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MN SF2863

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

James Carlson

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Changes bicycle riding position from "as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge" to "in the right-hand lane then available for traffic" on roadways
  • Modifies exception for unsafe conditions to allow cyclists to leave the right-hand lane when "in the judgment of the cyclist" it is unsafe to continue in that lane
  • Allows bicyclists to ride in the left-hand portion of a dedicated right-turn lane at intersections, regardless of whether they intend to turn right
  • Permits operation of electric-assisted bicycles on roadway shoulders, bikeways, and bicycle trails unless otherwise prohibited by statute
  • Effective date: July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Bicycle riding rules modifications

Last Action

Referred to Transportation and Public Safety

3/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Public Safety3/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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