The bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to clarify and update regulations regarding the display of temporary registration permits for vehicles. It introduces new provisions that allow individuals to operate a motor vehicle on public highways with a valid temporary registration permit, which must be displayed in a clearly visible location on the vehicle. The bill also specifies that both number plates and temporary registration permits must be legible from a distance of at least one hundred feet, ensuring visibility for law enforcement and other motorists.

Additionally, the bill modifies the penalties associated with altering or forging registration cards and temporary registration permits, changing the classification from a class C felony to a misdemeanor. This change aims to streamline the legal consequences for such offenses. The amendments also include various technical adjustments to existing regulations, such as the conditions under which vehicle ownership can be transferred and the requirements for displaying registration information. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the clarity and enforcement of vehicle registration laws in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 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
PREFILED: 39-04-11, 39-04-12, 39-04-37, 39-04-56