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HF3316 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Various requirements governing traffic regulations related to motor vehicle equipment modified, motor vehicle registration sticker requirements modified, and technical and conforming changes made.

Related bill: SF3539

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this Minnesota legislative bill is to update and modify traffic regulations and motor vehicle registration requirements. It includes changes to vehicle equipment standards, registration validation processes, and penalties for non-compliance.

Main Provisions

  1. Traffic Regulations and Vehicle Equipment:

    • Updates requirements for vehicle lighting, including headlamps, taillamps, and reflectors.
    • Specifies conditions under which auxiliary lights and spot lamps can be used.
    • Establishes new rules for windshield and window conditions to ensure unobstructed views for vehicle operators.
    • Prohibits certain modifications that tint or obscure vehicle windows and lights.

  2. Motor Vehicle Registration and License Plates:

    • Modifies license plate issuance and display requirements, emphasizing plate visibility and positioning.
    • Simplifies registration procedures for certain vehicles, including those owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities.
    • Introduces the use of self-service kiosks for vehicle registration renewals, with outlined standards and processes.

  3. Towing and Penalties:

    • Lists conditions under which a vehicle can be towed, notably allowing towing for violations like snow emergency rules and blocking public safety zones.
    • Prohibits towing for minor infringements like expired registration stickers under 90 days.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill repeals certain outdated statutes and amends others to reflect current practices in motor vehicle operation and regulation.
  • Adjusts penalty structures for registration lapses and introduces procedural penalties for late payments on registration installments.
  • Establishes new guidelines for the use of municipal powers over traffic regulations, including the use of speed and red-light cameras.

Relevant Terms

  • Vehicle registration
  • Traffic regulations
  • License plates
  • Towing provisions
  • Auxiliary lights
  • Vehicle lights
  • Validation stickers
  • Registration tax
  • Self-service kiosks

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
May 13, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section addresses violations related to traffic control signals.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169.06",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 10"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section addresses violations related to speed limits.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169.14",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 13"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section provides definitions for terms related to abandoned and unauthorized vehicles.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "168B.011",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors