State senate gives green light to higher speed limit and higher fines
When it comes to driving in North Dakota, the needle might soon be nudging higher. Lawmakers in Bismarck just advanced a bill that would raise the interstate speed limit to 80 mph — but with a catch. Alongside the faster pace come steeper fines and stricter penalties for traffic violations. Supporters say it’s about aligning with neighboring states and better enforcement. Critics worry it’s an invitation for more accidents. Either way, your next road trip might look — and cost — a little different. Joel Porter with KX News has the full story; bill details are below.
HB 1298
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subdivision i of subsection 1 of section 39-09-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to speed limitations on multilane highways; and to provide a penalty.
House Sponsors: Koppelman (R, District 16), Grueneich (R, District 28), Louser (R, District 5), Murphy (R, District 43), Pyle (R, District 22), Schneider (D, District 21), Vetter (R, District 18),
Senate Sponsors: Cory (R, District 42), Meyer (R, District 18), Paulson (R, District 3), Roers (R, District 27),
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