Bill > HF3159

This bill modifies Minnesota's existing motorcycle lane splitting and filtering laws by adding specific restrictions on where motorcycles can overtake or pass vehicles within the same traffic lane. The bill maintains the existing rule that motorcycles may lane split only when traveling at or below 25 miles per hour and no more than 15 miles per hour faster than surrounding traffic, but now explicitly prohibits this practice in certain areas: the approach, drive-through, or exit of a roundabout; school zones; and on-ramps to freeways or expressways where vehicles are queued in one or more lanes. These new restrictions are designed to enhance safety by preventing motorcycle lane splitting in areas with complex traffic patterns or high potential for congestion and unexpected vehicle movements. The bill also includes an effective date of July 1, 2025, giving roadway users and law enforcement time to become familiar with the new provisions. Other existing motorcycle operation rules remain unchanged, such as requirements for riding with both hands on the handlebars, using headlights, and parking in a manner that ensures the rider's safety and visibility.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3159&ssn=0&y=2025