Bill > HF1832

This bill amends Minnesota state law to modify regulations around special vehicle operation on roadways by local governments. The bill allows counties, cities, and towns to authorize motorized golf carts, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility task vehicles (UTVs), and mini trucks to operate on designated roadways through local ordinances. The ordinances can now specify roadways, vehicle types, and operation conditions, and may require permits. The bill provides clear definitions for these vehicle types, including technical specifications for UTVs like engine displacement and weight. The legislation maintains safety requirements such as operation only during daylight hours or with proper lighting, displaying slow-moving vehicle emblems, and following traffic laws. It also addresses insurance provisions, allowing operators to obtain coverage through the Minnesota Automobile Insurance Plan if private market insurance is unavailable. The bill removes previous language requiring permits as the sole authorization method and instead provides more flexible local government decision-making about special vehicle road use. The changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for local jurisdictions while ensuring basic safety standards are maintained for these non-traditional road vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1832&ssn=0&y=2025