Bill > SF910

This bill repeals the recently passed authorization for motorcyclists to split or filter lanes in Minnesota, effectively eliminating the previous law that allowed motorcyclists to travel between lanes of moving or stationary vehicles. The bill amends existing statutes to explicitly prohibit motorcyclists from operating between lanes of traffic, overtaking or passing vehicles within the same traffic lane, or driving abreast of other vehicles in the same lane. The legislation also removes previous provisions that had specified conditions under which lane splitting was permitted, such as speed limitations. Additionally, the bill eliminates a planned public education campaign about motorcycle lane splitting and reduces funding associated with motorcycle safety programs. The changes will take effect the day following final enactment, immediately stopping the practice of lane splitting for motorcyclists in Minnesota and reverting to traditional traffic lane usage rules. The bill reinforces the principle that motorcycles must follow the same lane usage rules as other motor vehicles, ensuring they occupy a full traffic lane and do not maneuver between vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0910&ssn=0&y=2025