Two bills on the move at the North Dakota Legislature would boost fines for a bad driving decision and address farm truck drivers.
The Senate unanimously approved a bill that would authorize tougher penalties for drivers who use roads closed due to harsh weather.
The issue was pushed to the forefront after a New Year’s blizzard in the state. The stretch of Interstate 94 from Bismarck to Fargo was closed. Also closed was Interstate 29 from the South Dakota line to the Canadian border.
According to reports, portions of the roadways were shut down for three days. State troopers issued tickets to 69 drivers for being on the interstate while it was closed.
North Dakota law now limits fines for violators to $20. On its way to the House, SB2157 would authorize escalating fines.
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The Senate unanimously approved a bill that would authorize tougher penalties for drivers who use roads closed due to harsh weather.
The issue was pushed to the forefront after a New Year’s blizzard in the state. The stretch of Interstate 94 from Bismarck to Fargo was closed. Also closed was Interstate 29 from the South Dakota line to the Canadian border.
According to reports, portions of the roadways were shut down for three days. State troopers issued tickets to 69 drivers for being on the interstate while it was closed.
North Dakota law now limits fines for violators to $20. On its way to the House, SB2157 would authorize escalating fines.
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