MN HF4420

Establishes a work zone safety pilot program run by the commissioner of transportation in coordination with the commissioner of public safety, operating from May 2021 through October 2022, with the program expiring December 31, 2022.

Requires eight automated enforcement systems in work zones on trunk highways in the Department of Transportation Metro District where workers are present and speed limits are at least 45 mph, with daily calibration and conspicuous signage required.

Authorizes peace officers to issue warnings for violations in the first 30 days at each location or for speeds less than 10 mph over the limit, and administrative citations for speeds at least 5 mph above the limit, with fines of $50 for first offense and $300 for subsequent offenses.

Establishes administrative citation procedures including mail delivery within 14 days for Minnesota-registered vehicles or 30 days for out-of-state vehicles, with a civil process for contesting citations before a neutral third party and allows collection through credit bureaus and collection agencies.

Requires independent evaluation by a nonprofit transportation research entity by December 31, 2022, and appropriates an unspecified amount from the general fund in fiscal year 2021 for program costs, available until June 30, 2023.