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 establishes new fee structures for various traffic violations, including a specific increase in penalties for exceeding speed limits by significant margins. For instance, if a violation is for exceeding the speed limit by twenty-one miles per hour or more in a zone of less than seventy-five miles per hour, the fee is increased by one hundred dollars. Additionally, the bill modifies the existing fee structure for nonmoving and moving violations, with specific amounts outlined for various infractions.

Furthermore, the bill revises the limitations on city fines and penalties, maintaining a cap of one thousand five hundred dollars for most violations while allowing for certain exceptions. It also clarifies that individuals cannot be committed to jail solely due to indigency when unable to pay fines or costs imposed for municipal ordinance violations. The language regarding what constitutes a "fine" is also refined, excluding fees established under specific sections. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the enforcement of traffic regulations and the collection of fines while ensuring that penalties are proportionate to the severity of violations.

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