The bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning penalties and fees related to operating a motor vehicle while driving privileges are suspended or revoked. It establishes that individuals who drive with a suspended or revoked license will face a class B misdemeanor for the first three offenses within five years, escalating to a class A misdemeanor for subsequent offenses. Additionally, if the suspension or revocation is due to specific violations, the offender must serve a minimum of four consecutive days in jail. 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 lesser violation.

Furthermore, the bill updates the statutory fees associated with various traffic violations, including a new fee of $150 for operating a motor vehicle without a license. It clarifies the definition of moving violations and specifies the penalties for different types of violations, including those related to speeding and other traffic regulations. The amendments aim to enhance the enforcement of driving 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