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MN SF851

MN SF851
Commercial vehicles driving in the left lane prohibition


summary

Introduced
01/27/2023
In Committee
01/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to public safety; prohibiting commercial vehicles from driving in the left lane; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.18, by adding a subdivision.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits commercial vehicles from driving in the leftmost lane of laned highways in Minnesota, except when overtaking another vehicle or moving over for authorized vehicles. Violating this new provision would be considered a petty misdemeanor. The bill seeks to improve public safety by keeping commercial vehicles in the right lanes of multi-lane highways, which may help reduce the risk of accidents and traffic congestion.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Transportation (on 01/27/2023)

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