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SF3280 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Local units of government authorization to adopt a speed limit ordinance for electric-assisted bicycles in certain areas

Related bill: HF2859

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill allows local governments in Minnesota to set specific speed limits for electric-assisted bicycles in certain areas, particularly within business districts. This aims to improve safety and regulate the operation of these bicycles more effectively.

Main Provisions

  • Local Speed Limit Ordinance: Local governments can create ordinances to establish maximum speed limits for electric-assisted bicycles. These ordinances apply specifically within business districts under the jurisdiction of the local government.
  • Implementation of Speed Limits: The speed limits determined by these ordinances become effective once appropriate signage is installed. These signs must clearly indicate the speed limit and mark the beginning and end of the regulated area.
  • Citations for Speed Violations: Only peace officers from the local government can issue citations for speed limit violations by electric-assisted bicycles. These citations must follow the requirements of section 169.999 of Minnesota Statutes.
  • Driving Record Implications: Speed limit violations by electric-assisted bicycles won't affect an individual's driving record. Additionally, violations by commercial drivers operating electric-assisted bicycles are not recorded.
  • Prohibition on Administrative Citations: Local governments cannot issue administrative citations for rule violations related to riding electric-assisted bicycles, referencing subdivision 6a.

Significant Changes

The bill introduces a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes section 169.222, giving local governments the authority to regulate speed limits for electric-assisted bicycles. It also makes adjustments to the recording of violations on driving records, ensuring that such violations for electric-assisted bicycles do not affect the individual's driving history.

Relevant Terms

  • Electric-assisted bicycles
  • Local government
  • Ordinance
  • Speed limit
  • Business district
  • Peace officer
  • Citation
  • Driving record

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
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]

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