HF 464

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:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.14, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Increased speed limit when passing. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding subdivision 2, the
speed limit is increased by ten miles per hour over the posted speed limit when the driver:
new text end

new text begin (1) is on a two-lane highway having one lane for each direction of travel;
new text end

new text begin (2) is on a highway with a posted speed limit that is equal to or higher than 55
miles per hour;
new text end

new text begin (3) is overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction
of travel; and
new text end

new text begin (4) meets the requirements in section 169.18.
new text end