Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski
FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) — Fargo city leaders are still looking for ways to crack down on dangerous driving and loud vehicle and muffler issues.
Police Chief Dave Zibolski says laws need to be adjusted. He says fees for speeding and dangerous driving are low compared to Minnesota and they are not a deterrent.
Penalties for exhibition driving are $50 and $100 for drag racing and can’t be raised due to state law.
“The importance of deterrence and having a significant penalty for those that don’t follow the law is extremely important,” said Zibolski.
Zibolski and the city attorney’s office will come back to the commission with specific ways to enhance local ordinances and make a push for state legislative changes in the laws.
“We have an urban issue versus in small communities. So it may be just arguing (to the state), ‘okay if you’re a city this size, then you can enhance your fines or do something different,’” said Mayor Tim Mahoney.
Commissioners also voted 4-1 to lower the speed limit on 52nd Avenue South from I-29 to the Sheyenne River from 45 to 40 miles per hour.
It goes into effect next Tuesday.
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