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2	2		Sixty-ninth
3	3		Legislative Assembly
4	4		of North Dakota
5	5		Introduced by
6	6		Representatives Koppelman, Louser, Murphy, Pyle, Schneider, Vetter, Grueneich
7	7		Senators Cory, Meyer, Paulson, Roers
8		-	A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 39-06.1-06, subsection 3 of section 39-06.1-10,
9		-	sections 39-09-02, 39-09-04, and 39-09-07.1, and subsection 2 of section 40-05-06 of the North
10		-	Dakota Century Code, relating to the amount of statutory fees, points assigned to driving
11		-	records, speed limitations on multilane highways, variable speed limits, alteration of maximum
12		-	speed limits on state highways, speed zone reduction limitations, and city fines and penalties;
13		-	and to provide a penalty.
	8	+	A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subdivision i of subsection 1 of section 39-09-02 of the
	9	+	North Dakota Century Code, relating to speed limitations on multilane highways; and to provide
	10	+	a penalty.
14	11		BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:
15		-	SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 39-06.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code is
16		-	amended and reenacted as follows:
17		-	39-06.1-06. Amount of statutory fees.
18		-	The fees required for a noncriminal disposition under section 39-06.1-02 or 39-06.1-03 must
19		-	be as follows:
20		-	1.For a nonmoving violation as defined in section 39-06.1-08, a fee of twenty dollars
21		-	except for a violation of any traffic parking regulation on any state charitable or penal
22		-	institution property or on the state capitol grounds, a fee in the amount of five dollars,
23		-	excluding a violation of subsection 11 of section 39-01-15.
24		-	2.For a moving violation as defined in section 39-06.1-09, a fee of twenty dollars, except
25		-	for:
26		-	a.A violation of section 39-10-26, 39-10-26.2, 39-10-41, or 39-10-42, a fee of fifty
27		-	dollars.
28		-	b.A violation of section 39-10-05 involving failure to yield to a pedestrian or
29		-	subsection 1 of section 39-10-28, a fee of fifty dollars.
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	12	+	SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Subdivision i of subsection 1 of section 39-09-02 of the North
	13	+	Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows:
	14	+	i.Seventy-fiveEighty miles [120.70128.75 kilometers] an hour on
	15	+	access-controlled, paved and divided, multilane interstate highways, unless
	16	+	otherwise permitted, restricted, or required by conditions.
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31	18		HOUSE BILL NO. 1298
32		-	HOUSE BILL NO. 1298
33		-	with Senate Amendments
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57		-	c.A violation of section 39-21-41.2, a fee of twenty-five dollars.
58		-	d.A violation of subsection 1 of section 39-12-02, section 39-08-23, or section
59		-	39-08-25, a fee of one hundred dollars.
60		-	e.A violation of subdivision d of subsection 1 of section 39-12-04, a fee of one
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62		-	f.A violation of subsection 6 of section 39-04-37, a fee of one hundred dollars.
63		-	g.A violation of subsection 2 of section 39-10-21.1, a fee of two hundred fifty
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65		-	h.A violation of section 39-10-59, a fee of five hundred dollars.
66		-	i.A violation of section 39-09-01, a fee of thirty dollars.
67		-	j.A violation of section 39-09-01.1, a fee of thirty dollars.
68		-	k.A violation of section 39-10-46 or 39-10-46.1, a fee of one hundred dollars.
69		-	l.A violation of subsection 1 of section 39-08-20, one hundred fifty dollars for a first
70		-	violation and three hundred dollars for a second or subsequent violation in three
71		-	years.
72		-	m.A violation of section 39-10-24 or 39-10-44, a fee of forty dollars.
73		-	n.A violation of section 39-10-50.1, a fee of fifty dollars.
74		-	o.A violation of section 39-19-03, a fee of fifty dollars.
