Bill > HB1298

This bill modifies several sections of North Dakota's traffic laws, primarily focusing on speed limits, traffic fees, and related regulations. The legislation increases the maximum speed limit on interstate highways from 75 to 80 miles per hour and adjusts the fee structure for speed violations, now charging twenty dollars or three dollars per mile over the speed limit, whichever is greater, with an additional twenty-dollar fee for violations of 16 miles per hour or more over the limit. The bill also introduces a new provision allowing the state director of transportation to establish variable speed limit adjustment zones, where speed limits can be dynamically changed using real-time intelligent transportation systems to improve traffic safety and efficiency. Additionally, the bill permits larger speed limit reductions in variable speed zones and highway construction zones under certain conditions. A notable provision requires the highway patrol to conduct a comprehensive study of the driver's license points system and traffic fee schedule during the 2025-26 interim, with a report and potential recommendations to be submitted to the legislative management by August 1, 2026. The legislation also allows cities to establish fines for motor vehicle and traffic ordinance violations that can exceed the state's standard fee schedule by up to 100%, with an exception for speed limitation violations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1298.html