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, taking into account existing hazards, and establishes that individuals who violate these driving standards are guilty of careless driving, subject to a fee of $3,100.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific infractions related to careless driving that result in injury or damage. An individual is guilty of an infraction if they cause injury to operators of snow removal equipment or first responders while they are performing their duties and displaying appropriate warning signals. The bill also increases the threshold for damage to snow removal equipment from $1,000 to $4,000 and establishes a similar threshold for damage to authorized emergency vehicles. Furthermore, it defines "snow removal equipment" to clarify the types of vehicles covered under this legislation.

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