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, including the introduction of a new provision that increases the specified fee by one hundred dollars for certain violations exceeding the speed limit by specific thresholds. Additionally, it updates the fee for violations on highways with speed limits over sixty-five miles per hour and establishes new fees for violations in school and construction zones. The bill also removes previous fee structures that were based on the number of miles per hour over the speed limit.

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 exceptions in specific cases. It 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 bill also removes the definition of "fine" to exclude fees established under certain sections, ensuring that the focus remains on fines rather than fees in the context of nonpayment consequences.

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