The proposed amendments to the North Dakota Century Code focus on updating traffic violation penalties, 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 modify the point assignment system for traffic offenses, ensuring that violations resulting in two or fewer points will not be recorded on the driving record but kept confidential.

Moreover, the bill sets a maximum penalty of one thousand five hundred dollars for city ordinance violations, including those related to federal regulations on treatment works and prohibiting shoplifting and vandalism. It clarifies that individuals cannot be jailed solely for being unable to pay fines related to municipal ordinance violations, with any commitment order limited to a maximum of 30 days. The bill also removes the definition of "fine" as not including specific fees, thereby simplifying the language surrounding fines and costs. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance the enforcement of traffic laws and improve the management of driving records in North Dakota.

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