Moran v. North Dakota Department of Transportation

LEVINE, Justice.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (Department) appeals from a district court judgment reversing the Department’s decision to suspend William James Moran’s driving privileges. We reverse the district court judgment and reinstate the Department’s decision.

Morton County Deputy Sheriff Tad Pritch-ett was on patrol south of Mandan when he encountered Moran. Pritchett explained he decided to follow Moran’s vehicle when it was slow in dimming its headlights as it approached a vehicle in front of Pritchett’s. Pritchett observed Moran’s vehicle make “jerking and weaving”…