The bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning speeding violations, city fines, and the consequences of nonpayment of fines. Notably, it revises the fee structure for speeding violations, eliminating the previous tiered fee system based on miles per hour over the speed limit and replacing it with a new structure that includes specific fees for various violations. For instance, it introduces a new provision that increases the specified fee by one hundred dollars for violations exceeding the speed limit by twenty-one miles per hour or more in lower speed zones, and by sixteen miles per hour or more in higher speed zones. Additionally, the bill clarifies the fees associated with violations in school and construction zones.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the limitations on city fines and penalties, allowing for increased fines for certain traffic-related violations that exceed the previous limits. It also addresses the commitment of individuals for nonpayment of fines, stipulating that a person cannot be committed solely due to indigency and limiting the commitment period to thirty days. The language regarding what constitutes a "fine" is also refined, ensuring that it does not include fees established under specific city ordinances. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the enforcement of traffic laws and the collection of fines while ensuring fair treatment of individuals unable to pay due to financial hardship.

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