HF 3429

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/25/2026 02:28 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; establishing an intelligent speed assistance program;
extending the revocation period for certain speeding offenses; creating a
speed-controlled license restriction; requiring rulemaking; appropriating money;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 169.14, subdivision 1a; 171.17, by
adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 171.09,
subdivision 1; 171.17, subdivision 1; 171.24, subdivision 2; proposing coding for
new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 171.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.14, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

Subd. 1a.

License revocation deleted text begin for extreme speed deleted text end .

The driver's license of a person who
violates deleted text begin any deleted text end new text begin a new text end speed limit established in this section deleted text begin , by driving in excess of 100 miles per
hour, is revoked for six months deleted text end new text begin is subject to revocation as provided new text end under section 171.17,
deleted text begin or for a longer minimum period of time applicable under section 169A.53, 169A.54, or
171.174 deleted text end new text begin subdivision 1 new text end .

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2027.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 171.09, subdivision 1, is amended
to read:

Subdivision 1.

Authority; violations.

(a) The commissioner, when good cause appears,
may impose restrictions suitable to the licensee's driving ability or other restrictions applicable
to the licensee as the commissioner may determine to be appropriate to assure the safe
operation of a motor vehicle by the licensee.

(b) Pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 383.95, if an applicant for
a commercial driver's license either does not successfully complete the air brake component
of the knowledge test, or does not successfully complete the skills test in a vehicle equipped
with air brakes as such tests are prescribed in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part
384, the department shall indicate on the class C, class B, or class A commercial driver's
license, if issued, that the individual is restricted from operating a commercial motor vehicle
equipped with air brakes.

(c) The commissioner shall restrict the operating privileges of a holder of a class A, class
B, or class C commercial driver's license in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations,
title 49, sections 383.73 and 383.95.

(d) The commissioner may restrict the operating privileges of a holder of a class A, class
B, or class C commercial driver's license to the extent that the restrictions are authorized
by section 221.0314, subdivision 3 or 3a, or rules adopted under those subdivisions or
section 221.031.

(e) Upon receiving satisfactory evidence of any violation of the restrictions on the license,
the commissioner may suspend or revoke the license. A license suspension under this section
is subject to section 171.18, subdivisions 2 and 3.

(f) A person who drives, operates, or is in physical control of a motor vehicle while in
violation of the restrictions imposed in a restricted driver's license issued to that person
under this section is guilty of a crime as follows:

(1) if the restriction relates to the possession or consumption of alcohol or controlled
substances, the person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor; or

(2) if the restriction relates to another matter, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(g) It is a gross misdemeanor for a person who holds a restricted license issued under
section 171.306 to drive, operate, or be in physical control of any motor vehicle that is not
equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device certified by the commissioner.

new text begin (h) It is a gross misdemeanor for a person who holds a restricted license issued under
section 171.308 to drive, operate, or be in physical control of any motor vehicle that is not
equipped with a functioning intelligent speed assistance device certified by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2027, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 171.17, subdivision 1, is amended
to read:

Subdivision 1.

Offenses.

(a) The commissioner must immediately revoke the license of
a driver upon receiving a record of the driver's conviction of:

(1) manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle under section 609.20
or 609.205;

(2) criminal vehicular homicide or injury under section 609.2112, 609.2113, or 609.2114,
or Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 609.21;

(3) a violation of section 169A.20 or 609.487;

(4) a felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle was used;

(5) failure to stop and disclose identity and render aid, as required under section 169.09,
in the event of a motor vehicle accident, resulting in the death or personal injury of another;

(6) perjury or the making of a false affidavit or statement to the commissioner under
any law relating to the application, ownership, or operation of a motor vehicle, including
on the certification required under section 171.05, subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (1),
item (ii), subitem (C), to issue an instruction permit to a homeschool student;

(7) except as this section otherwise provides, three charges of violating within a period
of 12 months any of the provisions of chapter 169 or of the rules or municipal ordinances
enacted in conformance with chapter 169, for which the accused may be punished upon
conviction by imprisonment;

(8) two or more violations, within five years, of the misdemeanor offense described in
section 169.444, subdivision 2, paragraph (a);

(9) the gross misdemeanor offense described in section 169.444, subdivision 2, paragraph
(b);

