This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to address traffic violations, specifically focusing on offenses related to overtaking and passing school buses. Notably, it introduces a new provision that states a second or subsequent offense of overtaking a stopped school bus within five years will be treated more severely, with increased penalties for both the driver and the registered owner of the vehicle. The bill also establishes that individuals who violate the school bus passing laws will face a minimum fine of $750 for repeat offenses, emphasizing the importance of safety around school buses.

Additionally, the bill modifies the fee structure for various moving violations, increasing the penalty for first violations of overtaking a school bus to $500. It clarifies the definitions of moving violations and outlines the penalties for registered vehicle owners who allow their vehicles to be operated in violation of school bus laws. The amendments aim to enhance road safety, particularly for schoolchildren, by imposing stricter penalties on repeat offenders and ensuring that vehicle owners are held accountable for violations involving their vehicles.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-06.1-05, 39-06.1-06, 39-06.1-09, 39-10-46, 39-10-46.1