HF920 / SF920 Summary

• Modifies all-terrain vehicle (ATV) classifications and passenger capacity rules; permits straddled-seat class 1 ATVs but restricts side-by-side class 1 ATVs on highway ditches except designated trails

• Establishes Mississippi River Trail bikeway from Itasca State Park through major Minnesota cities to Iowa border; allows electric-assisted bicycles on trails and bikeways where bicycle use is permitted

• Creates special "Woman Veteran" license plates and expands military service member driver's license expiration extension from 90 days post-discharge to one year

• Authorizes buses to operate on highway shoulders at speeds up to 35 mph under commissioner authorization; requires crossing control arms on new buses; increases authority for dynamic shoulder lanes and toll lanes

• Modifies vehicle weight regulations including 10% gross weight increase for sweet corn transportation during harvest season; adds weight increase surcharge for special permits and establishes new permit fee structure for overweight vehicles