(10) an offense in another state that, if committed in this state, would be grounds for
revoking the driver's license; deleted text begin or
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(11) a violation of an applicable speed limit by a person driving new text begin 30 miles per hour or
more over the posted speed limit or new text end in excess of 100 miles per hour deleted text begin . The person's license
must be revoked for six months for a violation of this clause, or for a longer minimum period
of time applicable under section 169A.53, 169A.54, or 171.174. deleted text end new text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (12) three or more violations of an applicable speed limit within a period of 12 months,
for offenses occurring on or after January 1, 2027.
new text end

(b) The commissioner must immediately revoke the school bus endorsement of a driver
upon receiving a record of the driver's conviction of the misdemeanor offense described in
section 169.443, subdivision 7.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2027, and applies to violations
committed on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.17, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Revocation period; speed violations. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this subdivision,
"qualifying speed violation" means:
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new text begin (1) an offense for which revocation is required under subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause
(11) or (12);
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new text begin (2) an offense in another state that would be grounds for revocation in this state as
specified under clause (1); and
new text end

new text begin (3) any combination of offenses under clauses (1) and (2).
new text end

new text begin (b) The period of time for a license revocation for a qualifying speed violation is the
longest of:
new text end

new text begin (1) a period as applicable under section 171.174 or 171.178;
new text end

new text begin (2) six months for a first qualifying speed violation;
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new text begin (3) one year for a second qualifying speed violation within the past 20 years;
new text end

new text begin (4) three years for a third qualifying speed violation within the past 20 years; or
new text end

new text begin (5) seven years for a fourth or subsequent qualifying speed violation within the past 20
years.
new text end

new text begin (c) The period under paragraph (b) is subject to any extensions subsequently imposed
pursuant to section 171.308, subdivisions 6, paragraph (a), and 11, paragraph (c).
new text end

new text begin (d) Paragraph (b), clauses (3) to (5), apply only to violations committed on or after
January 1, 2027.
new text end

new text begin (e) A participant in the intelligent speed assistance program under section 171.308 may
operate a vehicle equipped with a functioning intelligent speed assistance device.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2027.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 171.24, subdivision 2, is amended
to read:

Subd. 2.

Driving after revocation; penalties.

(a) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor
if:

(1) the person's driver's license or driving privilege has been revoked;

(2) the person has been given notice of or reasonably should know of the revocation;
and

(3) the person disobeys the order by operating in this state any motor vehicle, the
operation of which requires a driver's license, while the person's license or privilege is
revoked.

(b) A person who violates paragraph (a) is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person
is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle unless the person participates in new text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) new text end the ignition interlock device program new text begin ; or
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new text begin (2) the intelligent speed assistance program new text end .

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2027, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 6.

new text begin [171.308] INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the terms in this subdivision
have the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Functioning device" means an intelligent speed assistance device that is certified
by the commissioner, installed in a vehicle, and functioning as intended by the provider.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Intelligent speed assistance device" or "device" means equipment that is designed
to identify speed limits and limit the speed of a motor vehicle.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Location tracking capabilities" means the ability of an electronic or wireless device
to identify and transmit its geographic location through the operation of the device.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Override" means an intelligent speed assistance device feature activated by the
operator of the vehicle that temporarily disengages the device and allows a motor vehicle
to exceed the speed limit.
new text end

new text begin (f) "Program participant" means a person who has qualified to take part in the intelligent
speed assistance program under this section and whose driver's license has been revoked
for a qualifying speed violation.
new text end

new text begin (g) "Provider" means the person who owns or controls an intelligent speed assistance
device and enters into contracts with program participants to install, service, and monitor
devices.
new text end

new text begin (h) "Qualifying speed violation" has the meaning given in section 171.17, subdivision
5, paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Performance standards; certification; provider requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) The
commissioner must establish performance standards and a process for certifying devices
used in the intelligent speed assistance program.
new text end

