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Senate approves owner‑liability measure for vehicles used in police pursuits; emergency clause fails
Summary
The North Dakota Senate passed House Bill 12‑29 29–16, creating a civil‑penalty mechanism and investigative pathway for law enforcement when a vehicle flees during a traffic stop; the emergency clause failed.
Bismarck — The North Dakota Senate approved House Bill 12‑29 by a 29–16 roll call on Friday, creating a civil penalty regime and an investigative tool for law enforcement when a motor vehicle flees from a peace officer. The bill passed without criminal penalties, and the Senate later rejected the emergency clause.
Under HB 12‑29, when officers obtain a license plate for a fleeing vehicle, they may stop pursuit and follow up by locating the registered owner. The owner may face a civil fine — $100 for a first offense and $500 for a subsequent offense — unless exceptions…
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