as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:50am
A bill for an act
relating to traffic regulations; amending requirements for person operating a
bicycle to stop at stop sign or traffic-control signal; amending Minnesota Statutes
2008, section 169.222, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.222, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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(a) For purposes of this section, "in
the vicinity" means located in an intersection or approaching an intersection so closely
as to constitute a hazard during the time a person operating a bicycle would be moving
within the intersection.
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(b) A person operating a bicycle who approaches a stop sign or traffic-control signal
with a steady red indication, including a circular red signal or red arrow signal, shall slow
to a reasonable speed that allows for stopping promptly. If a vehicle is in the vicinity, the
person operating a bicycle shall stop before entering the intersection, and otherwise, if the
person is at least 16 years of age:
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(1) if the traffic-control device is a stop sign, notwithstanding subdivision 1
and section 169.06, subdivision 4, the person may make a turn or proceed through the
intersection without stopping; and
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(2) if the traffic-control device is a traffic-control signal, notwithstanding subdivision
1 and section 169.06, subdivision 5:
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(i) the person may make a right-hand turn, or a left-hand turn onto a one-way
roadway, without stopping; and
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(ii) the person may proceed through the intersection after stopping but before the
traffic-control signal indication changes to green, if no vehicle is in the vicinity.
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(c) Nothing in this section alters the right-of-way requirements under section 169.20.
The provisions under this section do not apply when traffic is controlled by a traffic or
peace officer.
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