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SF1016 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Repeat or dangerous traffic violations provisions modifications

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill, S.F. No. 1016, proposes changes to the handling of certain traffic violations in Minnesota. Specifically, it aims to modify the consequences for repeat or dangerous traffic offenses as follows:

  1. A traffic violation currently considered a petty misdemeanor could be escalated to a misdemeanor if: a. The violation occurs in a way that could endanger people or property. b. The individual committing the violation has already been convicted for two other petty misdemeanors within the previous 12 months.

  2. The bill stipulates that traffic violations endangering person or property cannot simply be settled by paying a uniform fine as predetermined by the Judicial Council. Instead, they will require a court appearance.

  3. Furthermore, for violations not related to endangering persons or properties but are repeated offenses, the bill introduces an additional surcharge on top of the fine, matching the amount of the fine itself.

Essentially, the bill seeks to impose stricter penalties and ensure court oversight for certain types of repeated or dangerous traffic violations, aiming to enhance public safety on the roads.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 05, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toTransportation
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.89, subdivision 1, concerning violations resulting in petty misdemeanors being elevated to misdemeanors.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies conditions under which petty misdemeanors are elevated to misdemeanors, including endangerment clauses and repeat violations within 12 months."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.89",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Mentions the application of existing surcharges under section 609.0331 related to traffic violations.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies surcharge application for violations elevated to misdemeanors under specific traffic violation circumstances."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.0331",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Mentions modifications related to surcharges under section 609.101.",
      "modified": [
        "Details an additional surcharge for specific traffic violation conditions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.101",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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