HF 4317

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/26/2024 02:21pm

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; modifying driving rules for implements of husbandry;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.801, subdivision 7.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.801, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Driving rules.

(a) An implement of husbandry may not be operated or towed
on an interstate highway.

(b) An implement of husbandry may be operated or towed to the left of the center of a
roadway only if new text begin :
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new text begin (1) it is for the purpose of avoiding an obstacle on the right side of the road, and:
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new text begin (i) the implement of husbandry crosses the center line for a brief period of time;
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new text begin (ii) the implement of husbandry returns back to the right half of the roadway as soon as
practicable and when safe to do so;
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new text begin (iii) no other vehicles are in the immediate vicinity coming from the opposite direction;
and
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new text begin (iv) the operation does not extend into the left half of the roadway more than necessary;
or
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new text begin (2) new text end it is escorted at the front by a vehicle displaying hazard warning lights visible in
normal sunlight and the operation does not extend into the left half of the roadway more
than is necessary.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024, and applies to violations
committed on or after that date.
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