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HF1832 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain special vehicle operation on roads by ordinance without a permit authorized, and conforming and technical changes made.

Related bill: SF2207

AI Generated Summary

This bill, H.F. No. 1832, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.045, to allow local governments (counties, cities, and towns) to authorize the operation of certain special vehicles—motorized golf carts, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility task vehicles (UTVs), and mini trucks—on designated roadways under their jurisdiction by ordinance without requiring a permit.

Key Provisions:

  1. Local Authorization: Local governments may pass ordinances to permit the operation of specified vehicles on certain roadways, eliminating the prior permit requirement.

  2. Definitions:

    • All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are defined per section 84.92.
    • Mini trucks are defined per section 169.011, subdivision 40a.
    • A utility task vehicle (UTV) is defined as a side-by-side, four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle with specific engine and weight restrictions.

  3. Operational Regulations:

    • Vehicles must adhere to times of operation (sunrise to sunset) unless equipped with proper headlights, taillights, and brake lights.
    • Operation is prohibited in inclement weather or conditions with low visibility.
    • Motorized golf carts must display a slow-moving vehicle emblem while on roadways.

  4. Traffic Laws:

    • Operators have the same traffic law responsibilities as regular vehicles, except where impractical.
    • Operators may cross intersecting streets or highways.

  5. Equipment Requirements for Mini Trucks:

    • Must include headlights, taillights, turn signals, mirrors, a windshield, seat belts, and a parking brake.

  6. Insurance Requirements:

    • If an operator cannot obtain private liability insurance, they may purchase coverage from the Minnesota Automobile Insurance Plan at a rate set by the Commissioner of Commerce.

Summary:

The bill simplifies the process for operating certain specialty vehicles on public roads by allowing local governments to set rules via ordinances without requiring individual permits. It specifies operational regulations, traffic law compliance, and vehicle equipment requirements while providing alternate insurance options for operators unable to secure private coverage.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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