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MN HF3404
Bill
Status
3/21/2016
Primary Sponsor
Laurie Halverson
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AI Summary
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School bus drivers prohibited from loading or unloading passengers in designated right-turn lanes or adjacent lanes unless four conditions are met.
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School bus stop must be designated by the district transportation safety director and located in the right-turn lane.
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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.
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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.
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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