MN SF2275

Authorizes local units of government (counties, cities, towns) to establish educational diversion programs for class D license holders who commit specific traffic offenses including failure to obey traffic signals, speeding under 15 mph over the limit, and unsafe lane changes.

Requires the commissioner of public safety to develop uniform best practices for diversion programs by September 15, 2014, addressing program duration, location, curriculum, instructor qualifications, eligibility requirements, and completion standards.

Allows local governments to set participation fees up to $75, which must be reported to the commissioner of public safety and state auditor and may be retained to cover program costs.

Limits participation to those with no more than two violations under the program in a 12-month period and prohibits the violation from being recorded on the driver's license of successful participants.

Classifies data on individuals referred to or enrolled in diversion programs as private data and requires program administrators to report participant information to the commissioner of public safety for eligibility verification purposes.