Minnesota Legislature
HF 1322
as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/29/2011 08:59am
Current Version - as introduced
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A bill for an act
relating to traffic regulations; amending requirements for travel in left-hand
lanes; modifying driver's manual; making technical changes; appropriating
money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 169.18, subdivisions 7, 10,
by adding a subdivision; 171.13, by adding a subdivision; 357.021, subdivision 6.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.18, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Laned highway.
When any roadway has been divided into two or more
clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent
herewith, shall apply:
(a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane
and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such
movement can be made with safety.
(b) Upon a roadway which is not a one-way roadway and which is divided into three
lanes, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing
another vehicle where the roadway is clearly visible and such center lane is clear of traffic
within a safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn or where such center lane is at the
time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding, and
is signposted to give notice of such allocation. The left lane of a three-lane roadway which
is not a one-way roadway shall not be used for overtaking and passing another vehicle.
(c) Official signs may be erected new text begin by a road authority new text end directing slow-moving traffic to
use a designated lane or allocating specified lanes to traffic moving in the same direction,
and new text begin must be erected as appropriate to instruct motorists of the requirements under
subdivision 10. new text end Drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign.
(d) Whenever a bicycle lane has been established on a roadway, any person operating
a motor vehicle on such roadway shall not drive in the bicycle lane except to park where
parking is permitted, to enter or leave the highway, or to prepare for a turn as provided
in section 169.19, subdivision 1.
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(e) A vehicle must be driven in the right-hand lane according to subdivision 10.
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Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.18, subdivision 10, is amended to read:
Subd. 10.
deleted text begin Slow-movingdeleted text end Vehiclenew text begin operation in right-hand lanenew text end .
new text begin (a) new text end Upon all
roadways deleted text begin anydeleted text end new text begin , including freeways and expressways as defined in section 160.02, anew text end vehicle
deleted text begin proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the
conditions then existing shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be driven in the right-hand lane then available for
traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, new text begin if safe
and practicable to do so, new text end exceptnew text begin :
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new text begin (1)new text end when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same directiondeleted text begin , ordeleted text end new text begin ;
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new text begin (2)new text end when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or
drivewaydeleted text begin , ordeleted text end new text begin ;
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new text begin (3)new text end when a specific lane is designated and posted for a specific type of trafficdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
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(4) when necessary to enter or exit an expressway, freeway, interstate highway, or
other controlled-access highway;
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(5) when otherwise directed (i) by an official traffic-control device, (ii) by a peace
officer, or (iii) in a highway work zone, as defined in section 169.14, subdivision 5d; or
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(6) when expressly allowed or required by other law.
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(b) A person who violates paragraph (a) is subject to a fine of $50.
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Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.18, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 13. new text end
new text begin Traffic safety education account; appropriation. new text end
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(a) A traffic safety
education account is established in the general fund. Notwithstanding sections 299D.03,
subdivision 5; 484.841, subdivision 1; 484.85; and 484.90, subdivision 6, the account
consists of any fines collected under subdivision 10, and any other money donated,
allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account.
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(b) Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner of public
safety, for the State Patrol to conduct traffic safety educational programs, including but not
limited to review of traffic regulations and instruction on safe driving behavior.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
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This section is effective July 1, 2011.
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Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 171.13, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 1k. new text end
new text begin Driver's manual; restricted driving in left lane. new text end
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The commissioner
shall include in each edition of the driver's manual published by the department after
August 1, 2010, instructions relating to the requirement to drive a motor vehicle in the
right-hand lane, and the circumstances under which a driver is allowed to drive in the
left-most lane of a highway that is divided into more than one lane in the same direction of
travel, as provided under section 169.18, subdivision 10.
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Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 357.021, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Surcharges on criminal and traffic offenders.
(a) Except as provided
in this paragraph, the court shall impose and the court administrator shall collect a $75
surcharge on every person convicted of any felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or
petty misdemeanor offense, other than a violation of a law or ordinance relating to vehicle
parking, for which there shall be a $12 surcharge. When a defendant is convicted of more
than one offense in a case, the surcharge shall be imposed only once in that case. In the
Second Judicial District, the court shall impose, and the court administrator shall collect,
an additional $1 surcharge on every person convicted of any felony, gross misdemeanor,
misdemeanor, or petty misdemeanor offense, including a violation of a law or ordinance
relating to vehicle parking, if the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
$1 surcharge. The surcharge shall be imposed whether or not the person is sentenced to
imprisonment or the sentence is stayed. The surcharge shall not be imposed when a person
is convicted of a petty misdemeanor for which no fine is imposed.
(b) If the court fails to impose a surcharge as required by this subdivision, the court
administrator shall show the imposition of the surcharge, collect the surcharge, and
correct the record.
(c) The court may not waive payment of the surcharge required under this
subdivision. Upon a showing of indigency or undue hardship upon the convicted person
or the convicted person's immediate family, the sentencing court may authorize payment
of the surcharge in installments.
(d) The court administrator or other entity collecting a surcharge shall forward it to
the commissioner of management and budget.
(e) If the convicted person is sentenced to imprisonment and has not paid the
surcharge before the term of imprisonment begins, the chief executive officer of the
correctional facility in which the convicted person is incarcerated shall collect the
surcharge from any earnings the inmate accrues from work performed in the facility
or while on conditional release. The chief executive officer shall forward the amount
collected to the court administrator or other entity collecting the surcharge imposed by
the court.
(f) A person who successfully completes a diversion or similar program for a
violation of chapter 169 must pay the surcharge described in this subdivision.
(g) The surcharge does not apply to new text begin (1) new text end administrative citations issued pursuant to
section 169.999new text begin , and (2) citations issued under section 169.18, subdivision 10new text end .
Sec. 6. new text begin REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.
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The revisor of statutes shall recodify Minnesota Statutes, section 171.13,
subdivisions 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 1h, 1i, 1j, and 1k, as Minnesota Statutes, section
171.125.
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