Loading chat...

MN SF1709

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mary Jo McGuire

Click for details

Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.72, subdivision 1, relating to tire regulations on vehicles
  • Clarifies that studs, spikes, or other protuberances are permissible on bicycles when required for safety due to snow, ice, or conditions causing skidding or loss of traction
  • Updates language from "shall" to "must" for solid rubber tire thickness requirements (at least one inch thick on traction surface)
  • Reorganizes provisions into subsections (a) through (e) and restructures exceptions for tire chains and bicycle equipment
  • Maintains existing prohibitions on metal tires and studded tires on motor vehicles except as specifically permitted

Legislative Description

Bicycle equipment requirements modification

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

No bill text available