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Committee removes city doubling of traffic fines and votes 'do not pass' on speed‑limit bill as amended
Summary
Representative Mackey's bill to raise many speed‑zone fines and alter fines for high‑speed violations was amended today to repeal a statute permitting cities to double certain traffic fines. After debate, the committee voted 'do not pass' on the amended bill (6‑5‑3).
BISMARCK — The House Transportation Committee on Thursday debated a bill that would raise fines tied to speed‑zone brackets and add new higher penalties for excessive speeds. Committee members adopted an amendment to remove a separate statutory provision that had allowed cities to double traffic fines. After debate the committee voted to recommend a "do not pass" on the bill as amended.
Representative Mackey described House Bill 1366 as a proposal to increase fines for most speed zones below…
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