The bill amends section 39-09-01 of the North Dakota Century Code to enhance regulations regarding careless driving, particularly in relation to operators of authorized emergency vehicles and snow removal equipment. It specifies that an individual must drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent under existing conditions and outlines various scenarios where safe driving is required, such as approaching intersections, curves, and during adverse weather conditions. The bill establishes that individuals who violate these driving standards are guilty of careless driving and will incur a fee of $3,100.

Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for individuals who cause injury or damage while driving carelessly. It specifies that if an individual causes injury to an operator of snow removal equipment or a first responder, or damages snow removal equipment or an authorized emergency vehicle exceeding certain monetary thresholds, they will be guilty of an infraction. The thresholds for damage have been increased from $1,000 to $4,000 for both snow removal equipment and authorized emergency vehicles. The bill also defines "snow removal equipment" to clarify the types of vehicles covered under these regulations.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-09-01
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Rummel: 39-09-01
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 39-09-01
Adopted by the House Transportation Committee: 39-09-01
Enrollment: 39-09-01