Snow placed in Roadway
Road Department General Information
Snow Placed In Roadway
- NDCC 24-05-23 and 24-12-02 prohibits obstructing or causing there to be an obstruction on public highway, road, or road right of way. Snow dumped, plowed, pushed, or blown onto a roadway or road right of way creates a serious hazard for snow plow operators, motorists, and equipment. Piles of snow left on or near road can freeze into a small mass creating a hazard for all.
- Accidents and damages caused by piles of snow piles in roadway may result in liability to property owner.
- Piles of snow also increase the likelihood of drifts on the road.
- Property owners found in violation will be given notice and shall remove snow. If they fail to do so in a reasonable time, then the County will do so, and the property owner will be billed.