This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to update statutory fees related to traffic violations, speed limitations on multilane highways, and the alteration of maximum speed limits on state highways. Key changes include the establishment of new fee structures for various moving violations, with specific fees for different offenses, such as $250 for certain violations of section 39-21-44 and a tiered fee system for speeding violations based on how much the speed limit is exceeded. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for variable speed limit adjustment zones, allowing for real-time adjustments to speed limits based on traffic conditions, and clarifies that speed limit reductions in construction zones may not exceed 30 miles per hour.

Furthermore, the bill mandates a study by the highway patrol and local law enforcement during the 2025-26 interim to review the driver's license points system and traffic fee schedule. This study aims to improve the existing systems and will culminate in a report to the legislative management by August 1, 2026. The bill also specifies that city ordinances regulating motor vehicle operation may establish fees that exceed the limits set in section 39-06.1-06, except for speed limitation violations.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-09-02
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Rummel: 39-06.1-06, 39-06.1-10, 39-09-02, 39-09-04, 39-09-07.1, 40-05-06
Adopted by the Conference Committee: 39-06.1-06, 39-09-02, 39-09-04, 39-09-07.1, 40-05-06
Enrollment: 39-06.1-06, 39-09-02, 39-09-04, 39-09-07.1, 40-05-06