North Dakota 2023-2024 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1417

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  
Report Pass
2/3/23  
Engrossed
2/8/23  
Refer
2/10/23  
Report Pass
3/21/23  
Enrolled
3/24/23  

Caption

Entries against a driving record.

Impact

If enacted, HB 1417 will result in a significant change to the handling of minor traffic violations within the North Dakota Century Code. By preventing lower-point violations from being part of the public record, the bill is expected to reduce the negative impact of these minor offenses on individuals' driving histories. This could potentially make it easier for drivers to maintain clear driving records and avoid unnecessary penalties connected to minor infractions, thus impacting the overall administrative approach to traffic regulation in the state.

Summary

House Bill 1417 aims to amend existing legislation regarding how traffic violations are recorded on an individual’s driving record in North Dakota. The bill stipulates that if a traffic offense carries a penalty of two points or less, it will not be entered on the driving record but will instead be recorded separately in a manner that is not accessible to the public. This change is intended to foster a more lenient approach for minor traffic violations while ensuring that more serious violations, which may carry higher point penalties, remain part of the public record. The bill carries implications for the point system used to measure driver offenses in the state.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 1417 appears to be generally favorable among supporters who argue that it offers a more forgiving measure for drivers. Advocates believe that reducing the public visibility of minor infractions will help individuals, especially those who may face challenges when seeking employment or insurance. However, there may be concerns or reservations expressed by opponents regarding the broader implications of excluding certain violations from public records, as they may impact law enforcement's ability to track driver behavior effectively.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding HB 1417 relate to the balance between protecting individual privacy in driving records and maintaining public safety through visible accountability. Critics may argue that excluding minor violations from public records could create challenges in ensuring that habitual offenders are adequately monitored. Additionally, debates may arise over whether such a bill could encourage negligent driving behavior, as some individuals might perceive a lower risk associated with minor infractions not appearing on their records.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND HB1250

Entries against a driving record.

ND HB1061

Entries against driving record, rotary traffic islands, and stop and yield signs.

ND SB2243

The amount of statutory fees, entries against a driving record, points assigned to driving records, limitations on city fines and penalties, and commitment of a guilty person for nonpayment of fines or costs.

ND HB1422

Operating a motor vehicle while driving privileges are suspended or revoked, the amount of statutory fees, the definition of moving violations, and entries against a driving record; and to provide a penalty.

ND HB1316

Definitions relating to multipassenger bicycles, driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, open container prohibition, and exempting multipassenger bicycles from the point system; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2219

Suspension of an operator's license for nonpayment of child support, the issuance of a temporary permit, authority to suspend an operator's license for failure to pay a fine, hearings on suspension or revocation of license, license reinstatement fees, temporary restricted licenses, and entries on driver's record abstract; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide a penalty.

ND HB1038

Technical corrections and improper, inaccurate, redundant, missing, or obsolete references; and to provide a penalty.

ND HB1229

Statutory fees for traffic offenses and a motor vehicle owner's responsibility regarding a driver who flees a peace officer; and to provide a penalty.

ND HB1280

Temporary restricted licenses; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1298

The amount of statutory fees, speed limitations on multilane highways, variable speed limits, alteration of maximum speed limits on state highways, speed zone reduction limitations, and city fines and penalties; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a penalty.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.