75		-	3.For a violation of section 39-21-44 or a rule adopted under that section, a fee of two
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77		-	4.Except as provided in subsections 5 and 7, forFor a violation of section 39-09-02, or
78		-	an equivalent ordinance, a fee established as follows:
79		-	Miles per hour over
80		-	lawful speed limitFee
81		-	1 - 5 $ 5
82		-	6 - 10 $ 5 plus $1/each mph over 5 mph over limit
83		-	11 - 15 $ 10 plus $1/each mph over 10 mph over limit
84		-	16 - 20 $ 15 plus $2/each mph over 15 mph over limit
85		-	21 - 25 $ 25 plus $3/each mph over 20 mph over limit
86		-	26 - 35 $ 40 plus $3/each mph over 25 mph over limit
87		-	36 - 45 $ 70 plus $3/each mph over 35 mph over limit
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122		-	5.On a highway on which the speed limit is a speed higher than fifty-five miles
123		-	[88.51 kilometers] an hour, for a violation of section 39-09-02, or an equivalent
124		-	ordinance, a fee established as follows:
125		-	Miles per hour over
126		-	lawful speed limit Fee
127		-	1 - 10 $2/each mph over limit
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130		-	6.5.For a violation of section 39-06.2-10.9 or subsection 3 of section 39-21-46, a fee
131		-	established as follows:
132		-	a.Driving more than eleven hours since the last ten hours off duty, driving after
133		-	fourteen hours on duty since the last ten hours off duty, driving after sixty hours
134		-	on duty in seven days or seventy hours in eight days, no record of duty status or
135		-	log book in possession, failing to retain previous seven-day record of duty status
136		-	or log book, or operating a vehicle with four to six out-of-service defects, one
137		-	hundred dollars;
138		-	b.False record of duty status or log book or operating a vehicle with seven to nine
139		-	out-of-service defects, two hundred fifty dollars;
140		-	c.Operating a vehicle after driver placed out of service, operating a vehicle with ten
141		-	or more out-of-service defects, or operating a vehicle that has been placed out of
142		-	service prior to its repair, five hundred dollars; and
143		-	d.All other violations of motor carrier safety rules adopted under subsection 3 of
144		-	section 39-21-46, fifty dollars.
145		-	7.On a highway on which the speed limit is posted in excess of sixty-five miles
146		-	[104.61 kilometers] an hour, for a violation of section 39-09-02, or equivalent
147		-	ordinance, a fee of five dollars for each mile per hour over the limit.
148		-	8.6.For a violation of a school zone speed limit under subdivision b of subsection 1 of
149		-	section 39-09-02, a fee of forty dollars for one through ten miles per hour over the
150		-	posted speed; and forty dollars, plus one dollar for each additional mile per hour over
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183		-	ten miles per hour over the limit unless a greater fee would be applicable under this
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185		-	9.7.For a violation of a highway construction zone speed limit under subsection 2 of
186		-	section 39-09-02, a fee of eighty dollars for one through ten miles per hour over the
187		-	posted speed; and eighty dollars plus two dollars for each mile per hour over ten miles
188		-	per hour over the limit, unless a greater fee would be applicable under this section.
189		-	The fee in this subsection does not apply to a highway construction zone unless
190		-	individuals engaged in construction are present at the time and place of the violation
191		-	and the posted speed limit sign states "Minimum Fee $80".
