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MN HF1955

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Beard

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Consolidates separate requirements for passing parked emergency vehicles on two-lane and multi-lane roads into a single requirement requiring drivers to proceed with due caution and reduce speed to reasonable and safe levels.

  • Requires drivers to move to the farthest lane away from the parked emergency vehicle on two-lane roads, or leave a full lane vacant between their vehicle and the emergency vehicle on multi-lane roads, if safely possible.

  • Applies the same passing requirements to freeway service patrol, road maintenance, and construction vehicles with activated warning lights.

  • Allows peace officers to issue citations within four hours of an incident based on probable cause, including reports from emergency vehicle crew members that include vehicle description and license plate number.

  • Expands definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" to include towing vehicles with activated flashing lights under specified conditions.

Legislative Description

Move-over traffic law clarified, and speed requirement when driving by parked emergency, patrol, construction, or maintenance vehicles added.

Last Action

Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

3/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance3/7/2012
Transportation Finance and Policy1/26/2012

Full Bill Text

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