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MN HF3263
Bill
Status
5/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Hortman
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AI Summary
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Minimum highway work zone speed limit established at 20 miles per hour, with maximum reduction of 15 miles per hour from posted speed limit, not to exceed 40 miles per hour.
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Divided highways may have work zone speed limits up to 55 miles per hour, and two-lane highways with posted speeds of 60+ miles per hour may have work zone limits up to 40 miles per hour.
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Violators of highway work zone speed limits assessed additional surcharge equal to the fine imposed, with minimum surcharge of $25.
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School bus operators and operators of type III vehicles meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222 requirements exempted from child passenger restraint system requirements.
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Commissioner required to include instructions in driver's manual published after August 1, 2010, regarding when drivers should use the right-hand lane on divided highways.
Legislative Description
Traffic regulation provisions modified relating to highway work zone speeds, driving in the right-hand lane, and seat belt requirements for persons operating a type III vehicle as a school bus.
Last Action
Governor approval
5/17/2010