192		-	SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Subsection 3 of section 39-06.1-10 of the North Dakota
193		-	Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows:
194		-	3.Points must be assigned and accumulated on the basis of the following schedule:
195		-	a.Noncriminal Violations
196		-	Noncriminal Adjudication or Admission of: Points Assigned:
197		-	(1)Overtime and double parking in violation of city 0 points
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199		-	(2)Failure to display license plates 1 point
200		-	(3)Permitting unauthorized minor to drive 2 points
201		-	(4)Permitting unauthorized person to drive 2 points
202		-	(5)Unlawful stopping, standing, or parking on open 2 points
203		-	highway in violation of section 39-10-47
204		-	(6)Unlawful parking in prohibited place 1 point
205		-	(7)Leaving motor vehicle improperly unattended on 1 point
206		-	an open highway
207		-	(8)Opening or leaving motor vehicle doors open when 1 point
208		-	unsafe to do so
209		-	(9)Except as provided in sections 39-21-44 and 2 points
210		-	39-21-45.1, knowingly driving with defective,
211		-	nonexistent, or unlawful equipment in violation of
212		-	section 39-21-46, or equivalent ordinances
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245		-	(10)Careless driving in violation of section 39-09-01, or 6 points
246		-	equivalent ordinance
247		-	(11)Violating or exceeding restrictions contained in 4 points
248		-	a restricted certificate issued pursuant to section
249		-	39-06.1-03
250		-	(12)Racing or drag racing motor vehicles in violation 10 points
251		-	of section 39-08-03.1, or equivalent ordinance
252		-	(13)Exhibition driving in violation of section 39-08-03.1, or 3 points
253		-	equivalent ordinance
254		-	(14)Failing to yield right of way in violation of 2 points
255		-	section 39-10-20, 39-10-22 through 39-10-26,
256		-	39-10-28, 39-10-33.3, 39-10-44, or 39-10-72, or
257		-	equivalent ordinances
258		-	(15)Disobeying an official traffic-control device 23 points
259		-	in violation of section 39-10-04, 39-10-05, or
260		-	39-10-07, or equivalent ordinances
261		-	(16)Driving on wrong side of road in violation of 2 points
262		-	section 39-10-08, 39-10-14, or
263		-	subsection 1, or 2, or 3 of section 39-10-16, or
264		-	equivalent ordinances
265		-	(17)Failing to dim headlights in violation of section 1 point
266		-	39-21-21, or equivalent ordinance
267		-	(18)Failing to stop at railroad crossing in violation of section 3 points
268		-	39-10-41 or 39-10-42, or equivalent ordinances
269		-	(19)Knowingly driving with defective brakes in violation of 2 points
270		-	section 39-21-32 or 39-21-33, or equivalent ordinances
271		-	(20)Disregarding the lawful commands of a police officer in 2 points
272		-	violation of section 39-10-02, or equivalent ordinance
273		-	(21)Overtaking where prohibited or in an unsafe manner in 2 points
274		-	violation of section 39-10-11, or 39-10-12, 39-10-13, or
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309		-	(22)Overtaking and passing a schoolbus in violation of 6 points
310		-	section 39-10-46, or equivalent ordinance
311		-	(23)Operating a motor vehicle without a license in 4 points
312		-	violation of section 39-06-01, or equivalent ordinance
313		-	(24)Improperly operating or unlawfully carrying 2 points
314		-	passengers or packages on a motorcycle in violation
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316		-	(25)Improperly operating a motorcycle in laned traffic in 2 points
317		-	violation of section 39-10.2-03, or equivalent ordinance
318		-	(26)Clinging to other vehicles while riding a motorcycle in 4 points
319		-	violation of section 39-10.2-04, or equivalent ordinance
320		-	(27)Carrying a passenger on a motorcycle not equipped 2 points
321		-	with passenger footrests in violation of section
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323		-	(28)Operating a motorcycle without protective headgear 2 points
324		-	in violation of subsection 1 of section 39-10.2-06, or
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326		-	(29)Failing to use the care required in section 39-09-01.1, 2 points
327		-	or equivalent ordinance
328		-	(30)Except as provided in paragraph 33, operating a motor
329		-	vehicle in excess of speed limit in violation of section
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338		-	(31)Driving in violation of section 39-08-18 23 points
339		-	(32)Driving in violation of section 39-08-09 6 points
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373		-	(33)On a highway on which the speed limit is posted in
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375		-	operating a motor vehicle in excess of the speed limit
376		-	in violation of section 39-09-02, or equivalent ordinance
377		-	Miles per hour over lawful speed limit Points
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386		-	(34)Failing to have a minor in a child restraint system1 point3 points
387		-	or seatbelt in violation of section 39-21-41.2
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391		-	(36)Violation of section 39-21-44 or any rule adopted 2 points
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398		-	section 39-08-20, if the driving record shows that the
