Bill > HB1346

This bill makes several amendments to North Dakota's off-highway vehicle (OHV) regulations, focusing on three key areas. First, it updates the definitions section to include a new definition for "peace officer" and clarifies the existing definitions of different classes of off-highway vehicles. Second, the bill expands the authority of local governments by allowing both cities and counties to regulate, restrict, and prohibit the use of off-highway vehicles within their jurisdictions. Third, the bill modifies the penalty structure for OHV violations, increasing some fines: the general infraction fee is raised from ten to twenty dollars, and another specific infraction fee is increased from twenty to fifty dollars. The bill maintains the provision that allows for a fee reduction if proof of registration is provided after a violation. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive regulation of off-highway vehicles, giving local governments more control over OHV use and establishing a more structured penalty system for violations. An off-highway vehicle is defined as a motorized vehicle designed for cross-country travel on various terrains, excluding electric bicycles, and is categorized into three classes based on size, weight, and design characteristics.