new text begin (b) The provider of a device must apply annually for certification of the device by
submitting the form prescribed by the commissioner. The commissioner must require
providers of certified devices to:
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new text begin (1) provide device installation, servicing, and monitoring to indigent program participants
at a rate that is discounted in an amount equal to or greater than the discount available for
indigent participants in the ignition interlock device program, according to the standards
established by the commissioner;
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new text begin (2) provide device installation, servicing, and monitoring to indigent program participants
at a discounted rate for program participants who request intelligent speed assistance devices
on multiple vehicles;
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new text begin (3) include in an intelligent speed assistance device contract a provision that a program
participant who voluntarily terminates participation in the program, voluntarily withdraws
from the program, or is involuntarily terminated from the program is only liable for servicing
and monitoring costs incurred during the time from which the device was installed on the
motor vehicle to the time the device is returned to the provider, regardless of whether the
term of the contract has expired;
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new text begin (4) include in an intelligent speed assistance device contract a provision that requires
providers of certified devices to pay any towing or repair costs caused by device failure or
malfunction or by damage caused during device installation, servicing, or monitoring;
new text end

new text begin (5) certify that data collected by the provider, including summary data, will not be sold
by the provider and acknowledge that the commissioner will immediately suspend a provider
who violates this requirement; and
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new text begin (6) include a feature in an intelligent speed assistance device to send an alert identifying
when a person has tampered with, circumvented, or bypassed the intelligent speed assistance
device and agree to notify the commissioner when the provider receives such an alert.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Location tracking. new text end

new text begin (a) An intelligent speed assistance device may use location
tracking to identify applicable speed limits.
new text end

new text begin (b) A provider may obtain and retain location tracking information from a device for
the purpose of quality control. A provider must maintain any location tracking information
in a manner that does not identify a specific program participant unless the provider receives
a court order directing the provider to track the location of a specific program participant.
new text end

new text begin (c) A provider of a certified device must include with an intelligent speed assistance
device contract a separate notice to the program participant regarding any location tracking
capabilities of the device.
new text end

new text begin (d) A provider must not share location tracking information for a specifically identifiable
vehicle or program participant with the commissioner or any other person except pursuant
to a court order.
new text end

new text begin (e) Nothing in this subdivision prevents a provider from sharing or disseminating
summary data, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 19.
new text end

new text begin (f) Services provided by a provider under this section are not a government function for
purposes of section 13.05, subdivision 11.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Program requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must establish guidelines for
participation in the intelligent speed assistance program. A person who seeks to participate
in the program must sign a written acknowledgment that the person has received, reviewed,
and agreed to abide by the program guidelines.
new text end

new text begin (b) The guidelines must allow a program participant to use an override on three separate
occasions in any 30-day period.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must enter a notation on a person's driving record to indicate that
the person is a program participant.
new text end

new text begin (d) A program participant must pay costs associated with an intelligent speed assistance
device on every motor vehicle that the participant operates or intends to operate.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Issuance of speed-controlled license. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must issue a class
D driver's license, subject to the applicable limitations and restrictions of this section, to a
person whose driver's license has been revoked for a qualifying speed violation and who
meets the requirements of this section and the program guidelines.
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new text begin (b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the commissioner must not require a program
participant to pay the reinstatement fee and surcharge described in section 171.29, subdivision
2, before issuing a restricted license under this section. A program participant is not eligible
for full reinstatement of driving privileges until the person pays the full reinstatement fee
and surcharge.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must not issue a restricted license under this section unless the
program participant has provided satisfactory proof that:
new text end

new text begin (1) a certified intelligent speed assistance device has been installed on the participant's
motor vehicle at an installation service center designated by the device's provider; and
new text end

new text begin (2) any vehicle the program participant owns or operates is equipped with the intelligent
speed assistance device. If the participant has previously been convicted of violating section
169.791, 169.793, or 169.797 or the participant's license has previously been suspended,
revoked, or canceled under section 169.792 or 169.797, the commissioner must require the
participant to present an insurance identification card that is certified by the insurance
company to be noncancelable for a period not to exceed 12 months.
new text end

new text begin (d) A license issued under this section must contain a restriction prohibiting the program
participant from operating any motor vehicle not equipped with a functioning device. A
participant may drive an employer-owned vehicle not equipped with a device while in the
normal course and scope of employment duties pursuant to the program guidelines established
by the commissioner and with the employer's written consent.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Penalties; program violations. new text end

