as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
A bill for an act
relating to transportation; allowing hybrid vehicles
to be used on high-occupancy vehicle lanes; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2004, sections 160.02, by adding a
subdivision; 160.93, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 160.02, is
amended by adding a subdivision to read:
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"Hybrid vehicle" means a
motor vehicle with a hybrid propulsion system that operates both
on electricity and with gasoline.
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Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 160.93, is
amended by adding a subdivision to read:
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(a) Unless otherwise
prohibited by federal law or regulation, the commissioner shall
allow an owner or operator of a single-occupant, hybrid vehicle
to operate the vehicle on any high-occupancy vehicle lane on the
trunk highway system without imposing a user fee. If otherwise
prohibited, the commissioner shall seek a waiver of any fee
requirement.
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(b) Upon approval from the Federal Highway Administration,
the commissioner shall allow an operator of a hybrid vehicle to
use any high-occupancy vehicle lane on the trunk highway system,
regardless of occupancy requirements established for other types
of vehicles.
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