This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning speeding violations, city fines, and the consequences of nonpayment of fines. Notably, it modifies the fee structure for speeding violations, establishing specific fees based on the number of miles per hour over the speed limit, with increased penalties for exceeding certain thresholds. For instance, if a violation is for exceeding the speed limit by twenty-one miles per hour or more in a speed zone of less than seventy-five miles per hour, the fee is increased by one hundred dollars. Additionally, the bill removes previous provisions that detailed a tiered fee structure based on the speed over the limit.

The bill also revises the limits on city fines and penalties, maintaining a maximum fine of one thousand five hundred dollars and thirty days of imprisonment for a single offense. It allows cities to establish fees for violations of ordinances regulating motor vehicle operation that may exceed the standard limits by up to one hundred percent. Furthermore, it clarifies that individuals cannot be committed to jail solely due to indigency for nonpayment of fines, and it specifies that the commitment period cannot exceed thirty days. The language regarding what constitutes a "fine" is also refined, excluding certain fees established under city ordinances.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-06.1-06
Adopted by the House Transportation Committee: 39-06.1-06, 40-05-06, 40-11-12
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 39-06.1-06, 40-05-06, 40-11-12