SF 4549
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 03/19/2026 09:03 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to transportation; modifying escort requirements for certain oversized
loads; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.812, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.812, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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(a) This subdivision applies to an
overdimensional load that is a manufactured home or modular home, as defined in section
327.31, subdivisions 6 and 23.
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(b) Where no licensed peace officer escort is required under subdivision 2 but a licensed
peace officer requires that an overdimensional load retain a licensed peace officer escort:
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(1) the licensed peace officer that imposes the requirement in excess of subdivision 2
must not serve as the licensed peace officer escort or receive compensation for the service
of a licensed peace officer escort; and
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(2) the commissioner of public safety must pay the cost of the licensed peace officer
escort from existing department funds and must establish a procedure for this purpose.
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(c) An overdimensional load that briefly crosses the centerline as permitted by section
169.18 does not extend beyond the left of the centerline for the purposes of subdivision 2,
paragraph (d).
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