Bill > HF566

This bill modifies existing Minnesota law regarding the operation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on public roads, expanding where and how these vehicles can be used. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision allowing cities and towns with populations under 25,000 to permit ATVs to operate on trunk highway segments under certain strict conditions: the road segment must have a speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less, ATV use must be limited to accessing businesses, residences, or making trail connections, and there must be no viable alternative public access for ATVs. This is in addition to existing provisions that already allow some ATV use on road shoulders, ditches, and right-of-ways under specific circumstances, such as agricultural use or trail connections. The bill also maintains existing safety restrictions, such as prohibiting ATV use on interstate highways and limiting nighttime operation. The new provisions would become effective for ordinances enacted on or after July 1, 2025, giving local governments time to consider and potentially implement the new allowances. This change aims to provide more flexibility for rural communities in managing ATV transportation while maintaining safety standards.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0566&ssn=0&y=2025