The bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to update regulations regarding the display of temporary registration permits for vehicles. It introduces new provisions that allow individuals to operate a vehicle on public highways with a valid temporary registration permit, which must be displayed in a clearly visible location on the vehicle. The bill specifies that the temporary registration permit can be obtained from the Department of Transportation or a licensed motor vehicle dealer and must be free of obstructions to ensure visibility. Additionally, it mandates that number plates and temporary registration permits must be legible from a distance of at least 100 feet.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the penalties associated with violations of registration provisions. It changes the classification of penalties for altering or forging registration cards and temporary registration permits from a class C felony to a misdemeanor. The bill also expands the list of unlawful acts related to vehicle registration, including the failure to display a temporary registration permit and the use of fictitious registration materials. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance vehicle registration compliance and clarify the legal framework surrounding temporary permits in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 39-04-11, 39-04-12, 39-04-37, 39-04-56
Adopted by the House Transportation Committee: 39-04-11, 39-04-12, 39-04-36, 39-04-37, 39-04-56
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 39-04-11, 39-04-12, 39-04-36, 39-04-37, 39-04-56
Adopted by the Senate Transportation Committee: 39-04-11, 39-04-12, 39-04-36, 39-04-37, 39-04-56
Enrollment: 39-04-11, 39-04-12, 39-04-36, 39-04-37, 39-04-56
INTRODUCED: 39-04-11, 39-04-12, 39-04-37, 39-04-56