1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to transportation; providing for green lights on certain vehicles operated 
1.3 	by a severe weather spotter;amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 169.58, 
1.4 	by adding a subdivision; 169.64, subdivision 3.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.58, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 5.Severe weather spotter. (a) A severe weather spotter may operate a motor 
1.9 	vehicle that is equipped with no more than two identification lights if the person:
1.10 	(1) is performing duties as a severe weather spotter;
1.11 	(2) has parked the motor vehicle; and
1.12 	(3) carries a certificate as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d).
1.13 	(b) The identification lights under this subdivision:
1.14 	(1) must be the color green;
1.15 	(2) may be solid, flashing, oscillating, alternating, or rotating; and
1.16 	(3) must meet the requirements of the commissioner under section 169.65.
1.17 	(c) A sheriff or chief of police shall issue an identification light certificate to a severe 
1.18 	weather spotter who has completed training in weather spotting provided by the National 
1.19 	Weather Service or a recognized severe weather identification and reporting organization.
1.20 	(d) The commissioner of public safety shall establish a standard identification light 
1.21 	certificate for use under this subdivision.

1.22 	Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.64, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
1.23 		Subd. 3.Flashing lights. (a) Flashing lights are prohibited, except:
2.1 	(1) on an authorized emergency vehicle, school bus, bicycle as provided in section 
2.2 	169.222, subdivision 6, road maintenance equipment, tow truck or towing vehicle, service 
2.3 	vehicle, farm tractor, self-propelled farm equipment, rural mail carrier vehicle, or funeral 
2.4 	home vehicle~~, or~~;
2.5 	(2) on any vehicle as a means of indicating a right or left turn~~, or~~;
2.6 	(3) in the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in 
2.7 	approaching, overtaking, or passing; or
2.8 	(4) as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter.
2.9 	(b) All flashing warning lights ~~shall~~ must be of the type authorized by section 
2.10 	169.59, subdivision 4, unless otherwise permitted or required in this chapter.