HF 123

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 01/18/2011 10:04am

A bill for an act
relating to traffic regulations; increasing penalties for unlawful passing on the
right resulting in bodily injury or death; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010,
section 169.18, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.18, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 4a. new text end

new text begin Passing on the right resulting in bodily injury or death. new text end

new text begin (a) It is a
violation for a driver to pass on the right or the shoulder of a road or highway except:
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new text begin (1) in accordance with subdivision 4;
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new text begin (2) when operating a bus on a shoulder in accordance with section 169.306;
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new text begin (3) when passing on a dynamic shoulder lane as authorized by section 160.93;
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new text begin (4) when operating an authorized emergency vehicle while responding to an
emergency;
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new text begin (5) when directed to do so by a peace officer; or
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new text begin (6) when necessary to avoid a traffic accident or injury to self or another.
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new text begin (b) A person who commits a violation of paragraph (a) resulting in substantial or
great bodily harm, as defined in section 609.02, subdivision 7a or 8, is guilty of a gross
misdemeanor.
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new text begin (c) A person who commits a violation of paragraph (a) resulting in death is guilty of
a felony.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2011, for violations
committed on or after that date.
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