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HF 3351

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 04/22/2014 10:49am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to transportation; providing for green lights on certain vehicles operated
by a severe weather spotter; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 169.58,
by adding a subdivision; 169.64, subdivision 3.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.58, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Severe weather spotter. new text end

new text begin (a) A severe weather spotter may operate a motor
vehicle that is equipped with no more than two identification lights if the person:
 new text end

new text begin (1) is performing duties as a severe weather spotter;
 new text end

new text begin (2) has parked the motor vehicle; and
 new text end

new text begin (3) carries a certificate as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d).
 new text end

new text begin (b) The identification lights under this subdivision:
 new text end

new text begin (1) must be the color green;
 new text end

new text begin (2) may be solid, flashing, oscillating, alternating, or rotating; and
 new text end

new text begin (3) must meet the requirements of the commissioner under section 169.65.
 new text end

new text begin (c) A sheriff or chief of police shall issue an identification light certificate to a severe
weather spotter who has completed training in weather spotting provided by the National
Weather Service or a recognized severe weather identification and reporting organization.
 new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner of public safety shall establish a standard identification light
certificate for use under this subdivision.
 new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.64, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Flashing lights.

new text begin (a) new text end Flashing lights are prohibited, exceptnew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end on an authorized emergency vehicle, school bus, bicycle as provided in section
169.222, subdivision 6, road maintenance equipment, tow truck or towing vehicle, service
vehicle, farm tractor, self-propelled farm equipment, rural mail carrier vehicle,new text begin ornew text end funeral
home vehicledeleted text begin , ordeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (2)new text end on any vehicle as a means of indicating a right or left turndeleted text begin , ordeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (3) innew text end the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in
approaching, overtaking, or passingnew text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (4) as otherwise specifically provided in this chapternew text end .

new text begin (b)new text end All flashing warning lights deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be of the type authorized by section
169.59, subdivision 4, unless otherwise permitted or required in this chapter.