle must meet the requirements for brake system effectiveness, fade,
and partial systems as specified in rules adopted by the director pursuant to chapter
28-32.
3. All linkage, cables, pivots, and bearings must be free of excess (high) friction, with the
front wheel brake cable so located and secured as not to become pinched between
fork and frame members when wheel is turned completely to the right or left.
4. Brake actuating devices must be in an accessible location, unencumbered by vehicle
components, and so positioned that adequate leverage and safe operation is ensured.
Service brake system controls and operation requirements must be in accordance with
rules adopted by the director pursuant to chapter 28-32. A suitable mechanism must
be provided for the purpose of automatically returning the actuating devices to normal
position upon release.
5. Motorcycle brakes must be capable of being adjusted automatically or manually with
means provided to prevent unintentional adjustment.
6. Each three-wheel motorcycle must be equipped with a parking brake of a friction type
with a solely mechanical means to retain engagement.