Bill > SF1903

This bill aims to enhance work zone safety by introducing new requirements for driver education, driver's manuals, and driver licensing examinations. Specifically, the bill mandates that driver education programs must include comprehensive instruction on work zone safety, covering topics such as appropriate speeds, driver responsibilities, dangers of distracted driving, work zone markings, and safe lane merging. The driver's manual will now be required to include a dedicated section on work zone safety, detailing traffic laws, work zone markings, and best practices for navigating construction areas. Additionally, the driver's license examination will now test applicants' knowledge of work zone safety, including speed limits, markings, vehicle operation requirements, and the risks of distracted driving in these areas. These changes will be implemented gradually, with driver education rules taking effect in July 2026 and driver examination requirements becoming active in January 2027. The bill also includes a one-time appropriation to support rulemaking and the incorporation of work zone safety information into educational materials. By requiring these additions, the bill seeks to improve driver awareness and reduce accidents in highway construction and maintenance zones.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1903&ssn=0&y=2025