as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:37am
A bill for an act
relating to traffic regulation; modifying speed limit when passing; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.14, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.14, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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Notwithstanding subdivision 2, the
speed limit is increased by ten miles per hour over the posted speed limit when the driver:
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(1) is on a two-lane highway having one lane for each direction of travel;
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(2) is on a highway with a posted speed limit that is equal to or higher than 55
miles per hour;
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(3) is overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction
of travel; and
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(4) meets the requirements in section 169.18.
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