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 violations exceeding the speed limit, including a new provision that imposes an additional fee for violations of sixteen miles per hour or more over the limit. The bill also introduces the concept of variable speed limit adjustment zones, allowing for real-time adjustments to speed limits based on traffic conditions, and clarifies the process for altering maximum speed limits on state highways, which now requires a public hearing.

Additionally, the bill sets limitations on how much speed limits can be reduced in speed zones and highway construction zones, with specific provisions allowing for greater reductions under certain conditions. It also allows cities to establish fines for traffic violations that may exceed the limits set in the state code, except for speed violations. Lastly, 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, with a report due by August 1, 2026.

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