Bill > HF542

This bill authorizes local law enforcement agencies to place and operate automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in highway rights-of-way under specific conditions. An ALP reader is a technology that can capture and record license plate numbers of passing vehicles. The bill requires that before installing an ALP reader, a law enforcement agency must provide at least 14 days' notice to the relevant highway authority (either the state commissioner for trunk highways or the county for county highways), specifying the exact location of the device. The ALP reader must be attached to an existing traffic sign, lighting device, or traffic control device, or installed according to guidelines developed by the state commissioner. Additionally, the device cannot create a collision hazard for motorists or interfere with highway operations, and it must be located within the jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency installing it. The bill provides definitions for key terms like "automated license plate reader" and "law enforcement agency" to ensure clear implementation of these new placement regulations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0542&ssn=0&y=2025