MN SF363

Defines "personal delivery device" as an autonomous cargo transport device equipped with automated driving technology that requires remote human supervision and operates in pedestrian areas or roadways.

Limits operation of personal delivery devices to business entities with human agents capable of monitoring and controlling the device; establishes the business entity as the operator for traffic law compliance purposes.

Requires devices to operate at speeds up to 12 miles per hour in pedestrian areas or up to 20 miles per hour on roadways, comply with pedestrian traffic laws, yield right-of-way, and avoid interfering with pedestrian traffic.

Mandates devices be equipped with identifying labels, unique identification numbers, controlled braking systems, and front white lights and rear red lights visible from 500 feet when operated at night.

Requires business entities operating personal delivery devices to maintain general liability insurance coverage of at least $100,000 and prohibits local authorities from adopting regulations inconsistent with state law regarding hours or zones of operation.