This bill amends subsection 5 of section 39-32-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the exemption from maintaining a record of duty status for certain intrastate drivers. The key changes include the adjustment of the duty hours requirement, where the previous stipulation of "at least ten consecutive hours off duty separate each twelve hours on duty" has been replaced with "at least ten consecutive hours off duty separate each fourteen hours on duty." Additionally, the requirement for drivers to return to their work-reporting location and be released from work within twelve hours has been modified to fourteen hours.

The bill also maintains the existing requirement that the motor carrier must keep accurate time records for a period of six months, documenting when the driver reports for and is released from duty each day. The legislation is declared an emergency measure, indicating its immediate necessity for implementation.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-32-02
Adopted by the Senate Transportation Committee: 39-32-02
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 39-32-02
PREFILED: 39-32-02