Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to empower local governments in Minnesota to regulate the speed limits of electric-assisted bicycles, particularly in specific areas such as business districts.

Main Provisions

• Local Speed Limit Ordinance: Local units of government (like cities or counties) have the authority to set maximum speed limits for electric-assisted bicycles within business districts under their jurisdiction.

• Implementation of Speed Limits: The speed limit becomes effective when proper signage is erected, indicating the start and end of the regulated speed zone for electric-assisted bicycles.

• Issuance of Citations: Citations for violating these speed limits can only be issued by peace officers from the local government that enacted the speed limit ordinance.

• Driving Records: Any violations of these locally established speed limits will not be recorded on an individual's driving record. This also applies to holders of commercial driver's licenses or permits when operating an electric-assisted bicycle.

• Administrative Citations: Local governments are prohibited from issuing administrative citations for violations related to riding rules for electric-assisted bicycles.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Introduces a new provision in Minnesota Statutes allowing local entities to regulate speed limits specifically for electric-assisted bicycles.
• Exempts violations of these locally set speed limits from appearing on state driving records.
• Prevents the issuance of administrative citations for certain riding rule violations of electric-assisted bicycles.

Relevant Terms

electric-assisted bicycles, speed limit ordinance, business district, local government, traffic citations, driving records, peace officer, Minnesota Statutes.