The proposed amendments to the North Dakota Century Code focus on updating traffic violation regulations, statutory fees, and the management of driving records. Key changes include the introduction of new statutory fees for both nonmoving and moving violations, with nonmoving violations incurring a fee of twenty dollars and moving violations ranging from twenty to five hundred dollars based on severity. Additionally, fines for speeding violations will increase by one hundred dollars if the speed limit is exceeded by certain thresholds. The amendments also establish that traffic violations resulting in two or fewer points will not be recorded on the driving record but will be documented separately and kept confidential. The point assignment system for various traffic offenses is revised, and the maximum fine for city ordinance violations is clarified to be one thousand five hundred dollars, with exceptions for traffic regulations.

Moreover, the bill addresses penalties for violations of city ordinances related to publicly owned treatment works and certain criminal activities, such as shoplifting and vandalism, setting a maximum penalty of a $1,500 fine, up to 30 days of imprisonment, or both. It clarifies that alternative sentencing options or deferred/suspended sentences remain available. Additionally, the bill revises Section 40-11-12, stating that individuals cannot be jailed solely for being unable to pay fines or costs associated with municipal ordinance violations, and any commitment order cannot exceed 30 days. The definition of "fine" is also amended to exclude certain fees established in previous legislation.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-06.1-10
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Rummel: 39-06.1-10
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 39-06.1-10
Adopted by the House Transportation Committee: 39-06.1-06, 39-06.1-10, 40-05-06, 40-11-12