This bill introduces new provisions to the North Dakota Century Code regarding statutory fees for traffic offenses and the responsibilities of motor vehicle owners when a driver flees from a peace officer. Specifically, it establishes a fee structure for violations of section 39-10-71.1, imposing a $100 fee for a first violation and $500 for subsequent violations. Additionally, it creates a new section, 39-10-71.1, which presumes that the owner of a motor vehicle involved in a fleeing incident has violated the law, unless certain exceptions apply.

The bill outlines the procedures a peace officer may follow when a driver flees, including the ability to issue a traffic citation to the vehicle owner within 96 hours of the incident. It also specifies conditions under which a vehicle owner may not be held liable, such as if the driver has been charged with the violation, if the vehicle was reported stolen, or if the owner can provide evidence that they were not operating the vehicle at the time of the offense. Furthermore, it clarifies that a vehicle rental company is exempt from these provisions if the rental period is 90 days or less.

Statutes affected:
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Schauer: 39-06.1-10
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 39-06.1-10
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Koppelman: 39-06.1-10