Purpose of the Bill

This bill seeks to modify the schedule for a legislative report concerning traffic safety violations. The report is being prepared by the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill requires the commissioner of public safety to work with the University of Minnesota's Center for Transportation Studies.
• The center is tasked with analyzing how traffic citations related to speeding, impairment, distraction, and seatbelt violations have been addressed in recent years.
• The report must include data on the number of citations issued and contested, the outcomes of these cases, fine amounts versus payments, and changes in traffic enforcement patterns from 2017 to 2022.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The due date for the final report has been changed from July 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026.
• An interim report is still expected by July 1, 2024.

Relevant Terms

• Traffic safety violations
• Citation
• Speeding
• Impairment
• Distraction
• Seatbelt violations
• University of Minnesota
• Center for Transportation Studies
• Public Safety Commissioner