SB 2044 Summary

• Amends North Dakota traffic offense administration procedures, including definitions, hearing processes, fee structures, and point assignment for driving violations.

• Replaces terminology throughout ("person" with "individual," "licensing authority" with "director") and updates references to administrative procedures under sections 39-06.1 and related statutes.

• Reorganizes statutory fee schedules for traffic violations, establishing specific fees for speeding, careless driving, school zone violations, and construction zone violations ranging from $5 to $250 depending on violation type and severity.

• Modifies point assignment and suspension procedures, including reducing point totals after completion of suspension periods to eleven points and allowing point reductions through driver training courses (up to 9 points in three years).

• Updates provisions for temporary restricted licenses, ignition interlock devices, and diplomatic immunity procedures for motor vehicle violations.