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MN HF3719

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joe Mullery

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Allows towing authorities to tow a vehicle involved in a traffic collision or accident when the operator is cited for violating section 169.791 (driving without insurance), 169.797 (driving without license), or 171.24 (operating without valid license), effective June 1, 2016.

  • Establishes that a person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if they violate the prohibition on driving without a valid license within 10 years of two prior convictions under the same section, effective August 1, 2016.

  • Maintains existing towing prohibitions for vehicles with registration expired less than 90 days or at expired parking meters with fewer than five unpaid tickets.

  • Adds new towing authorization to the existing list of circumstances where vehicles may be towed, which includes snow emergency violations, fire hydrant blocking, bus lane violations, and other safety-related violations.

Legislative Description

Towing of vehicle involved in a collision where operator is cited for driving without a license or insurance allowed, and gross misdemeanor for multiple violations of driving without a valid license allowed.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Policy and Finance

3/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation Finance and Policy3/30/2016

Full Bill Text

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