The 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 deletion of the requirement that a driver must have at least ten consecutive hours off duty separating each twelve hours on duty, and instead, it now stipulates that drivers must have at least ten consecutive hours off duty separating each fourteen hours on duty. Additionally, the bill clarifies that drivers, except for driver salespersons, must return to their work-reporting location and be released from work within fourteen consecutive hours.

This legislation is declared an emergency measure, indicating its immediate necessity for implementation. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for intrastate drivers while ensuring that motor carriers maintain accurate time records for compliance purposes. The bill received unanimous support in both the Senate and the House, reflecting a strong consensus on the need for these adjustments.

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