The North Dakota Senate has approved a bill, House Bill 1298, to increase the interstate speed limit to 80 mph on interstates 29 and 94. The bill also includes changes to fines and point penalties for speeding violations. If signed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong, North Dakota’s interstate speed limit will match that of Montana and South Dakota, while Minnesota’s limit remains at 70 mph. The bill aims to update the fine structure, with fines increasing based on the severity of the speeding violation. Additionally, point penalties will be increased for certain driving offenses. Supporters of the bill argue that the current fines are not deterring speeding and that the increase is necessary for public safety. However, some lawmakers expressed concerns about the potential impact on road safety and urged for the bill to be rejected. Ultimately, the bill passed with a close vote of 25-21, marking the first increase in the interstate speed limit in over two decades in North Dakota.
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