399		-	licensee has within the eighteen months preceding the
400		-	violation previously violated section 39-08-20
401		-	(39)Operating a motor vehicle without liability insurance, 14 points
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437		-	(40)Driving a modified motor vehicle in violation of section 1 point
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439		-	(41)Driving in violation of the conditions of 2 points
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441		-	(42)Using a wireless communications device 3 points
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444		-	(43)Failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle while distracted 3 points
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449		-	(45)Driving on the wrong side of the road in violation of 3 points
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452		-	(46)Following too close in violation of 3 points
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455		-	(47)Driving on a closed road during hazardous conditions, 3 points
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461		-	(49)Disregarding stop sign in violation of section 3 points
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501		-	(3)Leaving the scene of an accident involving property 14 points
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504		-	(4)Leaving the scene of an accident involving personal 18 points
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507		-	(5)Violating restrictions in a restricted license issued 3 points
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509		-	eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving
510		-	(6)Violating any restrictions other than those listed in 4 points
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514		-	knowingly operating an unsafe vehicle in violation of
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516		-	(8)Fleeing in a motor vehicle from a peace officer in 24 points
517		-	violation of section 39-10-71, or equivalent ordinance
518		-	(9)Causing an accident with an authorized emergency 2 points
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520		-	of the director used for maintaining the state highway
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523		-	SECTION 3. AMENDMENT. Section 39-09-02 of the North Dakota Century Code is
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555		-	39-09-02. Speed limitations.
556		-	1.Subject to the provisions of section 39-09-01 and except in those instances when a
557		-	lower speed is specified in this chapter, it presumably is lawful for the driver of a
558		-	vehicle to drive the same at a speed not exceeding:
559		-	a.Twenty miles [32.19 kilometers] an hour when approaching within fifty feet [15.24
560		-	meters] of a grade crossing of any steam, electric, or street railway when the
561		-	driver's view is obstructed. A driver's view is deemed to be obstructed when at
562		-	any time during the last two hundred feet [60.96 meters] of the driver's approach
563		-	to such crossing, the driver does not have a clear and uninterrupted view of such
564		-	railway crossing and of any traffic on such railway for a distance of four hundred
565		-	feet [121.92 meters] in each direction from such crossing.
566		-	b.Twenty miles [32.19 kilometers] an hour when passing a school during school
567		-	recess or while children are going to or leaving school during opening or closing
568		-	hours, unless a lower speed is designated or posted by local authorities.
569		-	c.Twenty miles [32.19 kilometers] an hour when approaching within fifty feet [15.24
570		-	meters] and in traversing an intersection of highways when the driver's view is
571		-	obstructed. A driver's view is deemed to be obstructed when at any time during
572		-	the last fifty feet [15.24 meters] of the driver's approach to such intersection, the
573		-	driver does not have a clear and uninterrupted view of such intersection and of
574		-	the traffic upon all of the highways entering such intersection for a distance of two
575		-	hundred feet [60.96 meters] from such intersection.
576		-	d.Twenty miles [32.19 kilometers] an hour when the driver's view of the highway
577		-	ahead is obstructed within a distance of one hundred feet [30.48 meters].
578		-	e.Twenty-five miles [40.23 kilometers] an hour on any highway in a business district
579		-	or in a residence district or in a public park, unless a different speed is designated
580		-	and posted by local authorities.
581		-	f.Fifty-five miles [88.51 kilometers] an hour on gravel, dirt, or loose surface
582		-	highways, and on paved two-lane county and township highways if there is no
583		-	speed limit posted, unless otherwise permitted, restricted, or required by
584		-	conditions.
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617		-	g.Sixty-five miles [104.61 kilometers] an hour on paved two-lane highways if posted
618		-	for that speed, unless otherwise permitted, restricted, or required by conditions.
619		-	h.Seventy miles [112.65 kilometers] an hour on paved and divided multilane
620		-	highways, unless otherwise permitted, restricted, or required by conditions.
