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MN SF3106
Bill
Status
3/8/2010
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Gimse
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AI Summary
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Allows commissioners and local authorities to establish reduced speed limits in highway work zones without requiring an engineering and traffic investigation.
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Sets minimum work zone speed limit at 20 miles per hour and maximum at 40 miles per hour, with reductions not exceeding 15 miles per hour from established limits.
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Permits speed limits up to 55 miles per hour on divided highways and up to 40 miles per hour on two-lane highways with posted speeds of 60 miles per hour or greater.
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Defines "highway work zone" as a highway or street segment where construction, reconstruction, or maintenance is occurring with workers present, including work on utilities and adjacent features.
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Imposes an additional surcharge equal to the traffic fine (minimum $25) for violating work zone speed limits or other provisions of this section.
Legislative Description
Highway work zone speed limits provision modification
Last Action
Senate: HF substituted on General Orders HF3263
3/25/2010