Bill > SF1360

This bill increases the speed limit for implements of husbandry (agricultural vehicles like farm tractors and equipment) from 30 to 35 miles per hour across several sections of Minnesota state law. An implement of husbandry is defined as a vehicle designed exclusively for agricultural, horticultural, or livestock operations, which is typically owned by a farmer and used for farm work. The bill specifically amends five different statutes to consistently update the speed references, including provisions related to vehicle registration, tail lamp requirements, slow-moving vehicle emblems, operational speed limits, and transportation of materials. These changes will allow farmers and agricultural workers to operate their specialized farm vehicles slightly faster on public roads while still maintaining safety requirements such as displaying a slow-moving vehicle emblem and ensuring the vehicle is controlled by a farmer. The modifications appear to be a minor adjustment to existing transportation regulations to provide farmers with a modest increase in operational flexibility.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1360&ssn=0&y=2025