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MN SF478

Bill

Status

Passed

5/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Al DeKruif

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Allows motorcycles owned or operated by permanently physically disabled persons to qualify for disability plates, in addition to motor vehicles, trucks, and recreational vehicles.

  • Requires one disability plate for motorcycles (same size as regular motorcycle plate) instead of two plates, with the plate displaying the internationally accepted wheelchair symbol emblem.

  • Permits disability plates on motorcycles to be transferred to replacement motorcycles upon notification to the commissioner, provided the replacement vehicle is owned or primarily operated by the disabled person.

  • Updates certificate display requirements for motorcycles to allow certificates to be secured to the vehicle when rearview mirror display is not feasible.

  • Maintains existing penalties for unauthorized use of disability plates and permits, including a $500 fine for misdemeanor violations.

Legislative Description

Motorcycle license plates for physically disabled persons

Last Action

Governor approval

5/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation Finance and Policy3/28/2011
Transportation2/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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