new text begin (a) If a program participant tampers with,
circumvents, or bypasses a device; uses an override on more than three occasions in any
30-day period; operates a motor vehicle not equipped with a functioning device other than
a vehicle owned by an employer under the exception in subdivision 5, paragraph (d); violates
a condition of a license conditionally reinstated under subdivision 5; or violates the program
guidelines established pursuant to subdivision 4, the commissioner must extend the person's
revocation period by:
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new text begin (1) 45 days for a first violation;
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new text begin (2) 180 days for a second violation; or
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new text begin (3) one year for a third and each subsequent violation.
new text end

new text begin (b) A person whose revocation period is extended pursuant to paragraph (a) may continue
to participate in the intelligent speed assistance program.
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b), the commissioner may terminate participation
in the program by any person when, in the commissioner's judgment, termination is necessary
to protect the interests of public safety and welfare.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Penalties; tampering. new text end

new text begin (a) A person who lends, rents, or leases a motor vehicle
that is not equipped with a functioning device to a person with a license issued under this
section knowing that the person is subject to the intelligent speed assistance restriction is
guilty of a misdemeanor.
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new text begin (b) A person who tampers with, circumvents, or bypasses the intelligent speed assistance
device, or assists another to tamper with, circumvent, or bypass the device, is guilty of a
misdemeanor except when the action was taken for emergency purposes or for mechanical
repair and the person with a license issued under this section did not operate the motor
vehicle while the device was disengaged.
new text end

new text begin (c) A person with a license issued under this section who operates a motor vehicle that
is not equipped with a functioning device is subject to the penalty described in section
171.09, subdivision 1, paragraph (h).
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new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Venue. new text end

new text begin In addition to the provisions of rule 24 of the Rules of Criminal
Procedure and section 627.01, a violation of subdivision 7 or section 171.09, subdivision
1, paragraph (h), may be prosecuted in:
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new text begin (1) the county in which the vehicle involved in the offense is found;
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new text begin (2) the county in which the accused resides;
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new text begin (3) any county through which the vehicle traveled in the course of the trip during or after
which the offense was committed; or
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new text begin (4) the county in which the qualifying speed violation occurred that resulted in the
accused being issued a driver's license with an intelligent speed assistance restriction.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Rulemaking. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must adopt the performance standards and
certification process of subdivision 2 and the program guidelines of subdivision 4 as rules
and any other rules necessary to implement this section, subject to chapter 14.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Choice of vendor. new text end

new text begin (a) A judicial officer, county agency, or probation office
may not require or suggest that a person seeking to participate in the intelligent speed
assistance program under this section use a particular vendor but may provide the person
with a list of all Minnesota vendors of certified devices.
new text end

new text begin (b) Paragraph (a) does not apply in counties where a contract exists for a specific vendor
to provide intelligent speed assistance device services for program participants who are
indigent pursuant to subdivision 2, paragraph (b), clause (1).
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new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Termination from program; reentry. new text end

new text begin (a) If a program participant's license
is withdrawn for an act other than a qualifying speed violation during the participant's time
on the intelligent speed assistance program, the person is prohibited from operating a motor
vehicle. The person may remain in the intelligent speed assistance program but must not
receive credit for the time during which the person is prohibited from operating a motor
vehicle.
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new text begin (b) If the person voluntarily withdraws from the intelligent speed assistance program
and later reenters the program, the commissioner must credit the person with the time spent
in the program unless the person commits an act that would constitute a qualifying speed
violation and withdraws before being convicted of the violation.
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new text begin (c) If a program participant commits an act that constitutes a qualifying speed violation,
the commissioner must terminate the person from the intelligent speed assistance program
and note the violation in the person's driving record. The person may reenter the program
but is not entitled to credit for time spent in the program before termination. If the person
reenters the program, the commissioner must establish a revocation period equal to the
longer of:
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new text begin (1) the applicable period under section 171.17, subdivision 5, paragraph (b), that applies
to the qualifying speed violation; or
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new text begin (2) the full period under section 171.17, subdivision 5, paragraph (b), that was previously
required to be completed, including any extensions imposed pursuant to subdivision 6,
paragraph (a).
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2027.
new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin APPROPRIATION; INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the driver and vehicle services operating
account to the commissioner of public safety for the intelligent speed assistance program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 171.308. The base is $....... in fiscal year 2028 and $.......
in fiscal year 2029.
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