Bill > HF3553

This bill authorizes a pilot project for vehicle platooning, which is the practice of electronically linking multiple vehicles to travel closely together, on specific roads in Wilkin County and Grant County. The bill defines "commissioner" as the commissioner of transportation and "relevant road authority" as Wilkin County or both Wilkin and Grant Counties depending on the location. It allows individuals to apply to these road authorities, in addition to the commissioner of transportation, for approval to use a platooning system, with both entities needing to grant permission before operation. The bill outlines the information required for a vehicle platoon plan, such as platoon length, vehicle spacing, operating times, driver certifications, and adherence to vehicle size and weight limits, and permits road authorities to impose reasonable conditions for safety and traffic flow. The pilot project is designated for specific routes connecting various cities within Wilkin and Grant Counties to Breckenridge and will expire on January 1, 2030. Finally, by January 1, 2029, the relevant road authorities and the commissioner must submit a report to the legislature analyzing the project's impact on roads, traffic, and safety, and recommending whether platooning should be made permanent or expanded statewide.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3553/