621		-	i.Seventy-fiveEighty miles [120.70128.75 kilometers] an hour on
622		-	access-controlled, paved and divided, multilane interstate highways, unless
623		-	otherwise permitted, restricted, or required by conditions.
624		-	2.The director may designate and post special areas of state highways where lower
625		-	speed limits apply. Differing limits may be established for different times of the day
626		-	within highway construction zones which are effective when posted upon appropriate
627		-	fixed or variable speed limit signs.
628		-	3.The director may designate variable speed limit adjustment zones along the state
629		-	highway system. The department may install variable speed limit signs in a variable
630		-	speed limit adjustment zone. In each variable speed limit adjustment zone the director,
631		-	in coordination with the superintendent of the highway patrol, may use real time
632		-	intelligent transportation systems to adjust the speed limit when a speed limit
633		-	adjustment would provide for the safe and efficient movement of motor vehicles.
634		-	4.Except as provided by law, it is unlawful for anya person tomay not drive a vehicle
635		-	uponon a highway at a speed that is unsafe or at a speed exceeding the speed limit
636		-	prescribed by law or established pursuant to law.
637		-	4.5.In charging a violation of the provisions of this section, the complaint must specify the
638		-	speed at which the defendant is alleged to have driven and the speed which this
639		-	section prescribes is prima facie lawful at the time and place of the alleged offense.
640		-	SECTION 4. AMENDMENT. Section 39-09-04 of the North Dakota Century Code is
641		-	amended and reenacted as follows:
642		-	39-09-04. Alteration of maximum speed limits on state highways.
643		-	The maximum speed limits specified in section 39-09-02 may be altered on all or any part of
644		-	the state highway system by an administrative order by the director after holding a public
645		-	hearing has been held. SuchThe determination must be based on engineering and traffic
646		-	investigations with primary consideration given to the establishment of reasonable and safe
647		-	speeds, highway conditions, enforcement, and the general welfare. Speed limits established
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681		-	pursuant tounder this section shall beare effective only when appropriate signs giving notice
682		-	thereof are erected and suchthe maximum speed limits may be declared to be effective at all
683		-	times or at suchthe times as are indicated upon saidon the signs. Differing limits may be
684		-	established by the director for different times of the day, different types of vehicles, varying
685		-	weather conditions, and other factors bearing on safe speeds, which shall be. Differing limits are
686		-	effective when posted uponon appropriate fixed or variable signs. An administrative order is not
687		-	required to lower maximum speed limits temporarily due to unsafe conditions.
688		-	SECTION 5. AMENDMENT. Section 39-09-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code is
689		-	amended and reenacted as follows:
690		-	39-09-07.1. Speed zones - Reduction limitation.
691		-	1.Except for highway construction zonesunder subsections 2 and 3, no a street, road, or
692		-	highway in the state highway system or any other township, county, or state road or
693		-	highway may not be posted in a manner which reduces the maximum speed limit on
694		-	the street, road, or highway by more than twenty miles [32.19 kilometers] per hour
695		-	between any two signs so posted in a speed zone.
696		-	2.The maximum speed limit reductions between two fixed or variable signs in a variable
697		-	speed limit adjustment zone may exceed twenty miles [32.18 kilometers] per hour
698		-	when speed limits are lowered temporarily by the director due to unsafe conditions.
699		-	3.The maximum speed limit reduction between any two signs posted in a highway
700		-	construction zone may not exceed thirty miles [48.28 kilometers] per hour.
701		-	SECTION 6. AMENDMENT. Subsection 2 of section 40-05-06 of the North Dakota Century
702		-	Code is amended and reenacted as follows:
703		-	2.For every violation of a city ordinance that regulates the operation or equipment of a
704		-	motor vehicle or which regulates traffic, except those ordinances listed in section
705		-	39-06.1-05, a fee may be established, by ordinance, which may exceed, by up to one
706		-	hundred percent, the limit, for an equivalent category of violation, set forth in section
707		-	39-06.1-06 except for a violation of a speed limitation.
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