Bill > SF1696

This bill authorizes local law enforcement agencies to place and operate automated license plate readers (ALPRs) within highway rights-of-way under specific conditions. An ALPR is a technology that can capture and record license plate numbers of passing vehicles. The bill allows these devices to be placed on trunk highways, county state-aid highways, and county highways, but requires law enforcement agencies to follow several guidelines: they must provide at least 14 days' notice to the highway authority before installing and after removing each ALPR, including specific location details; mount the device on existing traffic infrastructure like signs or lighting devices, or follow state commissioner guidelines; ensure the ALPR does not create a safety hazard for drivers or interfere with highway operations; and place the device only within the law enforcement agency's jurisdiction. These provisions aim to balance law enforcement needs with highway safety and transparency by establishing clear protocols for ALPR placement and operation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1696&ssn=0&y=2025