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MN SF5174
MN SF5174Allowing motorcycles to split the lanes under certain circumstances, requiring a public awareness campaign, and appropriation
summary
Introduced
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
In Committee
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to transportation; allowing motorcycles to split lanes under certain circumstances; requiring public awareness campaign; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.974, subdivision 5.
AI Summary
This bill allows motorcycles to split lanes, or operate between two parallel lanes of traffic, under certain circumstances. Specifically, the bill allows lane splitting only if the motorcycle's speed does not exceed 40 mph and is no more than 15 mph over the speed of surrounding traffic. The bill also requires the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to implement a public awareness campaign to educate drivers and the public on how motorcycles may safely split lanes. Finally, the bill appropriates funds from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety for the purposes of this public education campaign. The bill's provisions are effective July 1, 2025, except for the public education campaign which is effective July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Authors added Howe; Seeberger (on 04/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF5174&ssn=0&y=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF5174&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2024&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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