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 penalties for city ordinance violations, allowing for fines to exceed the previous limits under certain conditions, particularly for traffic-related offenses.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the process for committing individuals to jail for nonpayment of fines, ensuring that no one can be committed solely due to indigency. It also specifies that the commitment period cannot exceed thirty days. The language regarding what constitutes a "fine" is revised to exclude certain fees established under city ordinances, thereby refining the legal definitions and enforcement mechanisms related to municipal fines and penalties.

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