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MN HF3404

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Laurie Halverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • School bus drivers prohibited from loading or unloading passengers in designated right-turn lanes or adjacent lanes unless four conditions are met.

  • School bus stop must be designated by the district transportation safety director and located in the right-turn lane.

  • No pupils can be required to cross the street where the bus stop is located, and the driver must stop at the extreme right side of the lane.

  • Drivers must activate prewarning flashing amber signals, flashing red signals, and stop-arm signals when stopped in right-turn lanes, unless the school board directs otherwise in writing based on safety considerations.

  • Effective date August 1, 2016; Commissioner of Public Safety must amend Minnesota Rules part 7470.1000, subpart 2 to be consistent with these provisions effective the day following final enactment.

Legislative Description

School bus stops in right-turn lanes prohibited; and use of prewarning amber signals, flashing red signals, and stop-signal arms required when stopping in right-turn lanes.

Last Action

HF indefinitely postponed

5/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation Finance and Policy3/21/2016

Full Bill Text

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