HF 3774

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/12/2026 04:44 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; requiring bicycles to stop for yellow lights; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.222, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.222, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 4b. new text end

new text begin Stopping for yellow light. new text end

new text begin (a) A bicycle operator who approaches an
intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal exhibiting a steady yellow light, as described
in section 169.06, subdivision 5, must stop before entering the intersection or the nearest
crosswalk.
new text end

new text begin (b) Nothing in this subdivision alters the right-of-way requirements under section 169.20.
The provisions under this subdivision do not apply when traffic is controlled by a peace
officer or a person authorized to control traffic under section 169.06.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end