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SF 851

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 01/28/2023 10:15am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to public safety; prohibiting commercial vehicles from driving in the left
lane; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.18, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.18, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Commercial vehicles keep right. new text end

new text begin (a) On laned highways, as defined under
subdivision 7, commercial vehicles must not drive in the leftmost lane except to:
 new text end

new text begin (1) overtake or pass another vehicle under subdivision 1, clause (1); or
 new text end

new text begin (2) move over for authorized vehicles under subdivision 11.
 new text end

new text begin (b) Violation of this subdivision is a petty misdemeanor.
 new text end