The bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning penalties for operating a motor vehicle while driving privileges are suspended or revoked, the definition of moving violations, and the associated statutory fees. Notably, it establishes that individuals who drive with a suspended or revoked license may face a class B misdemeanor for the first three offenses within five years, escalating to a class A misdemeanor for subsequent offenses. The bill also allows courts to dismiss charges if the defendant's license is reinstated within sixty days and introduces the option for courts to amend charges to a violation of section 39-06-01. Additionally, the bill mandates the destruction of vehicle number plates for offenders and allows cities to authorize municipal judges to order such destruction.

Furthermore, the bill revises the statutory fees for various traffic violations, including a new fee of one hundred fifty dollars for operating a motor vehicle without a license. It clarifies the definition of moving violations and updates the points assigned for specific violations, such as operating a vehicle without a license, which is now categorized as a 40-point violation. These changes aim to enhance the enforcement of traffic laws and ensure that penalties are appropriately aligned with the severity of the offenses.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-06-01, 39-06-42
Adopted by the House Transportation Committee: 39-06-42, 39-06.1-06, 39-06.1-09, 39-06.1-10
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 39-06-42, 39-06.1-06, 39-06.1-09, 39-06.1-10
Enrollment: 39-06-42, 39-06.1-06, 39-06.1-09, 39-06.1-10