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SF3259 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Road types on which a motorcycle may split of filter lanes limitation

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is intended to regulate how motorcycles can maneuver between lanes of traffic, specifically focusing on limiting "lane splitting" and "lane filtering." These terms describe situations where motorcycles move between lanes of stationary or slow-moving traffic.

Main Provisions

  • Lane Splitting and Lane Filtering: The bill outlines conditions under which motorcycles are allowed to overtake and pass other vehicles within the same traffic lane. Specifically, it permits such maneuvers if the motorcycle is traveling at no more than 25 miles per hour and not more than 15 miles per hour over the speed of the adjacent traffic.
  • Restrictions: Motorcycles are prohibited from traveling between lanes in specific areas, including roundabouts, school zones, and onramps to freeways without active control devices.
  • Vehicle Rights: The bill reiterates that motorcycles have the right to the full use of a traffic lane and other vehicles cannot deprive them of this right.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill introduces detailed conditions under which lane splitting and filtering are allowed, providing more specific legal parameters than currently stated.
  • It specifies prohibited areas for such maneuvers, enhancing safety measures in sensitive traffic zones.
  • It maintains that motorcycles should have full lane rights, emphasizing the equality of motorcycles and other vehicles on the road.

Relevant Terms

motorcycle, lane splitting, lane filtering, traffic lanes, roundabouts, school zones, onramps, full lane rights, speed limits

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Conditions under which motorcycles may overtake vehicles within the same lane are provided.",
        "Clarifies parking regulations for motorcycles on roadways."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill restricts motorcycle lane-splitting practices and clarifies riding and parking regulations under section 169.974, subdivision 5.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies restrictions on motorcycle lane splitting.",
        "Adjusts provisions for motorcycle usage of traffic lanes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.974",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  }
]

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