Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to regulate vehicle speeds for safety and efficiency on a specific segment of a highway in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Establishes a permanent speed limit of 30 miles per hour on a designated section of Beltrami County State-Aid Highway 20.
• Defines the specific area where this speed limit will apply as the stretch from the intersection with Beltrami County State-Aid Highway 21 to the entrance of Lake Bemidji State Park.
• Requires the county engineer to install appropriate signage to inform drivers of the new speed limit.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.14, by adding a new subdivision specifically for regulating the speed limit on Beltrami County State-Aid Highway 20, overriding any existing provisions that might be contrary to the new speed limit rule.

Relevant Terms

• Speed limit
• Highway regulation
• Beltrami County
• Lake Bemidji State Park
• Traffic signs