The proposed 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 a $500 fee for subsequent violations. Additionally, the bill creates a new section (39-10-71.1) that presumes the owner of a motor vehicle involved in a fleeing incident to have violated the law, while also outlining exceptions where the owner may not be held liable, such as if the vehicle was reported stolen or if the owner cooperates with law enforcement to prove they were not driving at the time of the offense.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing language in section 39-06.1-10, clarifying the process for entering points on a driving record. It specifies that if a traffic violation results in two or fewer points, those points may not be entered on the driving record but must be recorded separately, which is not publicly accessible. The bill aims to enhance accountability for motor vehicle owners while providing clear guidelines for law enforcement and protecting the rights of vehicle owners under certain circumstances.

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